Will Mahua also be “liberated” along with Bastar?

Mahua means cheap liquor — at least that’s what it means in cities. For tribals, this tree is like a wish-fulfilling tree (Kalpavriksha), from which food, oil, and liquor are all derived. The liquor is also used for purification at the beginning of every religious ritual. Tribals often welcome their guests with mahua liquor. When…

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UP’s power surge: From 6GW to 8.3GW capacity, 24/7 urban supply fuels industrial boom | India News

NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh has made substantial strides in strengthening its power sector over the past eight years, expanding generation capacity, boosting electricity supply across regions, and nearly doubling the number of household connections under its ‘Roshan Pradesh’ vision aimed at achieving reliable and inclusive energy access.According to official data, the state’s total installed power…

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MS Dhoni and Salman Khan are all smiles as they pose for photos at his Panvel farmhouse for his 60th birthday bash |

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is celebrating his 60th birthday, and to help him ring in the special day, he called over his family, closest friends, and industry insiders for a bash at his Panvel farmhouse. Among the high-profile guestlist was none other than cricket legend MS Dhoni, who arrived for the festivities with his wife…

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US Admiral lauds India’s ‘tactical execution’ of Op Sindoor, says defence ties on ‘steeply upward trajectory’ | India News

NEW DELHI: US commander of Indo-Pacific Command Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, during his India visit on Sunday, “applauded the tactical execution” of the Indian military operations against Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and said “there is always a lesson to learn from every conflict in the world”.He said the US-India defence relationship is on a “steeply…

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‘You should have come earlier’: Delhi HC refuses to stay Lalu Yadav’s trial in IRCTC case; issues notice to CBI | India News

Lalu Prasad Yadav (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Monday refused to stay Lalu Prasad Yadav‘s trial in the alleged IRCTC scam case and issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seeking its reply.The single-judge bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma told Yadav’s lawyers, Kapil Sibal and Maninder Singh, that…

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Dwarka Yashobhoomi to get a five star ITC hotel

NEW DELHI: India’s largest convention and exhibition centre — Yashobhoomi, Dwarka — will soon have a premium five star hotel. India International Convention and Exhibition Centre Ltd at Yashobhoomi has allotted land to ITC Hotel Ltd (ITCHL) on a long term lease basis.ITCHL MD Anil Chadha said: “Yashobhoomi is a game-changer for the meetings, incentives,…

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Dhurandhar 2: Did Ranveer Singh’s character Jaskirat smoke while wearing a turban in ‘Dhurandhar 2’? Aditya Dhar clarifies |

Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, starring Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan and others continues its phenomenal run at the global box office. However, amid its success, the film has landed in controversy after an image allegedly showing Ranveer smoking while wearing a turban went viral on social media, sparking outrage and hurting sentiments. The Sikh community…

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