Nagpur: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday performed ‘Shastra Puja’ on the occasion of the organisation’s Vijayadashmi Utsav in Nagpur. Besides traditional arms, replicas of modern weapons, including Pinaka MK-1, Pinaka Enhance, and Pinaka, and drones were on display during the Shastra Puja at the Reshimbagh ground of the RSS headquarters. This…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid his tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, and said his government will follow his path for building a developed India. He said on X, “Gandhi Jayanti is about paying homage to the extraordinary life of beloved Bapu, whose ideals transformed the course of human…
New Delhi: Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is likely to visit India around Dec. 5-6, 2025, according to highly placed sources in government. His visit will focus on consolidating defence and trade ties amid tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. NDTV stated that there are “major preparations underway” in New Delhi to welcome Putin. Russia…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday applauded the Union Cabinet’s decision to increase the minimum support price (MSP) for six Rabi crops for the 2026-27 marketing season. Talking to X, the chief minister said the decision taken under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “commendable” and reflects the government’s commitment…
Bareilly (UP): Two persons allegedly involved in the September 26 violence in Bareilly were arrested following an encounter in the CB Ganj area on Wednesday, police said, as the crackdown continued on suspected rioters and their support providers. Both men sustained bullet injuries and are currently under treatment in police custody, a senior officer said….
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the opening of 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs), which would benefit over 86,000 students, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. Out of the 57 new KVs, seven will be sponsored by the Union Home Ministry, and the rest by state governments. Twenty of the newly approved KVs are…
Dubai: Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday said the Indian team is “welcome” to collect the Asia Cup trophy from him at the continental body’s head office here as controversy around the champions being denied the top prize continued to rage. In a post on X, Naqvi rejected reports claiming that he,…
NV Parthasarathy Vijayadashami is among the most significant festivals of the Hindu tradition. Rooted in multiple mythological narratives, it celebrates the triumph of Lord Rama over Ravana and the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. At its heart, however, Vijayadashami conveys a timeless truth—the victory of virtue over vice, of righteousness over evil….
PL Srinivas Although I may be a late entrant into one of the largest political entities, the Bharatiya Janata Party, my political journey has taken me through various shades of India’s political spectrum. I began with the National Students Union of India (NSUI), the Congress youth wing, then moved to the Telugu Desam Party (TDP),…
M Vinay Rao “Gandhiji”—haven’t most of us heard that name all our lives? Over the years, it has carried different meanings and emotions. I have formed my own understanding and perceptions of the name—ones that evolved based on the circumstances in which I encountered a particular “Gandhi.” As time passed, the feelings attached to the…
