New Delhi: The rise of China as a dominant economic and strategic force adds complexity, creates competition, and “hampers” India’s efforts to be a natural leader for the Global South, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said on Sunday. Delivering the Gen Bipin Rawat memorial lecture in Delhi, he also said that in Prime Minister Narendra…
New Delhi: Shortly after arriving in the national capital, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Sunday described India as a country of “huge importance” for his nation’s prosperity and security even as the two sides announced launching negotiations for a comprehensive free trade pact. On Monday, Luxon will hold wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister…
Guwahati: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday reviewed the progress in the implementation of three new criminal laws in the northeast (NE) and said the police forces in the region should focus more on ensuring the rights of people. Shah took stock of the implementation and the present status of various new provisions related…
Raipur: Sachin Tendulkar rolled back the years with a scintillating knock, delighting a capacity 50,000-plus crowd as India Masters dished out an all-round show to beat West Indies Masters by six wickets and win the inaugural International Masters League in Raipur on Sunday. The Indian bowlers, led by Vinay Kumar (3-0-26-3) and Shahbaz Nadeem (4-1-12-2),…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that every attempt to foster peace with Pakistan was met with hostility and betrayal and hoped that wisdom would prevail on the leadership in Islamabad to improve bilateral ties. In an interaction with US-based popular podcaster and computer scientist Lex Fridman, Modi recalled that he had…
Sunita Williams stands out as an extraordinary figure in space exploration, inspiring future astronauts and young women alike. Her journey into the cosmos is not only one of self-discovery but also a reflection of humanity’s place in the universe. Born to Deepa and Bonnie Pandya in Slovenia, Sunita’s journey began in Massachusetts, where she developed…
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recently made an audacious claim: that he will remain at the helm for another five years. The question is, what does he mean by this? Is he openly reneging on the reported agreement with the Congress high command to share the Chief Ministership with his ambitious deputy, DK Shivakumar? Or is…
Tamil Nadu’s ruling class, led by M.K. Stalin and his Dravidian ideological cohorts, never misses an opportunity to oppose the so-called ‘imposition’ of Hindi and Sanskrit. The mere mention of these languages is enough to send them into paroxysms of righteous indignation. They paint Hindi as a sinister North Indian plot to erase Tamil identity…
Dr. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally issued a Charge Sheet to Mr. Jitender Kumar Chandel on July 2, 2019. At the time, Mr. Chandel was serving as Deputy Registrar (Finance & Accounts). However, Dr. V. M. Katoch, as Chairman of the Board of Governors, intervened. Despite the serious charges against Mr. Chandel, Dr. Katoch succeeded in removing…
Upon completing the water ritual for the divine bird Jatayu, Rama and Lakshmana proceeded southward in their quest for Sita. The two princes, armed with bows, arrows, and swords, traversed the desolate forest, facing formidable natural obstacles. The path was enshrouded by towering trees, thickly interwoven with deep bushes, bearing both blossoms and thorns. Creepers…
