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With India warning its citizens to "exercise utmost caution" while in Canada amid escalation of the diplomatic row between the two countries, the families of students and permanent residents, particularly the Hindus and Hindu-Canadians residing in the north American nation, are concerned about their well being. Canada is an attractive destination for Indians, especially students. A major chunk of them are from Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat and Delhi.

Cutting across party lines, Rajya Sabha members on Thursday supported the bill to provide 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lower House of Parliament and state assemblies, even as some opposition members termed it an election gimmick. During the debate in the Upper House on the 128th Constitution Amendment Bill that seeks to reserve a third of seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women, members also highlighted the need to accelerate the process instead of waiting for a fresh census and delimitation exercise.

The Vellore district administration in Tamil Nadu has suspended classes 1-5 in all schools of the district owing to heavy rains.

New Delhi, Retirement fund body EPFO has recorded the highest net member addition of 18.75 lakh in July 2023, according to the payroll data released ...

New Delhi, Sep 20 (PTI) India on Wednesday advised its nationals in Canada and those contemplating travel there to exercise ...

For generations, the children of daily wagers have been going back to the same job – extending the circle of poverty. While that circle is still at play — its’ relenting a little as per ‘State of Working India 2023’ report released by Azim Premji University on Wednesday. In 2004, over 80% of sons of casual wage workers were themselves in casual employment. This percentage fell from 83% to 53% by 2018 in 14 years — thanks to better quality work such as regular salaried jobs for workers that belong to non-SC/ST castes.

New Delhi, The old Parliament building should be named "Samvidhan Sadan", Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested on Tuesday. "We are shifting to the ...

Mumbai, Mumbai is steeped in devotion to welcome the annual homecoming of Lord Ganesh as the 10-day festival began on Tuesday amid fanfare and gaiety. Idols in various shapes and sizes were installed at several households and in pandals against the backdrop of elaborate decorations based on myriad themes ranging from the Chandrayaan-3 launch to Ayodhya's Ram Mandir

The tense diplomatic relations between India and Canada are unlikely to impact trade and investments between the two countries as economic ties are driven by commercial considerations, according to experts. Both India and Canada trade in complementary products and do not compete on similar products."Hence, the trade relationship will continue to grow and not be affected by day-to-day events," Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) Co-Founder Ajay Srivastava said.

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated for around 10 days consisting of a list of rituals and ceremonies starting with Prana Pratishta and concluding with Ga...

The digital lending landscape is primarily driven by younger customers, those aged below 40, who make up a significant 80% of the total loans disbursed. Interestingly, the age distribution remains relatively stable, with the 31- 40 age group leading, closely followed by 26-30, reveals the findings of a report co-authored by industry body Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE). The report compiled by credit reporting agency Equifax, is based on the inputs of 76 financial technology companies who largely do digital loans in the retail space.

The Hindu mythology is replete with intriguing stories like the one of Ganesh and His Mouse Mushak. If you are wondering how...

Bharuch, With heavy rain lashing Gujarat since Sunday, 11,900 people living in low-lying areas in Vadodara, Bharuch, Narmada, Dahod, Panchmahal, Anan...

The India Meteorological Department has warned of torrential rainfall in Gujarat till September 20. In its latest forecast the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a Red Alert for Gujarat and predicted a torrential downpour potentially surpassing 8 inches (204 mm) in the region. According to the IMD bulletin, Aravalli, Banaskantha, and Sabarkantha are expected to bear the brunt of torrential rain on September 18. In addition, heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast for Mahisagar, Patan, Mehsana, and Gandhinagar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday recounted the journey of Parliament right from the framing and adoption of the Constitution in 1950 to the abrogation of Article 370 while addressing the special session. As the operations of Parliament are set to begin from the new building from Tuesday (September 19), PM Modi, while recalling his emotional moments when he first arrived in Parliament House as an MP in 2014, during his 50 minute address, recounted several historic moments which have been witnessed by Parliament in the last 75 years.

Train traffic on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route has been halted for nearly 11 hours since Sunday night as the Narmada river is flowing above the danger mark between Bharuch and Ankleshwar stations in Gujarat. Bharuch falls on the Mumbai-Delhi route which is one of India's busiest. At least one-and-a-half dozen trains, including Mumbai-Ahmedabad Tejas Express and Shatabdi Express, have been cancelled due to the flood, a Western Railway release said.

Ganesh is a popular god in Hinduism. The beloved elder son of Shiva and Parvati, Ganesh is the darling of the gods and Kaila...

Hindu households observe Ganesh Chaturthi to celebrate the incarnation of Lord Ganesh, the eldest son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Ganesh is worshipped...

The story of the Lord Ganesha’s ride, Mushak is told in Matsya Purana. In the heavens, the abode of the gods; Indra, the king of gods, was holding court. Sages, gandharvas (celestial musicians) and gods were assembled in the court.

Every year people in India celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesha with great fervour and devotion. This year, Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on ...

To give Delhi's signature markets global exposure, a virtual market called 'Delhi Bazaar' is being created. The virtual marketplace will bring together all the popular stores in Delhi on a single platform. The government will promote the 'Delhi Bazaar' portal, allowing anyone from anywhere in the world to visit, virtually explore Delhi's markets, and purchase their preferred products.

Atanu Ghosh' he strives to benefit society. His journey into robotics began long ago when he designed his first remote-controlled robot in 1979 at the age of 18. His inspiration came from his father, who worked as a research equipment designer in Calcutta University's Department of Physiology.A resident of Shibpur in Howrah district, has earned the nickname "Robot Man" for his relentless efforts in building robots with a noble purpose.