Qutub Minar not minaret, but Vedshala: Former ASI Regional Director

IANS | January 3, 2026 4:39 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Former Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) regional director Dharamveer Sharma on Saturday claimed that the capital’s iconic structure, Qutub Minar, was a “Vedhshala” (an ancient observatory to study Astronomy) in reality and also presented cogent arguments to corroborate his claims.

India emerging as knowledge economy: Rajnath Singh

IANS | January 2, 2026 6:50 PM

Jaipur, Jan 2 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that the purpose of education is not limited to professional success alone, but it also aims to shape character, morality, and a humane personality.

'Hurting sentiments of 100 crore Hindus': Devkinandan Thakur criticises SRK over Bangladeshi player issue (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | January 2, 2026 11:03 AM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Renowned ‘Kathavachak’ Devkinandan Thakur on Friday criticised Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan after his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), bought a Bangladeshi cricketer. Thakur claimed that this action has offended the feelings of Hindus nationwide, particularly in light of the alleged abuses against minorities in Bangladesh.