Recent reports about China’s construction of a massive dam on the Brahmaputra River (called Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet) have sparked significant concern in India. Experts warn that such a project could pose serious threats to downstream regions, particularly Arunachal Pradesh and Assam in India, and even neighboring Bangladesh. Calls for immediate diplomatic engagement with China…
India should enhance its regulatory framework to tackle emerging viral threats such as human metapneumovirus by strengthening surveillance, diagnosis, and rapid response mechanisms through National Health Mission initiatives. Investments in vaccine and antiviral research, along with global best practices, will help mitigate such outbreaks. Strengthening the healthcare infrastructure is essential to protect vulnerable populations and…
Washinton: US President-elect Donald Trump has warned that “all hell will break out in the Middle East” if the hostages being held by Hamas are not released by Inauguration Day. Trump did not elaborate on what actions he might take if the captives are not released by the time he takes office. Officials say about…
Bengaluru: The Lokayukta sleuths on Wednesday raid places connected to eight government officers, including a Joint Commissioner of Transport Department, who are accused of amassing assets disproportionate to their known sources of income. The places being raided are connected to the officers including the Joint Commissioner of Transport, Bengaluru, Shobha; Kadur Health and Family Welfare…
MS Shanker In a rare blend of poetic wit and unflinching candor, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday delivered a memorable press conference while announcing the schedule for the Delhi Assembly elections. Deviating from the customary procedural tone, Kumar employed Urdu shayari to effectively dismantle opposition narratives that often surface after electoral defeats….
Washington: Challenging the decision of the Biden Administration to investigate the activities of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his companies, an influential Republican lawmaker on Tuesday said such selective actions risk damaging critical alliance partners. In a strongly worded letter to US Attorney General Merrick B Garland, Congressman Lance Gooden, member of the House Judiciary…
Mahakumbh Nagar: With less than a week for the Maha Kumbh to kick off, the state police has launched an intensive checking campaign in the Mela area, particularly around Sangam, the Uttar Pradesh government said on Tuesday. The government estimates around 40 crore to 45 crore visitors, including foreigners, during the religious congregation that will…
New Delhi: Rocket scientist V Narayanan was on Tuesday appointed Secretary, Department of Space, succeeding S Somanath, who will complete his tenure next week. “The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved appointment of Shri V. Narayanan, Director, Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, Valiamala as Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, Space Commission for a period…
Agra: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the government is on alert regarding China’s plan to construct a mega dam on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet, close to its border with India. Days after China announced its plan to construct the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra, India said it will continue to monitor…
In previous Pashuram the Gopikas could locate Krishna and tried to wake Him up. But He preferred not to. They realized that without seeking the blessings of Bala Rama, they should not have approached Krishna. After meeting Bala Ram, they again tried but failed again. Gopika’s other mistake was ignoring Neela. With Purushakara of Neela,…
