New Delhi: Mitchell Starc bowled a couple of incredible overs under pressure as Delhi Capitals pulled off a heist by stealing a thrilling Super Over win from Rajasthan Royals in their IPL showdown on Wednesday. The ice-cold Starc (1/36 in 4 overs) held his nerve during a tense final over to defend nine runs as…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday took strong note of an analogy drawn by the Centre in support of the inclusion of non-Muslims in waqf boards and the argument that by that logic, a bench of Hindu judges should not be hearing pleas related to waqf. The bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI)…
Dr Buragadda Srinadh It’s a strange sight in Indian politics today—on prime-time debates and social media, you’ll find Communist spokespersons like Vivek Srivatsav invoking the Constitution with almost evangelical fervour only to, in the next breath, demand withddrawing of the Waqf amendment Bill, framed and passed by a democratically elected government. That contradiction—screaming “democracy!” while…
In the days of yore, when valor and divine will wove the tapestry of destiny, King Sugreeva, master of strategy and organizer of vast campaigns, set forth upon a quest of arduous nature. His task—to seek and reclaim the fair Sita from the clutches of darkness—was fraught with uncertainties and peril. Yet, with unwavering faith…
The Sri Azhagu Perumal Temple, also known as Sundara Varadaraja Perumal Temple, is a historic Vaishnavite temple located in Vaniyambadi, Tamil Nadu.The temple is situated close to the Palar River, adding to its serene and spiritual ambiance. The temple is a hidden gem for devotees of Lord Vishnu and for lovers of ancient South Indian…
Beijing: (Apr 16) China on Wednesday appointed a new top international negotiator after US President Donald Trump said the ball is in Beijing’s court to work out a deal to end the tariff deadlock, even as the White House said Chinese exports to America may face up to a 245 per cent levy. The development…
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday hit back at her Uttar Pradesh counterpart Yogi Adityanath, calling him the “biggest Bhogi” (a materialistic person), in response to his criticism of the recent violence in Murshidabad during protests against the Waqf Amendment Act. Addressing a gathering of Imams and religious leaders at the Netaji…
New Delhi: Asserting that no one has a “licence to loot”, the ruling BJP on Wednesday dismissed the Congress’s charge of vendetta after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) chargesheeted Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. Former law minister and BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said the law will take its own course…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the violence occurring during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, is “very disturbing”. A bench of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and K V Viswanathan observed while hearing the pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the newly amended law on waqf. “One very…
Hyderabad: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today strongly condemned the Indian National Congress for orchestrating nationwide protests following the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) chargesheet against former Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi. The charges are linked to a multi-crore money laundering case involving the National Herald, a case that has been under investigation…
