Having dispatched valiant bands of warriors in all directions to search for Janaka’s noble daughter, Rama found himself both content and intrigued by the profound knowledge of the land that kings and their people possessed. The intricate tapestry of rivers, lakes, mountains, and oceans, along with the complex structure of kingdoms, astonished him. Turning to…
Ambika Devi Temple in Mamdapur, located in the Belagavi district of Karnataka, is a revered shrine dedicated to Goddess Ambika, dedicated to Goddess Ambika, a fierce yet compassionate manifestation of Durga. For centuries, this temple has been a significant spiritual and cultural landmark for locals and pilgrims alike. Temple Architecture The architectural style of the…
New Delhi: India on Thursday said it is “very positive” that the upcoming visit of US Vice President J D Vance will give a “further boost” to the India-US bilateral ties and “all relevant issues” will be on the table. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the comments while indicating that issues…
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday sought about Rs 11,700 crore loan from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the Hyderabad Metro Rail phase-2 project, the government said. According to an official release, the “TelanganaRising” delegation led by Revanth Reddy held positive discussions with the top management of JICA in Tokyo to…
New Delhi: IT firm Infosys on Thursday said it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Australian cybersecurity services firm The Missing Link in an all-cash deal of AUD 98 million (about Rs 532 crore). Infosys will acquire the firm through its wholly-owned subsidiary Infosys Singapore Pte Ltd, according to a regulatory filing. The acquisition…
Mumbai: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the rise of protectionist policies has the potential to disrupt global supply chains but India will navigate the global disruptions with policy agility and long-term investments. Amid an escalating global trade war, Sitharaman said the government’s focus will remain firmly on building a robust domestic foundation. “We…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre to file its stand within a week in the challenge to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 after it was assured by the union government that ‘waqf by user’ or ‘waqf by deed’ properties won’t be denotified till the next hearing. A bench comprising Chief Justice…
New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday alleged that the “anti-poor” Modi government is bent on “oppressing” MGNREGA workers and reiterated the party’s demands that their minimum wage per day be fixed at Rs 400 and that they be provided at least 150 days of work in a year. Kharge shared on X a…
Kolkata: The West Bengal government on Thursday submitted a report before the Calcutta High Court and claimed that the law and order situation in violence-hit Murshidabad district was under control. A division bench of Justices Soumen Sen and Raja Basu Chowdhury was hearing a petition moved by the Leader of the Opposition in the state…
New Delhi: In major relief to West Bengal, the Supreme Court on Thursday extended the services of terminated teachers found untainted by the CBI. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar took note of the state government’s submissions that teaching in various schools has been adversely impacted and fresh recruitment will…
