New Delhi: V Chandrasekhar, the CBI joint director who supervised the probe in the rape and murder case of a doctor of Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, is among 31 officers of the central agency awarded police medals on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day. A 2000-batch IPS officer from the Gujarat cadre, Chandrasekhar,…
Mathura (UP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken the country forward while keeping the last person at the centre of governance, BJP national president Nitin Nabin said on Sunday. Navin, who reached Mathura for the first time after being elected BJP national president, said the transformation visible in Uttar Pradesh reflected the changing face of…
Hyderabad: Rescue operations continued on Sunday to save five people, including two children, who are feared trapped in the basement of a four-storey furniture shop in Nampally here after a major fire broke out, officials said. Multiple agencies, including police, fire, NDRF personnel and Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), launched rescue operations…
Chennai: DMK President and Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday hailed the “Language Martyrs” of the state who sacrificied their lives during the anti-Hindi agitation in the past and asserted that there was “no place” for the language here forever. Paying tributes on the occasion of Language Martyrs Day, he said, “a state that…
By Vinay Rao There was genuine hope when Justice Naveen Rao was appointed court-appointed administrator of Hyderabad cricket. For a brief moment, that hope seemed justified. Promotion matches concluded without chaos. League cricket began on schedule. After years of turbulence, the system appeared to be finding its balance again. But that confidence is now visibly fraying. The…
There are some topics that are not easy to write about. They require not just words, but also social, mental, and moral courage. This topic is one such topic, where the challenge is not merely presentation, but bringing to light the truth that society often seeks to conceal. It is now necessary to question the…
Mobile phones were once considered the most powerful means of convenience, security, and connectivity. They bridged distances, saved lives in emergencies, and facilitated communication. However, over time, these same mobile phones have become a source of stress, frustration, and mental disturbance for millions. The biggest reason for this is rampant phone call marketing, which has…
Ramu Chelimella Why is this day special? How can a small ritual transform an individual’s life? Ratha Saptami is not just a festival. It marks the journey towards light, energy, and awakening. It signifies a shift from inertia to action, from darkness to clarity. Life on Earth exists because of the Sun. That is why…
Vadodara: Delhi Capitals notched a comprehensive seven-wicket win over table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru to stay in contention for the playoffs of the Women’s Premier League, in Vadodara, Saturday. After opting to field, Delhi produced a clinical bowling show to dismiss RCB for 109 in 20 overs, and chased down the modest target with 26 balls to…
Lucknow: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday launched the ‘One District, One Cuisine’ (ODOC) initiative in Uttar Pradesh, aimed at giving a distinct identity to the traditional food and beverage specialities of each district. It is in line with the state’s flagship ‘One District, One Product’ (ODOP) programme. The ODOC scheme, unveiled during an…
