New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday appealed to parents, students and citizens to join the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar following the hospitalisation of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was on an indefinite hunger strike demanding reforms in the examination system. Wangchuk was shifted to a hospital by Delhi Police Read More…
New Delhi: Skyroot Aerospace is set to make history with the maiden orbital launch of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. today. The four-stage rocket has been designed to provide rapid, reliable, and on-demand satellite launch services, marking a major milestone in India’s growing private space sector. The mission Read More…
Daman: In a major boost to regional connectivity, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu Administrator Praful Patel on Friday flagged off the inaugural Daman–Delhi–Daman flight from the newly operational NAMO Airport in Daman. Operated by Alliance Air, the service marks the Union Territory’s first-ever direct Read More…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday organised its first-ever All India Media Conference 2026, bringing together more than 380 media professionals from States and Union Territories under the theme, “Connecting Stakeholders, Strengthening Democracy: Role of Media in Elections.” Addressing the conference, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar said that elections in Read More…
Jind: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered train between Jind and Sonipat, describing it as a historic milestone that places the country among a handful of nations operating hydrogen rail technology. Addressing a public gathering in Jind, the Prime Minister said the launch marked a new chapter in the evolution Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala today marks the beginning of Karkidakam, the last month of the Malayalam calendar, with the traditional commencement of Ramayana recitals in homes and temples across the state. For the next one month, temples and households will resonate with the chanting of the Ramayana, a centuries-old practice observed during Karkidakam. The arrival of the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: With the power crisis in Kerala worsening, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has decided to procure additional electricity to ensure uninterrupted supply across the state. KSEB plans to purchase 200 MW of electricity on a round-the-clock basis and has filed a petition before the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) seeking approval to Read More…
London: A new study has found no evidence that mobile phone use increases the risk of brain cancer, offering reassurance amid long-standing concerns over the health effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic waves are a natural part of everyday life and enable technologies such as radio broadcasting, Wi-Fi, satellite navigation, and mobile phone communication. These Read More…
New Delhi: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday announced a series of initiatives to strengthen India’s agricultural sector while addressing the 98th Foundation Day celebrations of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in New Delhi. The minister unveiled a roadmap for ‘Viksit Krishi and Samruddh Kisan’ under the vision Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said the Opposition will raise several key issues during the upcoming Parliament session, including the alleged misappropriation of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, the NEET controversy, unemployment, inflation and the introduction of E20 ethanol-blended fuel. Speaking to reporters in Thiruvananthapuram, Tharoor said the session could be constructive Read More…