Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday questioned the practice of playing all five verses of Vande Mataram at the beginning and end of official functions, describing it as unnecessary and burdensome for audiences. Speaking to reporters amid the ongoing debate over the national song in Kerala, Tharoor said there was universal respect for Vande Mataram, Read More…
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor-turned-politician Vijay on Monday said he does not wish to be seen as a Chief Minister but as the “chief servant” and a true representative of the people of Tamil Nadu. Addressing party workers and supporters, Vijay said political leadership should be rooted in public service rather than power. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V. V. Rajesh has demanded a comprehensive investigation into the collapse of a portion of a government school building at Attakulangara, questioning the quality of construction and the expenditure involved in its renovation. Reacting to the incident, the Mayor said the building, which was renovated last year at a cost of several crores Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held talks with Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing, reviewing the full spectrum of bilateral relations and exploring ways to strengthen cooperation in key sectors. Welcoming the Myanmar President on his first foreign visit since assuming office, Modi said India was honoured by his decision to choose India as Read More…
KOLKATA: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday served a second notice to Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee, directing him to appear before investigators on June 8 in connection with an alleged signature forgery case. CID officials visited Banerjee’s residence for the second time in just over 48 hours and handed over the fresh summons, Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala continued their upward trend on Monday, with the price of one sovereign (8 grams) of 22-carat gold crossing ₹1.14 lakh. According to the latest market rates released on June 1, the price of 22-carat gold (916 purity) stands at ₹14,320 per gram, taking the price of a sovereign to ₹1,14,560. The Read More…
GURUVAYUR: The Guruvayur Devaswom has invited applications for the temporary appointment of a Radiographer at the Guruvayur Devaswom Medical Centre on a one-year contract basis. Eligible candidates belonging to the Hindu community can attend a walk-in interview scheduled to be held at the Devaswom Office at 3.30 pm on June 5. Candidates must report before Read More…
The Union Law Ministry on Monday announced the appointment of five judges to the Supreme Court, strengthening the strength of the country’s highest judicial body. According to notifications issued by the ministry, the newly appointed judges are Venkita Subramani Mohana, Shree Chandrashekhar, Sheel Nagu, Sanjeev Sachdeva and Arun Palli. The appointments were formally notified by Read More…
Karnataka Chief Minister-designate D. K. Shivakumar and outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are set to travel to New Delhi on Monday to hold discussions with the Congress high command on the formation of the new state cabinet. According to party sources, both leaders will arrive in the national capital on Monday afternoon, with their return schedules Read More…
Oil marketing companies have increased the price of commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 42 with effect from June 1, while rates for domestic cooking gas cylinders remain unchanged. Following the revision, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder, commonly used by hotels, restaurants and other commercial establishments, has risen to Rs 3,113.50 in Delhi Read More…