The Registrar General of India has directed district magistrates and municipal commissioners across the country to identify vulnerable areas that could affect the smooth and fair conduct of the Census. In its directive, the RGI asked officials to carry out a detailed, village-wise mapping exercise to identify habitations, communities, and segments of people who may Read More…
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Education Must Go Beyond Jobs, Says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said that education should not be limited to securing employment but must also promote social responsibility, inclusivity, and character-building. Addressing the Annual Day ceremony at Kirori Mal College, Om Birla urged students to align their ambitions with the broader national vision and actively participate in the democratic process. Read More…
PM Highlights Railway Modernisation, Says Upgraded Tracks Boost Speed and Reliability
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighting how the modernisation of railway tracks is transforming India’s rail network. In a post on X, the Prime Minister noted that initiatives such as track renewal, advanced testing, and mechanised maintenance have significantly improved ride quality and enabled higher train Read More…
EVMs Shifted to Strong Rooms After Polling Concludes in Tamil Nadu
With polling for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections concluding on Thursday evening, election officials have securely moved electronic voting machines (EVMs), VVPAT units, and other polling materials to designated strong rooms across the state. According to the Election Commission of India, the sealed machines were transported under heavy security to 62 counting centres, where votes Read More…
Pappu Yadav Apologises After Controversial Remarks on Women in Politics
Independent MP Pappu Yadav on Thursday issued an apology following widespread criticism over his recent remarks about women in politics. Speaking to reporters earlier this week, the Purnea MP had made a controversial statement suggesting that most women cannot succeed in politics without compromising. A video of the comment quickly went viral on social media, Read More…
BJP State President Rajeev Chandrasekhar Visits Mundathikode Blast Site, Assures Support to Victims
BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday visited the site of the fireworks accident at Mundathikode in Thrissur and met those injured in the incident. Speaking after the visit, he said the scenes at both the accident site and the hospital were “heart-wrenching.” He interacted with the injured victims and assured them of full support Read More…
India Faces Acute Shortage of Skin Donors, Says Burns Centre Director
Mumbai: India is facing a significant shortage of skin donors, with a wide gap between supply and demand for treating burn victims, according to the National Burns Centre. Speaking to reporters, Dr Sunil Keswani, Director of the Navi Mumbai-based centre, said the lack of awareness about skin donation is a major factor contributing to the Read More…
Delhi Police Bust LPG Black-Marketing Racket; 16 Arrested, 241 Cylinders Seized
The Delhi Police has busted multiple illegal LPG refilling and black-marketing rackets operating across the national capital, arresting 16 people in a series of coordinated raids. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, police teams conducted operations over the past week in areas including Mangolpuri, Jahangirpuri, Palam, and Dwarka. The raids uncovered a large network involved in Read More…
Tamil Nadu Records Over 84% Voter Turnout, Surpasses Previous Assembly Poll Record
Tamil Nadu registered a record voter turnout in the Assembly elections on Thursday, with over 84 per cent of eligible voters casting their ballots across 234 constituencies. According to the Election Commission of India, the state recorded 84.29 per cent polling till 6 PM, surpassing its previous highest turnout of 78.29 per cent recorded during Read More…
Fireworks Dropped from Thrissur Pooram Following Fireworks Unit Accident
Fireworks displays at the iconic Thrissur Pooram have been cancelled this year following an accident at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Mundathikode. The decision was taken at a meeting held on Thursday involving officials and stakeholders associated with the festival. Authorities decided to conduct the Pooram with only traditional rituals, omitting the much-anticipated fireworks events. Read More…










