New Delhi: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday said history would remember former prime minister Manmohan Singh as a quiet, gentle and highly consequential leader, days after the Supreme Court gave him a clean chit in the coal block allocation case. Sonia Gandhi said Singh’s record of integrity and accountability stood in sharp contrast to Read More…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday paid tribute to revolutionary freedom fighter Khudiram Bose on his death anniversary. Khudiram Bose was hanged by the British on August 11, 1908, at the age of 18 for his role in the freedom struggle. In a post on X, Adityanath described Bose as a brave Read More…
M A Sudheer Babu, Pattambi, Agricultural Journalist The State Agriculture Development and Farmers’ Welfare Department has launched a unique initiative titled ‘Krishikku Mark’ (Marks for Farming) to encourage the younger generation to engage with agriculture and reconnect with the soil. The initiative is being described as a distinctive concept that could be a matter of Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with India’s Commonwealth Games champions and congratulated them for their outstanding performances, highlighting the transformation of Indian sports over the past decade. Modi said the athletes’ medals and achievements inspire schoolchildren more effectively than promotional campaigns. He praised their perseverance, dedication and patriotism, particularly recalling athletes who overcame Read More…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to former President of India V.V. Giri on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. President Murmu paid her respects to the former President and remembered his contribution to the nation.
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala witnessed a decline on today, with the rate of 22-carat (916 purity) gold falling by ₹35 per gram. According to the latest rates, the price of 916 gold stands at ₹13,930 per gram, while eight grams (one sovereign) is priced at ₹1,11,440. The rate of 18-carat gold is ₹11,445 per Read More…
New Delhi: Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Krishna Swaminathan began a four-day official visit to Mauritius on Monday, as part of India’s efforts to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation and deepen defence ties with the island nation. The visit, scheduled from August 10 to 13, 2026, is aimed at further consolidating India-Mauritius defence and Read More…
Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam remained critical on Monday, with the death toll rising to 100 after two more fatalities were reported, while nearly 1.4 lakh people have been affected across seven districts, according to an official bulletin. An official of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said several rivers were flowing above Read More…
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday stepped up his attack on the government over alleged police “brutalities” against student protesters, demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Gandhi claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s image has been “destroyed” and can never be rebuilt. In an article Read More…
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated the unmatched valour of India’s armed forces and sent a clear message globally that the country would go to any extent to ensure the safety of its citizens. Addressing the ‘Sindoor Maharaktadan Yatra’ blood donation camp at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantonment, Singh commended Read More…