Once celebrated for its azure waters and ancient civilizations, the Mediterranean Sea today has become a cauldron of geopolitical tension. The scent of salt and sea breeze now mingles with the smoke of gunmetal, as rival powers navigate the delicate balance between dominance and diplomacy. Amidst this turbulent backdrop, India’s assertive naval maneuvers have introduced…
(This is a time of crisis, friends—trust, not hatred, is essential. Wise people must step forward. We need compassion, not politics. The true strength of our society is brotherhood. This is not a tragedy of two castes, but of two human beings.) The suicides of two policemen are a warning for Haryana. This isn’t a…
After some time, King Drupada, seated amidst his kinsmen and learned counsellors, rose and spoke with solemn pride: “Behold the son of Indra, the grandson of Vichitraveerya, this Arjuna of noble conduct. Fortune has favoured me, for he has won my daughter in the swayamvara and shall now, in the sanctified manner of tradition, take…
Valmiki Maharishi Temple is situated in Bithoor, a sacred town on the banks of the River Ganga, about 25 kilometers from Kanpur city in Uttar Pradesh. The temple is located on a small hillock overlooking the river, surrounded by greenery and a calm spiritual atmosphere. Bithoor itself is a famous pilgrimage center that attracts devotees…
Hyderabad: In a heartwarming gesture, noted city-based photographer D. Ravinder Reddy presented a hand-painted portrait to Hyderabad-born Indian cricketer Tilak Verma, as a tribute to his match-winning innings against Pakistan in the recent Asia Cup. Ravinder Reddy, whose photographs have been published in leading international outlets—including those capturing historic moments like the Babri Masjid demolition—said…
New Delhi: Ahmedabad was on Wednesday recommended as the proposed host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games by Commonwealth Sport’s Executive Board, a decision that is set to pave the way for the big event’s return to India after two decades. A final decision will be taken on November 26 at the body’s General Assembly after…
New Delhi: India is on track to lead the world in rail technology systems and is at the forefront of engineering innovation, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday. The minister inaugurated the 16th edition of the International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE) at the Bharat Mandapam here. Jointly organized by the Railway Ministry and the…
Islamabad: Pakistan on Wednesday said a 48-hour ceasefire has been agreed with Afghanistan, amid border clashes between the two countries that have killed dozens of people on both sides. “A temporary ceasefire has been decided between the Pakistani government and the Afghan Taliban regime, with the mutual consent of both parties, for the next 48…
New Delhi: China has filed a complaint against India in the World Trade Organization (WTO) over New Delhi’s subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said that the ministry will look at the detailed submissions made by China. Confirming the move, an official said that China has also filed similar applications…
New Delhi: India, the world’s third-largest oil consumer, spent 2.5 billion euro on buying crude oil from Russia in September, 14 per cent less than the previous month, a European think tank said. India remained the second-largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels in September behind China, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and…
