India

Congress unveils crowdfunding initiative in line with Mahatma Gandhi’s ‘Tilak Swaraj Fund’

NEW DELHI: In a move to recreate Mahatma Gandhi’s ‘Tilak Swaraj Fund’, the Congress party introduced the ‘Donate for Desh’ online crowdfunding campaign for a more equitably resourced and opportunity-rich India. On the 138th anniversary of the Grand Old Party, through the inaugural campaign, ‘Donate for Behtar Bharat,’ the party has invited supporters to contribute […]

Year Ender 2023: Worst Bollywood debacles through the year

NEW DELHI: As the present year shuts its blinds for the next, the Indian film industry saw its share of massive successes, however, the box office duds were not too far behind. No matter the reviews earned, everything comes down to how much amount the movies have earned across domestic and international markets. These are […]

Supreme Court refuses to stay Allahabad HC order in Mathura land dispute

NEW DELHI: In a resounding victory for the Hindu side, the Supreme Court, on Friday, refused to stay the Allahabad High Court’s decision to permit the survey of the Shahi Idgah in Mathura. The disputed land, also referred to as Krishna Janmabhoomi by the Hindus, has found itself as a bone of contention with the […]

Iran lifts visa requirement for Indian travellers

NEW DELHI: Iran has decided to eliminate visa requirements for Indian travellers, as per an official announcement from Tehran. India is included in a visa-exemption list alongside 32 other countries, including Russia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Japan, and the UAE, according to the official Iranian News Agency (IRNA). The objective of this move, as stated by […]

Year ender 2023: 10 most significant world events this year

NEW DELHI: Old conflicts continued, and fresh ones emerged, escalating geopolitical rivalries to the extent that a summit between opposing heads of state garnered significant attention, despite yielding minimal concrete results. Overall, positive developments remained scarce. Therefore, here are the top ten global events of 2023. It is advisable to scrutinize the following closely, as […]