New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Jainism has played an invaluable role in building India’s identity, asserting that its values offer an answer to the global challenges of terrorism, war, and environmental protection. Addressing an event to mark the ‘Navkar Mahamantra Divas’, Modi said his government is committed to preserving the heritage…
Mumbai: The RBI on Wednesday slashed key interest rates by 25 basis points, for the second time in a row, to support a shuttering economy hit by reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US. Following the rate cut, the key policy rate eased to 6 per cent, providing relief to home, auto,o and corporate loan borrowers….
Washington/Beijing: A fresh wave of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump came into effect Tuesday midnight (US Eastern time), with China facing the steepest hike—an unprecedented 104% on its goods. The move signals Washington’s tough stance on trade and has already triggered a sharp response from Beijing. India, too, is among the hardest-hit nations,…
Mullanpur: Rookie opener Priyansh Arya delivered on his high promise with a sensational hundred before the bowlers survived M S Dhoni’s late onslaught to script an 18-run win for Punjab Kings over Chennai Super Kings in the IPL here on Tuesday. Priyansh (103 off 42) powered Punjab Kings to 219 for six, the highest total…
Baharampur (WB): (Apr 8) Stones were allegedly hurled and police vehicles were set on fire during a protest over the Waqf (Amendment) Act in the Muslim-dominated Murshidabad district of West Bengal on Tuesday, officials said. The incident happened on the NH-12 in the Jangipur area, where a large number of people had assembled in the…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the first-ever World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) will encourage Indian artists to create content and make them global. Addressing the Rising Bharat Summit organized by the News18 television channel, Modi said that WAVES will also invite artists from around the world to collaborate in…
C Pradeep Kumar We often boast that we have the world’s lengthiest Constitution. But what is the worth of a voluminous document that demands constant correction? It brings to mind an old adage: “The more you write, the more mistakes you make.” Our Constitution has been amended over a hundred times — and yet it…
With a keen eye, Rama beheld Lakshmana, instantly sensing the tempest of emotions that arose within him. The steadfast prince, ever loyal to his elder brother, observed the sorrow and disappointment that darkened Rama’s countenance. His voice, laden with indignation, rang out: “O noble one! Sugreeva, the monkey king, seems to have strayed from the…
Sri Lakshmi Hayagriva Temple is situated near the renowned Sri Parthasarathy Temple in Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The temple is dedicated to Lord Hayagriva, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu depicted with a horse’s head and human body. It symbolizes knowledge and wisdom. The temple’s architecture reflects traditional South Indian design, featuring intricate carvings and a…
Kolkata: Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant on Tuesday said the message to the bowlers was to stick to the plan and not experiment much after the Kolkata Knight Riders batters came out all guns blazing in the powerplay. Chasing a daunting 239, KKR raced to 129/2 at the halfway mark but suffered a late…
