Jerusalem: With Israeli airspace closed and commercial flights suspended, the Indian missions in Israel and Jordan jointly evacuated 160 Indian nationals in the first batch under Operation Sindhu on Sunday, according to an embassy source. The missions organised the first batch of evacuation from Israel as the Indian nationals living in Israel constantly grappled with…
The demand for establishing an IIT-like institution at the national level for pharmacy education in India dates back to 1975. After receiving several representations from pharmacy professionals, the Government of India gave its consent. A formal announcement was made by the then Prime Minister, Late Rajiv Gandhi, while inaugurating the Indian Pharmaceutical Congress in 1985….
When it comes to rural development in India—whether in housing, healthcare, electrification, or infrastructure—the comparison between Congress-led governments before 2014 and the BJP government after reflects a stark contrast between intent and implementation. Congress certainly laid the groundwork, launching important flagship programs like the Indira Awaas Yojana for rural housing and the National Rural Health…
Sugreeva, the noble Vanara king, drew before Rama a bold vision of the coming course, balanced with a prudent path of action regarding the formidable island of Lanka. The moment was delicate. The simian warriors, their hearts aflame with courage, stood eager to plunge into the task with storm-like swiftness. Yet Sugreeva, wise in the…
Pureshwar Mahadev Mandir is located near Lakhedi village, in Nakhatrana Taluka of Kutch district, Gujarat. The temple’s presiding deity is Lord Shiva, worshipped here as Pureshwar Mahadev. The Shiva Lingam in the sanctum is considered ancient and powerful. Despite the temple’s condition, the Lingam remains intact and is still regularly worshipped by devotees. The temple…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian India’s “deep concern” over Iran’s conflict with Israel and called for immediate de-escalation of the situation through “dialogue and diplomacy”. The phone conversation initiated by Pezeshkian came hours after the US bombed three major nuclear sites — Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan…
Leeds: It was a moving day of the first India vs England Test here, however, the match remains firmly in the balance after another gripping day at Headingley. After England did well to come within touching distance of India’s 471, with their 465, KL Rahul’s unbeaten 47 led the visitors’ charge in the second innings….
Leeds: Jusprit Bumrah continues to make records as the Indian talisman pacer took a five-wicket haul in the first innings of the first Test against England in Leeds. Bumrah, who was in absolute beast mode in Australia, carried on his Midas touch in the format in the England tour with yet another brilliant display of…
New Delhi: Indian wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant continued his stellar run in the first Test match against England in Leeds. The newly-appointed Test vice-captain, Pant, slammed a scintillating century in the first innings, breaking a major MS Dhoni record. Meanwhile, the young wicketkeeper batter has registered another milestone during the match. Pant has been busy behind…
New Delhi: The Israel-Iran conflict has entered a “decisive phase” after the US bombed three major Iranian nuclear sites Sunday morning, feel strategic affairs experts, with some of them arguing it was Washington’s “responsibility” not to get involved in the military standoff. The US attacked Iranian nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, bringing itself…
