A tragic bridge collapse in Pune claimed nearly 20 lives as people were swept away by the raging waters beneath. Even before the blame game could begin, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis squarely put the responsibility on those who chose to walk onto the bridge, despite a clear warning board cautioning against it. Technically…
Dadhimukha, the valiant chief guardian of the sacred Madhuvan, appeared before King Sugreeva in the august presence of Rama and Lakshmana. His face bore signs of agitation, his demeanor disturbed. Sugreeva, noticing this unrest, gently asked, “What troubles you, Dadhimukha? Has someone wronged you? You are loyal, revered, and dear to us. Please speak openly.”…
Sri Adi Vat Madhav Temple is at the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. This Sangam is the holy confluence of three rivers – Ganga, Yamuna, and the invisible Saraswati. The temple lies near the Akshayavat (Immortal Banyan Tree), inside the historic Allahabad Fort. The temple’s main deity is Lord Vishnu, who is worshipped…
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed that Iran has reached out to the US for negotiation; however, he said it’s very late now. He also declined to confirm whether the United States was planning to strike Iran or target its nuclear facilities, telling reporters that next week will be big. During an interaction…
Kananaskis (Canada): (Jun 18) India’s neighbourhood has become a breeding ground for terrorism, and turning a blind eye towards the challenge would be a “betrayal of humanity”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told G7 leaders, seeking action against Pakistan for its support to cross-border terrorist activities. In an address at a G7 outreach session here, Modi…
Zagreb: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Croatia on Wednesday on the first-ever visit by an Indian premier, during which he will hold talks with the country’s top leadership to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest. In a special gesture, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković received PM Modi at the airport. “We welcomed…
Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Wednesday as soaring tensions in the Middle East and caution ahead of the US Fed interest rate decision hit investor sentiment. Surrendering its early gains, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined by 138.64 points or 0.17 per cent to close at 81,444.66. After a weak opening, the…
New Delhi: Developed and emerging economies in East and Southeast Asia are key targets for AI investments, with India, Singapore, and Malaysia rapidly establishing themselves as prime destinations for data centre projects or chip manufacturing, Moody’s Analytics said on Wednesday. In its report titled AI Is Beating the Odds, Moody’s Analytics said at a time…
Ahmedabad: When a tragic plane crash struck near BJ Medical College in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, 56-year-old construction businessman Raju Patel was among the first civilians to respond. Living just minutes away, Patel and his team reached the crash site within five minutes of the incident. What they encountered was a harrowing scene- raging flames, thick smoke,…
New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday took a swipe at the Modi government over reports that Pakistan Army Chief Gen Asim Munir would be having lunch with US President Donald Trump, and said Indian diplomacy is being “shattered” and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “totally silent”. Congress general secretary in-charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, also…
