The recent statement by Karnataka’s Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar—”I am a born Hindu and will die a Hindu”—is more than just a personal assertion of faith. It is a significant political development within the Congress, a party that has long championed secularism but is now facing internal dissent over its stance on Hindu identity….
Kathmandu: A strong earthquake of 6.1 magnitude was felt near Nepal’s Kathmandu early Friday morning. However, there was no immediate report of any damage or causality from the earthquake. An earthquake measuring 6.1 Magnitude on the Richter scale was recorded along Kodari Highway in Sindhupalchowk district, 65 km East of Kathmandu at 2.51 am, according…
Bhubaneshwar: Veteran Odia actor Uttam Mohanty died on Thursday night while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Delhi, his family said. He was 66. Mohanty had been suffering from acute liver ailments and was airlifted to Delhi from Bhubaneswar on February 8. He is survived by his renowned actor wife Aparajita Mohanty and son,…
New Delhi: UPI transactions in January surpassed 16.99 billion and the value exceeded Rs Ž23.48 lakh crore, marking the highest number recorded in any month, the Finance Ministry said on Thursday. For 2023-24, the digital payments landscape has demonstrated remarkable expansion, the finance ministry said in a statement. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) remains the cornerstone…
New Delhi: The government on Thursday appointed Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the 11th chairman of the capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The Odisha-cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer will replace Madhabi Puri Buch, who completes her three-year tenure on Friday (February 28). The Appointments Committee of the…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a comprehensive review of the Ayush sector on Thursday and emphasized the need to promote holistic health and standard protocols in the yoga, naturopathy, and pharmacy sectors. Modi chaired a high-level meeting at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg to review the Ayush sector, underscoring its vital role in holistic…
Despite having only about 160 employees, NIPER Mohali is embroiled in a staggering number of legal battles. This persistent state of litigation has deeply affected the institution and its personnel. Dr. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally believed that frequent court cases were detrimental to both the Institute and its employees, including highly qualified scientists and faculty. To…
After the ultimatum of the demon king Ravana, Maricha, uncomfortable with the command to commit a grave misdeed, grew harsh and spoke thus: “Ravana! Tell me, who has destined you, your sons, your kingdom, and your counsels to perish? Who is the sinner, executing a plan to destroy the demon world through you? O King,…
Manikeswari Temple is a revered Hindu shrine in Bhawanipatna, the district headquarters of Kalahandi in Odisha. The goddess Maa Manikeswari is considered a powerful form of Adishakti (the Supreme Goddess) and is revered as the presiding deity of the Kalahandi region. Maa Manikeswari bridges tribal animism and Hinduism, revered as an earth goddess protecting land,…
New Delhi: The CAG report on the Delhi liquor policy has been referred to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for examination, with the panel expected to submit its report within three months, Speaker Vijender Gupta said Thursday. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on the regulation and supply of liquor in Delhi, which was…
