Hyderabad: Telangana BJP spokesperson N.V. Subash on Thursday strongly criticized the Opposition’s move to introduce a confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Subash termed the move “unfortunate” and said it highlights the extent to which political discourse has eroded, undermining constitutional bodies like Parliament. Subash labeled the motion not only reprehensible but also…
Chennai: Widespread rains lashed parts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, prompting authorities to declare a holiday for schools in Chennai and many other districts. Overnight rains lashed Chennai and the neighbouring Tiruvallur, Chengelpet and Kancheepuram, besides Villupuram and some areas in the Cauvery delta region. Following sharp showers, authorities declared a day’s holiday for schools…
London: A 32-year-old Indian student has died in a road accident in eastern England’s Leicestershire while four other people were hospitalised with serious injuries, according to police. Chiranjeevi Panguluri died on the spot as a passenger in a car that ended up in a ditch and three co-passengers, one woman and two men, and the…
New Delhi: The government is actively supporting the curiosity and conviction of youths by removing obstacles in their paths through reforms, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told young innovators on Wednesday. Interacting with the innovators during the grand finale of the ‘Smart India Hackathon (SIH)’, Modi asserted that the youth today is developing a feeling of…
Guwahati: In an attempt to link the Aadhaar Card with the National Register of Citizens (NRC), the Assam government on Wednesday decided that all applications to get the unique identity card will be rejected if the applicant or the family had not applied in NRC. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting in view…
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said Jammu’s uniqueness will not be allowed to diminish and asserted that his government will restore Darbar move. Darbar move is an age-old practice under which the civil secretariat and other government offices used to function six months each in Srinagar and Jammu during summer…
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala on Wednesday termed the allegation of Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi against state-owned banks as an insult to the hardworking employees and to the citizens who benefit from a cleaner, stronger banking system. Gandhi has a penchant for making baseless statements and the fact is that the high concentration…
The Indian women’s cricket team’s disheartening 0-3 loss to Australia in the latest ODI series has left fans and analysts questioning the team’s direction. This one-sided contest exposed glaring weaknesses that cannot be overlooked if India wishes to compete on the world stage. Australia has long been a cricketing powerhouse, but India’s inability to even…
“O King, having renounced wealth to embrace an ascetic life in the forest, what use do I have for luxuries or attendants? Having gifted a mighty elephant, why would one retrieve its harness, tied around its neck? After the noblest of donations, to ask for the return of an empty bag is a futile endeavor….
History bears testimony to the delicate balance a nation must maintain between democracy and authoritarianism. When power rests solely in the hands of a dictator or sways unpredictably under the chaotic control of mobs, the results are often disastrous. From economic collapse to widespread civil unrest, such governance models have repeatedly pushed nations to the…
