Union Home Minister Amit Shah descended upon Haridwar on Thursday for the grand ‘Shatabdi Varsh Samaroh 2026′ by Akhil Vishwa Gayatri Parivar, honoring Mata Bhagyanti Devi Sharma’s 100th birth anniversary and the Akhand Deep’s centenary. His ceremonial lamp-lighting marked the start of proceedings steeped in reverence and reform. In his address, Shah reminisced about Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya’s role in linking lakhs to Gayatri practices. He called on the community to surge ahead under new leadership for another century of impact. The Sharmas’ movement boasts 150 million adherents, with 1926 echoing as a year of national awakening alongside RSS’s inception.…
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Fitness fervor is everywhere—Instagram reels, wellness apps, home-cooked superfoods. But for many chasing health, the scale tells a different story: steady gains despite salads and smoothies. What’s going wrong? The answer lies deeper than diet sheets. Ayurveda teaches that vitality stems from strong digestive fire (agni), akin to metabolic rate in biology. A sluggish system converts wholesome eats into adipose tissue, defying your best intentions. Debunking delusion one: ‘If it’s healthy, eat endlessly.’ Nuts, clarified butter, sweeteners like honey, or creamy spreads pack calories that demand heavy metabolic lifting. Overconsumption tips the energy equation toward storage. Commercial ‘health’ hacks are…
United Nations, January 22: The G4 alliance of India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan has stepped up pressure for Security Council reforms, presenting a detailed roadmap to break the impasse and avert deeper humanitarian crises. In IGN discussions, Indian envoy P. Harish warned that prolonged delays are fueling suffering in conflict zones worldwide. Harish painted a grim picture: ‘The world is navigating unprecedented challenges, and the UN’s inability to respond effectively is under scrutiny.’ He accused entrenched interests of erecting barriers, sharing blame for the Council’s paralysis. Opposition comes from the Uniting for Consensus group, which insists on exhaustive consensus before…
It’s been a full decade since ‘Airlift’ soared into theaters, captivating audiences with its harrowing depiction of India’s greatest evacuation effort. Starring Bollywood powerhouse Akshay Kumar alongside Nimrat Kaur, the film commemorates the 1990 Kuwait crisis that stranded 170,000 Indians in the crossfire of Saddam Hussein’s invasion. Nimrat Kaur marked the occasion with heartfelt social media shares, posting vintage behind-the-scenes images. Her caption celebrated the timeless allure of the film’s soundtrack and the bonds forged on set, drawing fresh attention to this historical powerhouse. Flashback to August 1990: Iraq’s sudden assault on Kuwait plunged the oil-rich nation into war. Indian…
In a remarkable ascent, India has joined the ranks of top global players in fisheries and aquatic farming, driven by decade-long policy successes. Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh revealed that seafood exports have doubled in value thanks to superior processing, logistics, and supportive frameworks, as stated during a high-profile summit with representatives from 40 nations. Pushing for sustainability, India is implementing the 2025 National Traceability Framework, revised SEZ rules, and High Seas Fishing Guidelines to enhance regulatory adherence and openness. Focus areas include boosting export-oriented development in island territories like Andaman-Nicobar and Lakshadweep. Opportunities abound for global partners in cutting-edge…
A Ukrainian drone assault on Russia’s Taman Port in Krasnodar has claimed three lives, intensifying the shadow war over Black Sea trade routes. The precision strike hit a terminal in Volna village, triggering explosions and fires that engulfed four petroleum tanks. Governor Veniamin Kondratiev’s Telegram post painted a grim picture: flames raged uncontrollably, demanding heroic efforts from firefighters. Eight others suffered light injuries in the chaos. Taman Port, a linchpin in Russia’s energy exports, processes vast quantities of oil derivatives, coal, chemicals, and grains—making it a prime target. This comes hot on the heels of another Ukrainian drone operation on…
Ranchi witnessed a pivotal courtroom twist today as the Jharkhand High Court intervened in the escalating dispute over Dhanbad Institute of Technology (DIT) students being prevented from exams. The division bench has suspended the CBI’s investigation pending further orders, responding to appeals from the Jharkhand government and JUT. Chief Justice MS Sonak and Justice Rajesh Shankar heard arguments highlighting procedural breaches. The CBI confirmed initiating a preliminary inquiry per the single judge’s January 13 mandate. Advocate General Rajiv Ranjan detailed how DIT exceeded its approved intake of 60 students, admitting 138 instead, before seeking judicial recourse. Flashback to January 13:…
In a triumphant declaration, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma positioned his state as India’s pioneering force in direct crude oil production. The catalyst? A significant crude oil discovery in the Namrup-Borhat block, announced Thursday and celebrated across social media. Sarma’s X post captured the essence: ‘Assam isn’t just known for its glorious history—it’s forging new milestones.’ This 2025 breakthrough catapults Assam into the league of oil-producing states, amplifying its role in the nation’s energy narrative. Why does this matter? Beyond revenue boosts from royalties, it promises job creation, industrial growth, and infrastructure upgrades. Upper Assam’s traditional oil belts will…
In a sharp reversal, gold and silver prices declined sharply on Thursday as de-escalating tensions over Greenland diminished safe-haven appeal. The MCX saw gold February futures plunge 0.67% to 1,51,840 rupees per 10 grams, while silver March contracts shed 0.63% to 3,16,500 rupees per kg. This came after Wednesday’s record highs: gold at 1,58,475 rupees and silver at 3,35,521 rupees. Globally, gold traded near 4,790 dollars per ounce, down from 4,887 dollars earlier this week. Silver remained resilient at 92-93 dollars, buoyed by industrial demand in renewables and tech. A firmer dollar, propelled by Trump’s WEF remarks disavowing tariffs on…
Tension gripped Mirzapur late Wednesday as a police pursuit turned into a high-stakes shootout, resulting in the capture of Farid, a key figure in a shocking gym-based extortion and conversion syndicate. The encounter unfolded in the Dehat Kotwali jurisdiction at Khadanja Fall, where officers moved in based on a tip-off. Farid, wanted in several FIRs for masquerading fitness sessions as a cover for blackmail, forced conversions, and financial extortion, panicked and fired upon the police team. Officers returned fire in self-defense, wounding him in the leg and ending the confrontation without further casualties. The injured accused was promptly transported to…