Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement that came as the country is embroiled in wars on multiple fronts across the region. Netanyahu and Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza. But Netanyahu had avoided firing his rival. Netanyahu…
Hyderabad: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said caste discrimination in the country is probably among the worst in the world and that caste census is the first thing to be taken up to address the issue. Addressing a meeting organised by Telangana Congress on the caste survey to be undertaken by the state government…
The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, is a landmark ruling for educational equity in India. This verdict protects the rights of approximately 1.7 million students in Uttar Pradesh’s 16,000 madrasas, providing them relief and a pathway to pursue both religious and secular education under a legally…
King Vishwamitra approached the sage Vasishtha, bowing with deep reverence. The sage, reciprocating with appropriate honor, invited the king to sit comfortably, and the two settled into conversation. “O King,” Vasishtha began, “blessings upon you. Are you well and in good health? You are known for your bravery and virtue. Tell me, do you rule…
Khade Ganesh Ji is a famous temple in Kota, Rajasthan, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the Hindu god of wisdom and prosperity. What makes this temple unique is its rare standing idol of Lord Ganesha, which is uncommon in Hindu temples. Located by the peaceful Chambal River, this temple is important to devotees and tourists. In…
Washington, D.C.: Former President Donald Trump is closing the gap in Pennsylvania, while Vice President Kamala Harris is making gains in North Carolina and Georgia, according to recent polling from The New York Times. The two candidates are locked in a fierce contest across several battleground states, with the race too close to call in…
Karachi: Two Chinese nationals were injured on Tuesday when a local security guard opened fire at them following a quarrel in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi, police said. The incident reportedly took place at a police station in the Industrial Trading Estate area of Karachi in Sindh province. Deputy Inspector General of Police Azhar Mahesar…
Amaravati: The YSR Congress Party on Tuesday claimed that as many as 86 cases have been filed against its social media activists during the past three days. The opposition party, in a press statement, said the activists have been vocal about government shortcomings on social media and alleged that they are being targeted with false…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finds himself in the eye of a growing storm, facing criticism both at home and abroad over his government’s handling of recent attacks on Hindu temples in Canada. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke his silence on the issue, urging Trudeau to address these targeted attacks and ensure the safety…
Washington: In the early hours of Election Day, the small town of Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, kicked off the U.S. presidential voting tradition with a split decision—three votes each for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Known for its midnight ballot count since 1960, Dixville Notch’s results often capture the nation’s close race, and this year…
