MS Shanker As the campaign dust settles and Delhi gears up for the assembly polls, the political landscape appears tilted in favor of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s final rally at Ramakrishnapuram exuded confidence, underscoring the party’s well-oiled campaign machinery. With over a decade in power, Modi remains the BJP’s…
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The Constitution of India will help a student who cannot afford to pay. Can we believe it? Article 142 is a unique provision that grants the Supreme Court the power to pass any necessary order to secure ‘complete justice’. Its draft, Article 118, was adopted by the Constituent Assembly without any debate. This meant that…
Dr. Vishwa Mohan Katoch served as Chairman of the Board of Governors (BoG) at NIPER Mohali for two separate three-year terms (2011–2014 and 2016–2019), accumulating six years in this influential role. His tenure was marked by micromanagement, favoritism, procedural violations, and suppression of institutional checks and balances. Dr. Katoch consistently favored Mr. PJP Singh Waraich,…
In the wake of Sage Sarabhangā’s ascension to Brahma’s realm, a multitude of ascetics from diverse schools of Vedic tradition gathered to meet Rāma. These hermits, embodiments of wisdom and austerity, shared the essence of their practices with him. Among them were the Vyākhanasa anchorites, devout worshippers of Lord Viṣṇu, who adhered to rituals prescribed…
Baleshwar Temple is located in Thal, a small town in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India. It is situated on the eastern bank of the Ramganga River, near its sacred confluence. Lord Shiva is said to have appeared here in his Bala (youthful) form, which is why the temple is called Baleshwar Mahadev. The temple…
New Delhi: As the campaigning for the Delhi Assembly polls enters its last leg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Union Budget has brought cheer to every average household even as he called it the “most middle-class friendly budget in India’s history”. Addressing an election rally in RK Puram here, the prime minister…
Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday said many rivers, lakes and water bodies in the state are being rejuvenated to protect their ecosystem and the surrounding environment. The water bodies are also being redeveloped for beautification and promotion of eco-tourism, the CM said at a function of World Wetlands Day at Leishang…
Kuala Lumpur: India crushed South Africa by nine wickets in an one-sided final to lift their second straight Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup title on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur. India had lifted the inaugural title in 2023 under the leadership of Shafali Verma. This is also the second time India became U-19 World Cup champions…
New Delhi: Markets regulator Sebi is looking to come out with a new mechanism to ensure secure and efficient payments in the securities market through Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in bid to distinguish legitimate financial intermediaries from fraudsters. Under the proposed mechanism, the regulator has suggested creating a unique UPI address for registered market intermediaries,…
