Srinagar: A most wanted terrorist belonging to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was killed on Tuesday in an encounter with the Rashtriya Rifles in the higher reaches of Budgam district in central Kashmir, security officials said. While Kashmir-based Chinar Corps did not reveal the identity of the slain terrorist, officials identified him as Sulaiman Shah alias ‘Musa’….
Vijay Gajera Is the United States deliberately weakening its own allies and confronting Russia as part of a larger strategy to contain China? Or is the world witnessing a more complicated struggle in which Washington, Moscow, Beijing and Europe are all pursuing competing interests? The answer may lie somewhere between the two extremes. But one…
There is a point beyond which journalism stops informing society and starts manufacturing confusion. When a supposedly responsible media organisation sensationalises a sensitive issue involving an independent Constitutional institution, and political parties then seize upon that report to manufacture a narrative against the institution, the consequences can be far more damaging than an ordinary journalistic…
Moral obligation of celebrities and public figures to prevent drug abuse among youth Celebrities and public figures wield significant influence in society. Their words, behavior, and lifestyles are widely disseminated through the media and social media, making them influential role models, especially for young people. This popularity not only provides opportunities but also creates a…
(………….Continued) Security Trajectory – Great Power Politics The Arctic has risen on the world’s strategic agenda because the U.S. and Russia are already in the region, and because China has been progressively expanding its presence there. Both USA and NATO have been lambasting both Russian and Chinese actions in the region, which represented a clear…
Lakshmanrao Upadhyayula In the ancient vision of the Rigvedic seers, the sage Vishwamitra invokes Indra through the majestic cadence of Tristubh Chandas, inviting the divine lord to descend into the sacred arena of yajña. The hymn reflects a profound relationship between humanity and the cosmic powers that sustain existence. Indra is called to guide his…
Sanjaya continued his solemn narration to King Dhritarashtra. After the mighty hosts of Magadha had been subdued, Karna advanced with unshaken determination and encountered the formidable Trigarta warriors. Across the vast battlefield, where the destiny of kingdoms was being forged in blood and steel, the invincible Arjuna, guided by the unfailing wisdom of Krishna, moved…
Yajna-Varaha was an ancient form of Lord Vishnu worshipped at Prithudaka, the ancient name of present-day Pehowa in Kurukshetra district of Haryana. Located on the banks of the sacred Sarasvati, Prithudaka was one of the important tirthas of ancient northern India. What makes this shrine particularly remarkable is that its existence is firmly recorded in…
Nagoya: The Indian quartet of Kiran Pahal, Poovamma Machettira, Prachi, Vithya Ramraj produced an exceptional performance to claim the gold medal in the women’s 4x400m relay at the 2026 Asian Games here on Tuesday. The Indian team won the top prize with a time of 3:29.69 minutes, giving the country its first gold medal in…
New Delhi: Hitting out at the Congress for targeting the Election Commission, senior BJP leader Smriti Irani on Tuesday accused the main opposition party of attempting to undermine the country’s electoral system after failing to get the support of people within the current democratic framework. Speaking to reporters at the BJP headquarters here, Irani alleged…
