NEW DELHI: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said that reference to Sanatan and Hindu in India evokes baffling reactions from ‘misguided souls’ driven by ‘dangerous ecosystem.’While addressing the International Congress of Vedanta organised at JNU, Dhankhar said that people who react to these terms without understanding the depths of words and meaning is ironic…
Elon Musk has voiced his support for the H-1B visa program, asserting its necessity in addressing the shortage of skilled engineers in Silicon Valley. However, his stance has drawn criticism from Senator Bernie Sanders. Sanders, who recently expressed support for a government efficiency initiative, disagrees with Musk’s assessment of the H-1B visa program.“Elon Musk is…
Gold discounts in India remained steady this week as elevated prices kept buyers away, while Chinese dealers charged higher premiums in anticipation of stronger demand ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year. Indian dealers offered a discount of up to $14 an ounce over official domestic prices, inclusive of 6 per cent import and 3…
India’s Rishabh Pant has an ice pack applied to his shoulder after he was hit while batting on Day 1 of the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney. (AP/PTI) Sydney: There was no visible pain on his face when he addressed the media after the day’s play at the Sydney Cricket Ground but Rishabh Pant…
Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant described India captain Rohit Sharma‘s absence from the fifth Australia Test as an “emotional” decision. Former India coach Ravi Shastri speculated that the skipper might end his Test career.The 37-year-old opener Rohit has struggled throughout the series. His absence from India’s pre-match press conference hinted at his potential omission.Also Read: Australia’s precision…
Rohit Sharma. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday criticised the handling of Rohit Sharma’s captaincy situation, calling it ‘bizarre’ and stating that a captain should ‘never be dropped midstream’.The Indian captain Rohit experienced a significant decline in his performance during 2024, marking a concerning phase in his…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took a veiled dig at Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal saying whilst he could have constructed a ‘Sheesh Mahal‘ for himself, his focus remained on providing homes for the underprivileged.The BJP has been criticising Kejriwal over allegedly spending a huge amount of money on his official…
NEW DELHI: Multiple dignitaries including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party parliamentary chairperson Sonia Gandhi attended a solemn ‘Bhog’ ceremony for the ‘Akhand Path‘ held in the memory of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his residence on Friday. The ceremony, a continuous recitation of the Guru Granth Sahib, was attended by prominent dignitaries who…
Bank Holidays: RBI issues a comprehensive state and region-specific holiday calendar annually. Bank holidays January 2025: Banks across India observe closures during national and regional holidays, with variations by state. While many bank customers prefer conducting banking activities on Saturdays, it is important to note that banks remain closed on second and fourth Saturdays, alongside…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court issued notices on Friday to Dera Sacha Sauda leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and four co-accused, seeking their responses regarding the CBI’s appeal against their acquittal in a 2002 murder case.Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar, comprising the bench, directed the acquitted individuals to submit their…
