Singapore: Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh on Thursday became the youngest world chess champion at 18 years after beating title-holder Ding Liren in the last game of a nerve-wracking showdown to herald a new era of dominance for the country’s chess players. Taking forward the incredible legacy of the great Viswanathan Anand, Gukesh became only the…
New Delhi: In an important direction, the Supreme Court on Thursday restrained all the courts in the country from entertaining and passing any effective interim or final orders on any lawsuits seeking relief including survey of religious places under the 1991 law. The direction of a bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved two bills, including one to amend the Constitution to implement “one nation, one election”, and the draft legislations are likely to be introduced in Parliament in the ongoing winter session, sources said. As of now, the Cabinet has given its nod to draft legislations to hold simultaneous…
Hyderabad: In a vibrant celebration of India’s rich cultural heritage, the Hare Krishna Movement proudly announces the upcoming Sri Sri Radha Govinda Ratha Yatra on December 14th, 2024 (Saturday). The event promises a spectacle of devotion as the Deities of Sri Sri Radha Govinda embark on a grand procession from Sri Krishna Go Seva Mandal…
Hyderabad: The Hare Krishna Golden Temple in Banjara Hills marked Gita Jayanthi with devotion, commemorating Lord Krishna’s delivery of the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna. The event began with a full recitation of the 700 Sanskrit shlokas from 9 AM to 5 PM. In the evening, devotees recited and discussed 108 key shlokas. Sri Satya Gaura…
Dhaka: Bangladesh Supreme Court has stayed a High Court verdict that declared ‘Joy Bangla’ — popularised by Bangbandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman — as the country’s national slogan. Rahman’s daughter Sheikh Hasina was ousted as prime minister on August 5. Recently, the country’s central bank decided to remove Rahman’s image from currency notes. Following the change…
New Delhi: Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi is not as excited at the prospect of becoming the youngest ever to play in the IPL as he is at being coached by the legendary Rahul Dravid at Rajasthan Royals. The 13-year-old Suryavanshi became the youngest cricketer ever to be bought at an IPL auction last month when…
The behaviour of Opposition leaders in India’s Parliament has reached an unprecedented low, marking a concerning departure from the standards expected in the nation’s highest democratic institution. Recent actions by Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, alongside their allies, have not only undermined the dignity of parliamentary discourse but have also raised questions about…
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day Thursday afternoon amid ruckus as the treasury and opposition benches traded charges over a no-trust notice against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, and the BJP’s allegations of the Congress leadership’s “connections” with billionaire investor George Soros. The House witnessed two adjournments in the day before that. The…
Belgavi (Karnataka): The protests by the Panchamasali Lingayat community demanding their inclusion in the 2A category of Other Backward Castes (OBC) intensified on Thursday with the BJP backing them. The Panchamasali Lingayat community led by the pontiff of Kudalasangama Panchamasali Math Basava Jayamruthyunjaya Swami is demanding their inclusion in the 2A category. The community is…
