Velam Sree Maha Ganapathi Temple is in Mayyil, 20 kilometres from Kannur in Kerala.While the main deity is Lord Shiva, the temple is renowned for its sub-deity, Lord Ganesha.Perched in the serene landscape of Kerala, Velam Sree Maha Ganapathi Temple is a historic gem revered for its deep spiritual legacy. Centuries ago, this temple has…
India’s latest acquisition of 31 Predator drones from the United States represents a significant advancement in its military capabilities, particularly in the context of enhancing national security amid the complexities of potential two-front threats. As India faces challenges from both Pakistan and China, these drones will play a crucial role in bolstering the country’s defence…
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday slammed the practice of showing early trends on counting day by news channels as “nonsense”. Addressing a press conference here, Kumar also said exit polls create a huge distraction by raising expectations and it was a matter for self-introspection for the media, particularly electronic media. “We…
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will embark on an official visit to Mexico and the USA to participate in the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governor (FMCBG) and fund bank annual meeting. During her maiden visit to Mexico from October 17-20, Sitharaman will also hold a bilateral meeting with her counterpart Rogelio Ramirez…
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Tuesday extended the interim bail of Jammu and Kashmir MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, in a terror-funding case till October 28. Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh passed the order on the ground of the health condition of Rashid’s father, after the National Investigation Agency…
New Delhi: The BJP on Tuesday appointed Baijayant Jay Panda, one of its vice-presidents, as the party’s in-charge for the Assembly polls in Delhi. Ghaziabad MP Atul Garg will be the co-incharge. Panda, a Lok Sabha MP from Odisha, had earlier held organisational responsibilities for Delhi. His appointment as the poll in-charge will help the…
Our Political Desk With the Election Commission’s announcement of upcoming elections schedule in Maharashtra (Oct 20) and Jharkhand (two phases Nov 13 and Nov 20), the political atmosphere is once again charged with anticipation. The counting is scheduled is for November 23. In the previous election cycle, the BJP, alongside the undivided Shiv Sena, secured…
New Delhi: The Assembly polls in Maharashtra will be held in a single phase on November 20, while Jharkhand polls will be held in two phases on November 13 and 20, the Election Commission of India announced on Tuesday. The votes for the two states will be counted on November 23. “There are 9.63 crore…
Bengaluru: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, the torchbearers of India’s transition phase, will have to be the team’s driving force in its quest to lord over an unsettled New Zealand when the two sides square off in a three-Test series, beginning here on Wednesday. The baton has not been completely passed, but Virat Kohli and…
Nagaraj Neelakantam In a groundbreaking development, India is set to enhance its defense capabilities with the introduction of the “Vajra Striker,” an advanced laser weapon system developed by Chennai-based startup Big Bang Boom Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (BBBS). This innovative leap comes at a time when India is making strides in self-reliance in defense technologies, traditionally…
