The newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party government in West Bengal has directed all schools in the state to sing “Vande Mataram” during morning assemblies. The state Education Department issued instructions to all government and aided schools to begin classes with the rendition of Vande Mataram during the daily assembly. School authorities have also been asked Read More…
Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will take over as the Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly. This will be the first time that Pinarayi Vijayan assumes the role of Opposition leader. The decision was taken at the CPIM state committee meeting held in Thiruvananthapuram. The announcement came shortly after the Congress high Read More…
A teenager from West Bengal who underwent 82 chemotherapy sessions while battling a rare form of cancer has emerged among the top performers in the Class 12 board examinations. Adrija Gan, a student of Ramakrishna Sarada Mission Sister Nivedita Girls’ School, scored 487 marks in the Higher Secondary examination and secured joint 10th rank in Read More…
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday criticised the Congress over its decision to appoint V D Satheesan as the next Chief Minister of Kerala, alleging that the move was made under pressure from its ally, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML). The Congress had earlier announced Satheesan as its chief ministerial choice, ending days of Read More…
The Congress has begun discussions on the formation of the new cabinet in Kerala following the appointment of V D Satheesan as the Congress Legislature Party leader. Satheesan met the Governor at Raj Bhavan and submitted a letter of support to stake claim to form the government. The swearing-in ceremony of the new ministers has Read More…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday urged BRICS nations to strongly condemn what he described as violations of international law by the United States and Israel amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. Speaking at the opening session of a two-day BRICS conclave in New Delhi, Araghchi said Iran was a victim of “illegal expansionism Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala witnessed another increase on Thursday, with the rate of 22-carat gold rising by ₹30 per gram, according to the latest market sources. As per the revised rates, one gram of 22-carat gold (916 hallmark) is priced at ₹14,880, while eight grams cost ₹1,19,040. The price of 18-carat gold stands at ₹12,290 Read More…
The Congress high command on Wednesday announced V D Satheesan as the next Chief Minister of Kerala, ending days of speculation following the Assembly election results. Earlier, there were strong indications that K C Venugopal could be considered for the top post. However, party sources said Satheesan enjoyed greater public support and wider acceptance within Read More…
Ten days after the Kerala Assembly election results were declared, the Congress high command is expected to announce the next Chief Minister on Thursday. Ahead of the announcement, a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party will be held in Thiruvananthapuram at 1 pm. According to party sources, the high command has decided to convey the Read More…
At least 33 people lost their lives on Wednesday after powerful storms and heavy rainfall lashed several districts of Uttar Pradesh, causing widespread destruction and disruption, officials said. The worst-hit district was Bhadohi, where 16 deaths were reported. Authorities confirmed nine deaths in Fatehpur, five in Budaun, two in Chandauli and one in Sonbhadra. The Read More…