Mysuru (K’taka): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday hit out at the BJP-led government at the Centre, alleging delay in giving approval to the construction of the Mekedatu balancing reservoir over river Cauvery, and accused neighbouring Tamil Nadu of causing “unnecessary nuisance” on the issue. Karnataka has been pressing for the implementation of the Mekedatu project,…
Kolkata: The proposed ‘India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor’ announced during the just-concluded G20 Leaders’ Summit in Delhi will prove to be a game-changer project and provide huge impetus to global trade, Engineering Exports Promotion Council India (EEPC India) said on Monday. The corridor will also make the “global supply chain more resilient”, EEPC India chairman Arun Kumar…
Mumbai: Actor Janhvi Kapoor has completed shooting for “Ulajh” and said her biggest learning while working on the upcoming film has been “to allow yourself to love what you do”. Directed by National Award winner Sudhanshu Saria and produced by Junglee Pictures, the movie is billed as a patriotic thriller set in the world of Indian…
Chennai: Superstar Rajinikanth and filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj are set to collaborate on their first film, said production house Sun Pictures. After months of speculation that Kanagaraj will direct Rajinikanth in the actor’s 171st film, the Chennai-based banner made the official announcement on social media on Monday. The currently untitled movie will be written and directed by…
New Delhi, Sep 11 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a PIL challenging the law establishing pre-eminence of the lieutenant governor over the elected dispensation in controlling services in the national capital, saying it is already seized of a plea of the Delhi government. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday extended till September 15 its order asking the Manipur Police not to take any coercive steps against four members of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) in connection with two FIRs lodged against them for alleged offences, including promoting enmity between two communities. A bench headed by Chief Justice…
New Delhi: The strategic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia is crucial for regional and global stability and welfare, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday during his talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. Describing Saudi Arabia as one of India’s most important strategic partners, Modi said both sides are adding…
SCHOOL, BINCH AND PEDAGOGUE: I think my father was my first teacher. One day when I was 7 years old, my eldest brother took me to a Government School in Hanamkonda (Warangal) and straight away I got admitted into third class. Maqdoom Mohiuddin was the class teacher. He welcomed me as he knew my father. …
New Delhi: A “significant milestone” achieved during the G20 Leaders’ Summit here was the “unanimous endorsement” of the pivotal role of tourism and culture in sustainable socio-economic development and prosperity, the Ministry of Tourism said on Sunday. The declaration was announced and adopted by the summit on Saturday. The G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration adopted…
The stunning success of the 18th G20 Summit under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears to have left an indelible mark on the world stage. India has used the Presidency judiciously to prove a point or two as an emerging global leader. The G20 Declaration of New Delhi Leaders is being hailed…
