New Delhi: The ban on entry of non-Delhi private vehicles below BS-VI standards and the enforcement of the ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ rule came into force in the national capital on Thursday, as authorities stepped up measures to tackle worsening air pollution. Fuel pumps are not dispensing fuel to vehicles without valid PUC certificates, and…
Bengaluru: Spiritual leader and humanitarian Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Wednesday said meditation, once viewed with scepticism, has now gained global acceptance, addressing a special event at the United Nations in Geneva marking the second World Meditation Day. Speaking on the theme “World Meditates for Global Peace”, Gurudev highlighted the growing relevance of meditation…
Lucknow: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday commented on the fourth T20 International between India and South Africa being abandoned in Lucknow due to dense smog, suggesting the match should have been scheduled in Thiruvananthapuram instead of a north Indian city grappling with severe air pollution. The match was called off without a ball being…
New Delhi: Former vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar and Padma Vibhushan awardee and former Union minister Dr Murli Manohar Joshi attended the launch ceremony of the book “The Unbecoming” here. The former Union minister said that author Kartikeya Vajpayee has presented a solution to an important problem through the symbols of cricket in “The Unbecoming”. Joshi…
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha, in the wee hours of Thursday, completed the discussion on the new rural jobs bill that seeks to replace the 20-year-old MGNREG Act. The discussion on the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025, concluded past midnight on Wednesday and saw the participation…
It is a well-established reality that economic opportunities within India are unevenly distributed. Only certain regions are capable of providing sustainable livelihoods to large populations, making migration within the country a natural phenomenon. However, when highly educated and skilled professionals migrate abroad in search of better financial rewards, career growth, and superior living standards, the…
The sage Romasa spoke of King Somaka, who once performed a great sacrifice and obtained a son named Jantu. The child was the joy of the palace, tenderly reared by the king, the queens, and their attendants. All the queens loved him as their own, so united in affection that the people marveled at such…
Shri Venkataramana Swami Devastana is located at Someshwara, a small and peaceful village in the Nadpalu region of Karkala Taluk, Udupi District, Karnataka. The temple lies at the foothills of the Western Ghats and is surrounded by dense greenery, hills, and a calm natural atmosphere. This is an ancient temple believed to be more than…
Lucknow: Out-of-form India vice-captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the last two T20I games against South Africa with a toe injury, sources close to the team told PTI. It is learnt that Gill sustained the injury during a training session and all precautionary measures are being taken to ensure his speedy recovery. “Shubman…
Muscat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Oman on a two-day visit during which he will hold talks with the Gulf country’s top leadership and is expected to sign an ambitious trade deal. “Landed in Muscat, Oman. This is a land of enduring friendship and deep historical connections with India. This visit offers…
