NEW DELHI: Cabinet Wednesday approved the Rs 25,530 crore Sarthak Public Distribution System (PDS) scheme, aimed at modernising the country’s food distribution network, which currently supports nearly 80 crore beneficiaries.I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the initiative would provide assistance to state agencies for intra-state movement of food grains, while also modernising and strengthening PDS network…
US President Donald Trump has warned Oman against attempting to influence control over the Strait of Hormuz as delicate negotiations with Iran continue, insisting that the United States would “watch over” the strategically crucial waterway.Speaking to reporters during a cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday local time, Trump rejected the idea of any…
The US administration has announced imposed fresh sanctions on Iran, targeting the country’s newly formed agency overseeing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington continued its economic pressure campaign amid the ongoing war. The move came hours on Wednesday (local time) after US forces carried out strikes on an Iranian military facility following the…
Anything coated in batter, breadcrumbs or gram flour tends to hold on to oil more than plain food. Once a layer of coating is added, the surface becomes rough, porous and highly absorbent. That is why vegetable cutlets, bread pakoras, fish fingers, croquettes and many street-style fried snacks emerge from the pan with a glossy,…
Shraddha Kapoor and her beau Rahul Mody have sparked buzz about their much-talked-about film together after the actress dropped a dance video from late Wednesday night.The actress, who has long dropped tidbits about her film with Rahul, shared a video on her handle that saw her dancing to the tunes of Michael Jackson‘s ‘Thriller’. Sharing…
MUMBAI: State Bank of India chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty has warned that the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region could weigh on growth and rekindle inflationary pressures, even as India’s macroeconomic fundamentals remain resilient.In his message to shareholders in the bank’s annual report, Setty said: “The financial year gone by unfolded against a backdrop of…
Several feared dead after a boat capsized in the Ganga river PATNA: At least two people died and five others are feared missing after a boat carrying around 14 people capsized in the Ganga river near Umanath Ganga Ghat in Barh subdivision of Patna district on Thursday.According to eyewitnesses, strong winds are suspected to have…
Lashkar-e-Taiba‘s deputy chief Saifullah Kasuri has threatened frontline leadership and top military officials in Pakistan with direct, public threats of elimination if they “even thought of recognising Israel”. “He will be assassinated, destroyed and ruined,” he said addressing a rally.Kasuri’s remarks come on the heels of President Trump’s appeal to several Muslim-majority nations, including Pakistan,…
People today often want to react to any arguments, situations and ongoing debates almost instantly and mistake calmness for weakness. But ancient wisdom tells us otherwise.The Bhagavad Gita, spoken thousands of years ago on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, teaches that true strength lies not in loud reactions but in inner steadiness.Lord Krishna’s message to Arjuna…
Actress Bhagyashri Borse, who is steadily gaining attention in South cinema, recently shared an emotional post after meeting veteran actor Kamal Haasan in person. The actress made her Tamil debut with Dulquer Salmaan’s film ‘Kaantha’ last year. She is now playing the female lead in Sivakarthikeyan’s upcoming film ‘Seyon,’ which Kamal Haasan is producing. Directed…
