NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, hours after his arrival in Delhi, and said he is confident that the visiting leader’s talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will “deepen our close bonds of friendship”. Extending a rare gesture of hospitality, Modi went…
New Delhi: Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar was appointed as the next chief election commissioner on Monday, the law ministry said. Kumar is the first CEC to be appointed under a new law on the appointment of the members of the Election Commission (EC). His term will run till January 26, 2029, days before the EC…
The political storm surrounding Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has taken a serious turn with the Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma setting up a Special Investigative Team (SIT) to probe his alleged links with Pakistan. The SIT’s mandate includes investigating an alleged Pakistani agent who is said to have acted as a conduit between Gogoi…
In the thick of battle, when Rama vanquished Trisira and his retinue of formidable demons, Khara’s confidence began to falter. Fear crept into his heart, and doubts swung wildly in his mind. Could he even survive this confrontation, let alone emerge victorious? A fleeting thought of surrender crossed his mind, for he knew that Rama,…
The Ardha Ganapati Temple, located in the ancient town of Banavasi near Sirsi in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, is renowned for its unique architectural features, rich history, captivating legends, and vibrant festivals. It is part of the Shri Madhukeshwara Temple complex. Banavasi Ardha Ganapati Temple is known for its unique half-formed idol of…
Thiruvananthapuram: Amid ongoing controversy over his article praising the Left government in Kerala, Congress Working Committee (CWC) member and MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday withdrew a poster, reportedly from the KPCC, that he had shared on his Facebook page, which referred to the CPI(M) as “cannibals”. Hours after sharing the controversial poster commemorating Kripesh and…
Tirupati: TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu has formally requested Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to allocate land for the construction of a Sri Padmavati Ammavari Temple in Navi Mumbai and a TTD Information Center in Bandra. The request was handed over in the presence of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu during the International Temple Convention…
New Delhi: From erecting a designated ‘pandal’ for waiting passengers to deploying additional security personnel at foot overbridges, the railways has taken several measures to manage the crowd at the New Delhi Railway Station where a stampede on Saturday night claimed 18 lives. In addition to crowd control efforts, two medical help desks have been…
Bengaluru: The 10th International Women’s Conference (IWC) brought together diverse voices from around the world for a transformative three-day event focused on wellbeing, creativity, and empowerment. The conference, hosted by The Art of Living, served as a vibrant platform for meaningful discussions, cultural expression, and personal growth. Inaugurating the event, global peace leader Gurudev Sri…
Mumbai: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said India is delivering good returns to investors who are booking profits. Replying to a question on selling by foreign institutional investors (FIIs), Sitharaman said India has an environment where investments are yielding good returns. Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey added that in times of global volatilities…
