New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed Pongal as a global festival that resonates deeply with the Tamil community worldwide, celebrating the spirit of gratitude, hard work and harmony with nature. The Prime Minister was speaking while taking part in Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister L. Murugan. Highlighting the essence Read More…
New Delhi: The Indian Railways has announced nine new Amrit Bharat Express train services connecting seven states, but Kerala has been left out of the latest expansion. The announcement was made by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, with West Bengal emerging as the biggest beneficiary. Of the nine new routes, seven have been allotted to Read More…
New Delhi: In a decisive step to safeguard the lives and livelihoods of delivery workers, the Central government has asked e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms to discontinue their much-publicised 10-minute delivery services. Leading companies, including Swiggy and Zomato, have agreed to comply with the directive. The move followed high-level discussions between Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Read More…
New Delhi: India and Germany have agreed to simplify defence trade and deepen strategic cooperation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, marking a significant step forward in bilateral ties between the two countries. Addressing the media, the Prime Minister announced that India will launch a new consultation mechanism with Germany to enhance collaboration in Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared glimpses of his address at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026, highlighting the role of India’s youth in shaping the nation’s future. In his message, the Prime Minister emphasised innovation, leadership, and active participation of young people in building a Viksit Bharat (Developed India). PM Read More…
Sriharikota: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) suffered a setback as PSLV-C62, its first space mission of the new year, failed to reach its intended orbit following a technical malfunction in the rocket’s third stage, officials confirmed on Thursday. ISRO Chairman Dr V. Narayanan said a problem occurred during the third-stage ignition, leading to a Read More…
Hyderabad: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to open its 2026 launch calendar in style as PSLV-C62 lifts off today carrying the advanced earth-observation satellite EOS N-1 ‘Anvesha’, along with 16 payloads, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The launch is scheduled for 10:17 am from the First Launch Pad, following a Read More…
Chennai: Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay will appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in New Delhi today for questioning in connection with the Karur tragedy, a stampede during a TVK campaign event that claimed 41 lives, including women and children. Vijay left Chennai at 7 am in a private aircraft Read More…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has strongly opposed Kerala’s proposed Malayalam Language Bill, stating that it “strikes at the heart of linguistic freedom and the lived reality of Kerala’s border districts, especially Kasaragod.” He asserted that his government would take all possible steps to resist the legislation if it adversely affects the rights of linguistic Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has given Aadhaar a fresh visual identity by unveiling its new official logo, aptly named ‘Uday’, symbolising clarity, accessibility, and inclusiveness in Aadhaar services. The logo was selected through a nationwide design competition, with the winning entry created by Arun Gokul from Thrissur, Kerala. His design stood Read More…