Whitewashing of Sambhal mosque underway

Sambhal (UP): The whitewashing of the outer wall of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal began on Sunday morning, an advocate of the mosque side said. The Allahabad High Court on March 12 directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to undertake and complete the whitewashing at the mosque within one week. Following…

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Chandrababu Naidu’s Political Tightrope: BJP’s Growing Discontent

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu finds himself at the center of a growing storm within the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). His attempts to balance his past political commitments with his current alliance with the BJP have triggered scrutiny, particularly over his approach to minority appeasement. A series of viral videos on social…

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India’s Chafekar appointed as 7th ED of ReCAAP ISC

Singapore: Former additional director general of the Indian Coast Guard V D Chafekar has joined as the seventh executive director (ED) of ReCAAP ISC, a regional government-to-government agreement to promote and enhance cooperation against piracy and armed robbery targeting ships in Asia. Chafekar is to assume the post of ED for a three-year term from…

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India’s Fuel Strategy: Balancing Sanctions, Supply, and Price Stability

MS Shanker In the wake of Western sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, global fuel markets faced volatility and uncertainty. Despite this, India has managed to secure its energy needs while keeping fuel prices stable, demonstrating strategic acumen in energy diplomacy and economic management. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri recently stated in Parliament…

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Andhra CM, Governor partake in Srinivasa Kalyanam in Amaravati

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Governor S Abdul Nazeer on Saturday partook in the celestial ritual wedding ‘Srinivasa Kalyanam’ at Venkatapalem here. ‘Srinivasa Kalyanam’ was organized at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Venkatapalem village in the capital city of Amaravati by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), attracting thousands of devotees. “It gave…

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The Southern Roadblock: How Non-BJP States Are Hindering India’s Growth

India today stands at the cusp of unprecedented economic and geopolitical prominence under the decisive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In my view, the nation is accelerating toward becoming a global powerhouse. Yet, certain non-BJP-ruled southern states, particularly Tamil Nadu, seem determined to derail this momentum. Why? Their actions, often cloaked in regional identity…

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