Day: August 19, 2025

MUMBAI — A recent Supreme Court order to transfer all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to shelters within eight weeks has sparked a nationwide debate, with Bollywood celebrities divided on the issue. Actor Manoj Bajpayee has offered a balanced perspective, stating that while animals deserve love and compassion, humans also have a right to feel safe. In an Instagram story, Bajpayee wrote, “These animals didn’t choose the streets. They deserve our love and compassion. But at the same time, people have a right to feel safe. We should decide their fate…

NEW DELHI | A new controversy has erupted in Indian politics, with opposition leaders, particularly Congress’s Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal’s (RJD) Tejashwi Yadav, making serious allegations against the Election Commission of India (ECI). Rahul Gandhi held a press conference, accusing the ECI of “vote theft” and electoral list fraud. He claimed the ECI’s true face has been revealed to the public. These accusations arose from a rally in Sasaram, Bihar, where opposition leaders alleged a nexus between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ECI. Immediately following the…

NEW DELHI | The Indian bullion market continues to be volatile, with gold prices dropping on Tuesday after a period of stability. Conversely, silver prices saw a minor increase. Gold became more affordable, with prices for 10 grams falling by Rs 400 to Rs 430. The price of silver, however, rose by Rs 100 per kilogram. On Tuesday, 24-carat gold was trading between Rs 1,00,750 and Rs 1,00,900 per 10 grams across most bullion markets. Similarly, 22-carat gold was priced at around Rs 92,350 to Rs 92,500 per 10 grams.…

LUCKNOW — Students from Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Lucknow, performed a series of devotional songs (bhajans) today at the Sri Ram Ayush Kendra in Bakshi Ka Talab. The cultural program was inaugurated with a lamp-lighting ceremony by the Kendra’s Managing Director, Major V.K. Khare, Joint Managing Director Dr. A.P. Shukla, Director of Administration Shri Puneet Khare, and Technical Head Shri Shiv Ram Singh. Major Khare briefed the audience on the organization’s ongoing social service activities. The students captivated the audience with several bhajans dedicated to Lord Krishna and Lord Ram. The…

LUCKNOW — ISKCON, Lucknow celebrated Nand Utsav and the 129th Vyasa Puja of its founder, Srila Prabhupada, with great fervor on Sunday, August 17, 2025. The festivities took place at the Sri Sri Radha Raman Bihari Temple and were led by Temple President, Shri Aparimeya Shyam Prabhu. The day’s events were as follows: Guru Puja: 7:30 a.m. Vaishnav Bhajan Kirtan: 9:30 a.m. Srila Prabhupada Abhisheka: 10:30 a.m. Tributes: 11:00 a.m. Pushpanjali (Floral Offering): 12:30 p.m. Grand Bhandara (Feast): 2:00 p.m. until the end of the program. At the conclusion of…

LUCKNOW: Officials from the Uttar Pradesh Adarsh Vyapar Mandal expressed hope for a positive outcome on the GST front, following discussions on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent statements and signals regarding GST reform. During a meeting at the organization’s state office, State President Sanjay Gupta said that ever since the GST was implemented, the country has hoped for a single-rate system. He noted that the multiple GST slabs have created confusion for both citizens and traders. Gupta stated that if the GST Council approves a new proposed GST system with…