New Delhi: The youth took centre stage in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address on Saturday as he unveiled a host of initiatives, including free online coaching and AI skilling, but also warned against “dimagi Naxals…looking for ways of violence and anarchy”, who, he said, must be “identified” and “isolated”.The PM’s 13th consecutive speech…
His Holiness the Dalai Lama with Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in New Delhi, India on April 16. 1961. (Image credit: Dalailama.com)) An excerpt from Eternal Light: Life and Legacy of the 14th Dalai Lama by Arvind Yadav sheds light on a little-known diplomatic episode from 1956, when the Dalai Lama confided in Prime Minister…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) The East Zone selectors have defended their decision to appoint 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as vice-captain for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, describing the move as part of a long-term leadership plan rather than an indication of the team’s pecking order.While Ishan Kishan‘s appointment as captain was widely expected, the decision to hand…
Oil price today: Oil prices extended their rally on Tuesday as uncertainty over the Middle East conflict continued to intensify, with the ceasefire proposal now hanging on “life support.” Brent crude futures were up 30 cents, or 0.29%, at $104.51 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate rose 31 cents, or 0.32%, to $98.38 at…
CRPF director general Gyanendra Pratap Singh NEW DELHI: CRPF director general Gyanendra Pratap Singh on Saturday said the force would conduct a professional post-analysis of the action taken by personnel of Rapid Action Force (RAF), a unit of CRPF, against anti-NEET paper leak protestors, including during the July 20 march to Parliament. “Now, since agitation…
China’s economic growth rebounded more than expected in the first quarter of 2026, suggesting limited immediate spillovers from the Iran war while giving policymakers more room to delay additional stimulus. Gross domestic product (GDP) in the world’s second-largest economy expanded 5.0% year-on-year in January-March, the fastest pace in three quarters, according to data released by…
After resigning from BJP, K Annamalai in his social media interaction said he joined the party “for a positive change” and added that he will now start a new political movement. (Image Credit: X) CHENNAI: After resigning from the BJP, K Annamalai has announced the launch of a new political movement and said he will…
Since US President Donald Trump began his second administration, there has been a noticeable shift in the White House’s diplomatic posture. World leaders have made the now familiar walk into the Oval Office for meetings that often turned heated. Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy was publicly berated. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa clashed with Trump in front…
NEW DELHI: The Centre has proposed expanding Ayush services across all military and field hospitals, with the Ayush ministry urging the defence ministry to set up dedicated outpatient departments (OPDs) and integrate traditional systems of medicine into healthcare for armed forces personnel.In a letter to defence minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge)…
The rupee appreciated by 34 paise to close at 95.26 against the US dollar on Monday, marking its third consecutive session of gains, amid improving global sentiment over a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran.According to news agency PTI, the rupee strengthened as optimism grew around easing tensions in West Asia and…