The second week of the Winter Session of Parliament has come to a standstill, raising critical questions about the balance between opposition rights and national priorities. While healthy debate and dissent are cornerstones of democracy, frequent disruptions that stall legislative proceedings appear to do more harm than good, especially when taxpayer money and pressing national…
Bengaluru: Not many politicians may have held positions as Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna — SMK to his friends and the inner circle — did in his political career spanning over five decades. Suave and sophisticated with outstanding academic credentials, Krishna played his part with aplomb as the chief minister in promoting the tech sector in Karnataka…
Our Political Desk The political landscape in Telangana has descended into a symbolic battlefield over “Telangana Thalli,” the mother figure of the state. This controversy highlights the underlying tensions between the ruling Congress and the Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS), with both parties leveraging cultural icons to assert their political narratives. The Telangana Thalli statue, introduced…
Jammu; Acknowledging the persistent challenges faced by the industrial sector in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to supporting local industries in overcoming these difficulties. Abdullah also highlighted the positive impact of the now-defunct ‘Darbar Move’ on Jammu’s vibrancy, assuring people that the government will resume the practice…
Mumbai: Five days after assuming office, the Mahayuti alliance government in Maharashtra led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday comfortably won a confidence vote in the state assembly. The trust motion, tabled by Shiv Sena MLA Uday Samant and others, was passed by a voice vote on the last day of the three-day special…
Mumbai: Three persons died and more than 20 others were injured after a bus of Mumbai’s civic transport body BEST rammed into pedestrians as well as vehicles on Monday night, police and municipal corporation officials said. It is suspected the accident near the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) L Ward in Kurla took place due to…
The next stage of Rama’s journey loomed with formidable resistance—an intricate tangle of emotions, convoluted arguments, irrelevant appeals, and soul-stirring exchanges. Rama, fully aware of these impending trials, resolved to transform these obstacles into opportunities, for it was his bounden duty to uphold his dharma. After completing acts of charity to the satisfaction of all…
Innanje Madumbu Ganapati Temple is located in the village of Innanje near Kaup in Udupi district, Karnataka. Over 200 years old, this temple has been renovated recently and is surrounded by beautiful greenery. It is a peaceful and spiritual place for both devotees and visitors. The temple is famous for its unique offering—bananas. Devotees believe…
Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday said the Inner Line Permit (ILP) granted to the state five years ago is the Centre’s most significant and positive step following the according of statehood in 1972. Singh also said that tax revenues amounting to Rs 13 to 14 crore have been received by the…
New Delhi: “For how long freebies can be given?” the Supreme Court asked on Monday while stressing the need for creating job opportunities and capacity building for migrant workers being given free rations since the Covid pandemic. A bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Manmohan was surprised when the Centre informed the court that 81…
