New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to countrymen on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr. The Prime Minister prayed that the spirit of brotherhood and kindness furthers all around. “Best wishes on Eid-ul-Fitr. May this day further brotherhood and kindness all around. May everyone be happy and healthy. Eid Mubarak!” he said in…
What began as a show of brute force has now spiralled into a textbook case of geopolitical miscalculation—and at the center of it stands Donald Trump, a leader increasingly isolated, both abroad and at home. Barely three weeks into the conflict with Iran, Trump’s rhetoric has shifted from chest-thumping bravado to visible frustration. His recent…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha on Monday to regulate the recruitment, deputation, and promotion of CAPF officers, according to the List of Business issued by the House. All the CAPFs — Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF),…
Kolkata: The first supplementary voter list in West Bengal is likely to be published on March 23, an Election Commission official said on Friday. The scheduled release on March 19 was deferred at the last moment as the process was not yet completed. The official said preparations are underway to display the updated voter list…
New Delhi: Amid heavy police deployment, news agency UNI’s office in Delhi was sealed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs’ Land and Development Office (L and DO) on Friday following a high court order — a move the media organisation termed as an “unprecedented atrocity” and “attack on freedom of media”. The news agency…
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday spoke to his Australian counterpart Penny Wong and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, and discussed the West Asia crisis. Jaishankar’s phone conversations with Wong and Anand came against the backdrop of increasing global concerns over fresh attacks on West Asian gas hubs. “Very pleased to speak…
For decades, Indian cinema—arguably the most powerful cultural instrument in the country—did not merely entertain; it was subtly, and at times overtly, curated to serve a narrative. Not a national narrative rooted in civilisational pride, but one shaped by ideological gatekeeping that often diminished India’s past, glorified invaders, and tiptoed around uncomfortable truths. Filmmakers were…
There is a number that explains almost everything happening in Indian markets right now. It is not the Sensex level, not the rupee exchange rate, and not the RBI’s repo rate. It is nominal GDP growth, and for the past three years, it has been running far too slowly. Foreign institutional investors have been selling…
In the ancient dawn of human consciousness, when the sages listened to the rhythms of the universe and perceived truth within the vibrations of sound, the seer Kanva raised his voice in profound devotion through the hymns of the Rigvedic tradition. These hymns, structured in the majestic Bruhathi meter, were not merely poetic compositions but…
Sanjaya, whose hope was newly stirred, spoke with measured inquiry. He recalled how the Pandavas, obedient to command, had surrendered their kingdom and wealth and departed to the forests. Though they endured many hardships in exile, they nevertheless rescued Duryodhana from the grasp of the Gandharvas during the cattle expedition—a deed well known to all….
