New Delhi: Operation Sindoor stands as a “resounding testament” to India’s unwavering resolve against terrorism, and with precision and professionalism, the Indian armed forces struck deep into the heart of Pakistan’s terror infrastructure delivering a “calibrated and decisive blow”, the defence ministry said on Wednesday. The operation sent an “unambiguous message” to the world —…
New Delhi: The situation along the country’s northern borders remains stable, yet sensitive, the defence ministry said on Wednesday, and asserted that the deployment of the Indian Army in all sectors along the Line of Actual Control is “robust, well poised” and prepared to deal with any “emerging contingency”. Also, bilateral interaction between India and…
Dhaka: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday represented India at the funeral of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and handed over to Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman a letter of condolences from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In his meeting with Rahman, a front-runner for prime ministership in the February 12 parliamentary polls,…
The ever-learning mind of Dharmaja, restless in the pursuit of wisdom, bowed with folded hands and spoke to the venerable sage Markandeya: “O holy one, is there any being in this world older than you who yet lives?” The sage, radiant with age and grace, replied: “There was once a king named Indradyumna, whose splendour…
The ever-learning mind of Dharmaja, restless in the pursuit of wisdom, bowed with folded hands and spoke to the venerable sage Markandeya: “O holy one, is there any being in this world older than you who yet lives?” The sage, radiant with age and grace, replied: “There was once a king named Indradyumna, whose splendour…
Vashishtheshwar Mahadev, also known as Bateshwar Nath Mahadev Temple/Bateshwar Sthan a very sacred Shiva temple located near Kahalgaon in Bhagalpur district, Bihar. The temple stands at the foot of Bateshwar hill, on the banks of the holy north-flowing River Ganga (Uttarvahini Ganga). The peaceful natural setting of hills, river, caves, and greenery gives the temple…
Beijing: The ambassadors of the Quad nations, comprising the US, India, Australia and Japan, held a rare publicised meeting in Beijing. The meeting at the US Embassy in Beijing took place on December 19, according to the Japanese Embassy’s post on X. “The Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) is a force for good working to maintain a…
New Delhi: Broadband subscriber base in the country crossed the 100 crore-mark in November 2025, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) said on Wednesday. India had 99.98 crore broadband subscribers in October, comprising 95.49 crore on wireless networks and 4.48 crore on fixed connections. “In November 2025, the broadband subscriber base in India crossed…
Ayodhya (UP): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday described the Ram temple movement as a narrative that laid the foundation for the future, and said India acted in accordance with Lord Ram and ideals in Operation Sindoor. Singh was addressing a gathering after hoisting a flag at the Annapurna Temple in the Ram Temple complex…
New Delhi: Beleaguered telecom operator Vodafone Idea will receive around Rs 5,836 crore from Vodafone Group as part re-settlement of a liability claim pact between the two companies, according to regulatory filings of both companies. Under the revised agreement, Vodafone group promoters will release Rs 2,307 crore over the next 12 months for Vodafone Idea…
