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After a power outage was reported in Mumbai that lasted for an hour, electricity has now been restored with the resumption of the normal functioning of Tata power plant in the city. BMC Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal had confirmed that the power outage was experienced due to tripping at the Tata Power plant. “Due to tripping of MSEB 220 KV Transmission line on Mulund-Trombay, the power supply to most of parts Mumbai has affected, as informed by the Head of Electric Supply Division of BEST," he said, reports News18 . Due to Tata’s grid failure, there was no electricity in Sion, Matunga, Parel, Dadar, CSMT, Byculla, Churchgate, and other areas of Mumbai. Expressing regret to the citizens for the inconvenience, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in a tweet had said the power failure is expected to be restored in an hour. Due to some technical issues, there has been power supply failure at many parts of the city. Our team is on the field to resolve the issue. The power sup

08:41 (IST) UP Election 2022 Voting LATEST Updates BJP MP from Prayagaraj, Rita Bahuguna Joshi casts her vote Joshi says, "We are expecting 70% voters' turnout (in this phase), will win it big. Hoping to form govt with 300+ seats." BJP MP from Prayagaraj Rita Bahuguna Joshi casts her vote in th 5th phase of #UPElection2022 , says, "We are expecting 70% voters' turnout (in this phase), will win it big. Hoping to form govt with 300+ seats." pic.twitter.com/YoCXOjqfX4 — ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 27, 2022 08:26 (IST) UP Election 2022 Voting LATEST Updates BJP candidate from Sirathu, Keshav Prasad Maurya visits a polling booth Maurya said that the people of the constituency will make the "son of Sirathu win" with a big margin of votes Deputy CM and BJP candidate from Sirathu, Keshav Prasad Maurya visits a polling booth in the constituency as voting for the fifth phase of #UttarPradeshElections continues. pic.twitter.com/

The continuing Russian invasion of Ukraine and bombing of several cities have provided a strategic opportunity for China, but also several challenges to its foreign and security challenges — typically representing the meaning for its word  weiji . First, the opportunities for China. After the Soviet disintegration in 1991, the strategic target of the Western countries led by the United States gradually focused on China, despite their thriving economic and technological cooperation. Western attention on counter-terrorism in the wake of 9/11 events provided respite for China. However, in the last decade, China’s assertiveness in the neighbourhood and beyond has led the US to configure Beijing as a “pacing challenge” as the US Defence Secretary Lloyd Ashton stated. Russian invasion now tends to bring back the US-Russia confrontation to the forefront in the Trans-Atlantic region, providing China once again a strategic opportunity to expand its power in the Indo-Pacific. China’s adventuri

National Protein Day is celebrated on February 27, every year to highlight the significance of protein intake on a daily basis. Protein is a macronutrient which can be easily touted as the hero of a healthy diet plan. As India gears up to celebrate its third year of National Protein Day, how about becoming a part of this initiative by enriching your meals with protein-rich foods! Take a look at 7 ways you can add protein in your diet: 1. Dahi/curd or Greek yogurt - Enrich your daily diet with the goodness of curd or greek yogurt. Just one serving of a Greek yogurt will give your body 18 grams of protein. And a bowl of curd has 23 grams of protein. These fermented dairy products will provide your body a wholesome nourishment. It is not only protein-rich but also has calcium and gut-friendly bacteria. 2. Nuts - Nuts are a great source of healthy plant-based protein. Make it a habit to munch on a handful of nuts (peanuts, almonds, walnuts, pine nuts, cashews, pistachios, Brazil nuts)

As India faces the Herculean task of extracting more than 18,000 students from war-torn Ukraine, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan told News18.com in an exclusive interview that close to 4,000 Indian students have been evacuated and brought back safely so far. Click here for LIVE updates on the Russia-Ukraine conflict “We have been in constant touch with students in both eastern and western parts of Ukraine. There are around 18,000 students pursuing their education and another 2,000 Indians who are employed there. Our priority is to rescue and bring them back as soon as possible. It is also our biggest challenge,” he said. “Of the 16,000 Indians who are still in Ukraine, nearly 2,000 have reached the borders of Poland and Romania. We will be bringing them to India in the next couple of days,” he added. According to Ukraine’s Ministry of Education and Science website, Indians account for more than 25 per cent of the country’s student population. The Indian gov

Wearing a long, olive green pheran (Kashmiri gown) with a brown woollen cap and a kangri (traditional Kashmiri firepot) in hand, Ashok Kumar Pandit was heading towards his home for a tea break. Ashok, in his 60s, is a village head of Batpora, Devsar in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district who with his family has spent his entire life in Kashmir. He is one among the hundreds of Kashmiri Pandit families who preferred to live in their homeland despite a mass exodus of Kashmiri Pandits (Hindus) way back in 1990. Ashok said that there were more than 42 families in his village before the exodus but was left with just four families who didn’t migrate and decided to stay. “In 1990, almost 38 families one after another migrated to Jammu and other parts of India feeling a life threat,” he said. “We have had lived a normal life with our Muslim neighbours and never faced any such untoward circumstances,” Ashok said. Ashok lives a happy life with his wife, Sweety Kumari and his two sons, Rahul and

