Bhubaneshwar/Hyderabad: The BJD, headed by former chief minister Naveen Patnaik, said it took the decision as part of its policy of “maintaining an equal distance” from both the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance and Congress-led INDIA bloc at the national level. “BJD president Naveen Patnaik has decided that the party’s MPs will abstain from…
New Delhi: The world is seeking a stable and predictable environment for trade and investment, and economic practices should be fair, transparent, and to everyone’s benefit, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday, amid increasing global concerns over Washington’s tariff tussle. In an address at a virtual BRICS summit, the external affairs minister said…
Kathmandu: The Nepal government on Monday announced that it has withdrawn its earlier decision to ban social media sites amid violent protests by youths that left at least 19 people dead and over 300 others injured. Nepal Minister for Communication, Information and Broadcasting Prithvi Subba Gurung announced that the government has withdrawn its earlier decision…
MS Shanker Indian cricket is booming on television screens and in stadiums, but the same cannot be said of the governance behind it. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the most powerful and wealthiest cricketing body in the world, is tethered to state associations that are riddled with corruption, nepotism, and endless…
The Ramayana stands not merely as an epic, but as the very root of our culture and the eternal beacon of virtue. At its heart shines Rama, the ideal of humanity, a sovereign of principles whose life is a living scripture. In every age, his presence has been a source of inspiration, shaping the minds…
Andiappanur Papathiamman Temple is a unique temple located in the Tiruppattur district of Tamil Nadu. The main deity is Papathiamman (Pappathi Amman) — a local form of the Mother Goddess (Amman/Durga) who is worshipped as a protective village deity. Along with the principal goddess, you will also find guardian and folk deities such as Muniappan…
Kyiv: Russia launched its largest air attack of the war on Ukraine overnight, setting the main government building on fire in central Kyiv and killing at least four people, including an infant, Ukrainian officials said on Sunday. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the drone and missile barrage killed four people and caused damage across the north, south…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asked the ruling NDA MPs to organise ‘Swadeshi Mela’ to promote made-in-India products and hold meetings with traders over the GST rate cuts. ‘Swadeshi’ was the main theme of his speech to the MPs at the meeting held on the eve of the vice presidential election. Sources…
Mumbai: After the blockbuster success of “Hanu-Man”, Telugu star Teja Sajja is back with another action adventure in “Mirai: Super Yodha”, and the actor hopes that the film, being presented by filmmaker Karan Johar in Hindi, resonates across different regions. Directed by Karthik Gattamneni, the film also features Manchu Manoj, Ritika Nayak, Shriya Saran, Jagapathi…
New Delhi: The European Union’s Political and Security Committee, comprising 27 envoys of the bloc, will undertake a five-day visit to India beginning Wednesday as the two sides explore ways to impart a new momentum to overall ties, including by sealing the long-negotiated free trade deal. The influential committee headed by Ambassador Delphine Pronk, during…
