Bhubaneshwar: The Odisha government has filed a contempt of court petition against the Andhra Pradesh government in the Supreme Court, challenging its notification to conduct panchayat elections in the disputed Kotia region in the state’s Koraput district. Odisha’s Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said the petition was filed through the district collector of…
New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry will conduct a first-of-its-kind joint training with the Army to build a civil defence network of around 60,000 volunteers in 12 states and Union Territories (UTs) as part of a pilot project. In the first phase, a three-day specialised training will be given for civil defence master trainers from…
Lucknow: Voters cast ballots for 11 seats in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council (MLC), comprising five graduate and six teachers’ constituencies, on Friday, with the contest seen as a prestige battle between the ruling BJP and the Samajwadi Party. According to official data, the turnout stood at 55.24 per cent till 4.00 pm. The Gorakhpur-Faizabad…
Special Correspondent Age discrepancy, selection controversy and unanswered questions demand accountability The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) appears unable to escape a familiar cycle of controversies, with fresh questions emerging over women’s team selections, an alleged age discrepancy involving a registered player and complaints about objectionable messages allegedly sent by a selection committee chief. The allegations…
The sage Vāmadeva, one of the most revered seers of the Rigveda, offers this exalted prayer to Agni in the sacred metres of Padapaṅkti, Ṛṣṇik-Padapaṅkti, Mahāpadapaṅkti, and Śroṇik. In the Vedic tradition, the metre is not merely a poetic arrangement of syllables but a sacred rhythm that harmonizes human consciousness with the eternal order of…
The fall of Karṇa transformed the atmosphere within both camps. Among the Pāṇḍavas, joy spread like the first light after a storm, for they believed that the greatest obstacle to their victory had at last been removed. The warriors prepared themselves either to embrace a glorious death upon the sacred field of Kurukṣetra or to…
Sri Thirumalanjaneya Swamy Temple, popularly known as Talyada Hanuma Temple, is a revered shrine dedicated to Lord Hanuman in Talya village, Karnataka. The presiding deity is worshipped as Satyadevaru (God of Truth). The temple is famous for its magnificent Hanuman idol, beautiful stone carvings and unique traditions that have been followed for generations. The temple…
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday rejected a plea by All India Students’ Association (AISA) president Neha Bora challenging a police notice asking her to execute a peace bond before a special executive magistrate (SEM). “I am rejecting the writ petition at this juncture,” said Justice Subramonium Prasad while pronouncing the judgement. The…
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is trying to create two types of citizens: those who have the right to vote and others who do not have it. He also accused PM Modi of “conspiring” to win elections by deleting votes through SIR. Addressing a meeting…
CID Chargesheet Vindicates TCA; Why Are Four Other Complaints Still Pending? TCA demands equal investigative urgency in alleged financial frauds, electoral forgery and constitutional violations; calls for recognition as the long-term solution for Telangana cricket Hyderabad: The filing of an 80-page chargesheet by the Telangana Crime Investigation Department (CID) in Crime No. 02/2025 marks a…
