Sydney: The re-election of Donald Trump as the next US President was greeted in the Middle East with a mixture of rapture and dread, especially among Palestinians. While it is impossible to know exactly how a second Trump Presidency will act toward the Palestinian people and their demands for statehood, his first Presidency provides a…
The history of India’s border infrastructure reveals a troubling pattern of negligence, particularly under successive Congress governments since independence. This lack of foresight and action has significantly disadvantaged Indian armed forces, especially along the Indo-China border, where China’s aggressive infrastructure development has long outpaced India’s efforts. A closer look at these lapses, juxtaposed with the…
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday criticised the Delhi Government for its delay in addressing the CAG reports, stating, “The way you have dragged your feet raises doubts about your bona fides.” The court further emphasized, “You should have promptly forwarded the reports to the Speaker and initiated a discussion in the House.”…
Sonamarg (J-K): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said perpetrators of violence will always face defeat in Jammu and Kashmir and not be allowed to cause any harm to democracy in the region. Addressing a gathering here after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 6.5 km Z-Morh tunnel here, Abdullah also sought restoration of statehood….
Sambhal (UP): A 51-foot-tall statue of Lord Ram is nearing completion in Chaudasi, a town in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district, and is likely to be unveiled by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in February, officials said. The statue, being built at Ram Bagh Dham’s Ramlila Ground, will feature the Hindu god holding a bow in one…
New Delhi: “The Greatest Rivalry – India vs Pakistan”, a documentary series on the cricketing rivalry between India and Pakistan, is set to premiere on Netflix on February 7, the streaming platform announced on Monday. According to a press release, the series aims to explore “the drama, passion and high-stakes intensity of this rivalry on…
New Delhi: The Army Day Parade this year will see the participation of an all-girl marching contingent from the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and the showcasing of four thematic tableaux, including one based on the force’s Mission Olympics Wing. An all-women Agniveer contingent from the Corps of Military Police (CMP), Centre and School at Bengaluru,…
Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the strategically important Z-Morh tunnel in the Sonamarg area of Jammu and Kashmir which will make the tourist resort accessible round the year. After inaugurating the Rs 2,700 crore project, the prime minister went inside the tunnel and interacted with the project officials. He also met the…
The number of government schools is increasing, but student enrollment is declining. In Haryana, the enrollment in government schools in 2023-24 was 22.30 lakh, down from 24.64 lakh in 2022-23. Also, the total enrollment in the state in 2023-24 was 56.41 lakh, while it was 57.76 lakh in 2022-23. The enrollment of girls (secondary) was…
The Hindu epic Mahabharata mentions the Magh Mela associated with Makar Sankranti. Every twelve years, the Kumbh Mela is held on Makar Sankranti, which is one of the largest mass pilgrimages in the world, attended by millions of people. Sankranti is worshipped as a deity who, according to legends, defeated the demon Shankarasura. It marks…
