Hyderabad: The Hakku Initiative, known for championing social justice and advocating solutions in collaboration with government authorities, officially launched its poster, logo, and a dedicated missed call number at the Hyderabad Press Club today. Renowned filmmaker Tammareddy Bharadwaj and actor Shiva Balaji were the event’s key speakers. Bharadwaj emphasized the need to challenge societal injustices, noting,…
Washington: The White House is working on a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza but is “not there yet,” the US National Security Advisor told NBC on Sunday, with fighting in the conflict raging on as regional leaders meet to discuss the crisis. “We are working actively to try to make it happen. We…
New Delhi: Jay Shah, former Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), officially assumed the role of International Cricket Council (ICC) Chair on December 1, succeeding Greg Barclay. Shah’s appointment marks a pivotal moment for global cricket as he sets out ambitious plans to expand the sport’s reach and inclusivity. In…
New Delhi: Gross GST collections grew 8.5 percent to over Rs 1.82 lakh crore in November on account of increased sales spurred by the festive season. The Central GST collection stood at Rs 34,141 crore, State GST at Rs 43,047 crore, Integrated IGST (Rs 91,828 crore) and cess (Rs 13,253 crore), according to government data…
Muscat: Already through to the semifinals, defending champions India thrashed South Korea 8-1, with Arshdeep Singh scoring a hat-trick, to top Pool A with an all-win record in the men’s Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament here on Sunday. Arshdeep struck in the 9th, 44th and 60th minute while Araijeet Singh Hundal (3rd, 37th) struck a brace….
The arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a senior ISKCON leader in Bangladesh, underscores the deteriorating conditions for Hindu minorities. His detention, purportedly for “disrespecting” the Bangladeshi flag, signals a troubling pattern of targeted harassment, particularly in the aftermath of Sheikh Hasina’s ousting. Minority communities are now increasingly vulnerable, facing rising violence and systemic discrimination, heightening…
There’s something irresistibly amusing about the annual rituals of picking a Word of the Year or naming a Person of the Year. It’s as if organisations feel compelled to leave their own mark on the calendar before we hit December 31. And this year’s linguistic trophy goes to ‘enshittification’, crowned by the Macquarie Dictionary. What…
Rama’s words, steeped in dharma and free from anxiety, struck a chord with Kausalya’s innermost conscience. His calm conviction lifted her from the depths of shock, preparing her to embrace his unwavering decision to fulfill his father’s command. Resolute and serene, Rama radiated strength as he turned his attention to soothing Lakshmana, who, like a…
Suryanarayana Temple is at Magala village near Hoovina Hadagali in the Bellary district of Karnataka is famous for Kalyana Chalukyan temples. One such temple is the Suryanarayana Temple constructed in 1209 A.D. by Sameyada Garuda Marmmarasa of Magala. This temple is an ornate Chalukyan structure of great architectural merit. One of the most important gods…
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Sunday sent Aam Aadmi Party’s Uttam Nagar MLA Naresh Balyan to police custody for two days in an extortion case. Delhi Police in its application claimed that Balyan, who was arrested on Saturday, was non-cooperative during the investigation and his custodial interrogation was required to unearth the conspiracy regarding…