"I have decided to undertake a military operation,” ominously declared President Putin early morning on February 24. Soon explosions were heard at multiple places in Ukraine, much to the dismay of India and rest of the world. This nightmarish scenario could not have unfolded for India at a more inopportune time. India had been urging all sides to step back and engage in a patient and constructive dialogue. No one however was in a mood to pay much heed. Contrary to suggestions in some quarters, India is anything but a fence-sitter as she has considerable skin in the game. India has invested a great deal of political capital in forging close and fruitful relations with Washington and Moscow. First Soviet Union and now Russia have stood by us in our hour of need. Ties with the US have expanded dramatically in almost every sphere of activity. India is loath to see either of the partnerships getting impacted. As it is, India and the world are still grappling with the impact of the dre

Hailing the passage of the OBC Bill in the monsoon session of Parliament in 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it underscored his government’s commitment to ensuring dignity, opportunity and justice to the marginalised sections. “Passage of the Constitution (127th Amendment) Bill, 2021 in both Houses is a landmark moment for our nation. This Bill furthers social empowerment. It also reflects our government’s commitment to ensuring dignity, opportunity and justice to the marginalised sections,” the prime minister said in a tweet. The power of states and Union Territories to make their own OBC lists for the purpose of reservation in jobs and educational institutes has been restored. Once the Bill becomes an Act, it will help 671 communities that, in effect, tantamount to about one-fifth of the total OBCs in the country, as per reports. Basically, the 127th Amendment Bill seeks to restore powers to states to notify backward classes, bypassing an earlier 5 May 2021 verdict of t

Vijaya Ekadashi is celebrated to worship Lord Vishnu, who is the preserver and protector of the universe. According to the Hindu calendar, this sacred day falls on the Ekadashi date of the Krishna Paksha in Phalgun month. It is observed on the eleventh day of the Lunar fortnight that is solely dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Devotees believe that those who observe a fast on Vijaya Ekadashi receive blessings and get their wishes fulfilled. One gets rid of all the sins of their previous birth, this birth and finally achieves success in work and personal life. Date and Timings:  This year, Vijaya Ekadashi will be celebrated on 26 February (Saturday). The Gauna Vijaya Ekadashi will be observed on 27 February (Sunday). The tithi for Vijaya Ekadashi will begin at 10:39 am on 26 February and end at 8:12 am on 27 February. Scared Mantra for the day:  Devotees chant "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya" the entire day. Significance:  As the name goes,   Vijaya Ekadashi symbolises victory.

Dayanand Saraswati was one of India’s greatest social reformers, leaders and philosophers during the pre-independence era. Known to be the founder of Arya Samaj (Hindu reform organisation), Dayanand Saraswati was the one who first gave the call for Swaraj in 1876 as ‘India for Indians’. It was a call that was later taken up by Lokmanya Tilak. Born on 12 February, 1824, in Gujarat, Saraswati's original name was Mool Shankar Tiwari. The name Mool was given to him as he was born when the Mool Nakshatra conquered the sky. But according to the traditional Hindu calendar, the great Indian philosopher was born on the Dashami tithi of Phalguna Krishna Paksha. This year, Dayanand Saraswati's birth anniversary is celebrated on 26 February, Saturday. Every year, this special day is celebrated in all vedic institutions and religious establishments across the country with great pomp and fervour. Even schools and academic institutions conduct debates, essay competitions among other activi

The results of the CS Professional Programme (Old and New Syllabus) and Executive Programme (Old and New Syllabus) December 2021 exam has been announced by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) today, 25 February. Candidates can view their results at the official website at icsi . edu . The top rank was secured by Shruti Nagar in the CS Professional Programme (New Syllabus) December 2021 exam. The second rank was awarded to Hari Haran, while the third spot was shared by Jay Jitender Mehta, Khushi Sanjay Mehta and Jyoti Ashok Kumar Sah. For the Professional Programme (Old Syllabus) exam, the top spot was gained by Aditya Soni, while Shivnandan D A secured the second position. Urvishkumar Mansukhlal Karathiya bagged the third spot. The first rank in the CS Executive Programme (Old Syllabus) December 2021 exam was secured by Aditya Jain. The second and third spots were gained by Surbhi Shyamsunder Soni and Divya Shekhawat, respectively. Chiraag Agarwal was awarded the f

A 500-year-old idol of Lord Hanuman that was stolen a decade ago from Tamil Nadu and smuggled abroad will be brought back soon. The statue, which was built sometime between the 14th and 15th century to the Vijayanagara period, was recently found in possession of a private buyer in Australia. "Five hundred-year-old Lord Hanuman bronze idol stolen from Tamil Nadu temple, to be repatriated back to India. The stolen idol retrieved by US Homeland Security was handed over to @HCICanberra by US CDA," the minister said in a tweet. 500 year old Lord Hanuman bronze idol stolen from Tamil Nadu temple, to be repatriated back to 🇮🇳 The stolen idol retrieved by US Homeland Security was handed over to @HCICanberra by US CDA Under the leadership of PM Sh @narendramodi the repatriation of our heritage continues. pic.twitter.com/851HaEkVXG — G Kishan Reddy (@kishanreddybjp) February 23, 2022 On Tuesday, it was returned to Indian High Commissioner Manpreet Vohra at Canberra by Au