New Delhi: The Delhi government suffered cumulative losses of over Rs 2,000 crore due to the 2021-2022 excise policy for reasons ranging from weak policy framework to deficient implementation, according to a CAG report tabled in the assembly on Tuesday. The report, one of 14 on the previous Aam Aadmi Party government’s performance to be…
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Assam is turning into a destination for start-ups and will soon become a hub of manufacturing in the northeast region. Assam has emerged as a “land of limitless opportunities” with peace accords signed with insurgent groups and resolved border disputes, PM Modi said after inaugurating ‘Advantage Assam…
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Tuesday awarded life-term imprisonment to former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in a murder case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Special judge Kaveri Baweja pronounced the judgment for the alleged killing of Jaswant Singh and his son Tarundeep Singh on November 1, 1984. The complainant, the wife of Jaswant,…
S Harpal Singh from Adilabad Prayagraj witnessed an extraordinary surge in vehicular traffic during the 45-day-long Maha Kumbh Mela, which concludes on Wednesday, February 26. The event, renowned for drawing millions of devotees for the holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, also set a new benchmark for car traffic entering the city. One key indicator…
The northeastern state of Manipur has been engulfed in ethnic violence for the past 21 months. With the recent resignation of BJP Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, there is a renewed sense of hope for peace. However, the imposition of President’s Rule raises questions about whether it is a temporary administrative measure or a strategic…
Street theatre developed in the early 20th century to liberate the working class and strengthen revolution against the established authority. It was initiated primarily by leftist theater activists in India during the anti-colonial era. Although street theatre and folk theatre have many similarities, street theatre is a participatory social communication process rather than a straightforward…
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar India’s spiritual legacy is eternal, and history bears witness to its resilience. Over the centuries, our temples, scriptures, and traditions have faced numerous invasions, yet the spirit of our eternal faith has never wavered. I want to share with you a story of rediscovery—one that holds immense significance for the…
The election season is the time when politicians, with folded hands, declare themselves as servants of the people. They roam the streets, promise the moon, and act as though they are but mere mortals at our mercy. Fast forward a few months, and the same humble servants transform into rulers of an empire. Their perks…
Nagarkurnool (Telangana): The Telangana government has roped in experts from GSI and NGRI to suggest the way forward regarding the rescue of eight persons trapped in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel after a part of it collapsed on Saturday. As the eight remain trapped for the fourth day, experts from the Geological Survey of…
Kolkata/Bhubaneshwar: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 was recorded on Tuesday morning near Puri in Odisha, officials said. The quake occurred around 6.10 am at a depth of 91 km in the Bay of Bengal, they said. An India Meteorological Department official told news agency PTI that the earthquake was recorded near Puri in Odisha. The…
