Prayagraj: Ahead of the Maha Kumbh 2025, the banks of the Sangam, Arail Ghat, the Yamuna near Maujgiri Ashram and Baluaghat here were illuminated with rows of oil lamps on Friday in celebration of Dev Deepawali. According to mythology, Dev Deepawali is celebrated 15 days after Diwali on the full moon night of the Hindu…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the people from the Bodo community for eschewing violence and taking up the path of peace after the historic accord of 2020, asserting that the government is making steady efforts to bring lasting peace in the Northeast region. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the first Bodoland…
Jhansi (UP): At least 10 children died in a fire that engulfed the children’s ward of a medical college in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi district on Friday night, officials said here, adding that the casualties may go up. District Magistrate (DM) Avinash Kumar told reporters that the fire broke out around 10.45 pm in the Neonatal…
Johannesburg: Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma smashed scintillating centuries as India thumped South Africa by 135 runs in Johannesburg on Friday to claim the four-match Twenty20 International series 3-1 and inflict the heaviest-ever defeat in the format on their hosts. World champions India elected to bat and posted a huge 283 for one in their…
India’s export performance has seen a significant surge in the fiscal year 2023-24, even amid global economic uncertainties. Recent data highlights robust growth in both merchandise and services exports, positioning India as a major player in the global trade landscape. This growth, driven by strategic initiatives and sectoral strength, reflects India’s resilience despite geopolitical challenges….
Healthcare in rural India is a constant struggle. Millions live with limited access to medical care, facing not only the absence of healthcare professionals but also the burden of outdated infrastructure. These aren’t the only challenges—they are the reasons behind delayed treatment and preventable diseases that take a toll on lives. Primary healthcare is the…
Upon the delight of all in attendance, King Dasaratha addressed the assembly of sages—Vasishtha, Vamadeva—and a host of priests, high officials, and noblemen. He received their homage with grace and spoke thus: “At our last gathering, the will of the people was resoundingly clear: that Rama, my son, should be crowned as prince regent. I,…
Chandika Devi Temple is located 3 km from Reckong Peo in Kothi in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. Goddess Chandika is an incarnation of Durga Devi, and this temple is deeply rooted in the local culture and spirituality of the Kinnauri people. The goddess is worshiped as a fierce protector and is revered for…
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday swept the parliamentary elections by winning a two-thirds majority, and also dominating the Jaffna electoral district – the heartland of the nation’s Tamil minority. The NPP, which contested under the Malimawa (compass) symbol, secured 159 out of the 225 seats in the…
Amaravati: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said Andhra Pradesh has incurred a debt of Rs 9.74 lakh crore during the YSRCP rule, and wondered if it could rise further. Listing the components of the debt, the chief minister said it includes Rs 4.3 lakh crore state debt, Rs 80,914 crore in Public Account…
