Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the deaths caused by a wall collapse at a hospital in Bengaluru and announced financial assistance for the victims. At least seven people, including a child, were killed and seven others injured when a compound wall of Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital collapsed following heavy Read More…
The West Bengal Assembly elections concluded on Wednesday with a record voter turnout of 92.84 per cent, the highest ever in the state, according to the Election Commission. Polling in the second and final phase recorded a turnout of 92.48 per cent across 142 constituencies in south Bengal. This closely follows the first phase held Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a light-hearted interaction with children during his visit to Varanasi, which has now gone viral on social media. According to reports, the Prime Minister paused to engage with a group of children who had gathered to see him. He was seen exchanging smiles, speaking with them warmly, and acknowledging their Read More…
The judicial commission appointed by the Kerala government to probe the Mundathikode fireworks unit explosion visited the district on Wednesday and inspected the accident site. The commission, headed by Justice C.N. Ramachandran Nair, also visited the injured undergoing treatment at Thrissur Medical College Hospital. He interacted with victims Bhavani and Vishnu and inquired about their Read More…
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has voiced serious concerns about the future of artificial intelligence while appearing in court as part of his legal dispute with OpenAI. During the proceedings, Musk warned that unchecked advancements in AI could pose a major threat to humanity, even suggesting the possibility of catastrophic outcomes if proper safeguards are not Read More…
The Central government has clarified that there will be no increase in fuel prices even after the ongoing Assembly elections in five states are concluded. The assurance comes amid the final phase of polling in West Bengal, where voting is underway on Tuesday. Addressing concerns over a possible hike, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Read More…
Kerala’s dairy cooperative Milma has decided to increase the price of milk by ₹4 per litre, with the revised rates set to come into effect after May 6, the board of directors announced. The decision was taken at a meeting of the board, following earlier discussions on revising milk prices. The hike comes after receiving Read More…
A major milestone in Uttar Pradesh’s infrastructure journey is set to unfold on Wednesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the 594-km-long Ganga Expressway, one of the country’s most ambitious highway projects. Stretching from Meerut to Prayagraj, the high-speed corridor promises to transform how people and goods move across the state. For commuters, it means Read More…
Kerala is set to receive much-needed relief from the scorching summer heat, with the Central Meteorological Department forecasting widespread summer showers across the state on Wednesday. According to officials, several regions are likely to experience rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, particularly during the afternoon hours. The change in weather is expected to bring Read More…
Violence, vandalism reported during early hours of voting in Bengal KOLKATA: (Apr 29) Incidents of violence and vandalism were reported from parts of West Bengal during the early hours of voting in the second phase of the assembly elections on Wednesday, police said. The incidents were reported from multiple locations, including Chapra, Shantipur, Nimtala and Read More…