New Delhi: An earthquake of 4.0 magnitude rocked parts of Delhi-NCR early on Monday, the National Center for Seismology said. There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries. The earthquake, with its epicentre in New Delhi, struck at a depth of five kilometres at 5:36 am, it said in a post on X….
New Delhi: Bourbon whiskey is set to become more affordable in India as the government slashes import duties, making premium US brands like Jack Daniel’s and Jim Beam cheaper for Indian consumers. In a major trade move, India has cut import duties on bourbon whiskey by 66.6%, just ahead of PM Modi’s bilateral talks with…
New York: The US Department of Government Efficiency led by billionaire Elon Musk has announced a series of expenditure cuts, including USD 21 million allocated for “voter turnout in India.” US President Donald Trump chose Musk to head the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) last month. Tasked with improving governance and curbing wasteful expenditures,…
Vellore (Tamil Nadu): AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday said that a mega alliance would be formed by his party for the 2026 Assembly election to take on the DMK and win polls and targeted Chief Minister M K Stalin over crimes against women and children. Addressing a public meeting, a conference of…
The tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night, claiming 18 lives, is yet another stark reminder of India’s chronic inability to manage large crowds at transport hubs. While the Kumbh Mela is being cited as the primary reason for the overcrowding, the reality is that such situations are neither new nor unpredictable….
The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Mohali has been at the center of controversy regarding allegations of misconduct and career suppression involving senior faculty members. Among those implicated is Dr. Saranjit Singh, former Head of the Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Dean at NIPER Mohali. The allegations have raised concerns about academic…
The demon Khara, having lost a considerable number of his warriors, stood confounded for a moment, overwhelmed by the devastation wrought by a lone adversary—-Rama. Resolute, he rallied a formidable brigade of five thousand warriors —swift, mighty, loyal, and seemingly invincible. Coordinating them to defeat and capture Rama, they surged forward, encircling him with calculated…
Someshwara Temple at Lakshmeshwara (also spelled Lakshmeshwar) is an important historical and architectural site located in the Gadag district of Karnataka. Lakshmeshwara has been a historical center for both Jainism and Shaivism, with Someshwara Temple representing the Shaiva tradition. The Someshwara Temple was built during the reign of the Western Chalukyas, between the 9th and…
Hyderabad: The State BJP in unequivocal terms condemns the Opposition’s attempts to politicize the tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night that claimed 18 innocent lives. While expressing deep condolences to the victims and their families, the party urged restraint and responsibility in public discourse, cautioning against using such unfortunate incidents for…
New Delhi: The third edition of ‘Sacred Amritsar’ will be held in the city from February 21 to February 23. Having become part of the holy city’s cultural and arts calendar, Sacred Amritsar would once again bring celebrated names from the field of music, poetry and folk under one roof. The three-day festival is curated…
