Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said police recruitment in Uttar Pradesh was marred by nepotism and corruption before 2017 but this ended after the BJP came to power, and now the selection is based on merit. Addressing newly recruited police constables at the Defence Expo Ground here, Adityanath also highlighted his government’s record…
Lucknow: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that through Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent a message to the world that the blood of India is not meant to be shed, and whoever attacks Indians will be punished. He said that during Prime Minister Modi’s tenure, Pakistan tried to attack three…
Ahmedabad: Three days after the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad, which has so far claimed 270 lives, hospital authorities confirmed on Sunday the identification of 80 victims through DNA matching, including that of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. Authorities have handed over 33 bodies to the victims’ families, officials said…
Nicosia: Terming Cyprus a “reliable partner” for India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for strengthening bilateral cooperation, which has “immense growth potential”. Modi, who arrived here on the first leg of his three-nation tour, made the remarks while attending a business roundtable along with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides. Addressing business leaders, Modi highlighted…
Syed Rafi The recent decisions by the Telangana state government regarding its film awards, particularly the so-called Gaddar State Film Awards, have sparked intense debate, and rightly so. Far from being an objective or culturally uplifting exercise, this entire episode reeks of political opportunism, administrative negligence, and a blatant disregard for historical accuracy and artistic…
P Raja Rao In yet another breakthrough for India’s defence-tech startup ecosystem, Chennai-based Big Bang Boom Solutions has unveiled a cutting-edge portable anti-drone weapon that could soon become a key asset for the country’s security forces. Dubbed ‘Vajra Shot’, this compact, hand-held jammer is a remarkable feat of indigenous innovation, offering a smart, flexible, and…
The strong and mighty Vanaras surrounded the son of Vayu, Hanuman, atop Mount Mahendra, their spirits high and hearts eager. Among them, the wise and venerable warrior Jambavan, filled with joy, addressed Hanuman, who was devoted to Lord Rama and deeply concerned for Sita, with a warm request: “Dear Hanuman, tell us about your journey…
Patharwadi Chaturmukh Shiva Temple is located on a hill near Patharwadi village, about 25 km from Pune, Maharashtra. The temple is situated on Brahmagiri Hill, where the sacred Karha River originates. The temple’s main deity is Lord Shiva, represented in the rare and divine form of a Chaturmukh (four-faced) Shiva Lingam. Each face symbolizes different…
London: There’s a dawn to a new era in Indian cricket with Shubman Gill set to lead the team in the Test format, starting with the five-match series against England from tomorrow. Gill will have big shoes to fill as he takes on the baton from predecessors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, both of whom…
Karimnagar: In a heart-wrenching incident, five teenage boys drowned in the Godavari River near Basara on Sunday (June 15) while performing a ritual bath before visiting the renowned Gnana Saraswathi temple, police confirmed. According to Avinash Kumar, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Bhainsa, the victims were part of a group of around 20 devotees who…
