New Delhi: Suniti Kumar Pathak, a distinguished scholar in Buddhist studies and recipient of the Rashtrapati Award, passed away at the age of 101 at his home in Bolpur-Santiniketan, West Bengal, on December 5. Pathak was closely associated with Visva Bharati University, founded by Rabindranath Tagore, where he worked in the Department of Indo-Tibetan Studies.
Bihar: Voting is currently taking place for the Tirhut Graduate MLC by-election in Bihar, with voters forming steady lines outside polling stations on Thursday. This election is attracting considerable attention as the seat became vacant after Devesh Chandra Thakur was elected to the Lok Sabha from Sitamarhi. The contest features candidates from three parties: JD(U),.
Chennai: On Thursday, the Sri Lankan Navy apprehended 14 fishermen from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, while they were fishing near Katchatheevu, seizing two of their boats in the process. The fishermen were arrested early in the morning for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) into Sri Lankan waters. Witnesses reported that the Sri Lankan.
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna administered the oath of office to Justice Manmohan as a Supreme Court judge today. The appointment of Justice Manmohan was confirmed by the Centre on Tuesday, following a recommendation from the Supreme Court Collegium. Union Minister of State for Law & Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, announced on.
New Delhi: The government has announced that approximately 6.39 crore individuals from rural areas have received digital literacy training through the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA). The initiative aimed to train one person from each of the 6 crore rural households across the country. Jitin Prasada, the Minister of State for Electronics and.
New Delhi: King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan was warmly welcomed by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar upon his arrival in New Delhi on Thursday for a two-day official visit to India. He was accompanied by Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck and senior officials from Bhutan’s Royal Government. Jaishankar took to X to express his.
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has announced the launch of a new heli-tourism policy following a cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. This policy aims to establish a helicopter network connecting various tourist destinations across the state, making them more accessible to visitors. It includes plans for building essential infrastructure such as heliports, stations,.
New Delhi: Delhi Metro’s Blue Line faced significant disruptions on Thursday due to cable theft between Moti Nagar and Kirti Nagar stations, causing delays for commuters. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) notified passengers via posts on X, advising them to adjust their travel plans accordingly. “There is a delay in services on the Blue.
New Delhi: King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan is set to arrive in India today for a two-day official visit, during which he will meet with Indian leaders to discuss and review bilateral relations. Accompanied by Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck and senior officials from the Royal Government of Bhutan, the visit highlights the strong.
Jaipur: The Sarva Hindu Samaj organized a protest in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on Wednesday to condemn the atrocities, looting, and violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. A significant turnout of women, youth, and religious leaders gathered at Badi Chaupad for the demonstration. Speakers urged the Hindu community to transcend caste divisions, unite, and raise their voices against.
Jammu: Piyush Dhotra, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Katra, has announced a ban on the sale, possession, and consumption of liquor and non-vegetarian food in the area surrounding the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district. This prohibition order has been issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and.
