Jerusalem: With Israeli airspace closed and commercial flights suspended, the Indian missions in Israel and Jordan jointly evacuated 160 Indian nationals in the first batch under Operation Sindhu on Sunday, according to an embassy source. The missions organised the first batch of evacuation from Israel as the Indian nationals living in Israel constantly grappled with…
Once again, the Narendra Modi government has demonstrated what efficient governance and resolute leadership look like in times of global crisis. As the spectre of full-scale war looms large in West Asia—with the United States formally joining Israel in striking Iranian nuclear sites—India wasted no time in securing the lives of its citizens trapped in…
The battered mind of the father and the Western preoccupation of the sons A retired colonel from Lucknow committed suicide after writing a heartfelt letter to his sons. Both sons were settled in America and could not show full sensitivity even on the death of their mother. The father wrote in the letter that he…
Pakistan has nominated Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, crediting him with stopping a war between India and Pakistan. India, for the record, has said nothing of the sort, but that hasn’t stopped Islamabad from lighting a diplomatic candle at the altar of Trump Tower. The nomination, posted on X, comes days after…
The demand for establishing an IIT-like institution at the national level for pharmacy education in India dates back to 1975. After receiving several representations from pharmacy professionals, the Government of India gave its consent. A formal announcement was made by the then Prime Minister, Late Rajiv Gandhi, while inaugurating the Indian Pharmaceutical Congress in 1985….
When it comes to rural development in India—whether in housing, healthcare, electrification, or infrastructure—the comparison between Congress-led governments before 2014 and the BJP government after reflects a stark contrast between intent and implementation. Congress certainly laid the groundwork, launching important flagship programs like the Indira Awaas Yojana for rural housing and the National Rural Health…
Sugreeva, the noble Vanara king, drew before Rama a bold vision of the coming course, balanced with a prudent path of action regarding the formidable island of Lanka. The moment was delicate. The simian warriors, their hearts aflame with courage, stood eager to plunge into the task with storm-like swiftness. Yet Sugreeva, wise in the…
Pureshwar Mahadev Mandir is located near Lakhedi village, in Nakhatrana Taluka of Kutch district, Gujarat. The temple’s presiding deity is Lord Shiva, worshipped here as Pureshwar Mahadev. The Shiva Lingam in the sanctum is considered ancient and powerful. Despite the temple’s condition, the Lingam remains intact and is still regularly worshipped by devotees. The temple…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian India’s “deep concern” over Iran’s conflict with Israel and called for immediate de-escalation of the situation through “dialogue and diplomacy”. The phone conversation initiated by Pezeshkian came hours after the US bombed three major nuclear sites — Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan…
Leeds: It was a moving day of the first India vs England Test here, however, the match remains firmly in the balance after another gripping day at Headingley. After England did well to come within touching distance of India’s 471, with their 465, KL Rahul’s unbeaten 47 led the visitors’ charge in the second innings….
