Indian pilgrims returning from the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra described their narrow escape from devastating floods in Nepal, saying they were fortunate to have left before the situation worsened. They recalled deserted towns and no internet. Pilgrims Recount Narrow Escape Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrims returning from Nepal recalled their narrow escape from the devastating floods that … Read more
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar wrote to the CEC, flagged by Jairam Ramesh, raising concerns over the ‘massive and unjustified deletion’ of names from electoral rolls. He cited 1.08 crore electors in the ASDDO category and requested more time for verification. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Saturday shared Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s letter addressed to … Read more
Addressing KVIT Trust’s Founders’ Day, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan said educational institutions must go beyond basic education to become global centres of knowledge, research and innovation, urging youth to focus on emerging technologies. Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Saturday said that educational institutions should go beyond imparting basic education and evolve into global centres of … Read more
Maharashtra Tribal Development Minister Ashok Uike on Saturday said that the Mahayuti government will provide written assurances to protesting Adivasi students in Pune, who have been sitting on a hunger strike pressing their demands, including compensation to victims’ kin who died at a Scheduled Tribe (ST) residential school in Gadchiroli. Uike said that Chief Minister … Read more
Uttarakhand Leader of Opposition (LoP) Yashpal Arya on Saturday said that around 300-400 Congress leaders and workers will observe a silent fast accompanied by Ramdhun at the Ramlila Ground in Haldwani. The silent fast is scheduled to be held on Sunday. Speaking to ANI over the phone, Arya said the protest is being organised to … Read more
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday emphasised that Dr BR Ambedkar’s mantra of ‘Educate, Agitate and Organise’ means acquiring knowledge, questioning injustice not by violence but through constitutional means. According to the Ministry of Defence, while addressing students at the convocation ceremony of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in Lucknow, “Dr BR Ambedkar’s mantra of ‘Educate, … Read more
Kartik Aaryan’s upcoming film ‘Captain India’, directed by Shimit Amin, begins shooting in London this September. Based on a real-life evacuation, Kartik plays a pilot. The actor is recovering from knee surgery and recently won a National Award. Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan’s upcoming film ‘Captain India’ is all set to go on the floors in … Read more
Nepal may need billions of dollars to rebuild after the devastating floods that have caused widespread destruction, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said on Saturday (August 29). “The reconstruction and rehabilitation would entail perhaps billions of dollars,” he told reporters in Kathmandu. Khanal said the government would first assess the damage before planning the reconstruction work. … Read more
On the auspicious eve of Raksha Bandhan, the sacred 57-day annual pilgrimage to the holy cave of Shri Amarnath Ji reached its spiritual culmination, marking one of the longest yatras in recent years. A total of 4.80 lakh devotees paid their heartfelt obeisance at the ice lingam shrine nestled high in the Himalayas, bringing the … Read more
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho criticised the Ballon d’Or ahead of a La Liga match, calling it ‘political’. He stated the award shouldn’t be given just for winning the UCL or World Cup and should go to unforgettable legends. Speaking ahead of his side’s La Liga clash against Malaga, Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho gave … Read more