Mumbai: A minor fire broke out at Terminal 1 of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Thursday evening, prompting a swift response from emergency teams. Officials confirmed that the situation was quickly brought under control and airport operations remained unaffected. According to a spokesperson for the airport, the fire was reported around 6:10 pm Read More…
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…
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…
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…
Mumbai: Filmmaker Priyadarshan on Monday dismissed allegations that a song from his upcoming film Bhooth Bangla was inspired by a classic track from Satyajit Ray’s 1969 film Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne. The clarification came after the hook line of the song “Ram Ji Bhala Karein” was noted to resemble “Bhuter Raja Dilo Bor” from Ray’s Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid homage to Guru Tegh Bahadur on the occasion of his Parkash Purab, remembering him as a towering spiritual figure and a symbol of courage and sacrifice. In a message shared on social media platform X, the Prime Minister highlighted Guru Tegh Bahadur’s life as an example Read More…
Gorakhpur (UP): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the BJP’s growth has been guided by ideology rather than the pursuit of power, as he marked the party’s foundation day in Gorakhpur. Adityanath hoisted the party flag at the Gorakhnath Temple premises and extended greetings to BJP workers on the occasion. He also Read More…