Kozhikode/Chennai: Deploring that many north Indian states lacked a film industry of their own to protect their identity and cultural ethos, as the south does, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday said if states failed to protect their own languages, then Hindi will take over and erode their identities. This was the…
Srinagar: A top Pakistani commander of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) who was active in the Valley for several years was killed and four security personnel were injured in an encounter in the Khanyar area here on Saturday, officials said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the densely populated locality of Khanyar…
Every woman in our country celebrates Bhai Dooj to show her support and compassion for her brother. On this day, all the sisters pray to God for the happiness of their brother’s life. It is widely believed because Yamuna got a promise from her brother Yamraj that only by celebrating Bhai Dooj can one get…
Hyderabad: The city-based Hare Krishna Golden Temple here came alive on Saturday with the auspicious celebrations of Govardhana Puja and Karthika Deepotsavam, two significant Hindu festivals. Devotees and visitors gathered in large numbers to honour these traditions, experiencing a day filled with vibrant rituals, offerings, and devotion. The event’s highlight was the grand “Annakuta” –…
Mumbai: New Zealand reached 171 for nine at stumps in their second innings on day two of the third Test against India here on Saturday. Will Young (51 off 100) is top-scored for New Zealand. The visitors lead India by 143 runs and the Test match will likely end by the second session of the…
Vennelapalem (Andhra Pradesh): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday launched a mission to achieve pothole-free roads in the state here, for Rs. 861 crore. Kickstarting the state-wide mission from Vennelapalem village in Anakapalli district, the Chief Minister personally repaired a pothole by filling it with mortar. Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha was among…
New Delhi: India’s non-playing Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal on Saturday clarified that his “shut-up” remark was meant for a few “agenda-driven” people consistently targeting him and was not directed at the country’s tennis community as has been projected. In a free-wheeling interview with PTI, Rajpal said that people questioning his credentials as Davis Cup…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday instructed officials to immediately withdraw all notices sent to farmers concerning Waqf land issues. A decision to this effect was taken during a high-level meeting, with senior officials from the Revenue Department, the Minority Welfare Department, and the Karnataka Board of Waqfs. “Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has issued a…
New Delhi: The AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal Saturday promised to waive inflated bills for water and electricity if he comes to power again following next year’s Delhi assembly elections. Taking part in an event on the occasion of Vishwakarma Day at Transport Nagar here, he said, “I am not a politician like leaders from…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been facing a perfect storm of political and diplomatic challenges, and his recent decisions seem to be adding fuel to an already tense situation with India. His refusal to attend Diwali celebrations this year drew attention, but he decided to include India on a list of nations allegedly posing…
