New Delhi: Jagdambika Pal, the chairman of the joint parliamentary committee on Waqf (Amendment) Bill, on Thursday hit out at the opposition members over their walkout from the Lok Sabha on the panel’s report, calling it an “attack” on the country’s parliamentary democracy and traditions. After the report of the committee on Waqf (Amendment) Bill…
Washington: US President Donald Trump announced plans to firm up “some wonderful trade deals” for India and the US as he hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for wide-ranging talks focussing on charting a new pathway for broadening the bilateral partnership, including in the areas of defence, energy, and critical technology. At his Oval Office on…
Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House amid expectations of a raft of specific outcomes including firming up of a new defence framework and boosting cooperation in areas of trade, energy and critical technology. At his Oval Office, Trump welcomed Modi with a warm hug before…
Bengaluru: Former ISRO chairman S Somanath said on Thursday that the commercial space sector should seriously get into manufacturing, as the space agency is looking to have launchers manufactured by industries. “… it would help even if some large monopoly companies set up manufacturing facilities, which are currently lacking in India,” said Somanath. He was…
The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Mohali has been plagued by multiple instances of scientific misconduct, plagiarism, and retracted research papers involving its faculty. Despite these serious allegations, many of the accused have retired without facing any repercussions, while others have been promoted to senior positions within the institution, including as Heads…
Dr. Buragadda Srinadh Private banks in India, particularly Yes Bank, are increasingly failing to address public grievances, raising serious concerns about their effectiveness and reliability. A glaring issue is the lack of personal interaction in resolving customer complaints, as many banks rely heavily on automated systems that leave customers feeling ignored. The absence of direct…
At the hour when Khara’s legion embarked for battle, dire omens loomed ominously, foretelling disaster. The heavens churned with turbulent, dusty clouds, spiralling in chaotic directions, as though nature herself foresaw the consequences and expressed her anguish in vivid yet measured ways. Blood-red droplets rained upon the demon warriors, a harbinger of the doom to…
Bhadrakali Temple in Nashik, Maharashtra, is a revered shrine dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, a fierce form of Goddess Parvati. This temple holds significant historical and spiritual importance, being recognized as one of the Shakti Peethas—sacred sites where parts of Goddess Sati’s body are believed to have fallen. The Bhadrakali Temple has a traditional design with…
Mumbai: Flamboyant India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was on Thursday drafted into the Mumbai squad for their upcoming Ranji Trophy semifinal against Vidarbha, strengthening the domestic giants ahead of the big game in Jamtha, Nagpur. Mumbai outclassed Haryana by 152 runs in their quarterfinal match at Kolkata on Tuesday. The semifinals will be starting on February…
New Delhi: President’s rule was imposed in Manipur on Thursday, four days after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned from his position. The assembly has also been put under suspended animation. Announcing the proclamation of the central rule, a notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs said President Droupadi Murmu is of the opinion…
