Jaswant Singh Rathore.
In IC 814 plane hijacking, he showed the courage to go to all the way to Kandahar to free the hostages when Intelligence agencies wanted a senior minister to be present for quick decision on the spot.
The intel was there that terrorists wanted to do something even after releasing hostages as world was entering new millennium & they wanted to “celebrate”.
Jaswant Singh went nevertheless. I cannot imagine any other minister who would have volunteered to go in Taliban territory to be amongst those terrorists.
Jaswant Singh wrote many amazing books, did military service, always said what he felt.
On 27 September, it is his death anniversary.
One of the bravest men to be the cabinet minister. 🙏
When this boy got his first vaccine, the doctor threw me out of the room as I got teary. And now I'm expected to pretend it's ok when he gets injured or endangered. It is not ok. It will never be ok.
But I will respect the path he's chosen. It is brutal. Things can & do go wrong. This time the dice were stacked against him. Another time there will be victory. That's just a part of the game.
What I expect from @varunsanyal now: Rest, rehydrate & get back on that training mat. Not the time for ahlad. Not the time for rumination. Move on. Win 😘
President Droupadi Murmu congratulates the Indian Men’s Badminton Team on winning the Bronze Medal at the Asian Games 2026.
In a tweet, the President of India wrote: "...This commendable achievement reflects the team’s determination, resilience, and fighting spirit. Each member made a valuable contribution to this proud success. My best wishes to the entire team for future endeavours."
That baby elephant rescue story from WB is the most life affirming I have seen on this platform. We need more stories like that. The fishermen who rescued the calf and the Forest officials who reunited the baby with the mama, all deserve the credit!
#WATCH | Jaisalmer | Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma offers prayers at Baba Ramdevra Temple and stops at a local tea stall to interact with citizens over tea.
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#WATCH | Khatushyamji, Rajasthan | On offering prayers at the Khatu Shyam ji Temple, BJP National Secretary and newly appointed Rajasthan co-incharge Kavita Patidar says, "...I pray to Baba Shyam for the strength and blessings to carry out, with utmost sincerity, the responsibility entrusted to me by the party... I am commencing my work on this sacred land of Rajasthan with the Lord's blessings... We will work day and night to realise the Prime Minister's resolve of a Viksit Bharat. Working alongside every BJP worker, my objective will be to ensure the party's success in the upcoming elections..."
BREAKING: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces district-wise artificial ponds for Ganpati visarjan and year-round collection points for sacred puja materials.
The initiative aims to curb river pollution by encouraging eco-friendly disposal and recycling of ritual items.
🚨 HORRIFIC CASE FROM PATIYA, CHATTOGRAM, BANGLADESH 🇧🇩
A Minority Hindu boy, Partha Biswas, was beaten by Muslims and madrasa students over an accusation of religious blasphemy.
Critically injured, he was rushed to a medical facility, where he later died.
The incident has triggered outrage over the radical attack.
“Happy with the way we executed..
Team has done really well.
Entire India is happy and cheers to everyone.
We are focusing on Olympics now.”
- Pratika Rawal on arrival in New Delhi after Asian Games gold
Karam festival celebrated across Jharkhand with traditional dance, music.
A cultural programme was organised at Tana Bhagat Inter College in Lohardaga to mark the occasion, with Jharkhand Welfare Minister Chamra Linda attending the event.
People celebrated Karam with traditional songs, music and dance. Chief Minister Hemant Soren also extended his greetings on the occasion.
He said the festival inspires people to respect nature and work towards its conservation.
A Karam festival event was also organised at the Dr Ramdayal Munda Akhra at Ranchi University, where Agriculture Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey joined students and artists in performing traditional dances to the beat of the 'Mandar', a traditional tribal drum.
The festival involves devotees worshipping a branch of the Karam tree and praying for a good harvest, happiness and prosperity.