Tirupati: Asserting that Tirumala is the “spiritual capital of Hindus”, Andhra Pradesh BJP on Thursday demanded that about 1,000 employees of TTD, who are suspected to be practicing the non-Hindu faith, should be removed from the temple board services. Andhra Pradesh BJP spokesperson and member of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Bhanu Prakash Reddy said the representatives…
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said the government is engaging with the US to ensure that deported Indians are not mistreated, underlining the focus should be on strong crackdown on the illegal migration industry. The minister’s statement in the Rajya Sabha came amid opposition protests over the treatment meted out to…
The ongoing deportation of illegal Indian migrants from the United States has sparked political reactions in India, particularly from a Punjab minister belonging to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The minister’s appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for intervention, however, appears unwarranted. The reality is that the US, like India, is grappling with the economic…
The budget has given more priority to financial assistance than direct subsidies, ensuring that farmers receive tailored support based on crop-specific and regional needs rather than general subsidies. Targeted support for paddy farmers through digital advisory services and soil health monitoring has resulted in improved crop yields and market prices in Telangana. By enabling small…
Melbourne: Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, who was named in the country’s Champions Trophy squad, on Thursday announced a shock retirement from ODIs to “fully focus on the next chapter” of his career, creating a fresh selection headache for the side that is already dealing with injuries to key players. The 35-year-old will, however, continue to…
New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday said a uniform civil code as envisaged in Article 44 of the Constitution can only come about after a widespread discussion to build a genuine consensus and cannot become a political instrument designed to keep the country in a state of “permanent polarisation”. The opposition party’s assertion comes days…
Mumbai: Non-agricultural permission will no longer be required for using industrial land in Maharashtra as the state government plans to amend the relevant law to implement this change, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has said. The decision to amend the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code has been taken as part of the country’s Ease of Doing Business…
Erode (Tamil Nadu): A total of 67.97 percent of voting was recorded in Erode East Assembly by-poll, authorities said late on Wednesday. According to a press communication from the office of Information and Public Relations Officer of Erode district, 67.97 percent of voting was recorded in the Erode east Assembly bypoll. All the EVMs from…
New Delhi: India’s AI story is not just about replicating the success of DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company, but going beyond to create “headlining discoveries” with the right strategic funding, says Prayank Swaroop, partner at leading venture capital firm Accel. The DeepSeek moment of innovation has succeeded in sparking global interest around the…
Mahakumbh Nagar (UP): A strong message of unity between Sanatan Dharma and Buddhism was conveyed from the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh on Wednesday, as monks, lamas, Buddhist bhikshus and Sanatan religious leaders from several countries came together, according to a statement. Three major resolutions were passed at the gathering — one contained an appeal to end…
