Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday strongly criticised the Uttar Pradesh government for intervening in a private legal dispute over the management of the iconic Shri Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan, accusing it of “hijacking” the case.A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma questioned the state’s involvement, stating, “If states start entering private disputes, it will lead to a breakdown of the rule of law. You can’t hijack litigation between private parties.”The court was hearing a plea seeking modification of its earlier order that cleared the way for the UP government’s temple redevelopment plan.Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing petitioner Devendra Nath Gooswami, argued that Rs 300 crore was allocated to the state for the project without making his client, linked to the temple’s original founders, a party to the case, news agency PTI reported. “How […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took a veiled dig at the opposition, saying that the armed forces recorded Operation Sindoor on camera so that “no one at home asks for proof.”While addressing a rally in Gujarat, PM Modi, taking a swipe at the Congress, said India is a "land of the brave" and emphasised that terror attacks on the country can no longer be termed as "proxy wars.""This is a land of the brave. Until now, what we used to call a proxy war, after the scenes witnessed post-May 6, we can no longer make the mistake of calling it a proxy war. The reason is that when nine terrorist hideouts were identified and destroyed within just 22 minutes, it was a decisive action. And this time, everything was done in front of the cameras, so […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India is likely to receive more rainfall than usual this monsoon season, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday.Updating its forecast, IMD said the country will get 106% of the long-period average (LPA) rainfall during the June to September season. This is a small increase from its earlier estimate of 105%, but still falls under the "above normal" category.The IMD also shared details of how rain will be spread across regions. Central and peninsular India are expected to receive above normal rainfall, while northwest India is likely to get normal rainfall. However, northeast India may see below normal rainfall this season.Furthermore, the department also predicted above normal rainfall for the monsoon core zone, regions where agriculture heavily depends on seasonal rains. This is seen as a good sign for overall farming activities.Officials said the forecast brings […]

[ad_1] A chemical plant in China's eastern Shandong province wa shit by a powerful blast on Tuesday around noon (local time), with dark smoke billowing from the location, state broadcaster CCTV reported, quoted by the Associated Press.The incident occurred at Gaomi Youdao Chemical Co., situated within an industrial park in Weifang city. The facility is known for producing pesticides and medical-use chemicals, according to local media reports.Emergency response teams have been deployed to the incident site, while authorities have not yet confirmed any casualties. CCTV reported that local fire services dispatched over 230 firefighters to address the situation.The explosion's intensity reportedly shattered windows at a storage facility situated over two miles (three kilometres) from the factory site, as evidenced by a local inhabitant, quoted by AP, who wished to remain anonymous due to fears of reprisal.The resident reported that the […]

[ad_1] The universe is generally referred to as infinite, unknown, and limitless. With over 2 trillion galaxies and millions of stars and planets, the universe is so enormous that it stretches the boundaries of human understanding. From cosmic road trip analogies to mind-bending measurement of the universe, here's a closer examination of just how gigantic our universe really is.From the 6,000-year odyssey to Pluto to the outward-horizon frontiers of the observable universe, space isn't just huge; it's unimaginable. Trillions of galaxies, millions of stars, and more mysteries than our imaginations can conjure, the universe simply continues to expand physically and in our understanding of it.How does Pluto’s distance help us understand the size of the universeTo understand just how enormous space is, let's begin with an analogy that's close to home — a road trip. If you could travel in […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: NEW DELHI: A man died following a blast near Naushera village in Amritsar, located close to the Pakistan border, on Tuesday morning. The explosion occurred within the Kambo police station limits and triggered a swift response from security forces.Police officials confirmed that the man injured in the explosion succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Senior Superintendent of Police (Amritsar Rural), Maninder Singh, said the blast is suspected to have been caused by the mishandling of an explosive device.Deputy inspector general of police (Border Range), Satinder Singh, identified the deceased as a suspected member of a terrorist organisation. "He had come to retrieve an explosive consignment. We have received several clues, and further investigation is underway," Singh said, adding that the man is believed to be linked to Babbar Khalsa — a banned terror group — with […]

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be eyeing a top-two finish for the first time since 2016 when they take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their final league game of IPL 2025 on Tuesday. With Gujarat Titans slipping late in the season and Punjab Kings having already sealed a spot in Qualifier 1, RCB — currently on 17 points — must win to secure second place and gain the crucial advantage of two chances to reach the final. Mumbai Indians, stuck at fourth, are out of the top-two race and will contest the Eliminator.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!RCB had built strong momentum with four consecutive wins before the league’s 10-day pause. However, the break disrupted their rhythm, as they returned with a rain-washed game followed by a 42-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Stand-in captain […]