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Washington: Extending wishes to India on the occasion of its 75th Independence Day, US President Joe Biden said the two countries are indispensable partners and he is confident that the two largest democracies will stand together to defend rules-based order, advance a free and open Indo-Pacific. “I am confident that in the years ahead our […]
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New Delhi: As India celebrates its 76th Independence Day, wishes poured in from across the world. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for prioritizing healthcare and digital transformation while spearheading India’s development. “As India celebrates its 75th Independence Day, I congratulate @narendramodi for prioritizing healthcare and digital transformation while spearheading India’s development. […]
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New Delhi: India is about to commemorate its 75th anniversary of independence. Many filmmakers have made films in the last 75 years that have showcased the beauty and bravery of our country, as well as the country’s struggle for freedom and patriotism. To commemorate this occasion, watch some of the biggest Bollywood films that will […]
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New York: Salman Rushdie is still in a critical condition, but his usual feisty and defiant sense of humour remains intact, his son has said, as the Mumbai-born author battles severe, life-changing injuries. Rushdie, 75, was taken off a ventilator on Saturday and could talk after he was stabbed on stage at a literary event […]
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Mangaluru: A Mangaluru-Mumbai flight was delayed by six hours after a woman passenger raised an alarm about a suspicious text message received on the mobile phone of a fellow traveller here. All the passengers were asked to alight from the aircraft and their luggage was thoroughly checked for any sabotage before the IndiGo flight was […]
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New Delhi: India is celebrating its 75th year of Independence and is at the crossroads of realising a resilient economic growth for its people during the next 25 years – what the government terms the country’s “Amrit Kaal”. Keeping other aspects of the economy aside, let us have a glance at how the Indian currency […]
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called on the people of India to take “panch pran” (five pledges) for a developed nation and aim to fulfil the dreams of the freedom fighters by the year 2047- the 100th year of India’s Independence. The Prime Minister while addressing the nation on the 75th Independence […]
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New Delhi: With 14,917 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s case tally rose to 4,42,68,381, while the active cases increased to 1,17,508, according to data updated by the Union Health Ministry on Monday. The death toll has climbed to 5,27,069 with 32 fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. In the […]
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New Delhi: As India marks its 75th Independence Day, the Indian Navy, Indian Army and Indian Air Force are celebrating the day with zeal and fervour. As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) to celebrate 75 years of India’s Independence, commemorative visits are being undertaken by Indian Navy ships to foreign ports on every […]
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New Delhi: A day after the BJP blamed first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru for the partition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned his name in his speech while paying tributes to the freedom fighters who fought for the nation during his Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort. Prime Minister Modi said, “We […]
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New Delhi: As India celebrates the 75th Independence Day with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm, police in the national capital have made stringent security arrangements, especially at the Red Fort, from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his address to the nation. The police have installed over 1,000 high-resolution CCTV cameras in the vicinity of the […]
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New Delhi: As India is celebrating 75 years of Independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the Tricolour at the Red Fort amid a 21-gun salute by the indigenously developed howitzer gun, ATAGS on Monday. Addressing the nation from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Modi said that the citizens are thankful to Bapu, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, […]
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Taipei: Five US lawmakers arrived in Taipei for a surprise visit on Sunday amid escalated tensions across the Taiwan Strait, following a trip earlier this month by Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives. According to the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), which acts as the de facto US embassy, the two-day […]
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By Aditya Deshbandhu This is a round-up piece as Game-On tries to summarise some of the most important events from the gaming industry this week. A busy week that had important information trickling in almost every day, there is a lot here that impacts the games you wish to play and your calendars for 22-23. […]
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By Craig Jeffrey, Jane Dyson Young people have been taking to the streets across India, demanding governments act to provide more jobs. In Bihar, large numbers protested recently at delays in filling public sector vacancies. Some of them had passed the required examinations but waited several years for their job to start. In July and […]
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Hyderabad: Holding umbrellas and braving the Sunday drizzle, green activists and members of Nature Lovers of Hyderabad (NLH) attended a programme on the Hyderabad-Chevella road, aimed at spreading awareness on preserving banyan trees and the inherent challenges in translocation. Over 40 nature lovers including children turned up at the awareness programme, which began with putting […]
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As India celebrates completion of 75 years of independence with pomp and fervour, a hard look at the social realities on the ground reveals a gloomy picture; a scenario that is nothing to be proud of. For a vast majority of people, there is still no freedom from discrimination, inequality, exploitation, and atrocities. The Independence […]
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Hyderabad: Noted breeder of birds from Hyderabad, Naveed Qureshi has received an ‘award of excellence’ during the International Business Summit-2022 for his research on poultry. The third-generation breeder of exotic birds, Naveed is well known among the community of bird lovers in Hyderabad for his prowess in breeding of rare birds, especially various species of […]
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Hyderabad: A recitation of well-known Hindu scripture, organised by Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Avadhootha Datta Peetha Trust and performed by nearly 2,000 devotees aged between 5 years and 85 years from at least 13 countries at Allen, Texas on August 13, has been recognised by the Guinness World Records as the largest simultaneous Hindu text recital, […]
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Hyderabad: The University of Hyderabad (UoH) observed the ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ at the CV Raman Auditorium on campus here on Sunday. The programme was aimed at reminding the current generations about the importance of independence and the tragedy of partition. A photo exhibition was organised with a display of the partition and migration photographs […]
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Hyderabad: Candidates who appeared for the Preliminary Written Test (PWT) for recruitment to Stipendiary Cadet Trainee Sub Inspector (SI) of Police (Civil) and/or equivalent posts on August 7 can view the preliminary key made available on the website https://www.tslprb.in/. The SI job aspirants who took the PWT can submit objections, if any, on the preliminary […]
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Hyderabad: Learn about important happenings that had serious implications on global economy These practice questions focusing on current affairs will aid aspirants better prepare for the State government recruitment examinations. 1. On October 29, India hosting UNSC meeting, what is its main theme? a. Environment issue b. New technology c. Global terrorism d. Border disputes […]
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Hyderabad: Farmer leaders and industrialists from Tamil Nadu appreciated the Telangana government’s policies for agricultural growth, and strongly supported their implementation in other States to improve income levels of farmers. The numerous schemes being implemented for farmers’ welfare in Telangana have become a topic of discussion at a joint meeting of farmers unions and industry […]
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Hyderabad: Telugu Yoddhas began their campaign with a superb 10-point victory over Chennai Quick Guns in the inaugural edition of the Ultimate Kho Kho at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports complex in Pune Sunday. At the half-time the winners Yoddhas were leading comfortably by 14 points with scorelines reading 29-15. Though the Chennai outfit put […]
