The latest statement by India’s Home Minister claiming that a victory for the Congress-NC alliance in the ongoing assembly polls would be a “win for Pakistan” has sparked considerable debate. It’s a claim that underscores the complex dynamics of Indian politics, security concerns, and the historical tensions between India and its western neighbour. While the…
Dan Bihari Temple is an 800 year old Hindu temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh. It is dedicated to Lord Krishna, who is worshipped here in his playful and mischievous form. Barsana, the birthplace of Sri Radha Rani, Lord Krishna’s beloved, is more than just a tourist destination in Uttar Pradesh; it is a celebration of…
Beirut: Israel flatly rejected on Thursday a push led by key backer the United States for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon, vowing to keep fighting Hezbollah militants “until victory”. Israeli bombing of Iran-backed Hezbollah strongholds around Lebanon has killed hundreds of people this week, while the militant group has retaliated with rocket barrages. “There will…
Karnal (Haryana): As she joined the Congress’s poll campaign in Haryana at a rally addressed by Rahul Gandhi on Thursday, senior leader Kumari Selja said the decision on who would be the chief minister on the party getting the people’s mandate will be taken by the high command and that would be acceptable to everyone….
Mumbai: Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday acknowledged that the BJP received fewer votes in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from its new ally Ajit Pawar-led NCP than those from the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Speaking at the India Today Conclave here, he also conceded that the BJP recorded…
London: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been invited to join the British Indian community in paying respects to Lord Basaveshwara, the 12th-century poet-saint revered for his contributions to social justice, democracy and upliftment of the underprivileged, the community members said. The invitation was extended by Dr Neeraj Patil, former Mayor of the London Borough…
Kolkata: A section of crowd-puller Durga puja organisers in Kolkata are making a few changes to their original theme, planned months ago, to incorporate the issue of women’s safety amid protests over the RG Kar hospital incident. While one organiser has planned to show three-dimensional images of public protests, another would spread the message of…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Thursday decided to withdraw general consent given to CBI to investigate cases in the State. “The notification granting general consent for CBI to probe criminal cases in Karnataka state, under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, has been withdrawn,” Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil said after…
Chandigarh: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday over the unemployment issue and accused him of “systematically” ending the employment system of the country. Addressing a poll rally in Assandh the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha exuded confidence that the Congress would sweep the October 5 Haryana assembly…
As the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections near their climax, tensions between two long-standing allies—Congress and the National Conference (NC)—have reached a boiling point. The once-cohesive alliance, which had survived decades of political turbulence, now finds itself divided, with accusations flying between the two parties. NC leader and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has publicly…
