he Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has extended support to Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, helping the party reach the majority mark required to form the government in Tamil Nadu. With support from the CPI, CPI(M), VCK and Muslim League, TVK has crossed the crucial 118-member majority mark in the 234-member Assembly. TVK had won 107 Read More…
India is advancing rapidly in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, semiconductors and deep-tech, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Friday, stressing that the country’s youth will play a defining role in building a “Viksit Bharat” by 2047. The minister was speaking after inaugurating the Lakshya 2047 Centre for Future Skills, along Read More…
India’s state-run oil companies are reportedly suffering losses of ₹700 crore to ₹1,000 crore per day as petrol, diesel and LPG prices remain unchanged despite a sharp rise in global energy prices amid the West Asia conflict. According to estimates, the losses have touched nearly ₹30,000 crore a month as public sector oil firms continue Read More…
Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was elected leader of the BJP legislature party in West Bengal on Friday, clearing the way for him to become the state’s first BJP chief minister. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced Adhikari’s election at a press conference following the legislature party meeting in Kolkata. According to BJP sources, Adhikari’s Read More…
Police have arrested two people in connection with an alleged racket involved in preparing fake documents for organ donation procedures in Kerala. The accused were identified as Sunny Varghese, owner of Sun Communications in Kunnathunad, and his wife Sini Varghese. Police said the couple were associates of the main suspect, Najeem, a native of Kasaragod, Read More…
The Central Meteorological Department has forecast continued summer rains across Kerala, with rainfall likely in several parts of the state on Wednesday. A yellow alert has been issued in four districts — Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Kannur. Authorities have warned of strong winds and thunderstorms along with heavy rain and urged people to remain cautious. Read More…
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited the United Arab Emirates on Thursday and held discussions with UAE Minister of State Reem Al Hashimy on the evolving situation in West Asia. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the two sides also reviewed bilateral cooperation in areas including trade, investment, energy, defence, connectivity, fintech, healthcare, education and Read More…
A decision on Kerala’s next chief minister is expected by Sunday following discussions between Congress high command observers, party leaders and newly elected MLAs. After the Congress Legislature Party meeting, AICC observers held consultations with senior leaders and legislators to assess support for the top post. Political circles indicate that the names of V. D. Read More…
Members of the Indian community and admirers of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore gathered in Shanghai on Thursday to pay tribute to him on his 165th birth anniversary. The commemorative event was led by the Indian Consulate General in Shanghai. Floral tributes were offered at Tagore’s bust on Maoming Street and at his statue in Lu Read More…
Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has claimed 336 lives after 12 more children died in the past 24 hours, health authorities said on Thursday. According to a spokesperson of the Directorate General of Health Services, around 1,238 children showing measles symptoms were admitted to hospitals across the country during the same period. The rising number of cases Read More…