Mumbai: The Indian rupee closed marginally stronger on Thursday, gaining 3 paise to settle at 92.51 against the US dollar, supported by weakness in the American currency even as geopolitical tensions kept market sentiment cautious. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 92.63 and later touched an intraday low of 92.92 against Read More…
Puducherry: The Union Territory of Puducherry witnessed a high voter turnout of 86.92 per cent in the Assembly elections held on Thursday, with polling largely remaining peaceful, officials said. Barring a few minor incidents, voting was conducted smoothly across constituencies. Authorities noted that the final polling percentage could see a slight increase as the consolidation Read More…
Wadakkanchery: Allegations of fake voting surfaced at a polling booth in Wadakkanchery during the ongoing Kerala Assembly elections, leading to protests by party workers. The complaint was reported from booth number 49 at the Wadakkancherry Girls School. According to sources, a voter identified as Sajeev arrived at the booth in the morning to cast his Read More…
New Delhi: Narendra Modi has appealed to voters in Puducherry to participate actively as Assembly elections begin in the Union Territory. In a message, the Prime Minister encouraged citizens to come out and vote in record numbers, emphasizing that every vote plays a crucial role in shaping the future of Puducherry. He made a special Read More…
New Delhi: Narendra Modi has urged the people of Kerala to vote in large numbers in the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections, stating that higher participation will strengthen the state’s democratic spirit. In a message shared on X, the Prime Minister said that record voter turnout would add vigour to democracy. He also made a special Read More…
New Delhi: Narendra Modi on Thursday emphasized the urgent need for reservation for women in legislative bodies, stating that it would strengthen Indian democracy and make it more inclusive and participatory. The Prime Minister noted that any delay in implementing such a measure would be “deeply unfortunate,” highlighting its importance in ensuring greater representation of Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: With the Kerala Assembly elections scheduled to be held today, authorities have urged voters to carry valid identification documents to ensure a smooth and hassle-free voting process. Officials clarified that every voter must present at least one original identity proof at the polling booth to cast their vote. The Election Commission has listed multiple Read More…
Kolkata: A catering vehicle collided with an IndiGo aircraft at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport on Tuesday, leading to the cancellation of a scheduled flight to Guwahati. No injuries were reported in the incident. According to airport sources, the van lost control while in motion and rammed into the aircraft, which was parked Read More…
New Delhi: Justice B V Nagaratna on Tuesday raised strong concerns over practices that treat women as “untouchable” during menstruation, observing that such beliefs are difficult to reconcile with constitutional guarantees of equality and dignity. The remarks came during hearings related to the entry of women into the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple, where women between the Read More…
Aluva: At a time when environmental concerns are escalating across the country, 76-year-old social worker and environmentalist Sreeman Narayanan from Muppathadam in Aluva is quietly making a difference through sustained grassroots efforts rooted in Gandhian principles. Known locally as a “one-man army,” Narayanan has been actively engaged in conservation activities for decades, using his own Read More…