India informs Pakistan of its decision to keep Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance

New Delhi: India on Thursday informed Pakistan of its decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance with immediate effect, saying Pakistan has breached the conditions of the treaty. Sustained cross-border terrorism by Pakistan targeting Jammu and Kashmir impedes India’s rights under the Indus Waters Treaty, India’s Secretary of Water Resources, Debashree Mukherjee, said…

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All-party meet on Pahalgam: Leaders seek decisive action against terror camps, assure govt of full support

New Delhi:  Leaders across party lines on Thursday called for decisive action against terrorism and terror camps, and assured the government of their full support, even as some opposition parties flagged security lapses in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, where 26 people were gunned down by terrorists. During an all-party meeting to discuss the April 22…

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NIPER JEE 2025: A Crisis of Credibility

In a country where merit-based academic pursuits are touted as the cornerstone of excellence, the recently released information brochure of the NIPER Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) 2025 by NIPER Mohali raises troubling questions about transparency, planning, and institutional responsibility. The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali — the designated Organizing Institute for…

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Hanuman’s capabilities were reminded by Jambavantha

As Jambavantha approached, Hanuman emerged from his deep meditation, his mighty form casting a reassuring presence among the anxious simian warriors who awaited his decision. “O Hanuman!” Jambavantha exclaimed, his voice resonating with both reverence and urgency. “In strength and brilliance, you rival both our noble King Sugreeva and the valiant Rama himself. Among the…

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Sri Datta Kshetra – Hampiholi

Sri Datta Kshetra Hampiholi is in Ramdurga Taluk, Belgaum District, Karnataka. Over 200 years ago, Sri Ramanand Maharaj and his son, Sri Sadanand Maharaj (also known as Sri Shivappayya Inamdar), who attained Samadhi at Babanagar in Bijapur District, played a key role in the history of this temple. Sri Jayappa Desai of Shirasangi, a devoted…

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