New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday spoke to his German and South Korean counterparts as New Delhi ramps up diplomatic efforts to navigate the fallout of the West Asia crisis, especially on the energy supplies. Global oil and gas prices have surged after Iran virtually blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow…
In the sacred dawn of Vedic revelation, when the hymns of the seers rose like luminous flames toward the infinite, the figure of Indra stood resplendent as the sovereign of strength, rain, and awakened consciousness. The prayers you have composed echo the spirit of the ancient Ṛṣis, who invoked Indra not merely as a celestial…
The address of Drupada’s emissary and the reply of the grandsire Bhishma awakened keen attention in the hall of the Kuru throne. The envoy’s manner was stern and piercing, a natural jewel of a Brahmin who speaks truth by breaking through softness. Such speech may displease shallow ears, yet to reflective minds it bears guidance….
Sri Lakshminarayana Swamy Temple is located in Avanigadda, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. The temple is in the fertile Diviseema region near the Bay of Bengal and is a central spiritual landmark for devotees from nearby towns and villages. The temple is believed to be over 900 years old, originally built during the Chola period by…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Tuesday decided to allocate Rs 1 crore each to district collectors to strengthen measures to deal with summer-related challenges across the state. The decision was taken at a meeting on summer disaster mitigation chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Officials have been asked to remain vigilant about issues such as…
New Delhi: Union Minister J P Nadda on Tuesday took on the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal and accused it of not having any respect for the judiciary, the Election Commission of India or democratic procedures, and alleged that the “rule of law has gone for a ride” in the state. Replying to a…
Jerusalem: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel can help enable Iranians to “cast off the yoke of tyranny”, but any political change in the country would ultimately be up to its people. Speaking during a visit to the National Health Command Centre on Monday as the regional conflict entered its 11th day, Netanyahu said…
New Delhi: Domestically produced natural gas will now be supplied on a priority basis to units that use it to produce LPG, a government notification said amid disruptions of imports due to the West Asia conflict. Until now, compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped cooking gas were the two priority sectors to receive domestic natural…
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday warned of possible retaliation against Europe after reports that the European Union is preparing additional restrictions on Russian liquefied natural gas and energy supplies. Speaking about the proposed measures, Putin said Moscow may consider halting energy exports to the European market if restrictions are imposed. “EU countries plan…
New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said the government is looking to extend help to exporters on the insurance front to help them deal with the ongoing West Asia crisis. He said an inter-ministerial group is keeping tabs on developments on a daily basis and is interacting with exporters. The Customs…
