New Delhi: Since January, at least 2,790 Indian nationals who did not meet the criteria, and were illegally staying in the US, have returned, the government said on Thursday. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared the number at his weekly media briefing in response to a query. “On deportation, since January of this year,…
When I assumed charge as the Director of the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali, one of my immediate priorities was to understand the institutional history — particularly the context behind certain administrative and policy decisions that seemed to have long-term implications for the Institute’s functioning. My inquiries led me to the…
Emotions are strong feelings that trigger reactions in both mind and body. They are complex experiences—better felt than explained. Yet, the study of emotions can be approached scientifically. There are several types of emotions—anger, fear, happiness, and sadness are among the most common. Emotions lead to a variety of responses, depending on the situation and…
Sage Nārada, the celestial wanderer and master of wisdom, thus addressed the righteous king Dharmaja on the art of governance and the hidden science of wealth and order. “O son of Dharma,” said he, “a ruler must guard the treasury as he would the very pulse of his realm. Of the kingdom’s income, let but…
Sri Akilandeswari Temple is situated within the Sri Suddha Rathneswarar Temple complex at Oottathur, a peaceful village near Lalgudi in Trichy District, Tamil Nadu. The temple is believed to be over 1000 years old, with inscriptions and legends connecting it to the Chola period. The Main Deity (Moolavar) here is Lord Suddha Rathneswarar (Shiva), along…
Navi Mumbai: The Women in Blue have scripted a thrilling victory over defending champions Australia to storm into the final of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. India will now face South Africa, who earlier outclassed England in the first semifinal in Guwahati on Wednesday. It was a match filled with emotions, tension, and…
New Delhi: Justice Surya Kant was on Thursday appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India and will assume charge on November 24. The Department of Justice in the Union Law Ministry issued a notification announcing his appointment. Justice Surya Kant succeeds Justice Bhushan R Gavai, who demits office on November 23. President Droupadi Murmu…
New Delhi: The US has granted India six months’ waiver from American sanctions on the Chabahar port project, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also said that India’s talks with the US for a trade deal are continuing. At a media briefing, he said India is studying the…
Mumbai: More than 20 children held hostage by a man inside a studio in Mumbai’s Powai area were safely rescued by police and fire brigade teams on Thursday, an official said. “All the children are safe,” said joint commissioner of police Satyanarayan. The man, identified as Rohit Arya, who appeared to be mentally unstable, was…
Chhapra/Muffarpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday charged the opposition Congress-RJD combine in Bihar with insulting ‘Chhathi Maiyya’, having “problems with Ram temple at Ayodhya” and “protecting infiltrators” for the politics of vote bank and appeasement. He made the remarks at back-to-back rallies in Muzaffarpur and Chhapra towns, a day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi…
