Chaitra Navratri is one of the most significant Hindu festivals and marks the beginning of the Hindu lunar New Year in many parts of India. The nine-day celebration is dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms, collectively known as Navadurga. During this time, devotees across the country observe fasts, offer prayers, perform rituals,…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Monday rejected the annual report of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom for 2026, which recommended targeted sanctions on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Research and Analysis Wing for violations of religious freedom.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, in a statement, said that the commission has persisted…
Tuberculosis is widely known as a lung disease, but the infection can also affect the male reproductive system. When TB spreads to organs such as the testicles or epididymis, it may cause inflammation, scarring and blockages that interfere with sperm production and transport. Tuberculosis is usually discussed as a disease of the lungs. Cough, fever,…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday posted another video of himself as rumours about his death continue to circulate on social media.In a video shared on his social media account, Netanyahu was seen chatting with people at an outdoor location.“Sticking to the guidelines and winning together,” the post read.This comes a day after the…
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday released its first list of 47 candidates for the upcoming Kerala assembly elections, fielding several key leaders, including former Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar and former state chief K Surendran.Among the prominent names, Rajeev Chandrasekhar has been fielded from the Nemom constituency, while K Surendran will contest…
Komal Jamwar was only 33 when it happened.One morning, she woke up to find her left leg drooping. She limped out of bed and went to her husband and mother-in-law to tell them about it. They rubbed her feet and suggested it might have happened because of her sleeping position. The matter was dismissed, and…
People often get confused when they see Crocodiles (Crocodylus acutus) and Alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) at the same time because they look similar, with only minimal differences in their bodies. Despite being very similar, it’s difficult for anyone to see them together. But South Florida is the only region in the world where American crocodiles and…
The accused also took the defence that the deceased was under the influence of alcohol and had ridden the motorcycle in a haphazard manner. (AI image) The Karnataka High Court has set aside the conviction of a man for offences under Sections 279 and 304A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), holding that mere allegation…
NEW DELHI: After the Election Commission (EC) ordered major transfers of top bureaucrats in West Bengal, the ruling Trinamool Congress protested by walking out of the Rajya Sabha on Monday. This happened while voting was under way for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states.The EC, in a letter dated March 15, announced the transfer…
Gold on the domestic front on the daily chart is witnessing a short-term corrective phase after a strong uptrend. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are supported by the underlying geopolitical negative sentiment but the gains are capped, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.Gold declined last…
