Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team on its historic victory over England in the first-ever women’s Test match played at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. Praising the team’s remarkable achievement, Yadav said the players had made the entire nation proud with their outstanding performance. “Our Read More…
Chennai: One of the survivors of the tragic speedboat accident off Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island has recounted the terrifying moments when the vessel capsized within minutes during what was supposed to be a routine island-hopping trip. Nirmal Kumar, who arrived in Chennai on Sunday night (July 13) after receiving medical treatment in Vietnam, said the Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian contingent for winning five gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026, held in Bucaramanga, Colombia. The Indian team comprising Kanishk Jain, Riddhesh Anant Bendale, Rishit Garg, Shresth Suraiya, and Svarit Joshi secured gold medals, marking another outstanding achievement for the country on Read More…
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday criticised the Centre’s ethanol-blending policy, alleging that ethanol has become “a new name for profiteering” and that the policy benefits a select group at the expense of consumers. In a statement, the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister described the ethanol-blending programme as a government-backed arrangement involving the Read More…
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has become the state’s third longest-serving chief minister in terms of cumulative tenure, overtaking NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar. According to records of the Maharashtra Legislature, Fadnavis completed 2,430 days in office across three terms as of July 12, 2026, surpassing Pawar’s cumulative tenure of 2,412 days served over Read More…
Udhagamandalam: A massive swarm of tiny black flies has caused panic among residents of Kotagiri in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris district, with many fearing a possible disease outbreak. The insects have suddenly appeared in large numbers over the past week, invading homes, restaurants and public spaces in the areas of Aravenu, Kottakombai and Kunjapanai, located along Read More…
Aizawl: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday stressed the importance of preserving indigenous craftsmanship and improving market opportunities for tribal artisans. Speaking at the inauguration of the week-long Zo Fair in Aizawl, the Chief Minister said the history and cultural identity of the people of the North East have been safeguarded through traditional attire, handicrafts Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Father Amir of the State of Qatar, HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as a visionary leader who transformed the Gulf nation through remarkable development and prosperity. In a message shared on X, the Prime Minister Read More…
Madurai: Senior AIADMK leader R.B. Udhayakumar on Sunday criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for granting government jobs to the family members of those who died in the 2025 Karur stampede during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally. Describing the decision as a “betrayal,” Udhayakumar said the move was unfair to lakhs of Read More…
New Delhi: India on Sunday strongly condemned the attack on the merchant vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman, stressing that attacks targeting civilian shipping and critical infrastructure in the region must cease immediately. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that 11 Indian nationals were on board the vessel at the time of Read More…