In a pointed critique on the 102nd birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur, Bihar Agriculture Minister Ramkripal Yadav accused the RJD leadership of hypocrisy. ‘Lalu Yadav and his party are the very people crushing Jananayak Karpoori Thakur’s noble thoughts,’ he declared sharply from Patna. The controversy erupted as RJD marked the occasion at its Patna office with Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav leading the tributes. Floral offerings and speeches filled the air, but Yadav dismissed it as mere posturing. Recalling history, he noted Lalu’s role in installing Thakur as Chief Minister, only to claim that today’s RJD has abandoned…
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The stage is set in New Delhi for a landmark moment in India-EU relations. European heavyweights, including Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, have arrived for India’s Republic Day and an EU-India summit, fueling expectations of a breakthrough on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Malta’s High Commissioner Ruben Gauci, in a candid conversation, labeled this prospective pact as the ‘Mother of All Deals’. Gauci’s enthusiasm stems from recent high-level engagements that have accelerated talks. He pointed to an early February visit by the European Commission chief’s representative as a turning point. ‘That visit truly advanced the EU-India FTA discussions,’…
RANCHI: Jharkhand’s prominent minister Irfan Ansari traveled to New Delhi for a high-level courtesy call on Imran Pratapgarhi, head of Congress minorities department, on Saturday. Their talks covered pressing political matters and the welfare of minority groups across India. Through a press release, Ansari detailed the focal points: the imperative to organize minority communities effectively in today’s polarized environment. He sharply criticized the BJP’s social media campaigns for confusing young minds and promoting divisive politics that erode democratic foundations. A major agenda item was evaluating minority conditions in politically crucial states like UP, Bihar, Rajasthan, MP, and Chhattisgarh. Consensus emerged…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off National Girl Child Day with an inspiring post on X, sending greetings to girls across India and reiterating the government’s resolve to empower them. Observed every January 24, this day spotlights the vital role of girls in nation’s progress. PM Modi noted the significant strides made in the last 10 years, including enhanced focus on education, skills training, and health services. ‘This has built a nurturing ecosystem for girls to flourish and play a key role in Developed India,’ he wrote. Joining the chorus, Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi invoked the mantra…
The global footprint of India’s UPI is expanding rapidly, with Japan emerging as the next frontier. Nikkei Asia reports that after partnering with NTT Data, NPCI plans UPI trials in Japan starting fiscal 2026, targeting the booming influx of Indian tourists. Indian visitors will soon pay at Japanese stores using familiar UPI apps, with instant deductions from Indian banks. This interoperability project links Japan’s payment networks with India’s robust UPI infrastructure. Tourism data highlights the urgency: 315,000 Indians traveled to Japan in 2025, up 35% year-on-year. McKinsey forecasts India’s international trips exploding to 90 million by 2040, fueled by affluent…
Headaches strike, and the knee-jerk reaction is to grab a painkiller. Yet Ayurveda insists the real villains are often constipation, gas, and acidity—not the head itself. This perspective shifts focus from symptom relief to root-cause healing. Drawing from Sushruta Samhita, headaches arise when doshic imbalances originating in the digestive tract ascend to the head. Excessive spicy or oily intake aggravates Pitta, leading to fiery headaches with eye pain that mimic migraines. Constipation, meanwhile, ferments toxins in the gut, toxifying blood and impairing brain clarity. Painkillers provide temporary respite but ignore the gut’s cries for help. Ayurvedic interventions target the source…
In a bold social media post that has sparked heated debates, AAP’s Saurabh Bharadwaj leveled explosive charges against the BJP, claiming the party is orchestrating a reign of fear by abusing law enforcement and probe agencies. From the sacred steps of Varanasi’s Manikarnika Ghat to courtrooms in Sambhal and streets of Noida, Bharadwaj illustrated a nation gripped by intimidation. A video he shared captures locals trembling at the sight of plainclothes agents filming anyone who dares criticize the ghat’s crumbling infrastructure. “People are scared to speak the truth,” Bharadwaj asserted. This tactic, he said, shields the government from accountability, converting…
Pakistan’s economic reforms take a decisive turn as the Islamabad International Airport enters the privatization pipeline, just weeks after the UAE abandoned plans to take over its operations. The Express Tribune reports that Abu Dhabi’s reluctance to name an operating entity derailed what was once a promising outsourcing deal. Tensions escalated when Pakistan demanded a firm commitment via a final call letter, met with UAE’s admission of inability to proceed. With that chapter closed, the government swiftly added the airport to its active privatization roster, mirroring the path of PIA’s recent handover to private control. Behind the scenes, negotiations faltered…
In a display of vintage tennis, Novak Djokovic etched his name deeper into Grand Slam lore at the Australian Open. The 36-year-old Serb notched his 400th main draw victory by outlasting Tallon Griekspoor 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(4), equaling Roger Federer’s 102 triumphs at Melbourne Park. Griekspoor, making waves as a qualifier, tested the top seed relentlessly. He surged to a 3-0 lead in set two amid a shoulder niggle that forced a medical timeout. Djokovic, however, reset swiftly, his baseline mastery overwhelming the Dutchman’s power game. A slip in the third set led to Djokovic’s brief medical pause, and he conceded…
In a delightful throwback that has Bollywood nostalgia lovers smiling, Shatrughan Sinha marked filmmaker Subhash Ghai’s birthday with a special social media post featuring rare, never-before-seen pictures. The veteran actor’s unique and emotional birthday wish highlights their unbreakable camaraderie. Taking to X, Sinha shared snapshots from their FTII days, reminiscing about the close friendship that began in the institute’s hallowed halls. Labeling Ghai as the ‘showman extraordinaire,’ his caption overflowed with wishes for health, success, joy, and prosperity. He extended heartfelt namastes to Ghai’s wife and daughters Meghna and Muskaan, adding a familial warmth to the message. This post is…