Delhi polls: BJP releases second list of 29 candidates, features ex-CM’s son, Kapil Mishra

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Saturday released its second list featuring 29 candidates for the Delhi Assembly polls, fielding Kapil Mishra, a former AAP leader now identified with hardline Hindutva politics, from Karawal Nagar. It has fielded Harish Khurana, son of former Delhi chief minister Madan Lal Khurana, from the Moti Nagar constituency. With the… Continue reading Delhi polls: BJP releases second list of 29 candidates, features ex-CM’s son, Kapil Mishra

25 lakh people take dip in Sangam ahead of Maha Kumbh

MAHAKUMBH NAGAR (UP): Devotees on Sunday take a holy dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj ahead of MahaKumbh 2025. The city continues to receive devotees on massive numbers. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Police has established a multi-layered security system around the Prayagraj district. About 25 lakh people took a dip in the Sangam on Saturday, two… Continue reading 25 lakh people take dip in Sangam ahead of Maha Kumbh

SC issues stay on puja activities at well near Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal

New Delhi: The Supreme Court issued a stay order on Friday preventing puja or other activities at a well near the disputed Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and Justice PV Sanjay Kumar stayed the implementation of a notice issued by the Sambhal administration… Continue reading SC issues stay on puja activities at well near Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal

US imposes most serious energy sanctions on Russia, targeting oil, LNG – Officials

Washington: The United States is imposing the most significant energy sanctions on Russia yet, targeting Russia’s oil and LNG sectors, senior US administration officials said. “The United States government will impose its most significant sanctions yet against the Russian energy sector, the largest source of revenue for the Kremlin’s war machine. These sanctions target both… Continue reading US imposes most serious energy sanctions on Russia, targeting oil, LNG – Officials

18th PBD saw large gathering of delegates from over 75 countries

Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention (PBD), 2025, held in partnership with the Government of Odisha in Bhubaneshwar, from Jan 8-10, saw the participation of a large gathering of delegates from over 75 countries. The PBD 2025 was the first PBD to be held in Eastern India. This approach is in line with… Continue reading 18th PBD saw large gathering of delegates from over 75 countries

Eatery worker arrested for ‘spitting’ in customer’s roti in Ghaziabad

GHAZIABAD (UP): A man who works at an eatery here was arrested on Friday for spitting in customer’s food, police said. The accused, Irfan (20) was arrested after a video of him spitting on a roti before placing it in the tandoor was shared on social media on Thursday, a police officer said. He is… Continue reading Eatery worker arrested for ‘spitting’ in customer’s roti in Ghaziabad

Spiritual fervor marks Chakrasnanam held at Tirumala on Vaikunta Dwadasi eve

Tirumala, Jan 11: Thousands of devotees took a holy dip in the pushkarini (water tank) situated adjacent to the main temple in connection with Vaikunta Dwadasi Chakrasnanam here on Saturday morning. Soon after the completion of the pre-dawn rituals and other temple formalities, the idol of Lord Chakrathalwar was carried in a grand procession to… Continue reading Spiritual fervor marks Chakrasnanam held at Tirumala on Vaikunta Dwadasi eve

‘Devotion, faith, joy, fulfilment and more’: Throngs of devotees in Ayodhya on consecration anniv

AYODHYA (UP): For some the feeling is of deep devotion, for others it’s a sense of fulfilment of a wish, while some others are driven by sentiments of joy! Occasion is one but emotions are countless. The first anniversary celebration of the consecration of Ram Lalla idol in the Ayodhya temple has brought to the… Continue reading ‘Devotion, faith, joy, fulfilment and more’: Throngs of devotees in Ayodhya on consecration anniv

Women spend more of their money on health care than men. And no, it’s not just about ‘women’s issues’

ADELAIDE: Medicare, Australia’s universal health insurance scheme, guarantees all Australians access to a wide range of health and hospital services at low or no cost. Although access to the scheme is universal across Australia (regardless of geographic location or socioeconomic status), one analysis suggests women often spend more out-of-pocket on health services than men. Other… Continue reading Women spend more of their money on health care than men. And no, it’s not just about ‘women’s issues’

Rajamouli launches India’s first Dolby-certified post-production facility at Annapurna Studios

HYDERABAD: “RRR” filmmaker SS Rajamouli on Friday launched India’s first Dolby-certified post-production facility for cinema and home entertainment at Nagarjuna Akkineni’s Annapurna Studios here. The state-of-the-art facility aims to redefine the audio-visual standards of Indian filmmaking. Rajamouli’s Academy-award-winning film “RRR”, which was made with the Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos was also shown at the… Continue reading Rajamouli launches India’s first Dolby-certified post-production facility at Annapurna Studios