India’s modern political imagination often returns to historical moments that shaped its democratic instincts long before they matured into institutions. Among these sits a lesser-discussed episode from the late 1940s—one that resurfaces whenever the country debates leadership, lineage, and national allegiance. It revolves around the Holkar dynasty of Indore, a young Republic defining its constitutional…
At Kamyakavana, the Pandavas were visited by Sri Krishna and the venerable elders of the Panchalas, Yadavas, Vrishnis, Bhojas, and Andhakas. The chiefs of these noble clans, beholding the humiliation heaped upon the sons of Pandu, were inflamed with righteous wrath. Their anger shook them like a storm, and they declared that the blood of…
Palakkad Fort Sri Hanuman Temple is located inside the historic Palakkad Fort on South Fort Road in Kunathurmedu, Palakkad city, Kerala. The shrine lies on the inner eastern gateway of the fort, making it easily accessible to devotees and visitors exploring the fort. The temple is considered one of the oldest Hanuman shrines in the…
Guwahati: The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has entered into agreements worth Rs 3,000 crore with various stakeholders for developing the sector and boosting industrial connectivity in the Northeast, an official statement said on Friday. It said Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) were signed during the India Maritime Week 2025, held recently in Mumbai. Union…
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said that though the proposed medical colleges will be developed under the Public Private Partnership model, their administration and jurisdiction will be under the government. The state’s decision to go for the PPP model for 10 government medical colleges has sparked a major controversy in…
Kolkata: The Trinamool Congress on Friday hit out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, accusing him of using the “infiltrator rhetoric” to target West Bengal and alleging that the Centre had failed on national security. The party also demanded that Shah step down from…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday wished Chief Minister Siddaramaiah “all the best” after he said that he would complete a five-year term in office. The Deputy CM said there was nothing wrong with MLAs going and meeting leaders in Delhi when the Cabinet reshuffle is on the cards. Reacting to…
New Delhi: Afghanistan’s Commerce and Industry Minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi on Friday invited Indian businesses to invest in the landlocked nation, promising a conducive environment to foster bilateral trade and boost economic cooperation. He outlined mining, agriculture, health and pharmaceuticals, information technology, energy and textiles as areas where significant opportunities exist for business engagement. Azizi,…
Dubai: An Indian Air Force (IAF) Tejas fighter jet crashed during an aerial demonstration at the Dubai Air Show on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred around 2:10 pm local time near the Al Maktoum International Airport, the venue for the ongoing aviation exhibition. This is the second crash ever involving a Tejas aircraft, the first…
Kathmandu: The National Security Council of Nepal has recommended mobilising army personnel to ensure security during the general election scheduled for March 5, 2026. The National Security Council (NSC) reviewed the country’s security situation on Thursday and advised the Cabinet to deploy the army under the provisions of Nepal’s Constitution. Recommendations were made with an…
