The Bharatiya Janata Party’s Gujarat chapter is ramping up its machinery for the local self-government polls by establishing a powerful ‘Pradesh Sankalan Samiti’ at the state level. State president Jagdish Vishwakarma made the announcement on Wednesday, following deliberations with the national leadership and advisors. Prominent figures in the core panel include CM Bhupendra Patel, Vishwakarma himself, CR Patil as Union Minister, Deputy CM Harsh Sanghvi, organization general secretary Ratnakarji, ministers Jitu Vaghani, Rishikesh Patel, Darshana Vaghela, ST Morcha chief and MLA Ganpatsinh Vasava, and ex-ministers Bhupendrasinh Chudasama and I.K. Jadeja. This came right after a significant organizational conclave presided over…
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Thousands of Iranians flooded the streets of Tehran Wednesday, bidding farewell to sailors from the sunken Dena frigate and elite commanders cut down by Israeli aggression. The emotional funeral rites, marked by fervent pledges of revenge, signal a hardening stance against the United States and Israel following a string of devastating attacks. It started with catastrophe in the Indian Ocean on March 4: The U.S. submarine USS Charlotte fired a torpedo, obliterating Iran’s Dena frigate and claiming 104 lives while injuring 32 others. The very next day, Israeli forces struck with precision, eliminating SNSC Secretary Ali Larijani alongside his son…
Yushan’s World Snooker Open delivered high-octane action on Wednesday, with Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump, and Zhao Xintong punching their tickets to the last 16 effortlessly. O’Sullivan, the Rocket, whitewashed Matthew Selt 5-0, his second frame featuring a blistering 138 break compiled in a mere nine minutes. The 47-year-old maestro felt unstoppable, telling interviewers, ‘I’m here to win it all. My early matches have been solid, and I’ll keep pushing.’ Judd Trump, the top-ranked player globally, saw off Jackson Page 5-2 with clinical breaks and safety play. Zhao Xintong, China’s world champion, opened with a 100-plus break and dominated Sam Craigie…
Hindi film music owes much to lyricists who turned ordinary moments into poetry. Yogesh, born in Lucknow on March 19, 1943, stood out for his unpretentious style. He didn’t chase complexity; instead, he poured lived experiences into verses that felt personal to millions. ‘Jo dekha, jo jiya, wohi likh diya’ – his mantra captured hearts. Kicking off with ‘Sakhi Robin’ in 1962, where Manna Dey’s ‘Tum Jo Aa Gaye’ set the tone, Yogesh quickly became a favorite. Partnerships with Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Basu Chatterjee yielded classics that defined 1970s cinema. Nothing exemplifies his craft like ‘Anand’ (1971). ‘Zindagi Kaisi Hai…
Gujarat’s agricultural calendar is about to get a nutritious boost with the ‘Millet Mahotsav and Natural Farming Market’ spanning 16 cities on March 21-22. BJP spokesperson and Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani shared details from Gandhinagar, revealing a coordinated effort to spotlight millets under the banner of PM Modi’s visionary ‘Shree Anna’ drive. Kicking off prominently at Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad with 85 stalls, the festival will simultaneously light up venues in Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, and 12 other urban hubs. Gujarat Agro Industries Corporation is behind this ambitious two-day program, where 620 stalls in total will showcase the best of millet-based…
Washington’s intelligence circles are buzzing after CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s bombshell testimony: Iran is actively soliciting intelligence aid from U.S. rivals like Russia and China. Delivered during a Senate Intelligence Committee session on worldwide dangers, the disclosure adds a alarming new layer to the Iran standoff. Ratcliffe didn’t mince words. ‘Iranians are seeking intelligence assistance from Russia, China, and other U.S. adversaries,’ he told the panel. Details on any actual support would be hashed out behind closed doors, he added. This comes amid pointed questions from senators about the Iran conflict’s shifting scope and risks of superpower involvement. Far from…
Australia’s Indian film enthusiasts are in for a treat as the National Indian Film Festival (NIFFA) returns for its second edition, kicking off on March 18 with the much-anticipated premiere of ‘Bung’ — India’s first BAFTA winner. The film’s poignant narrative centers on little Bung’s quest alongside his loyal friend to locate his lost father, striking a chord with themes of friendship and resilience. The grand opening in Greater Geelong, presided over by the city mayor, showcased seamless partnership with the Geelong Waterfront Film Foundation. Over the next few months until July 5, the festival will traverse urban centers including…
The Telangana Legislative Assembly turned into a battleground on Wednesday as Chief Minister Revanth Reddy unleashed a barrage of criticism against former CM K. Chandrashekar Rao. Reddy alleged that KCR siphoned off Rs 1.06 crore in remuneration while boycotting sessions since late 2023. Detailed figures laid bare by the CM show KCR received Rs 1,06,56,674 in salary and perks up to March 2026, all without attending a single sitting. During his rejoinder to the thanks motion on the Governor’s speech, Reddy called for strict measures against MLAs who claim benefits sans participation. Invoking the Supreme Court’s view on legislators as…
In a defiant proclamation from the heart of Balochistan’s insurgency, the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed credit for two high-impact operations that claimed the lives of three Pakistani soldiers and three alleged ‘death squad’ members. The group’s spokesperson, Major Gwahram Baloch, released a detailed account emphasizing the precision and resolve of BLF fighters in their fight against what they perceive as occupational forces. The sequence began with a daring raid on March 16 in the Malant region of Kech’s Tump area. BLF combatants surrounded a Pakistani military outpost, unleashing a barrage from B-10 rockets, snipers, RPGs, and grenade launchers.…
The IPL has witnessed batting fireworks that defy belief, with select players breaching the 800-run barrier in a single campaign amid its 18-season history. These rare achievements blend skill, stamina, and spectacle. Let’s profile the four batsmen who joined this elite club, exploring their standout seasons and broader IPL legacies. Leading the pack is Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s talisman, Virat Kohli, whose 2016 season was nothing short of phenomenal. In 16 matches, he racked up 973 runs at a phenomenal 81.08 average, smashing four tons and seven fifties. With 83 boundaries and 38 maximums, Kohli’s aggression was unrelenting. He’s IPL’s run-machine…