New Delhi: NASA astronaut Dr. Anil Menon, whose family traces its roots to Kerala, is set to begin his first mission to the International Space Station (ISS) today as part of Expedition 75. The mission is scheduled to lift off at 8:17 p.m. IST from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan aboard Russia’s Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft. Read More…
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has proposed to increase the subsidy offered under its Pink E-Rickshaw Scheme for women from 20 per cent to 40 per cent, aiming to encourage greater financial independence and employment opportunities for women. According to an official statement, the enhanced subsidy will not only benefit new applicants but will also be Read More…
New Delhi: July 14 is remembered as one of the most important days of the 1999 Kargil War, as it marked the turning point in Operation Vijay, India’s military campaign to drive out Pakistani forces from Indian territory. After weeks of fierce fighting in the mountains of Kargil, Indian soldiers successfully recaptured several key peaks Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The mortal remains of a Kerala couple who lost their lives in the tragic boat accident in Vietnam arrived at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Tuesday morning. The bodies of A.C. Thomas (57) and his wife Loveni Thomas (56), natives of Kottarakkara in Kollam district, were received at the airport before being taken through official Read More…
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team on its historic victory over England in the first-ever women’s Test match played at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. Praising the team’s remarkable achievement, Yadav said the players had made the entire nation proud with their outstanding performance. “Our Read More…
Chennai: One of the survivors of the tragic speedboat accident off Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island has recounted the terrifying moments when the vessel capsized within minutes during what was supposed to be a routine island-hopping trip. Nirmal Kumar, who arrived in Chennai on Sunday night (July 13) after receiving medical treatment in Vietnam, said the Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian contingent for winning five gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026, held in Bucaramanga, Colombia. The Indian team comprising Kanishk Jain, Riddhesh Anant Bendale, Rishit Garg, Shresth Suraiya, and Svarit Joshi secured gold medals, marking another outstanding achievement for the country on Read More…
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday criticised the Centre’s ethanol-blending policy, alleging that ethanol has become “a new name for profiteering” and that the policy benefits a select group at the expense of consumers. In a statement, the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister described the ethanol-blending programme as a government-backed arrangement involving the Read More…
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has become the state’s third longest-serving chief minister in terms of cumulative tenure, overtaking NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar. According to records of the Maharashtra Legislature, Fadnavis completed 2,430 days in office across three terms as of July 12, 2026, surpassing Pawar’s cumulative tenure of 2,412 days served over Read More…
Udhagamandalam: A massive swarm of tiny black flies has caused panic among residents of Kotagiri in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris district, with many fearing a possible disease outbreak. The insects have suddenly appeared in large numbers over the past week, invading homes, restaurants and public spaces in the areas of Aravenu, Kottakombai and Kunjapanai, located along Read More…