India had 1.44 million children in the ‘zero dose’ category in 2023, most of whom are poor, illiterate, tribal, Muslim, and migrant communities. Geographic barriers, social hesitancy, disorganised governance in urban slums, and lack of monitoring are the major challenges. Schemes like Mission Indradhanush have had limited effectiveness. Solutions require community-based engagement, technology-based tracking, trained…
Rama, steadfast in his resolve, stood upon the ocean’s edge, silently offering prayer to the Lord of Waters. He invoked the sacred bond between gods and men, reminding the Ocean of their ancient kinship and his duty now, at this hour of dire crisis. Not only did Rama plead for his own cause, but for…
Kshetra Mahuli Ram Mandir is located in Mahuli, a small village about 5 km east of Satara city, in Maharashtra. It is situated on the banks of the Krishna River, directly across the confluence point from Sangam Mahuli, where the Krishna and Venna rivers meet. The main deity of this temple is Lord Shiva, worshipped…
Lausanne: A delegation, featuring IOA President P T Usha and Gujarat’s Minister of State for Sports Harsh Sanghavi, met officials of the International Olympic Committee here to “explore the opportunity and feasibility of India hosting a future edition of the Olympic Games”. The delegation was here despite new IOC President Kirsty Coventry declaring that the…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said there is no discussion on leadership change and stressed on strengthen the hands of CM Siddaramaiah and the party’s government in the state. Shivakumar, who is also the state Congress President, asked party leaders and legislators not to speak to the press on the…
New Delhi: Indian wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat has given birth to a baby boy as she and her husband, Somvir Rathee, welcomed their first child in New Delhi on Tuesday, July 1. The 30-year-old was admitted to the Apollo Hospital in Delhi on Monday and delivered the baby around 9 AM on Tuesday. The couple had…
Mumbai: The trailer of the most anticipated film of Rajkumar Rao. ‘Maalik’, has been released by the makers on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Directed by Pulkit, the action thriller drama film is written by Jyotsana Nath and Pulkit. Besides Rajkummar Rao, the film features Manushi Chhillar, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Saurabh Shukla, and Satish Badal in the…
New Delhi: Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson is increasingly seemed to be heading away from the pink of the Rajasthan Royals, as not just the Chennai Super Kings, whose rumours and reports have been running overtime, but a few other franchises are interested in the package the 30-year-old offers. As per a Cricbuzz report, Chennai Super…
Gorakhpur (UP): President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday inaugurated the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University in Gorakhpur, in the presence of Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The university has been built for Rs 268 crore in Pipri, Bhathat in the district. The event was attended by Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for AYUSH…
New Delhi: Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his visit abroad, the Congress on Tuesday said the “frequent flier PM” is off on a five-nation “jaunt” and alleged that he is running away from four issues, including the Manipur situation and US President Donald Trump’s claims about bringing about a ceasefire…
