The Congress-led opposition seems to have developed a habit of crying foul over the functioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and the Election Commission of India (ECI) whenever it faces electoral defeat. The latest round of accusations against EVMs comes in the aftermath of significant setbacks in the Haryana assembly polls and disappointing performances in…
Lakshman Rao After completing his dance and the recitation of the Samagana, Ravana, the mighty ruler of Lanka, prepared to conduct a sacred pooja to Lord Shiva. He gathered flowers and river water, setting up his worship on the banks of the Narmada. At the same moment, King Arjuna of Mahishmathi was frolicking in the…
Islamabad: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday exchanged pleasantries with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, hours after landing in the Pakistani capital in the first such visit from India in nearly a decade that came amid frosty ties between the two neighbours. The brief exchange and handshake between Jaishankar and Sharif took place at…
Velam Sree Maha Ganapathi Temple is in Mayyil, 20 kilometres from Kannur in Kerala.While the main deity is Lord Shiva, the temple is renowned for its sub-deity, Lord Ganesha.Perched in the serene landscape of Kerala, Velam Sree Maha Ganapathi Temple is a historic gem revered for its deep spiritual legacy. Centuries ago, this temple has…
India’s latest acquisition of 31 Predator drones from the United States represents a significant advancement in its military capabilities, particularly in the context of enhancing national security amid the complexities of potential two-front threats. As India faces challenges from both Pakistan and China, these drones will play a crucial role in bolstering the country’s defence…
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday slammed the practice of showing early trends on counting day by news channels as “nonsense”. Addressing a press conference here, Kumar also said exit polls create a huge distraction by raising expectations and it was a matter for self-introspection for the media, particularly electronic media. “We…
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will embark on an official visit to Mexico and the USA to participate in the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governor (FMCBG) and fund bank annual meeting. During her maiden visit to Mexico from October 17-20, Sitharaman will also hold a bilateral meeting with her counterpart Rogelio Ramirez…
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Tuesday extended the interim bail of Jammu and Kashmir MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, in a terror-funding case till October 28. Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh passed the order on the ground of the health condition of Rashid’s father, after the National Investigation Agency…
New Delhi: The BJP on Tuesday appointed Baijayant Jay Panda, one of its vice-presidents, as the party’s in-charge for the Assembly polls in Delhi. Ghaziabad MP Atul Garg will be the co-incharge. Panda, a Lok Sabha MP from Odisha, had earlier held organisational responsibilities for Delhi. His appointment as the poll in-charge will help the…
Our Political Desk With the Election Commission’s announcement of upcoming elections schedule in Maharashtra (Oct 20) and Jharkhand (two phases Nov 13 and Nov 20), the political atmosphere is once again charged with anticipation. The counting is scheduled is for November 23. In the previous election cycle, the BJP, alongside the undivided Shiv Sena, secured…
