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…
The US economy grew at a faster-than-expected annual rate of 4.3% in the July–September quarter, driven by stronger consumer spending, exports and government outlays, even as inflation remained above the Federal Reserve’s comfort level, according to official data released on Tuesday, AP reported.Gross domestic product (GDP), which measures the total value of goods and services…
FILE PHOTO: Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce celebrates winning the women’s 100 meters race during the third edition of Kip Keino Classic at the Kasarani stadium in Nairobi, Kenya May 7, 2022. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi/File photo Japan is where it all began for Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and fittingly enough, Japan is where it’s all set to end for the…
Lucknow: Over 200 people were treated for burns and accident-related injuries during Diwali celebrations in the city, with most cases linked to firecrackers or minor mishaps while lighting diyas. About 18 patients required admission to plastic surgery wards, while the rest received first aid and were discharged.Emergency units at major govt and private hospitals, including…
NEW DELHI: Covid-19 testing will no longer be mandatory for asymptomatic donors and recipients undergoing organ transplantation — whether from living or deceased donors — except in the case of lung transplants, where RT-PCR testing will remain compulsory for both donor and recipient.Issuing revised national transplant-specific guidelines, Dr Anil Kumar, Director of the National Organ…
NEW DELHI: The year 1984 is a defining moment in Sikh history but could events have taken a different course? A new book suggests there were windows of opportunity to control militant preacher Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, but these were squandered because “politics and politicians came in the way of conflict resolution”. In the months leading…
Cricket is set to return to the Olympics after over a century, and the ICC has finalised how the six participating teams will be picked for the Los Angeles 2028 Games. (Photo credit: AFP) Cricket is set to return to the Olympics after over a century, and the International Cricket Council (ICC) has finalised how…
NEW DELHI: Multiple cloudbursts unleashed devastating flash floods in Uttarakhand, sweeping away village and road houses, and forcing people to flee for their lives.At least 4 people died, meanwhile several remain missing. Indian Army personnel remain engaged in rescue operations across Dharali and Sukhi Top area. Harrowing visuals have surfaced, including a striking clip from…
Lucknow: A 45-year-old madrassa teacher was assaulted and shot point-blank by 6-7 assailants in Rokha village of Rae Bareli district on Friday, police said.The victim, Murtaza Hussain, a resident of Pure Pathak village, was returning home after picking up his newly married daughter from her in-laws’ house when he was attacked by assailants.Murtaza’s daughter Ishrat…
Lucknow: Renovation of the State Lalit Kala Akademi building that began last year is complete and the institute campus is now ready with better facilities to welcome students, artists and visitors in its new avatar. Total budget sanctioned for the renovation by UP culture department was Rs 1.5 crore. The building was strengthened earlier following…
