Russia, US extend wishes to Indians on Diwali

IANS | November 8, 2026 2:18 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov on Sunday extended Diwali greetings to the people of India and expressed belief that the spirit of mutual respect, goodwill, and trust will continue to strengthen the friendship between the two nations.

FairPoint: A mother's defence cannot hide a son's electoral failures

Deepika Bhan | November 8, 2026 12:30 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) It is not uncommon for a mother to defend her child, whatever the circumstances. It is a deeply ingrained human instinct. So, when Sonia Gandhi says Congress and other Opposition parties have not had a level playing field since 2014, it appears to be little more than a mother coming to her son's defence.