Bareilly (UP): Two persons allegedly involved in the September 26 violence in Bareilly were arrested following an encounter in the CB Ganj area on Wednesday, police said, as the crackdown continued on suspected rioters and their support providers. Both men sustained bullet injuries and are currently under treatment in police custody, a senior officer said….
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the opening of 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs), which would benefit over 86,000 students, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. Out of the 57 new KVs, seven will be sponsored by the Union Home Ministry, and the rest by state governments. Twenty of the newly approved KVs are…
Dubai: Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday said the Indian team is “welcome” to collect the Asia Cup trophy from him at the continental body’s head office here as controversy around the champions being denied the top prize continued to rage. In a post on X, Naqvi rejected reports claiming that he,…
NV Parthasarathy Vijayadashami is among the most significant festivals of the Hindu tradition. Rooted in multiple mythological narratives, it celebrates the triumph of Lord Rama over Ravana and the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. At its heart, however, Vijayadashami conveys a timeless truth—the victory of virtue over vice, of righteousness over evil….
PL Srinivas Although I may be a late entrant into one of the largest political entities, the Bharatiya Janata Party, my political journey has taken me through various shades of India’s political spectrum. I began with the National Students Union of India (NSUI), the Congress youth wing, then moved to the Telugu Desam Party (TDP),…
M Vinay Rao “Gandhiji”—haven’t most of us heard that name all our lives? Over the years, it has carried different meanings and emotions. I have formed my own understanding and perceptions of the name—ones that evolved based on the circumstances in which I encountered a particular “Gandhi.” As time passed, the feelings attached to the…
A Legacy of Determination and Excellence in Indian Cricket Gopal Bose, born on May 20, 1947, in Kolkata, was an Indian cricketer who represented Bengal in domestic cricket and played one One Day International for India. Though his international career was brief, Bose left an indelible mark on Bengal cricket and Indian domestic cricket during…
When Dronacharya was entrusted as the preceptor of both the Pandavas and the Kauravas, the princes, in the order of age as tradition demanded, introduced themselves before him. In keeping with ancient practice, he asked them, “After the completion of your training, who among you shall fulfill my aspiration at command?” The Kauravas stood in…
Today is Vijaya Dashami Vijayadashami, also known as Dasara, is a major Hindu festival celebrated at the end of Navratri every year. It is observed on the 10th day of Navaratri in the Hindu calendar month of Ashvin. Vijayadashami is celebrated as the victory of Lord Rama over the demon Ravana and also the triumph…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday increased Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) by 3 per cent for about 49.19 lakh central government employees and 68.72 lakh pensioners. The DA/DR increase of 3 per cent over the existing rate of 55 per cent of the basic pay/pension to compensate against the price rise…
