Shafali’s blitz after Renuka, Deepti show powers India to series win over Sri Lanka

Thiruvananthapuram: Renuka Singh Thakur and Deepti Sharma dazzled with the ball before Shafali Verma’s pyrotechnics powered India to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka, clinching the five-match series in the third women’s T20I here on Friday. With the win, India have taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series, underlining their complete dominance…

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Publication of Constitution in Santhali will reinforce cultural heritage of tribals: Nadda

New Delhi:  BJP president J P Nadda on Friday hailed the publication of the Constitution in Santhali language as a “historic” feat that will “reinforce” the cultural heritage of the tribals in the country. In a post on X, Nadda said it will also strengthen the democratic participation and constitutional awareness of the Santhali-speaking people….

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India expresses grave concern over ‘unremitting hostilities’ against minorities in Bangladesh

New Delhi:  India on Friday said the “unremitting hostilities” against minorities in Bangladesh is a matter of “grave concern” as it demanded punishment to the perpetrators involved in the lynching of a Hindu youth in Mymensingh area last week. New Delhi also reacted cautiously to the return to Dhaka of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting…

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Columnist-M.S.Shanker

India’s Dhurandhar Moment

The resounding success of Dhurandhar is not merely a cinematic event; it is a cultural and political statement. It asserts, unapologetically, that India is no longer hesitant about telling its own story—one that acknowledges its capacity to penetrate hostile territory, dismantle terror networks, and expose states that nurture extremism under the guise of diplomacy. For…

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Wildlife crushed in the path of development

The December 2025 train accident that killed seven elephants—including a calf—in Assam’s Hojai district was no ordinary accident. It symbolized the growing conflict between India’s development model and environmental sensitivity. The high-speed train not only killed the elephants but also derailed the engine and several coaches, highlighting the serious threat such incidents pose not only…

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Pasodya Maruti Temple-Pune

Pasodya Maruti Temple is located in the old Peth area of Pune city-Maharashtra. The temple is believed to belong to the Peshwa era, making it several centuries old. During this period, many Hanuman (Maruti) temples were built across Pune as symbols of protection, strength, and devotion. The presiding deity is Lord Hanuman, also called Maruti…

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KCR, Revanth Reddy replaced public debate with ”foul language”: Sanjay Kumar

Hyderabad: Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Friday alleged that Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and BRS President K Chandrasekhar Rao have “replaced public debate with foul language,” leaving aside development. Sanjay Kumar’s criticism came in the wake of KCR’s recent remarks that he would “skin” the Congress government, describing the regime as “useless”,…

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