BJP state vice president V Unnikrishnan on Wednesday justified the Enforcement Directorate raids at the residences linked to former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his daughter Veena Vijayan, saying “those who have done wrong will eventually face consequences.” Addressing the media, Unnikrishnan alleged that the CPI(M) was mobilising party workers against the raids because Read More…
Former AIADMK minister Vellamandi R Natarajan has joined the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, party sources said on Thursday. Natarajan met TVK general secretary N Anand, popularly known as “Bussy” Anand, and formally joined the party on May 27. He is the fifth leader from the Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid homage to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary. In a post shared on X, Modi said, “Paying homage to former Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary.” Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, served the country from 1947 to 1964 and played a Read More…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday. The meeting was confirmed by the Prime Minister’s Office through a post on X, which stated that Chief Minister Vijay met the Prime Minister during his visit to the national capital. The meeting assumes significance as it marks Read More…
Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday extended greetings to citizens across the country and Indians living abroad on the eve of Eid-ul-Adha. In her message, the President conveyed special wishes to the Muslim community and said the festival symbolises devotion, sacrifice and selflessness. She noted that Eid-Uz-Zuha inspires people to serve humanity, especially those who are underprivileged Read More…
A Singapore court has sentenced Byju Raveendran, founder of ed-tech company BYJU’S, to six months in jail in a contempt of court case. The court held that Byju Raveendran violated multiple orders issued since April 2024 in connection with an asset-related dispute. The ruling is considered a major setback for the embattled entrepreneur, whose company Read More…
Congress MLA Ashok Pattan on Wednesday fuelled speculation about a possible leadership change in Karnataka by stating that there was a strong possibility of Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar becoming the next Chief Minister. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Ashok Pattan said there was a “100 per cent possibility” and added that there was Read More…
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a doctor from Latur and a physics faculty member of a coaching institute in Pune in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case, officials said on Wednesday. According to officials, the agency arrested Manoj Shirure for allegedly playing a key role in helping three students obtain chemistry Read More…
The administration of the Itanagar Capital Region banned the commercial slaughter of mithuns and warned of strict action against violators. The ban order was issued by Deputy Commissioner Toko Babu under provisions of the Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation) Act, 1989, and the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Toko Babu, who also serves as the chairperson of Read More…
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has written to Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram raising concerns over the implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 in connection with the proposed development project on Great Nicobar Island. In his reply to Oram’s recent letter, Ramesh urged the Centre to ensure that the provisions of the Forest Read More…