Amritsar: A man opened fire at former deputy chief minister of Punjab and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal while he was serving his penance at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Badal, who was sitting in a wheelchair, escaped unhurt as the bullet hit a wall. The man, identified as…
Your website/e-paper is committed to exposing the rot within Hyderabad cricket and supporting the fight led by a few honest officials and veteran cricketers determined to reclaim its lost glory. The game is far from dead—Mohammed Siraj’s journey from humble beginnings to the Indian team proves that genuine talent still exists, stifled by corruption. This…
Washington: The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on 35 entities and vessels, including two from India, for transporting Iranian oil to other countries. The two India-based entities are Vision Ship Management LLP which manages and operates the PHONIX, and Tightship Shipping Management (OPC) Private Limited. Entities and vessels from the United Arab Emirates, China,…
Washington: An influential US lawmaker on Tuesday said the interim Bangladeshi government has an absolute obligation to protect the minority Hindu community in the country after the fall of the democratically-elected Sheikh Hasina-led government earlier this year. Over the weekend, Hindus from Bangladesh organised a rally at the White house demanding release of Chinmaya Das…
Lucknow: The Centre on Tuesday released the first instalment of Rs 1,050 crore of its Rs 2,100 crore grant for the upcoming Maha Kumbh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said and extended gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Adityanath said that under the successful guidance of Prime Minister Modi, the “double-engine” government is determined…
Bhopal: Forty years after the Bhopal gas tragedy, its victims have failed to get justice with the case witnessing a protracted trial that saw 19 judges presiding over the matter for nearly a quarter of a century, while the appeals against the 2010 judgement have been heard by nine judges so far. A total of…
Donald Trump’s warning to Hamas, demanding the release of all Israeli hostages before his formal inauguration on January 20, signals a decisive shift in U.S. foreign policy. His message is not just rhetoric—it’s a clear statement of intent that reflects his campaign promise to resolve two major conflicts: the Israel-Hamas war and the Russia-Ukraine war….
Kausalya, having imbibed the essence of Rama’s perspective, understood that no force could deter him from undertaking his journey to the forest, bound as he was by the sacred word of his father. With a trembling voice and a heart heavy with sorrow, she spoke: “Rama, my son, dearest to Dasaratha and steadfast in virtue,…
Sri Karakachettu Polamamba Ammavari Devasthanam is a Shakti temple at Waltair Main Road in Vishakapatnam -Andhra Pradesh. This deity (grama devata) is the protector of 14 villages (including Valteru/Waltair) around Waltair. The idol of Karakachettu Polamamba, which is considered to be the reigning deity of Waltair, was apparently netted by a group of fisherfolk some…
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which allows bank account holders to have up to four nominees in their accounts. Another proposed change relates to redefining ‘substantial interest’ for directorships, which could increase to Rs 2 crore instead of the current limit of Rs 5 lakh, which…
