Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said he would not speak on claims that Karnataka ministers and MLAs were targeted by honeytrap rackets, seeking to distance himself from an issue that has snowballed into a huge controversy. During Thursday’s sitting of the assembly, Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna claimed that at least 48 MLAs,…
In a disturbing trend, some state governments have begun introducing religion-based reservations, blatantly violating the fundamental principles of the Indian Constitution. These moves, often driven by vote-bank politics, not only undermine the secular fabric of the nation but also set a dangerous precedent that threatens the very foundation of equality and justice. The recent decision…
On June 13, 2018, Dr. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally served a Charge Sheet against Mr. PJP Singh Waraich, who was then serving as the Registrar of NIPER Mohali. However, within hours, Dr. V. M. Katoch, Chairman of the Board of Governors, intervened and worked overnight to draft an unprecedented order revoking Mr. Waraich’s suspension. Under the…
From the sacred slopes of Rushyamuka, Hanuman set forth to Mount Malaya, bearing tidings of great import. Standing before the wise and mighty king, he recounted the most stirring moments of his encounter with Rama. “O King of keen intellect and boundless strength! Know that Rama, scion of the noble Ikshvaku dynasty, has arrived here…
Shree Bhimnath Mahadev Temple in Ahmedabad. The temple is believed to be ancient and is associated with the Pandavas, especially Bhima. It is situated on the banks of the Sabarmati River. The main sanctum houses a Shiva Lingam, symbolizing Lord Shiva, and is accompanied by idols of other deities, including Lord Krishna and Goddess Ambe….
Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad registered a commanding 44-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in a high-scoring Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday. The thrilling contest saw an avalanche of runs, with SRH setting a near-record total before restricting RR despite a valiant effort from their middle order….
Bengaluru: Amid the ongoing debate over the Karnataka government’s decision to provide a four per cent reservation for Muslims in government contracts, RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Sunday asserted that the Constitution does not allow religion-based quota. He also said such reservations go against the architect of our Constitution, B R Ambedkar. Addressing reporters…
Mumbai: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam on Sunday claimed the involvement of individuals with links to Bangladesh in the recent violence in Nagpur. Speaking at a press conference here, Nirupam also claimed the violence was “premeditated” and was part of a larger conspiracy. The violence erupted in Maharashtra’s Nagpur city on March 17, after rumours…
Imphal: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday said he prayed for rapidness in the ongoing peace process in ethnic strife-torn Manipur. He was speaking at a function here to mark the 12th anniversary of the establishment of the Manipur High Court. “I pray for rapidness in the ongoing peace process in Manipur so…
Modesto (California): Most Indians swear by their daily handful of almonds, and with the staggering 85 per cent of those in India coming from California, Emily Fleischmann, vice president of global market development at the Almond Board of California (ABC), says India has played a “critical role” in the remarkable success story of California almonds….
