New Delhi: A successful India makes the world more stable, prosperous and secure, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday after witnessing the 77th Republic Day celebrations at the majestic Kartavya Path, a day ahead of the India-EU summit. Von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa attended the Republic Day…
New Delhi: India and the European Union (EU) have concluded official-level negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement, which will help boost two-way commerce and strengthen economic ties between the two sides, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday. “Official-level negotiations are being concluded, and both sides are all set to announce the successful conclusion…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday thanked French President Emmanuel Macron, Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides for extending greetings on India’s 77th Republic Day. “Thank you my dear friend President Emmanuel Macron, for your warm wishes on India’s 77th Republic Day. I look forward to welcoming you in…
When political ground begins to tremble beneath a ruling party’s feet, the instinct is rarely introspection. It is diversion. In Tamil Nadu today, that diversion has a familiar face: the resurrected spectre of “Hindi imposition.” Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s latest campaign rhetoric is less a cultural crusade and more a calculated attempt to rally an…
‘Aim high and find a way,’ American rock climber Alex Honnold said casually before beginning a no-rope, no-net, no-parachute, pass-or-fail climb up Taipei 101 – broadcast live globally. Looking up at the skyscraper, he sounded more amused than intimidated. ‘What a building,’ he remarked, as if appraising a tempting rock face rather than a 508-metre…
In global commodity markets, gold retains its status as a monetary hedge, while silver exhibits pronounced volatility. However, copper—termed “Dr. Copper” for its sensitivity to economic cycles—has emerged as the pivotal indicator in Q1 2026, underscoring a structural shift toward industrial expansion. This trajectory reflects fundamental demand drivers rather than speculative fervor. With global manufacturing…
Markandeya, ancient witness of celestial deeds, spoke of the next great turn in the war. Indrajit, cherished son of the night-born king, absorbed wholly in his father’s intent, mounted his resplendent chariot and swept onto the field like a storm released. The vanara hosts rose against him, yet he cast them aside as a tiger…
Sri Bhu Lakshmi Sametha Chennakeshava Swamy Temple is located in Gadwal town, Jogulamba Gadwal district, Telangana. The temple stands within the old Gadwal Fort area, in the heart of the town. Gadwal lies close to the banks of the River Tungabhadra. The presiding deity is Lord Vishnu, worshipped here as Sri Chennakeshava Swamy, accompanied by…
New Delhi: The Congress on Monday accused the BJP government of insulting the Leaders of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, by seating them in the third row during the Republic Day parade event at Kartavya Path. Sharing pictures of their leaders seated in the back rows…
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir recorded 1.61 crore tourist visits in 2025 up to November, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday, commending government efforts to revive tourism after the Pahalgam terror attack in April and floods in August-September. He said Jammu and Kashmir is among the fastest-growing regions in the country, with its economy estimated…
