JAIPUR: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday visited the renowned Tanot Rai Mata Temple — located near the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district, and offered prayers for the security and prosperity of the nation. The visit was part of his itinerary to review the border situation and interact with soldiers stationed along Rajasthan’s western front. … Read more
HYDERABAD: The ghastly bus fire tragedy in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district snuffed out young lives and shattered many families. Anusha Reddy (22) and Chandana (23) of Telangana and Gannamaneni Dhatri (27) of Andhra Pradesh were among 19 passengers who were burnt alive. They were all employed with the IT companies in Bengaluru. The bus belonging … Read more
BENGALURU: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar, while declining to comment on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s son and Congress MLA Yathindra Siddaramaiah’s statement projecting Minister Satish Jarkiholi as his father’s successor, maintained that he would convey the message to the appropriate quarters. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Friday, Shivakumar, when asked whether … Read more
KARNATAKA: The Kalaburagi Bench of the Karnataka High Court, while hearing a batch of petitions filed by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and five other organisations on Friday seeking permission to hold a foot march on November 2 in Chittapur town — represented by Minister for RDPR, IT, and BT Priyank Kharge — sought a … Read more
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Friday organised a soulful Gurbani Shabad Kirtan at his ancestral residence in village Sandhwan, district Faridkot, where he honoured the Ragis, Granthis and Pathi Singhs who performed Kirtan with deep reverence. On this sacred occasion, he presented robes of honour (Siropas) to them as a mark of gratitude for their spiritual service to the Sikh Panth and the community. Among the … Read more
CHENNAI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh weather advisory warning of widespread rainfall across several districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, following the formation of a new low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal early on Saturday. According to the IMD’s latest bulletin, a cyclonic circulation over the southeast Bay of Bengal … Read more
NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday extended greetings to people on the occasion of Nahay-Khaay, marking the beginning of Chhath Puja — a festival symbolising tradition, faith, and social harmony. Union Home Minister Amit Shah took to social media platform X, saying, “Heartiest greetings to everyone on … Read more
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his heartfelt greetings to devotees across the country on the occasion of Nahay Khaay, marking the beginning of the four-day-long Chhath puja. Taking to social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi said, “The four-day long Chhath festival begins today with the sacred rituals of bathing and … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Indian Railways has made elaborate arrangements to manage the surge in passenger traffic for Chhath Puja as thousands of people tried to reach home even on Saturday to celebrate the festival with their families. To accommodate the growing demand, special trains, additional coaches, and several passenger-friendly measures were introduced on major routes … Read more
CHENNAI: In a major step towards women’s empowerment, the Tamil Nadu government is set to launch a one-stop digital platform, Women Information Bank (WIB), to support their employment, entrepreneurship, safety and well-being. The initiative, backed by the Rs 1, 185-crore World Bank-supported Tamil Nadu Women Employment and Safety (TNWeSafe) Project, aims to serve as an … Read more