Surat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took a swipe at the Congress, saying those who have zero seats may not be able to count the zeros in Rs 32 lakh crore loans disbursed by the Centre under the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana targeted at micro-enterprises. Notably, the Congress failed to open its account in…
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said his government is working with the Centre on a time frame for the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory. Talking to reporters here after presenting his maiden budget in the legislative assembly earlier in the day, he said a Union Territory with an…
MS Shanker Last week, we discussed aspects of graft, nepotism, and the failure of investigative agencies to act against office-bearers, including former cricketers. The author has received unprecedented appreciation and support from all sections, and everyone connected with cricket is eager to share their experiences. While each of them has a different story to tell,…
The Karnataka state budget, presented by the Congress government under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has sparked a major controversy, drawing criticism from the BJP, which labelled it a “Muslim League Budget.” At the heart of the dispute lies the government’s decision to allocate Rs 150 crore to the Wakf Board and significantly increase the salaries of…
Indian culture is globally renowned for its reverence for feminine power. Shakti is celebrated as a fundamental aspect of this worship. The ancient text Manusmriti states, “Wherever women are respected, gods are present,” which highlights the importance of respecting women in society. Notably, India is unique in that its name is often prefixed with the…
Behold, Janaka’s daughter, Sita, fully conscious of the perils that lay ahead, trembled with fear at the unfolding events of her life. Anxiously, she pondered whether news of her plight had reached Rama. Her anger swelled, her frustration ignited by the failed efforts of Jatayu, who had fallen short in restraining the demon. Her eyes,…
Kesari Nandan Hanuman Temple in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, is a unique and revered shrine dedicated to Lord Hanuman. One of its most distinctive features is its construction using coconuts, leading to its local nickname, the “Coconut Temple.” This temple is believed to be one of India’s only two east-facing Hanuman temples, the other being in…
New Delhi: Import duty concessions in labor-intensive sectors like leather, textiles, and jewelry under the proposed bilateral trade agreement between India and the US will help boost exports to America, according to experts. In exchange for this, the US might seek duty cuts in areas like petrochemical products, electronics, medical equipment, and certain agricultural items,…
Lucknow: Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur was on Friday fined 10 percent of her match fee for showing dissent at umpire’s decision during her team’s match against UP Warriorz at the Ekana Cricket Stadium here. The incident occurred at the end of the 19th over of UPW innings when umpire Ajitesh Argal informed Harmanpreet that…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, presenting his record sixteenth budget on Friday, strongly defended the government’s five guarantee schemes and targeted the union government for the state’s fiscal challenges. He also tried to emphasize that the budget was “development-oriented”. The total expenditure for the 2025-26 budget is estimated to be Rs 4,09,549 crore. It includes…
