Thiruvananthapuram: In a relief to kidney and liver patients and those suffering from certain genetic disorders, the Keralam government has allocated Rs 4.80 crore for the ‘Samashwasam’ scheme for 2026-27. The scheme is implemented through the Kerala Social Security Mission under the Social Justice Department. It provides monthly financial assistance to 3,640 eligible beneficiaries undergoing…
Haifa: Israeli President Isaac Herzog lauded the Ahmadiyya Muslims as an embodiment of “shared life, tolerance and respect” at the community’s annual convention in Haifa, attended by prominent religious leaders of different faiths, academics and public figures. The community’s 29th annual conference or ‘Jalsa Salana’, held this week in Haifa, examined the historic Constitution of…
Nagoya: Seasoned kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat replaced Tajinderpal Singh Toor as India’s flag-bearer for the Asian Games opening ceremony here on Saturday, as the celebrated shot-putter does not have the ceremonial kit in his luggage, which will prevent him from attending the gala event. Toor was to join shooting ace Manu Bhaker in leading the…
Our Sports Desk Hyderabad: India pacer Mohammed Siraj will lead Hyderabad in the opening two matches of the 2026–27 Ranji Trophy season, with CV Milind named his deputy, as the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) announced its senior squad on Saturday. Hyderabad will face Tripura and Andhra in its first two assignments of the new domestic…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu has amended the rules governing the Inter-State Council to allow the lieutenant governors of Puducherry, Jammu and Kashmir, and Delhi to participate in the council meetings when President’s rule is imposed in these Union Territories. The amendment, notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs on September 9 and published on…
Washington: President Donald Trump signed the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which seeks to impose steep levies on Moscow and its top energy buyers such as China and India. “On Friday, September 18, 2026, the President signed into law: H.R. 5334, the “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026,” which authorizes and…
Bengaluru: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday called for an integrated ecosystem catering to the needs of both civil and military aviation. He also flagged delays in defence technology projects, saying they need to be taken seriously as they can create gaps in crucial defence requirements and lead to cost escalation. “There are some issues…
Ayodhya (UP): The judicial custody of all eight accused arrested in connection with the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple here was on Friday extended till September 21, their lawyer said. The order was passed by Special Judge Rajat Verma of the Anti-Corruption Court in Ayodhya, which will hear the case on September…
MS Sparsha Some of the most consequential ideas in technology do not begin with billion-dollar laboratories or celebrated corporate research teams. Sometimes they begin with a young Indian professor, a difficult computer-science puzzle and an idea that nobody seems interested in buying. Suhas Patil’s journey is one such story. Born in Jamshedpur, where his father…
M Jaishree The wisdom of the Upanishads is a guiding light not only for ordinary people but also for spiritually elevated seekers. It represents the refined philosophical culmination of the Vedic tradition. The Vedas encompass a vast spectrum of human concerns, including rituals, ethical duties, prayers, contemplation, social responsibilities and spiritual inquiry. The Upanishads explore…
