In a democracy, the opposition plays a critical role. It keeps the ruling dispensation accountable and ensures necessary checks and balances. However, when the face of the opposition exhibits chronic irresponsibility, emotional immaturity, and reckless articulation, it becomes a liability for the nation. Mr. Rahul Gandhi, scion of India’s most prominent political dynasty, has repeatedly…
Tenerife (Spain): (Jun 8) Indian golfer Diksha Dagar carded an even par 72 to hold her position within the top 10 after the third round of the Tenerife Women’s Open at Abama Golf here. Diksha was five-under for three days and is placed in sole 9th in the standings. She is three shots behind the…
New Delhi: Actor Pawan Kalyan has wrapped shooting for his upcoming film “OG”. The upcoming film is directed by Sujeeth, whose credits include “Saaho”, “Run Raja Run”, and “KA”. It is produced by D V V Danayya and Kalyan Dasari under their production banner DVV Entertainment. The film is slated to release in theatres on…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended heartfelt birthday greetings to media baron and veteran journalist Aveek Sarkar on his 80th birthday, and lauded his immense contribution to the media and publishing industry as an important part of public discourse. Sarkar, a former chairman of PTI and a director on the news agency’s board,…
Hyderabad: Opposition BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath passed away early on Sunday at a private hospital here following a heart attack. He was 63. Gopinath had been admitted to the AIG Hospitals on June 5 after a massive heart attack. Gopinath was first elected as an MLA on a TDP ticket in 2014. Later, he was…
Delayed Leagues, Divided House, and the Rs 45 Crore Question MS Shanker In my continued mission to clean up the HCA and save the game, I wish to momentarily shift focus from my regular investigations to a pressing issue at hand — the ongoing delay in the local league and the upcoming AGM. It’s deeply…
Jammu: (Jun 7) The Northern Railways on Saturday commenced commercial operations of Vande Bharat trains between Katra and Srinagar, officials said. The Vande Bharat Express train, which was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Katra on June 6, connects Kashmir with the rest of the country through rail. Passengers who boarded the trains…
New Delhi: Delhi Police on Saturday detained 66 Bangladeshi nationals living illegally in the city for several years, officials said. The detainees, who had been residing in northwest Delhi without valid documents, are being processed for deportation to Bangladesh, he said. The police coordinated with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) to initiate verification and…
Berlin: Germany reaffirmed its strong support and solidarity in the fight against terrorism, Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told an Indian Parliamentary delegation that outlined New Delhi’s resolve to not give in to nuclear blackmail by Pakistan. As the delegation visited the European country, it conveyed to German political and diplomatic leadership India’s unwavering united…
New Delhi: India will never countenance “perpetrators of evil” being put on par with its victims and expects partners to understand its policy of “zero tolerance” against terrorism, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday during extensive talks with his British counterpart, David Lammy. Jaishankar’s remarks, which seemed to be an attempt to send…
