Singapore: Former additional director general of the Indian Coast Guard V D Chafekar has joined as the seventh executive director (ED) of ReCAAP ISC, a regional government-to-government agreement to promote and enhance cooperation against piracy and armed robbery targeting ships in Asia. Chafekar is to assume the post of ED for a three-year term from…
MS Shanker In the wake of Western sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, global fuel markets faced volatility and uncertainty. Despite this, India has managed to secure its energy needs while keeping fuel prices stable, demonstrating strategic acumen in energy diplomacy and economic management. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri recently stated in Parliament…
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that he has ordered the military to launch a “decisive and powerful” action against the Houthis in Yemen. “Today, I have ordered the United States Military to launch decisive and powerful Military action against the Houthi terrorists in Yemen,” the US president wrote on Truth Social. “They…
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Governor S Abdul Nazeer on Saturday partook in the celestial ritual wedding ‘Srinivasa Kalyanam’ at Venkatapalem here. ‘Srinivasa Kalyanam’ was organized at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Venkatapalem village in the capital city of Amaravati by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), attracting thousands of devotees. “It gave…
Mumbai: Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur’s panache powered Mumbai Indians to their second Women’s Premier League title as Delhi Capitals choked for the third time in succession losing by 8 runs in what turned out to be an exciting finale here on Saturday. Harmanpreet saved her best for the big day as her scintillating 44-ball 66 was…
India today stands at the cusp of unprecedented economic and geopolitical prominence under the decisive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In my view, the nation is accelerating toward becoming a global powerhouse. Yet, certain non-BJP-ruled southern states, particularly Tamil Nadu, seem determined to derail this momentum. Why? Their actions, often cloaked in regional identity…
A man who revolutionized the high jump On October 20, 1968, the discipline of high jumping changed forever when a 21-year-old named Dick Fosbury used an innovative technique that revolutionized the sport. His creation became a game-changer, setting a new standard for athletes worldwide. Fosbury’s journey began at the age of 16, in the late…
Upon Lakshmana’s firm insistence, Rama, regaining his usual composure, acknowledged his brother’s eloquent plea to identify and punish the wicked and the enemy. Realizing the gravity of Lakshmana’s words, infused with the ancient virtues, Rama discarded his anger and embraced a calmer state of mind. In admiration of his younger brother’s wisdom, Rama inquired, “Tell…
Satyabodha Tirtha Math is a revered spiritual center in Savanur, a town in the Haveri district of Karnataka, India. This Math is renowned for housing the Brindavana (sacred tomb) of Satyabodha Tirtha, a distinguished saint and the 25th pontiff of the Uttaradi Math, who served from 1744 to 1783. Shri Satyabodha Tirtha, a revered saint…
New Delhi: Delhi on Saturday recorded an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 85, which is the lowest in the last three years for the period from January 1 to March 15. According to the Commission for Air Quality Management, this is the first day of the year on which the AQI has managed to fall…
