Lucknow: Political leaders in Uttar Pradesh greeted people on the occasion of Holi on Friday with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath terming the festival a “messenger of unity”. Adityanath, who is in Gorakhpur, shared on X a photograph of him feeding a peacock. In a post in Hindi on the platform, he said, “Best wishes to…
Girja Shankar Dixit Holi, often called the “Festival of Colors,” is a vibrant Hindu celebration that marks the arrival of spring, symbolizes the victory of good over evil, and honors the eternal love between Radha and Krishna. Celebrated primarily in South Asia but increasingly recognized worldwide, Holi spans two days and is rooted in ancient…
The festival of Holi in Uttar Pradesh this year was not just about colors and celebrations—it symbolized a larger narrative of governance, security, and religious harmony under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. In a state long marred by communal tensions, the elaborate security measures ensured a peaceful celebration, particularly in Sambhal, a region historically known for…
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but the terms need to be worked out, and he emphasized that it should pave the way to lasting peace. “So the idea itself is correct, and we certainly support it,” Putin told…
Jammu: The Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Thursday called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi and discussed with him key issues concerning the Union Territory including security and development. During the meeting, Sharma, a senior BJP leader, also discussed with Shah recent terror incidents and urged…
New Delhi: The Delhi government is likely to extend its excise policy in the financial year 2025-26 as a new version of the policy is yet not ready, officials said. Reins of Delhi now rest with BJP, which came to power defeating the once insuperable AAP in the Assembly polls last month. The excise portfolio…
New Delhi: Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia on Thursday said he will not bow down no matter how many cases the BJP-led central government files against him, hours after the President approved the registration of an FIR against him in a Rs 2,000-crore classroom “scam”. President Droupadi Murmu has given her approval for the registration…
New Delhi/Bengaluru: ISRO on Thursday said it has accomplished de-docking of the SpaDeX satellites, clearing the way for future missions, such as exploring the moon, human spaceflight and building its own space station. Union Minister of State for Earth Sciences, and Science and Technology Jitendra Singh announced the successful de-docking of satellites in a post…
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s systematic suppression of Hindu festivities is nothing short of an alarming assault on the cultural and religious rights of the state’s majority. Time and again, her government has imposed arbitrary restrictions on Hindu celebrations while allowing unfettered freedom to other religious groups. Despite repeated rebukes from the state High…
A recurring issue in the governance of NIPER was the failure to meet quorum requirements in most Board of Governors (BoG) meetings held under Dr. V. M. Katoch. Dr. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally repeatedly pointed out these irregularities, highlighting glaring anomalies in the process. The 74th and 76th Board meetings included discussions on Dr. Rao’s joining…
