Mahakumbh Nagar: Multiple casualties were feared after a “stampede-like” situation broke out at the Sangam on Wednesday amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh, as a large number of pilgrims turned up for a holy bath on Mauni Amavasya, officials said. Officer on Special Duty for the Mela Akanksha Rana said, “Some people have got injured and…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday accused Arvind Kejriwal of falsely alleging that the Haryana government mixed poison in the Yamuna and dared the AAP supremo to make public the DJB report that he cited to level the charge on the BJP-ruled state. In response, the AAP said the Delhi Jal Board…
Abu Dhabi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and discussed ways to enhance and develop bilateral ties. Jaishankar, who arrived in the UAE on Monday on a three-day visit, recalled the crown prince’s visit to India during the meeting. “Pleased to…
Mahakumbh Nagar: With the ‘Amrit Snan’ on ‘Mauni Amavasya’ expected to draw around 10 crore pilgrims to the Maha Kumbh on Wednesday, the Uttar Pradesh government has stepped up security and crowd-management systems. The government will also shower 25 quintals of rose petals using helicopters on the devotees even as it issued an advisory, urging…
Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) founder Arvind Kejriwal has once again displayed his penchant for baseless accusations by claiming that the BJP-led Haryana government has poisoned the Yamuna River water flowing into Delhi, allegedly to harm residents of the national capital. Kejriwal referred to the high ammonia content in the water,…
In the fast-evolving world of technology, where do Indian graduates stand? This question looms large, especially for students pursuing opportunities in the IT sector, both locally and globally. Despite India’s reputation for producing skilled tech professionals, challenges abound, from visa restrictions to outdated curricula and inadequate skill training. For Indian students studying abroad, particularly in…
A king of noble virtues and steadfast principles, Bharatha, returned to Ayodhya and sought his mother’s blessings. With reverence, he approached Sage Vasishta and the council of learned scholars, saying, “With your permission, I shall now proceed to Nandigrama. The grief of my brother Rama’s absence weighs heavily upon me and shall remain until his…
Sri Adi Keshava Perumal Temple is a revered Hindu shrine located in Paramandur, a village in the Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, worshipped here as Adi Kesava Perumal, accompanied by his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi. The divine gatekeepers Jaya and Vijaya are found standing on either side of…
Goa: Imagine a drink that offers an exhilarating experience without the aftereffects of a hangover. Enter ‘Feni’, Goa’s 500-year-old signature spirit. Specifically, ‘Cashew Feni’, is a drink produced exclusively in Goa and nowhere else in the world. Goa’s Feni barrel finished ‘Balivada Single-malt whisky’ triumphs as the epitome of elegance: wins 2024 National Award. Honorable…
Dubai: India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah on Tuesday won the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC men’s Cricketer of the Year after delivering “a master-class in skill, precision, and relentless consistency” across formats in a record-shattering 2024. The 31-year-old was adjudged the ICC’s Test Cricketer of the Year on Monday and was also named…
