New Delhi: The government on Thursday exempted import of critical petrochemical products from customs duty to ensure supply stability and provide relief to consumers of final products amid the crisis in West Asia. The duty exemption, which is valid till June 30, will benefit sectors dependent on petrochemical feedstock and intermediates such as plastics, packaging,…
As India formally rolls out its long-awaited Census 2027 from March 1, the contours of a historic digital transformation are already becoming clear. Setting the tone, Amit Sharma, Chief Principal Census Officer and Director of Census Operations in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, has outlined a meticulous roadmap for the twin Union Territories, where self-enumeration…
Ramu Chilimella One of the most touching and spiritually profound moments comes when Hanuman meets Mata Sita in Lanka. After delivering lord Rama’s message and reassuring her, Hanuman humbly offers to carry her back. But Sita declines, honoring Rama’s dharma. Deeply moved by Hanuman’s devotion, humility, and selfless service, Mata Sita blesses him: * She…
Lucknow: Sameer Rizvi gave ample display of his talent, coming in as an ‘Impact Substitute’, as Delhi Capitals cantered home by six wickets against Lucknow Super Giants despite initial stutters to make a winning start in the IPL here on Wednesday. Chasing a lowly target of 142, DC were reduced to 26 for 4 within…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for an ‘all-out effort’ to safeguard the Indian citizens from the impact of the war in West Asia and stressed a timely and authentic public information system to ward off any misinformation or rumour-mongering. At a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by…
Chandigarh: Hours after a blast outside the Punjab BJP office here on Wednesday evening, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann lashed out at his political rivals for holding him responsible for anything that happens in the Union Territory. He said whenever he says Chandigarh belongs to Punjab, he is told to stay away from the city’s matters….
Mumbai: Amid a sharp depreciation in the rupee, the Reserve Bank on Wednesday announced more actions focused on authorised dealers (ADs). The moves follow a “review of evolving market conditions” and are applicable immediately. Authorised dealers (ADs) — banks authorised by RBI to deal in foreign exchange — will not be able to offer non-deliverable…
Welcome to April 2026—a moment many in the tech world are beginning to describe as the inflection point where artificial intelligence sheds its hype and faces hard reality. The era of dazzling demos and oversized promises is giving way to what experts are calling the “Year of Truth.” The shift is unmistakable: from building ever-larger…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao The sage Savya Āṅgirasa, a descendant of the illustrious lineage of Angiras, offered his prayer to Indra in the sacred hymns of the Rigveda. These hymns were composed in the majestic Tristubh and the gentle Anustubh metres. The seer’s praise, though simple in expression, possesses a depth that continues to dwell in…
Vasudeva’s address continued, observed closely by the celestial sages Narada, Kanva, and Jamadagni, in the presence of the entire Kuru assembly. With words keen and piercing, Krishna declared that those who destroy wealth without cause, driven solely by ego and pride, are traitors to the earth itself. A king who ignores such conduct invites the…
