Renowned playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya has once again found himself at the center of controversy, this time for his statement that Mahatma Gandhi is the father of the nation of Pakistan and not India. The 66-year-old star made the shocking claim in a recent interview on a YouTube channel. In

New Delhi: Experts believe that holding simultaneous elections could have a significant impact on the country's economy, boosting its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by an estimated 1 per cent to 1.5 per cent. As election coverage in India is always a top priority for journalists, with an average of

NATIONWIDE, USA - As the holiday season is just around the corner, many Christians are finding solace in worship songs that celebrate God's long-awaited kingdom, but amidst the joy and festivities, some are reflecting on a more solemn topic: the struggle of disunity. David Mathis, executive editor for desiringGod.org

New Delhi, Dec 23 (ANI): The Indian government is observing National Farmers' Day today, marked by tributes to the nation's backbone - its farmers. This year, the day aims to raise awareness about the importance of addressing farmers' issues and improving their quality of life. The day commemorates the birthday

New Delhi: Playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya sparked controversy with his remarks on Mahatma Gandhi, drawing a comparison between music composer R.D. Burman and the Indian freedom fighter. While reflecting on legendary music composer R.D. Burman, Bhattacharya drew comparisons between Burman and Gandhi, surprisingly stating that Gandhi was not

In a significant commitment, number one cross-country runner Tam Gavenas has announced his decision to join Harvard's Track and Field and Cross Country teams starting in the Fall of 2025. The talented senior, hailing from Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass., has already made a name for himself with impressive performances

Cable News Network (CNN), a renowned 24-hour news channel, has announced a strategic partnership with Network18, a leading media conglomerate in India, to expand its global reach and bring high-quality journalism to a broader audience. According to officials, the partnership will see CNN sharing its vast resources and expertise with

NEW DELHI, india - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is set to mark a significant milestone in the history of the Indian Republic with a two-day special debate on the Constitution of India beginning from Friday. The Lok Sabha will be the venue for this debate, where Defence Minister Rajnath

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday vehemently opposed the proposed 'one nation, one election' bill, calling it "unconstitutional", "anti-federal" and "dictatorial". The TMC leader claimed that the Union Cabinet's push for the legislation was a "blatant disregard for expert opinions and opposition voices". Banerjee took to X

New Delhi, 20 Feb - India has achieved an unprecedented milestone in its economic journey, with foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows exceeding $1 trillion since April 2000, according to data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The cumulative figure includes equity investments, reinvested earnings,

In a significant move, the Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the 'One Nation, One Election' bill, which aims to conduct simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, followed by urban body and panchayat polls within 100 days. The government expects to table the bill in the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Thursday gave its approval to the 'One Nation, One Election' bill, a policy aimed at conducting simultaneous elections across the country. The cabinet meeting took place in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to sources, the bill will be tabled in Parliament

In a significant move, the Union Cabinet on December 12 approved the proposal for "One Nation, One Election" (ONE), which recommends holding simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies, and local bodies in a phased manner. The government had accepted the recommendations of a high-level committee in September, paving

New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at simplifying election processes in India, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet has given its approval for the "One Nation, One Election" bill, set to be tabled in Parliament during the ongoing Winter Session. The long-awaited legislation seeks to bring parliamentary and

In a significant move towards streamlining electoral processes, the Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the "One Nation One Election" bill. This comprehensive bill is expected to pave the way for unified elections across the nation. As part of this initiative, former President Ram Nath Kovind has called for building a

Mumbai: A National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court in Mumbai has sentenced three Bangladeshi nationals to five years of imprisonment for entering India illegally and possessing forged documents. The convicted individuals were fined Rs 2,000 each. Mohammed Habibur Rehman Habib alias Raj Jesub Mandal, Hannan Anwar Hussain Khan alias

As the People's Republic of China continues to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Macau's return to the motherland, prominent figures in the special administrative region are reflecting on its significant milestone and offering insights into the city's continued prosperity. "The nation's support has enabled the Macao SAR to serve as

New Delhi: In an effort to promote research and scholarship in the country, the government is set to launch the 'One Nation, One Subscription' (ONOS) initiative on January 1. The ambitious project aims to provide access to top global journals to approximately 1.8 crore students from state-funded higher education

NEW DELHI, Dec 11, 2024 - The government of India's 'One Nation One Subscription' (ONOS) initiative has been welcomed by Springer Nature, a leading international publisher of scientific content. This ambitious policy aims to provide easy access to knowledge and promote research excellence across the country. According to Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi,

Beijing has expanded its military activity around Taiwan with the largest maritime drills in years, prompting criticism from Taipei that the actions constitute a "red line" for the next US president. According to Taiwan’s national security officials, about 60 warships and 30 coast guard vessels have been deployed by

In a significant move aimed at boosting educational research, the central government has announced its partnership with around 30 top publishers to make over 13,400 international journals available to students across both central and state-funded universities. As per the Union Cabinet approved Phase One, which is scheduled to go

New Delhi: The Indian government has officially launched its ambitious 'One Nation, One Subscription' (ONOS) programme, providing free access to a vast collection of international academic journals to over 18 million students across publicly funded higher education institutions. As part of the initiative, top universities such as the Indian Institutes

New Delhi: The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Tuesday that it has successfully evacuated 75 Indian citizens, including 44 stranded `zaireen's from Jammu & Kashmir, from war-torn Syria. The evacuees will return to India via commercial flights after being initially taken to neighboring Lebanon. The MEA stated

Yangon, Myanmar - The World Bank has predicted a devastating blow to Myanmar's economy, forecasting it will shrink by 1% this fiscal year. Severe floods in the country have further exacerbated existing challenges related to corruption, conflict, and authoritarian rule. The prediction comes as no surprise, given the dire situation

Shanghai, China - November 2023: The outdoor apparel market in China is experiencing a significant surge, driven by a growing base of young, affluent, and style-conscious urban consumers. According to recent data, sales in the outdoor sports category skyrocketed during this year's Double 11 shopping festival, with Douyin reporting a