The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to halt proceedings in a land dispute between Jama Masjid and Harihar Mandir in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. This ruling allows for the continuation of a court-ordered survey of the mosque premises, following claims that it stands on the site of a former Hindu temple.
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Despite missing the World Test Championship final, India secured a substantial USD 1.44 million for finishing third in the 2023-25 cycle. The ICC announced a record USD 5.76 million prize pool, with Australia and South Africa set to compete for the top prize at Lord's. India, led by Rohit Sharma, won nine out of 19 matches in the cycle.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, started trade on a choppy note on Thursday. While Nifty50 was near 24,650, BSE Sensex was below 81,300.
BSF Director-General Daljit Singh Chawdhary visited Jammu Frontier and declared that border posts where SI Mohammad Imteyaj and Constable Deepak Chingakham were martyred would be named in their honor. He paid tribute to the fallen soldiers, recognizing their supreme sacrifice during cross-border firing in the RS Pura sector.
Following President Trump's inauguration, NASA removed diversity-focused content from its website, including Rose Ferreira's story about overcoming poverty to work at the agency. This action, led by acting administrator Janet Petro, involved firing DEIA employees, halting hires, and removing diversity references, creating a tense atmosphere and raising concerns about inclusivity at NASA.
Hitesh Mistry, a 35-year-old disabled man, was killed after being thrown from a train near Jamnagar for objecting to two men occupying a reserved coach. Haji Ayyub Kachhadia and Saddam Qasam, both with prior criminal records, have been arrested in connection with the murder. Mistry and his friend were assaulted and pushed off the Saurashtra Express after an altercation.
Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU) has incorporated 'Bhartiya Sanchar ke Praroop' into its MA-JMC program. The course aims to educate students about traditional Indian communication methods found in epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata. CCSU official states that this initiative blends ancient wisdom with modern journalism, highlighting examples like Sanjay's live narration and Hanuman's role as a messenger.
Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket, marking the end of an iconic era. With 40 Test wins as captain, he leaves as India’s most successful red-ball leader. His passionate leadership and consistent performances, especially at No. 4, transformed Indian cricket. The void left behind is immense — on the scoreboard and in spirit.
A British vendor in London is captivating the internet with his enthusiastic sales of 'nariyal paani,' perfectly mimicking the calls of Indian street vendors. Dressed in traditional attire, he brings a taste of India to the UK, creating a viral sensation and fostering cross-cultural joy. His unique approach is not only selling coconuts but also spreading happiness and nostalgia.