Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri. In a message shared on X, Modi said Major General Khanduri (Retd.) made invaluable contributions both in the armed forces and in public life, and would always be remembered for his service to the nation. Read More…
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday paid floral tributes to former President Neelam Sanjiva Reddy on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The tribute ceremony was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of officials and dignitaries. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy served as the sixth President of India and is remembered for his contributions to Indian parliamentary Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala increased again on May 19, with the rate rising by ₹75 per gram compared to the previous day. According to rates released on today, the price of 916 hallmark gold has reached ₹14,395 per gram. The rate for eight grams (one sovereign) now stands at ₹1,15,160. Meanwhile, 18-carat gold is priced Read More…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said Naxalism has been completely eradicated from the country ahead of the March 31, 2026 deadline, crediting the achievement to the bravery, courage and sacrifices of security forces. Addressing a press conference in Jagdalpur, Shah said the success of the “Naxal-Free India Campaign” was made possible through coordinated Read More…
Residents of Delhi woke up to a warm and uncomfortable morning on Tuesday as temperatures continued to rise across the national capital.The India Meteorological Department issued a ‘yellow’ alert for heatwave conditions, warning people to remain cautious as isolated parts of the city are expected to experience intense heat during the day. According to the Read More…
The Indian rupee slipped by 18 paise to 96.38 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by a stronger dollar, rising US treasury yields and growing concerns over tensions between the United States and Iran. According to forex traders, market sentiment remained weak as rising crude oil prices and uncertainty surrounding Read More…
Differences have reportedly surfaced within the Communist Party of India (Marxist) during a district secretariat meeting in Alappuzha, with some members demanding the removal of Pinarayi Vijayan from the post of Leader of the Opposition. According to sources, a section of leaders questioned why “special concessions” were being repeatedly given to Pinarayi Vijayan, both during Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the “Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit” during a special ceremony in Oslo on Monday. The honour was presented by King Harald V and is regarded as Norway’s highest civilian honour awarded to foreign Heads of Government. The award recognises outstanding service in the interests of Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held bilateral talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Oslo, with the two countries deciding to elevate their relationship to a Green Strategic Partnership. In a special gesture, Prime Minister Jonas Store personally received Modi at the Oslo airport on his arrival in Norway. During the talks, Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stressed the need for resolving the conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine through dialogue and diplomacy, saying military action alone cannot ensure lasting peace. Modi made the remarks after holding wide-ranging bilateral talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Oslo during his ongoing four-nation European tour. In Read More…