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India’s Goa to host ‘Invest Goa 2024’ on Jan 29…

THE Goa Industrial Development Corporation, in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry as a national collaborator, is set to host "Invest Goa 2024" on January 29. This initiative, aimed at fostering new investments in the state, was announced by the industries minister of Goa, Mauvin Godinho, on Tuesday (23).…

Absurd that India not permanent UN Security Council member: Elon…

HE is known more for his takes in the business sector, including the entry of Tesla in the Indian market but US entrepreneur Elon Musk has now expressed a viewpoint on international politics, saying that the absence of India in the United Nations (UN) Security Council is "absurd". Musk, the…

Decoding economy of Uttarakhand, one of India’s fast-growing states

UTTARAKHAND, also called 'Devbhoomi' or 'Land of the god' is a beautiful state in northern India, known for its tall mountains and picturesque landscapes. Located in the Himalayan foothills, it offers hill stations, wildlife parks, pilgrimage sites, and trekking routes, making it a popular destination for tourists. Uttarakhand was established…

When Ram Lalla’s ‘blinking eyes’ & ‘cute smile’ left Internet…

THE consecration of the idol of Ram Lalla (infant Lord Ram) in the much-anticipated Ram temple in the northern Indian holy town of Ayodhya on Monday (22) exceeded all expectations in terms of people's celebrations, both in India and abroad. While millions remained glued to proceedings that took place in…

A day before Ayodhya consecration, this country too got a…

WHILE India was busy with the consecration of the Ram temple in the holy town of Ayodhya on Monday (22), a far-off country in North America also received its first ever temple dedicated to the Hindu god on the eve of the grand celebrations in the South Asian nation. A…

President Museveni hails South Asians’ contributions to Uganda’s growth

UGANDAN president Yoweri Museveni has hailed the contributions of the South Asian community, especially the Indian diaspora, to the country’s economy despite their struggles following their mass expulsion in 1972. The 79-year-old, who hosted the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kampala from January 15-20, spoke about the…

Ram Mandir consecration big boost for India’s temple tourism

INDIAN prime minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the much-awaited Ram temple in the northern holy town of Ayodhya and it might not be the end in the list of high-profile inaugurations even if his critics claim that such acts are aimed at reaping dividends in elections. The government led by Modi…

South Africa, Pakistan Hindu cricketers hail Ram temple consecration

SOUTH AFRICA'S Hindu spinner Keshav Maharaj, who likes walking in to the cricket ground to the devotional tune of 'Ram Siya Ram', has hailed the consecration ceremony at the Ram Temple in the northern temple town of Ayodhya, hoping that it brings peace and harmony to the entire humanity. The…

At Ram temple inauguration, Mukesh Ambani donates £237k

MUKESH Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and India's richest man, on Monday (22) made a donation of Rs 2.51 crore (£237,596) along with his family members to the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which looks after the construction and management of the Ram temple in…

Blow for India as Kohli to skip first 2 Tests…

HOSTS India's plans for the upcoming five-Test series against England received a major blow on Monday (22) when ace batter Virat Kohli pulled out of the first two matches due to personal reasons that "demand his presence and undivided attention", the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said.…