Yogi Adityanath takes stock of under-construction Ram Temple ahead of consecration ceremony on Jan 22

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya on Thursday to take stock of the ongoing construction of the Ram Temple. According to sources, he also held a review meeting along with taking stock of the progress of the construction of the grand temple and the development works being done in Ayodhya. His visit comes as Prime Minister Modi is set to attend the installation of the idol of Ram Lalla at the grand temple on January 22. Preparations are underway in full swing for the event, which will draw…

India invites French President Emmanuel Macron as 2024 Republic Day chief guest

French President Emmanuel Macron is all set to be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations on January 26, according to people familiar with the development said on Friday. Earlier, India had invited US President Joe Biden for his presence at the event but he was unable to travel to New Delhi in January. US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti in September had said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Biden to be the Chief Guest for the Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2024. Possible reasons for Biden’s…

15 dead, dozens hurt in Czech university shooting

PRAGUE: A devastating shooting unfolded at a Prague university in Czech Republic resulting in multiple casualties and numerous injuries, as reported by Czech authorities. Reports indicate that at least 15 individuals lost their lives in the incident, with the alleged gunman identified as a student from the same university. The suspect, in his early 20s, reportedly killed his father in Hostoun approximately two hours before launching the attack on the university campus. Law enforcement has confirmed the elimination of the assailant, and evacuations of individuals from the affected building are…

President Droupadi Murmu Graces Golden Jubilee Celebrations of MNR Educational Trust in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: President Droupadi Murmu graced the golden jubilee celebrations of MNR Educational Trust at Hyderabad, Telangana Speaking on the occasion, the President said that good education opens the doors of progress and good health, keeps a person active in life. She stated that the fact that an institution has been active and growing continuously for 50 years underlines the fact that it was started with clear vision and that meaningful and well-conceived efforts have been continued to fulfil that vision. The President said that today India holds an important place…

Lok Sabha polls-2024: Will AAP, Congress contest in Punjab alone? What will be their strategy in Delhi?

Eager to capitalize on its triumph in the state elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is likely to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls-2024 in Punjab independently, without forming an alliance with the Congress, its current coalition partner in the India opposition bloc. The AAP secured a resounding victory in Punjab’s state polls, securing 92 out of 117 seats in the Assembly and surpassing the Congress, which only managed to secure 18 seats.Cong is also inclined to contest LS polls in Punjab aloneSources within the Opposition suggest that the Congress…

Digvijaya Singh said this on Ram Temple invite to Sonia Gandhi

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh confirmed on Thursday that Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi has received an invitation to the Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration ceremony and expressed her ‘very positive’ stance on the matter. Singh mentioned that she is considering attending the event personally or sending a delegation from the party.   Scheduled for January 22 next year, the inauguration ceremony of the Ram Mandir prompted Singh to emphasize Sonia Gandhi’s favorable disposition towards the invite. He stated, “What objection can be there? Sonia Gandhi is very positive on…

Rahul Gandhi dials Nitish Kumar after reports surface he’s unhappy with I.N.D.I.A.

Rahul Gandhi on Thursday called Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to discuss the decisions taken during the I.N.D.I.A. bloc meeting, held on December 19, sources said. Rahul Gandhi dialed Nitish Kumar after reports surfaced that he was not satisfied with the way the alliance is advancing or abut his role. Sources said that both the leaders talked about implementing decisions taken during the Opposition’s meeting. As per sources, Nitish Kumar will have a key role in the I.N.D.I.A. bloc. The decision on seat sharing and other issues will be taken…

Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh guide India to phenomenal win in 3rd ODI against South Africa, clinch series 2-1

Team India bounced back from a humiliating defeat in Gqeberha to win the three-match ODI series against South Africa in Paarl in the decider on Thursday, December 21. Sanju Samson led India’s batting with a maiden ODI century, supported ably by Tilak Varma with a half-century and then the bowlers wrapped it up nicely as 296 eventually got too much to chase for the Proteas. The Indian team won the third match by 78 runs and hence the series 2-1 as KL Rahul became only the second captain after Virat…