United Nations: India has urged UN human rights mechanisms to avoid “politicisation” and respect cultural and historical contexts, asserting that New Delhi is committed to advancing human rights for all without selectivity and double standards. First Secretary at the Permanent Mission of India, Anuj Swarup, delivered India’s statement at the 81st Session of the UNGA…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday termed the Bihar boat tragedy “deeply painful,” and announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to those injured. Several people were feared drowned after a boat capsized in the Ganga River in Vaishali district on Tuesday…
Hajipur (Bihar): At least 13 people died after a boat carrying more than 20 passengers capsized in the Ganga river in Bihar’s Vaishali district on Tuesday evening, officials said. Sources said most of those on the ill-fated boat were children. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, who represents the Raghopur Assembly constituency where the incident occurred, claimed…
BG Srinivas India has one of the world’s largest foreign-exchange reserves—about US$734.6 billion as of early October 2026. Yet it cannot reliably manufacture several critical inputs on which its economy depends, from rare-earth magnets to active pharmaceutical ingredients. When China restricted magnet export licences in 2025, Indian electric-vehicle manufacturers faced supply-chain disruptions. A country with…
Drought-Proofing Bharat by 2047 The Four Waters Concept offers a cost-effective pathway to strengthen water security, protect agriculture and reduce the recurring economic and human costs of drought. El Niño is not a one-off climate event. Observed for centuries, it will continue to influence weather patterns and pose recurring challenges to agriculture and water security….
Lakshmanrao Upadhyayula The great sage Vishwamitra, one of the most revered seers of the Rigveda, offered profound hymns to the divine Mithra in the majestic Trishtubh and sacred Gayatri chandas. These hymns are not merely poetic expressions but revelations born of spiritual realization, reflecting the harmonious relationship between the Divine, humanity, and the cosmic order….
Sanjaya said to Dhritarashtra, “The dreadful death of Dussasana shook the hearts of your sons. The sight of Bhimasena tearing open his chest and fulfilling his terrible vow filled them with grief, humiliation, frustration, and an unquenchable thirst for vengeance. Blinded by rage rather than guided by wisdom, they resolved that Bhima must perish before…
॥ Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah ॥ ॥ सुरासम्पूर्णकलशं रुधिराप्लुतमेव च । दधाना हस्तपद्माभ्यां कूष्माण्डा शुभदास्तु मे ॥ The present Durga Kund Temple in Varanasi is generally believed to date back to the 18th century. It is traditionally associated with Rani Bhabani of Natore, Bengal, who was known for building and supporting temples. Dedicated to Goddess…
Home Minister dismisses Opposition’s street protests as no substitute for electoral support; says Congress must face voters rather than blame institutions New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has mounted a strong counterattack against the Congress and the INDIA bloc amid their protests over alleged electoral irregularities, asserting that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA)…
Hyderabad: IIT Hyderabad and Japan’s Mie University have partnered to expand academic exchanges and joint research, particularly in semiconductors and digital technologies. The MoUs were signed at IIT Hyderabad on September 15, providing a framework for academic cooperation and student exchanges between the institutions, a release from IIT Hyderabad said on Tuesday. Under the Agreement…
