Sri Krishna Swamy Temple is located inside the sacred Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple complex at Tiruchanur (Alamelumangapuram), about 5 km from Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Managed by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), it is one of the most ancient Krishna shrines in the region. The main deity is Lord Sri Krishna in Padmasana (lotus posture). The…
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday delivered a forceful Independence Day speech, criticising the practice of linking terror attacks to Jammu and Kashmir’s political future and asserting that Pakistan should not be allowed to influence it through terrorism. In his first speech since Jammu and Kashmir was downgraded to a union territory, he announced…
New Delhi/Kistewar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday and assured them of all help in the wake of a cloudburst in Kishtwar district that has killed at least 60 people and injured more than 100, officials said. A massive flash flood…
New Delhi: Former India opener Virender Sehwag has disclosed that he once contemplated retiring from ODI cricket before the 2011 World Cup after being sidelined from the playing XI for an extended period under then-captain MS Dhoni. It was Sachin Tendulkar, his long-time opening partner, who persuaded him to reconsider. The episode dates back to…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced the setting up of a task force to suggest next-generation reforms with an aim to promote the country’s economic growth and move ahead on the path of becoming a ‘Viksit Bharat’ or a developed nation by 2047. “We have decided to constitute a task force for…
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday called the state a prominent participant in the country’s unstoppable growth story and said it is taking concrete steps towards achieving its goals. In his address after hoisting the tricolour at Mantralaya, the state secretariat, on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, Fadnavis paid tributes to…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the government has undertaken tax reforms to make life easier for citizens, and improved capabilities have aided in raising the tax-free income limit of an individual to Rs 12 lakh per annum. In his address to the nation on the 79th Independence Day, Modi said the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of “Mission Sudarshan Chakra” marks more than just a defence upgrade—it is a declaration that India intends to guard its skies with an unchallengeable shield, built on the fusion of cutting-edge technology, cultural identity, and strategic independence. At first glance, the name might make one think of a new missile….
Kamaljeet Sandhu’s name is etched in the annals of Indian athletics — a trailblazing sprinter who broke barriers and inspired generations of women to step onto the track with pride and ambition. Her historic feats brought not just personal glory but also marked a turning point for women’s sports in India. Born on August 20,…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the Red Fort on Independence Day, said the armed forces were given complete freedom during Operation Sindoor, with the choice of “time, location and date” left entirely to military commanders. “We gave free rein to our forces, we told them forces that time, location and…
