Dhaka: The main leader of last year’s violent uprising that toppled the then government in Bangladesh, Mahfuz Alam, on Sunday distanced himself from his disciples under the National Citizen Party (NCP) banner over their move to forge an electoral alliance with the Jamaat-e-Islami. In a Facebook post, Alam declined to be a “part of this…
Colombo: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday extended the state of public emergency declared a month ago when the Ditwah cyclone made its landfall, leaving a trail of destruction. The gazette notifying the extension by one month was issued by the Secretary to the President to ensure “protection of public order and the maintenance of…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called upon states to encourage manufacturing, boost ‘ease of doing business’ and strengthen the services sector to make India a global services giant. Addressing the 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries here, Modi said India has the potential to become the world’s food basket and the country…
The BCCI’s decision to announce India’s T20I squad for the New Zealand series while holding back the ODI squad has triggered a familiar yet unavoidable debate: should Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli be recalled for the three-match ODI series beginning January 11? Whether this delay is strategic or merely procedural remains open to interpretation. But…
The Fish, speaking with sharp precision, addressed the venerable Sage, “O Seer of noble lineage, delay not! The hour of dissolution hastens fast. Soon shall the animate and inanimate creation of the universe be overwhelmed. The oceans shall merge as one and engulf all things. This is the twilight between Manvantaras, the interval when worlds…
Bodheswar Mahadev Temple is located near Bangarmau town in Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. The temple is believed to be several hundred years old, with its construction estimated around the 15th century. The ancient stone work and traditional design reflect the craftsmanship of its time and have been preserved through generations by local worshippers. The main…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted a Manipuri man’s effort to bring electricity to his remote village, describing how he found the solution in solar power that brought light to hundreds of houses in the area. Talking about Shriram Moirangthem in his monthly radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Modi said…
New Delhi: On the 140th Foundation Day on Sunday, Rahul Gandhi said the Congress is not just a political party, but the voice of India’s soul that has stood with every weak, deprived, and hardworking person. He attended the 140th Foundation Day function at the Indira Bhawan headquarters of the party here. In a post…
New Delhi/Kolkata: The Centre has provided an armed security cover to West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Agarwal in the wake of a potential threat to him due to the ongoing SIR exercise in the state, officials said on Sunday. A Y-plus category cover of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has been accorded…
Bengaluru: Accusing Congress General Secretary K C Venugopal of intervening in Karnataka’s administration in light of an eviction row here, opposition BJP on Sunday asked whether he is “super CM” of the state. Karnataka deserves respect, autonomy, and honest governance, and not high-command “theatrics”, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Assembly R Ashoka said. “Karnataka is…
