New Delhi: A snow leopard in a Ladakhi dress, a ‘tiger’ wearing a dhoti-kurta holding a traditional instrument and a few other animals and birds representing different regions of India and its diversity feature in a special doodle by internet giant Google to mark the 76th Republic Day. The colourful artwork, which borrows an element…
Washington: The partnership between the United States and New Delhi continues to reach newer heights and will be a defining relationship of the 21st century, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said while greeting the people of India on the occasion of its Republic Day. India will showcase its military might and vibrant cultural heritage…
New Delhi: The national capital is on high alert on Republic Day as over 70 companies of paramilitary forces and more than 70,000 police personnel are deployed across the city, police said. A six-layered security protocol involving 15,000 security personnel will be deployed in the New Delhi district alone. “Installation of more than 2,500 CCTV…
Colombo: The Sri Lankan government on Saturday said it has revoked the pricing agreement for Adani Group’s wind power projects in the island nation and appointed a committee to review them. Government spokesperson Nalinda Jayathissa clarified that while the Adani Green Energy wind power projects in Mannar and Pooneryn districts have not been cancelled, the…
Srinagar: The iconic ‘Clock Tower’ in Lal Chowk and other prominent places in Srinagar were on Saturday illuminated with tri-colour on the eve of the 76th Republic Day, officials said. The historic Clock Tower, popularly known as ‘ghanta ghar’ in the Lal Chowk city centre here was illuminated with the colours of the tiranga, the…
Hyderabad: Born in a Madiga community (scheduled caste) family that faced socio-economic challenges in Telangana’s Warangal District, Manda Krishna Madiga had to put up a relentless struggle for three decades, demanding the sub-categorisation of SCs that yielded fruit in August last year. Krishna Madiga was conferred with Padma Shri award by the Centre on Saturday….
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed President Droupadi Murmu’s Republic Day eve address as “inspiring”. He said in a post on X, “An inspiring address by Rashtrapati ji, in which she highlights many subjects and emphasises the greatness of our Constitution and the need to keep working towards national progress.” In her…
MS Shanker A video circulating on social media featuring External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has struck a chord with many Indians. Known for his dynamic diplomacy, Jaishankar dismantled claims by the Congress party that recent Chinese encroachments occurred during the Narendra Modi-led NDA government’s tenure. These assertions are not only false but reveal a…
After sixteen months of relentless conflict and destruction, a six-week, three-phase truce brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States is set to take effect. This agreement, which promises the release of Israeli hostages and immediate humanitarian aid for Palestinians, offers a glimmer of hope amid the devastation. Yet, the truce is fragile, not a…
India has progressed in many fields since independence. India has made significant progress in many fields, including literature, sports, agriculture, science, and technology. India has preserved its diverse culture and given it a deeper meaning. India has moved ahead in development. The nation has established its identity in the fields of social, political, economic, military,…
