Port Louis: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate over 20 India-funded projects, ranging from capacity building to community-linked infrastructure, during his two-day state visit to Mauritius, beginning Tuesday, officials said. The prime minister will also announce new major infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening democracy in the Southeast African island nation. Prime Minister Modi, along with…
The return of former King Gyanendra Shah from his tour of western Nepal has reignited a debate that refuses to fade: Is Nepal on the path to reinstating its monarchy and reclaiming its Hindu identity? The massive reception he received in Kathmandu, with thousands chanting for his return to the throne, has sent shockwaves through…
Freely transforming in myriad forms and guises, the enchanted deer Maricha fell to the ground, struck by Rama’s arrow. Rama, pondering the devastation wrought by this illusory beast upon the tranquility of the hermitage and the safety of Sita, hastened back with swift and anxious strides. Along the way, the eerie shrieks of a fox…
Omkar Adi Ganesh Temple, nestled in the Daraganj area of Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, holds profound significance in Hindu tradition. Believed to be the first manifestation of Lord Ganesha in idol form, it has earned the title “Adi Ganesh,” meaning “First Ganesh.” The Omkar Adi Ganesh Temple reflects traditional Hindu temple architecture. It features…
Hyderabad: BRS MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha has urged the Telangana government to introduce three separate bills to strengthen reservations for Backward Classes (BCs) in education, employment, and local body elections. “The government acknowledges that BCs make up 46% of the state’s population. If they are committed to social justice, they must act by bringing distinct bills—one…
Chandigarh: Punjab police on Monday said it has arrested an Indian-origin transnational drug lord, wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in connection with one of the largest narcotics seizures in the US, in Ludhiana. Shehnaz Singh, also known as Shawn Bhinder, had been operating under the guise of a transportation business in Canada…
Chennai: Hitting out at Dharmendra Pradhan for his criticism of the ruling DMK, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday strongly hit out at the Union Education Minister, alleging he spoke with “arrogance” considering himself a king and asked him to control his tongue. The CM’s remarks came in the wake of the…
New Delhi: The government on Monday sought Parliament’s nod to spend net additional Rs 51,462.86 crore in the current financial year ending March, with a large chunk going towards pension and subsidy on fertilizer. The gross additional spending sought by the government is over Rs 6.78 lakh crore, of which Rs 6.27 lakh crore would…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has censured Jammu and Kashmir officials for not complying with a high court court over the regularisation of daily wagers and called it as a “glaring and textbook example of obstination”. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh said instead of complying with the 2007 order of…
While India erupted in jubilation over its emphatic victory against New Zealand in the ICC ODI Championship, the euphoria wasn’t confined to its borders. Across the border, Pakistan too found itself caught up in the excitement, with many fans openly celebrating their ‘humsaya mulk’s’ (neighbouring nation’s) triumph. The streets in India turned blue with jerseys,…
