Tibetan monks-in-exile celebrated the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama in Shimla with heartfelt prayers for his health and long life. The ceremony symbolised unity and cultural pride among Tibetans. Prime Minister Modi and other leaders extended warm wishes, while Hollywood star Richard Gere received blessings from the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala.
06 July,2025 04:39 PM IST
In a shining example of resilience and courage, 17-year-old Kafi, an acid attack survivor from Chandigarh, scored 95.6 per cent in the CBSE Class 12 examinations--and that’s not all. Kafi aspires to become an IAS officer in the near future. Kafi said, "I belong to Hisar, Haryana. In the recent results of the CBSE Boards, I scored 95.6% in Class 12. In Class 10, I had scored 95.2% as well. I am an acid attack victim, and my target is to become an IAS officer. Being a visually challenged girl, there were a lot of challenges, but my parents and teachers helped me a lot to conquer them... My main sources of study were audio and textbooks..."
15 May,2025 08:56 PM IST
The BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile developed by BrahMos Aerospace, capable of speeds up to Mach 3 with a range of 290 km. It uses a two-stage propulsion system, stealth technology, and advanced guidance for precision strikes under the "fire and forget" principle. With a 200–300 kg warhead and low-altitude strike capability, it is nearly impossible to intercept. BrahMos has been inducted by the Indian Navy, Army, and Air Force, including deployment on Sukhoi Su-30MKI jets.
12 May,2025 12:22 PM IST
In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, as India cracks down on the water flow to Pakistan, parts of Chenab riverbed have dried up in Jammu’s Akhnoor following the Chenab river flow cut to Pakistan. The marked decline in water levels follows the closure of gates at the Baglihar and Salal dams — a move seen as India asserting its rights under the long-standing Indus Waters Treaty. A local Kalyan Singh, said "Earlier, the Chenab River used to flow at a height of 25-30 feet, but now there is hardly 1.5-2 feet of water left here. This is because of PM Modi's decision to put the Indus Waters Treaty on hold...We do not want even a single drop of water to be supplied to Pakistan. We are all standing with the Indian Army and PM Modi..."
05 May,2025 04:52 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
