New York/Washington: US President Donald Trump criticised the high tariffs charged by India and other countries including China, calling it “very unfair” and announcing reciprocal tariffs will kick in from next month. The president made his case for his reciprocal tariffs, which will commence April 2. He wants to impose the same tariff on imports…
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has assured the people of Telangana that there is no cause for concern regarding his government’s plan to divert Godavari river water from Polavaram to Banakacherla, as the initiative is aimed solely at utilising excess water that would otherwise flow into the sea. Addressing a party meeting…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said “Our national goal” is to make India a developed country before the end of the first half of this century. In her concluding remarks at the two-day Visitors Conference held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here, she also said that to achieve this goal, all stakeholders of the…
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday hailed India’s four-wicket victory over Australia in the semifinal of the Champions Trophy in Dubai, saying Rohit Sharma led the team brilliantly with Virat Kohli adding his signature flair. Kohli’s measured knock of 84 steered India into their fifth Champions Trophy final with a clinical four-wicket win…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party, accusing it of favouring builders like Ansal API during its tenure. Speaking during a discussion on the Budget in the state assembly, Adityanath also reassured homebuyers, saying no one should think they can escape after taking money from…
London: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street in London on Tuesday evening to convey “warm greetings” from Prime Narendra Modi. Jaishankar said bilateral cooperation and the UK’s perspective on the Russia-Ukraine conflict were among the topics covered during his meeting with the UK PM. “Discussed…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Princess Astrid of Belgium and said he looks forward to “unlocking limitless opportunities” for the people of the two countries through new partnerships in areas such as trade, technology, defence and agriculture. Astrid is leading a high-level Belgian Economic Mission to India from March 1-8, aimed…
Dr. Buragadda Srinadh The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has long been associated with a distinct ideological stance that frequently positions it against certain aspects of Hindu culture and identity. This has fuelled the perception that the party harbours an anti-Hindu mindset—an allegation that raises critical questions about its motivations and broader implications for India’s cultural…
Ravana, resolute in his intent to display his grandeur, stood undaunted in the face of Sita’s scorn and scathing rebuke, which demeaned him as base and crude. With a firm shake of his head and a resounding clap of his palms, his towering form became evident. “Thou art half-witted,” Ravana declared, his voice laden with…
Thiru Ooraga Perumal Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in Kundrathur, Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu. The temple is considered sacred by Vaishnavites and is known for its unique west-facing deity. Worshipping here is believed to grant relief from planetary afflictions and bestows prosperity upon devotees. The temple has a five-tiered…
