‘Publicity interest litigation’: SC rejects plea for restoring Lord Vishnu idol in Khajuraho | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Terming the plea as a “publicity interest litigation”, the Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking directions to reconstruct and reinstall a seven-foot idol of Lord Vishnu at the Javari Temple, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Khajuraho temple complex in Madhya Pradesh.A bench headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai…

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Putin dials Modi: PM thanks ‘friend’ for b’day wishes; ‘India ready to help in Ukraine peace efforts’ | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked Russian President “friend” Vladimir Putin for his 75th birthday greetings during a phone call and said that India is ready to make all possible contributions towards a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict.In a post on X, PM Modi said that the Russian President called…

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CM Mann launches ‘mission Chardi Kala’, appeals for support to rebuild Punjab | India News

[ad_1] CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday announced the launch of ‘mission Chardi Kala’, appealing to people across the country for assistance in restoring Punjab, which has suffered extensive damage due to devastating floods.In a video message, Mann highlighted the significant destruction caused by the recent floods, described as the worst since 1988….

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Bigger, in colour: EC’s new norms for EVM ballot papers; first roll-out in Bihar polls | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Wednesday issued new guidelines regarding the design and printing of EVM ballot papers to enhance “clarity” for the voters in the upcoming Bihar assembly election.According to the poll body, the EVM ballots will now include colour photographs of candidates which will occupy three-fourths of the photo space for…

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‘PM Modi ensured safety of borders’: Amit Shah hails Op Sindoor; what he said about Bihar SIR | India News

[ad_1] Union home minister Amit Shah (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi ensured safety of borders through surgical strike and gave befitting reply to Pakistan with Operation Sindoor.Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to the Jaish-e-Muhammed commander’s confession video and lauded the military for the…

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‘Inhuman behaviour’: Viral post alleges Indians detained, humiliated at Georgia border; made to wait in cold without food or toilets | India News

[ad_1] (Image credits: Instagram @pateldhruvee) A group of 56 Indian travellers was subjected to “most inhuman behaviour” by Georgian authorities while trying to enter the country from Armenia, a woman alleged in a viral social media post Tuesday.In a post on Instagram, user Dhruvee Patel said the group, despite holding valid e-visas and documents, faced…

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Human-induced climate change amplifies heatwaves; carbon majors to blame: Study | India News

[ad_1] BENGALURU: A comprehensive analysis of 213 heatwaves across 63 countries, including eight from India, between 2000 and 2023, has revealed how human-induced climate change, driven by emissions from major fossil fuel companies, has made these events far more frequent and intense.The study shows that, globally, the likelihood of such heatwaves increased by about 20…

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PM Modi turns 75: Donald Trump dials ‘friend’, Rishi Sunak recalls old ties; wishes pour in from world leaders | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 75th birthday on Wednesday with an outpouring of wishes from across the globe, as presidents, prime ministers and spiritual leaders lauded his leadership and contributions to India’s rise on the world stage. Trump dials his ‘friend’ PM Modi US President Donald Trump led the chorus…

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