New Delhi: India on Thursday said its decision to withdraw the transhipment facility for Bangladeshi exports to third countries was in response to certain measures initiated by Dhaka that impacted bilateral trade. Though New Delhi did not elaborate on the steps by Dhaka, it is learnt that the decision by Bangladesh’s interim government to halt…
MS Shanker Barely days after AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) visited the BJP’s state headquarters in Chennai and shared the stage with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the alliance between the two parties has taken a confusing turn. Shah’s statement confirming the revival of the BJP-AIADMK alliance for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly…
The Modi government has yet again missed the forest for the trees. At a time when the country stares at growing communal tension over land ownership, historical revisionism, and institutional appeasement, the Centre has chosen to amend the Waqf Act instead of abolishing it. One must ask: why buy fresh trouble when the solution lies…
Come April 22, 2025, Dr. Dulal Panda, Director of the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali, has been directed to appear in person before the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The directive comes in a long-drawn legal battle that’s symptomatic of the bureaucratic rot plaguing one of India’s premier scientific institutes. On…
U Lakshman Rao The Kurmāvathāra left a profound impact upon the cosmos. The boundless treasures of the universe lay concealed in the hidden depths of the ocean. The only way to recover this wealth and share it with the world was to churn the ocean’s unfathomable waters. In ancient times, the venerable sage Durvāsa, son…
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…
