New Delhi: Alleging that the government’s requisite support to India’s tourism and hospitality sector is lacking, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday called for a collective effort to reform the sector, including filling the infrastructure gaps and aggressively promoting inbound tourism. On National Tourism Day, Kharge said the country boasts of a rich diversity of…
New Delhi: YSRCP leader V Vijaysai Reddy on Saturday resigned as a member of the Rajya Sabha citing personal reasons. He met Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and submitted his resignation. Reddy later told reporters that despite having three and half years left in his six-year term in Rajya Sabha, he has submitted his resignation due…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the Election Commission on its foundation day for its exemplary efforts in empowering people to exercise their voting rights. The foundation day is celebrated as the National Voters’ Day. He said on X, “National Voters’ Day is about celebrating our vibrant democracy and empowering every citizen…
Imphal: Security forces recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation in Manipur’s Imphal East district, police said on Saturday. The operation was conducted in Awang Potshangbam hills in the Heingang area on Friday, they said. The recovered items include a rifle, pistol, carbine, mortars, and hand grenades, a police officer said….
Washington: The US Supreme Court has cleared Mumbai attack convict Tahawwur Rana’s extradition to India, dismissing his review petition against the move. India was seeking the extradition of Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, as he was wanted in the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks case. This was Rana’s last legal chance not to be extradited to India. Earlier,…
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday echoed U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim the conflict in Ukraine could have been prevented had he been in the White House in 2022. He also said Moscow is ready for talks with the U.S. on a broad range of issues. In an interview with Russian state television, Putin…
Mahakumbh Nagar (UP): After enthralling her fans, film lovers and audience in various roles and characters she played, actor Mamta Kulkarni on Friday embarked on a spiritual journey by renouncing her worldly life and assuming a new identity of ‘Mai Mamta Nand Giri’, the Uttar Pradesh government said. In a statement, the UP government said…
New Delhi: Drawing from his wealth of professional experience in diplomacy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday listed “three Cs of success” — building “contact” having good “chemistry” with people, and maintaining “credibility”. Addressing a gathering here at the launch of motivational speaker Shiv Khera’s new book ‘Live While You’re Alive’, he said people…
New Delhi: Against the backdrop of an increase in engagement between Bangladeshi and Pakistani military officials, India on Friday said it keeps a close watch on developments in the neighbourhood having a bearing on national security and takes “appropriate” action if required. Pakistani spy agency ISI’s Director General of Analysis Maj Gen Shahid Amir Afsar…
Venerated Rama, the embodiment of righteousness, listened as Bharatha spoke earnestly on behalf of kinsmen, friends, citizens, scholars, teachers, and sages. With sincerity and candor, Bharatha reasoned: “You, O Bharatha!the most virtuous, are born to King Dasaratha, the sovereign among men, and to his beloved queen, Kaikeyi. Recall now the ancient promise, once made and…
