Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh): Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) executive officer J Shyamala Rao on Monday said here that devotees can set aside their apprehensions regarding laddus at the temple as the sanctity of the ‘prasadams’ have been restored with a four-hour purification ritual. The ritual was aimed at propitiating Lord Venkateswara Swamy from the alleged sacrilegious practices…
New York: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Vietnamese President To Lam on the sidelines of UNGA here and discussed ways to enhance the ties between the two countries and add momentum in sectors such as connectivity, trade, and culture. Modi is in New York on the second leg of his three-day US visit…
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi ignited an interesting debate on a question that has long been simmering beneath the surface of Indian politics: Is India truly secular? His remarks, especially the claim that “secularism” is an imported concept from colonial British rulers, have triggered a wider discussion. This debate is not just theoretical; it touches…
Pitreshwar Mahadev Temple is located near Pitra Kund in Kashi (Varanasi). Pitreshwar Mahadev Temple in Kashi is a significant shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. In Hindu tradition, worshipping one’s ancestors is considered a sacred duty, and Lord Shiva, in his Pitreshwar form, is believed to grant peace and salvation to departed souls. The name “Pitreshwar”…
New Delhi: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will deliver the keynote address at the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show on Wednesday. The event is being organised at Gautam Buddha Nagar. His office said on Monday that the Vice President will preside over the inaugural session of Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) 2024, where he will…
New Delhi: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a show cause notice to AR Dairy Food Private Limited, in the wake of reports which claimed that ‘animal fat’ was used in the adulterated ghee used as an ingredient for making Tirupati laddus, sources said here on Monday. The authority issued the…
Chandigarh: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday slammed the Congress on farmers’ issue and said not a single state ruled by the grand old party is procuring 24 crops at minimum support price like Haryana does. After addressing a poll rally in Tohana, Shah kept up the attack on Congress on various fronts at…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday held that the timeline stipulated for recommendation and grant of prosecution sanction under the anti-terror law UAPA has to be strictly adhered to as without such limitations, power will enter the realm of the “unbridled” which is “antithetical to a democratic society”. Rules 3 and 4 of the…
Panaji: The Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB) in its 26th year held at Guizhou-Renhuai, China, is an international spirits competition that represents the epitome of excellence in the spirits world. It creates the excitement of uncovering rare finds and unique expressions that showcase the diversity and innovation within the spirits landscape worldwide….
New Delhi: Amid a change of guard in Sri Lanka, many former Indian diplomats on Monday said the results of the presidential election in the island country were on expected lines and going forward, the two neighbours will have to be sensitive to each other’s concerns. Marxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake took oath as the…
