Chandigarh: Launching a vitriolic attack on the main opposition party, BJP national president and Union Minister J P Nadda on Sunday alleged the Congress means ‘kushasan’ (misgovernance), corruption and criminalisation as he urged the voters to bloom the lotus’ for a third time in Haryana. Addressing a poll rally in Haryana’s Rohtak, Nadda also pointed…
New Delhi: The 14 sectors covered under the production linked incentive (PLI) schemes have witnessed investments of Rs 1.46 lakh crore till August and the capital infusion is expected to reach Rs 2 lakh crore in the coming years, the commerce and industry ministry said on Sunday. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has held…
Lakshman Rao One day, as Lord Rama convened his court, a poor yet learned Brahmin entered and brought a grave matter before the assembly. He reported that an intruder named Sambhuka had terrorized the peaceful and sacred village, abducting a boy without reason or ransom. Bharata, moved by the Brahmin’s plea, sought permission to lead…
Ranipet (Tamil Nadu): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a new manufacturing facility of auto major Tata Motors here entailing investment of Rs 9,000 crore. The ground breaking ceremony was held at Panapakkam in this district, about 115 km from Chennai. The facility is expected to generate…
Kolkata: The Centre lifted the ban on the export of non-basmati white rice on Friday with immediate effect, according to a notification. In July 2023, the government imposed the ban to ensure the domestic supply of rice and keep prices under control. Exporters hailed the decision, dubbing it a “game-changer” for the sector. “India’s bold…
Mumbai: The BSE benchmark Sensex hit its fresh all-time high level in early trade on Friday amid heavy buying in IT stocks and a rally in global markets. The BSE Sensex climbed 119.38 points to reach a record peak of 85,955.50 in early trade. The NSE Nifty went up 34.5 points to 26,250.55. From the…
The latest statement by India’s Home Minister claiming that a victory for the Congress-NC alliance in the ongoing assembly polls would be a “win for Pakistan” has sparked considerable debate. It’s a claim that underscores the complex dynamics of Indian politics, security concerns, and the historical tensions between India and its western neighbour. While the…
Dan Bihari Temple is an 800 year old Hindu temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh. It is dedicated to Lord Krishna, who is worshipped here in his playful and mischievous form. Barsana, the birthplace of Sri Radha Rani, Lord Krishna’s beloved, is more than just a tourist destination in Uttar Pradesh; it is a celebration of…
As the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections near their climax, tensions between two long-standing allies—Congress and the National Conference (NC)—have reached a boiling point. The once-cohesive alliance, which had survived decades of political turbulence, now finds itself divided, with accusations flying between the two parties. NC leader and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has publicly…
New Delhi: A reduction in crude oil prices in recent weeks has improved margins on retail auto fuels, providing state-owned firms a headroom to cut petrol and diesel prices by Rs 2-3 per litre, rating agency Icra said on Thursday. The price of a basket of crude oil India imports averaged USD 74 per barrel…
