New Delhi: On World Wildlife Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated the commitment to protect and preserve the incredible biodiversity of the planet. On December 20, 2013, the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly decided to proclaim March 3 as World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness about the world’s…
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has dismissed speculation of a “cold war” with his deputy Eknath Shinde, and mocked Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, quipping he wants to compete with Salim-Javed, the legendary screenwriting duo. Fadnavis was addressing a press conference on Sunday with Deputy CMs Shinde and Ajit Pawar after a cabinet…
Hyderabad: Launching a tirade against BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday alleged that Rao, who was CM for 10 years, ignored irrigation projects, including SLBC where the tunnel collapsed partially. Reddy, who addressed a public meeting at Wanaparthy after attending several development…
Dubai: Shreyas Iyer’s pressure-defying fifty and Varun Chakravarthy’s spin masterclass helped India script a 44-run win over New Zealand here on Sunday to top Group A, setting up the semifinal against Australia in the Champions Trophy. Iyer made a composed 79 off 98 balls under pressure but New Zealand, led by pacer Mark Henry (5/42),…
Chandigarh: Over 46 percent of the more than 51 lakh eligible voters for civic body polls in Haryana exercised their franchise on Sunday, officials said. The polling was peaceful and no untoward incident was reported from anywhere, State Election Commissioner Dhanpat Singh said after the conclusion of the voting. Polling was held to elect the…
Thiruvananthapuram: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday backtracked on his stance regarding industrial growth in Kerala, stating that the state needs more MSME start-ups — not just on paper. Sharing a news report from an English daily on ‘X’, Tharoor expressed disappointment over the state’s start-up ecosystem, saying it was not as promising as reported….
Dehradun (Uttarakhand): The bodies of the last four of the trapped labourers were pulled out from the site of the avalanche-hit Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp in Chamoli on Sunday, taking the death toll to eight as authorities ended the nearly 60-hour rescue operation. Army doctors said 46 workers who were rescued on Saturday have…
In 2022, former Chief Justice of India N. V. Ramana highlighted that nearly 50% of all pending cases involved government litigation. More than a decade ago, the National Litigation Policy was introduced to reduce the burden of cases involving the Central and State Governments and Public Sector Undertakings. However, by September 2023, the National Judicial…
In the ancient woods of Dandakaranya, Sita’s impetuous rebuke fell harsh upon Lakshmana, severing his further chance to emphasize the paramountcy of her safety, as ardently stressed by Rama. Lakshmana’s frustration, ignited by the dire circumstance, was swiftly engulfed in a sea of anxiety, his thoughts riveted on Rama’s well-being. Meanwhile, the demon king Ravana,…
Swastika Agastyeshwara Temple is located in Kirimanjeshwara, a village in the Byndoor taluk of Udupi district, Karnataka. The temple is situated near the Arabian Sea’s coastal region, surrounded by lush greenery, making it a serene spiritual destination. The temple’s connection to Sage Agastya and Lord Shiva makes it a sacred pilgrimage site for Shiva devotees….
