Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday extended his greetings to people on the occasion of Diwali. Taking to his Twitter handle, Shah said, “Wishing everyone a very ‘Happy Diwali’. May this great festival of light and happiness illuminate everyone’s life with new energy, light, health and prosperity.” Diwali is […]
Champat Rai shares pictures of Ram Temple decorated for Deepotsav in Ayodhya
Vice president of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Champat Rai on Wednesday shared the photos of the temple of Lord Shri Ram decorated for Deepotsav in Ayodhya. “The temple of Lord Shri Ram Lalla decorated in Ayodhya for Deepotsav,” read his tweet roughly translated from Hindi. Colourful lights and laser […]
T20 WC: Defeat against India not going to make big difference for us, says Rashid
After suffering a 66-run defeat against India in the Super 12 stage of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan said that the result would not affect them, and they are still filled with confidence. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul had played knocks of 74 and 69 as India […]
PM Modi greets nation on Diwali, hopes for prosperity, good fortune
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to people on the occasion of Diwali and wished for the festival to bring “happiness, prosperity and good fortune.” “Greetings to the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. I wish that this festival of lights brings happiness, prosperity and good fortune […]
T20 WC: Everyone saw Ashwin’s quality against Afghanistan
India opening batter Rohit Sharma said that everyone got to see the quality of Ravichandran Ashwin in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup game against Afghanistan. Rohit’s comment after India defeated Afghanistan by 66 runs to keep their hopes alive of making it to the semi-finals. Ashwin made a comeback in the side and he returned with figures […]
UN Secretary-General expresses concern over escalation of tensions in Ethiopia’s Tigray
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced concern over the recent escalation of tensions in the northern Ethiopian region of Tigray. “Very concerned about the evolution of the situation in Ethiopia, I just spoke to [Ethiopian Prime Minister] @AbiyAhmedAli to offer my good offices to create the conditions for a dialogue so the […]
Rajnath Singh welcomes decision to cut excise duty on petrol, diesel
Welcoming Centre’s decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for it and said that it will have a positive impact on the economy of India. Taking to Twitter, the Defence Minister said, “On the eve of Diwali, […]
Travellers vaccinated with Covaxin can enter US
Travellers fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with Covaxin have been given the green light to enter the US from November 8. Talking to ANI over updating the approved travel list for Covaxin, CDC press officer, Scott Pauley said, “CDC’s travel guidance applies to FDA approved or authorized and WHO Emergency Use Listing vaccines and encompasses any new vaccines that may be added […]
Uttarakhand cuts VAT on petrol by Rs 2
Welcoming Centre’s decision to reduce excise duty on petrol by Rs 5, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday announced a reduction in VAT on petrol by Rs 2 per litre in the state. With this, petrol prices in Uttarakhand will go down by Rs 7 from tomorrow. Taking […]