Bengaluru: Signalling that he intends to continue as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah on Wednesday asserted that he would present his 17th Budget next year. Siddaramaiah, who also holds the finance portfolio, presented his 16th budget in March. He was speaking at the golden jubilee of LG Havanur, marking the submission of the first…
By Vinay Rao The Hyderabad U19 team delivered another bright moment, beating Baroda in the Cooch Behar Trophy with standout performances from Thanmai (8 wkts), Rahul (8 wkts), Yashveer (85 & 3 wkts) and Sidharth (109). Credit to the team management for creating a conducive environment. But the contrast elsewhere is stark. The Ranji team…
For decades, analysts predicted a “multipolar world,” as if it were some distant mirage. Today, that mirage has turned into a geopolitical storm—loud, visible, and undeniable. The old Western-centric order that dictated global affairs for nearly two centuries is losing altitude, and the ascent of BRICS has exposed the cracks in what Washington and Brussels…
Environmental emergency and limited revenue—can economic penalties pave the way to a greener future? India is among those countries in the world where air, water, and soil pollution has become a serious health crisis. Several Indian cities are included in the World Health Organization’s list of the most polluted cities. Water pollution causes illness to…
Dharmaja, in answer to the doubts of Sage Sounaka, spoke with quiet dignity. The sage had wondered whether the king was entangled in the creation of wealth and in the gathering of riches, but Dharmaja replied: “I do not seek riches or comforts for my selfish pleasure. A different concern burdens my conscience—how may I…
Sri Ponvaratharaja Perumal Temple is located in Rasipuram in the Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu. The temple is several hundred years old, and traditional accounts trace its origin to a period long before Rasipuram developed into a town. Since the temple was formed after the discovery of a Swayambhu idol, its spiritual history is considered…
Hyderabad: The six-day Sri Brahmotsavam celebrations at the Hare Krishna Golden Temple, which commenced on November 14, drew to a magnificent close on Tuesday, leaving devotees spiritually uplifted. The final day began with Maha Purnahuti, Utsavar Abhishekam, and Chakra Snanam, creating a serene and sacred atmosphere. The evening witnessed Devata Udvasanam, Sri Pushpa Yagam, and…
Coimbatore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India is on the path of becoming the global hub of organic farming, and asserted that it is native and traditional to the nation. The youth are increasingly recognising agriculture as a modern and scalable opportunity, and this will greatly empower the rural economy, he said, inaugurating…
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday sent Anmol Bishnoi, an accused in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, to 11 days of NIA custody. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) produced Anmol, the brother and close aide of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, amid tight security in Patiala House Court around 5 pm after the federal…
Hyderabad: The Telangana BJP on Wednesday ridiculed the Revanth Reddy government’s decision to distribute one crore sarees to women across the state to mark the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The distribution, which begin today, is scheduled to conclude on December 8 — just a day before Sonia Gandhi’s birthday — a…
