Tuticorin (Tamil Nadu): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described the recently concluded FTA between India and the UK as “historic”, and said the trade pact showed the world’s trust in the country. As regards Operation Sindoor, he said weapons manufactured under the ‘Make in India’ initiative played a great role during the cross-border military…
Peter Snell, a name synonymous with athletic excellence, remains one of New Zealand’s most celebrated sports figures. Born on December 17, 1938, in Opunake, Taranaki, Snell’s journey from a small-town boy to an international icon is a testament to his extraordinary talent and unwavering dedication. His achievements in middle-distance running have left an indelible mark…
In that hour of rising dread, the mighty form of Kumbhakarna, vast as a mountain, stirred from enchanted slumber and moved with sovereign grandeur toward the court of Ravana. His march resounded like thunder through the demon realm, and at each colossal step, hope surged in the hearts of Rakshasas, while fear seeped into the…
Marungoor (also spelled Marungur) is a scenic village situated approximately 10 km from Suchindram in the Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu. It lies close to the holy hill Maruthuvazh Malai, believed to be a part of Sanjeevani Hill from the Ramayana. The temple is dedicated to Lord Subramanya (Murugan), who appears here as a young warrior…
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha will take up on Monday a special discussion on India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ that was carried out in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam, after a weeklong virtual washout of Parliament proceedings. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs S Jaishankar are likely to participate in…
New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday described ex-vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar’s ouster as a “political exit camouflaged as a constitutional lie”, as it accused the government of indulging in “petty politics” by not admitting the Opposition’s motion against Justice Yashwant Varma in Rajya Sabha. Addressing a press conference, Congress senior spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi further alleged…
Male: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday graced the Independence Day celebrations of the Maldives as the guest of honour. Modi was warmly welcomed at the iconic Republic Square in this Maldivian capital. The prime minister landed in Male on Friday on a two-day visit primarily to attend the Independence Day celebrations of the Indian…
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh opposition leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday claimed the state’s “financial stress worsened in the first quarter of the 2025-26 financial year,” citing the latest data from the Comptroller and Auditor General. Reddy noted that the CAG’s monthly key indicators for the first quarter suggest a “precarious outlook” for the state’s…
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is scheduled to depart for Singapore from Hyderabad at 11 pm on Saturday as part of efforts to attract investments to the state. The chief minister will undertake a six-day visit to Singapore from July 26 to 31, said an official statement. Accompanied by his delegation, he…
New Delhi: Jasprit Bumrah may become the next high-profile cricketer to retire from Tests after Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin because the world’s No. 1 bowler is “losing the battle against his body”, feels former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif. The 31-year-old looked off-colour on day three of the ongoing fourth Test against England…
