NEW DELHI: As India and China consider more steps to normalise their relationship, Chinese ambassador to India Xu Feihong has reiterated Beijing’s position that the “complex” border issue and “specific differences” should not define bilateral ties and hinder cooperation.Speaking at a seminar, Xu stressed that this would be in line with the fundamental interests of…
Ayodhya: Calling the Dharma Dhwaj ceremony a consequentially significant moment, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that the event marks the culmination of a centuries-long aspiration. “This is a day of fulfilment. Countless people sacrificed their lives and contributed to the cause of Lord Ram over generations. Their souls would finally be able to live in…
NEW DELHI: In a late evening filing Tuesday, Election Commission told Supreme Court the Kerala govt has no locus standi to seek postponement of the special intensive revision (SIR) of the state’s electoral rolls on the ground of a parallel process being underway for local body elections.EC said it has issued categorical instructions to ensure…
Ayodhya: Marking a new beginning, devotees heading to Ram temple will have option to bow to Ram Lalla, as well as several other gods and goddesses, besides prominent rishis (sages) and distinguished figures mentioned in Ramayan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought blessings praying to the idols and deities that were placed in 14 temples constructed…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the Dhwajarohan Utsav at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, in Ayodhya (ANI photo) AYODHYA: PM Narendra Modi‘s 31-minute speech at the Ram temple flag-hoisting ceremony focused on civilisational pride as the driving force behind what India now aspires to be. ‘Dharm dhwaj’ bears three symbols – Sun, Om and the…
Ayodhya: The sky was clear and one could feel the festivity in the air. As PM Modi’s plane — Indian Air Force Boeing 737-700 BBJ — touched down at the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya at 9.40am, the ball was set rolling for the grand ceremony. Despite volcanic ash from Ethiopia affecting flight operations…
KURUKSHETRA/NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi paid glowing tribute to Guru Tegh Bahadur on his 350th martyrdom anniversary in Kurukshetra Tuesday, saying the ninth Sikh Guru considered the protection of truth, justice and faith his dharma, and sacrificed his life to defend it.His government will continue with the same “guru parampara”, the PM said at an…
Lucknow: When Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat recalled the struggles spanning centuries to restore the heritage of Ayodhya which culminated with the ‘dhwajarohan’ at Ram temple on Tuesday, he gave a befitting tribute to Ashok Singhal, one of the torchbearers of the temple movement by making a special mention of his contribution.With the…
NEW DELHI: With the JSW-TOI Earth Care Awards entering its 13th edition, JSW and The Times of India group have jointly invited applications from all those who have been working in the fields of climate change mitigation and adaptation.Celebrating excellence in climate action through innovation, inclusivity and impact, the JSW-TOI Earth Care Awards have added…
A team of nuclear scient- ists from Nov 26-28 to make city students aware of nuclear energy in day-to- day life. Dr Hrishikesh Mishra, AK Sinha, Dr Yojna Singh, Amrit- esh Srivastava, Vikas Kumar, O P Rai and Dr Satyawati Desal will interact with students of Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitat- ion University, SR Group…
