Amaravati, Nov 1 (IANS) At least nine devotees, mostly women and children, lost their lives in a tragic stampede at the Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kasibugga in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district during the Ekadashi celebrations on Saturday, as the massive gathering of worshippers led to chaos and panic.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) In a veiled reference to the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s attacks on the Election Commission of India for alleged unfair conduct of elections, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Friday flagged the threat of disinformation eroding the credibility of national institutions.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) While Bangladesh and Pakistan held their Joint Economic Commission (JEC) meeting after a gap of 20 years as part of the thaw in diplomatic ties, there is little that Dhaka can gain from a country run by military generals with an economy that is on the brink of collapse.
New York, Oct 30 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance says that he hopes his wife, Usha, a Hindu, would become a Christian like him, but if she doesn’t, it won’t be a problem for him because God has given everybody freewill.
Islamabad, Oct 30 (IANS) Pakistan’s madrassa education embodies a troubling paradox -- offering refuge and religious instruction to the poor, while simultaneously nurturing radicalism, deepening inequality, and allowing abuse, a report said on Thursday.
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The presence of Islamic State (ISIS-K) fighters along the volatile Durand Line between Afghanistan and Pakistan – posing a grave threat to the neighbourhood, including India – has been accepted by the respective administrations but with a narrative that suits individual purposes.
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi on Wednesday stated that it has issued over 2100 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to participate in the Guru Nanak Jayanti, or Gurpurab, celebrations next month.
Lucknow, Oct 28 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while reviewing proposals for the Ayodhya Master Plan 2031 on Tuesday, emphasised that Ayodhya’s development should be a harmonious blend of grandeur, faith, and modernity.
Port Louis, Oct 28 (IANS) Chhath Puja was celebrated across Mauritius and Australia on Tuesday with utmost devotion and festivities, as people marked the conclusion of the four-day auspicious festival.
Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) A software engineer was arrested by Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Pune on Monday for his alleged links with banned organisations like Pakistan’s Al Qaeda and role in radicalising youth, an official said.
