In a fiery comeback after the Karur tragedy that claimed 41 lives, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor-turned-politician Vijay has thrown down the gauntlet to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and the ruling DMK. Speaking at TVK’s first major public meeting since the incident, Vijay accused the DMK government of “narrow-minded politics,” alleging that it Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the historic rise in the number of Indian universities featured in the latest QS Asia University Rankings 2026, calling it a proud moment that reflects India’s growing global stature in higher education. According to the rankings released by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), India’s presence has seen a remarkable Read More…
Kerala has launched the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of its electoral rolls, a crucial statewide exercise aimed at ensuring the accuracy and inclusiveness of voter lists ahead of upcoming elections. Beginning on November 4, 2025, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have started door-to-door visits across the state to verify and update voter details. The house-to-house enumeration Read More…
New Delhi: Delhi’s air quality continues to worsen, with the capital ranking as the sixth most polluted city in India in October 2025, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). The city recorded an average PM2.5 concentration of 107 µg/m³, nearly three times higher than September’s levels, Read More…
The Indian rupee staged a sharp recovery on Tuesday, rebounding from its record low to gain 21 paise against the US dollar in early trade. The domestic currency is now trading at ₹88.56 per dollar, bouncing back from Monday’s near-record closing of ₹88.77. Analysts say the rupee’s rebound comes on the back of falling global Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for a paradigm shift in India’s approach to food and agriculture, urging scientists and policymakers to move beyond the goal of “food security” towards achieving true “nutrition security.” Addressing the inaugural session of the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, Modi Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Emerging Science & Technology Innovation Conclave 2025 (ESTIC 2025) at Bharat Mandapam, unveiling a visionary initiative to reshape India’s research and development landscape. At the event, the Prime Minister announced the launch of a ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development & Innovation (RDI) Fund, aimed at Read More…
Mumbai: The celebrations continue for India’s women’s cricket team after their historic ICC ODI World Cup triumph — and now, so do the rewards. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a monumental ₹51 crore cash prize for the champions, as confirmed by BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia. Adding to this, the Read More…
Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh: What began as a sacred morning of devotion turned into chaos and heartbreak when a massive crowd surge at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kasibugga led to a deadly stampede on Saturday, November 1, 2025. At least nine to ten people lost their lives, and dozens were injured as panic erupted Read More…
Lucknow: The “City of Nawabs” has cooked up global recognition — Lucknow has officially been designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, becoming India’s second city after Hyderabad to earn this prestigious title. The announcement was made during the 43rd UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, marking a proud moment for Uttar Pradesh and Read More…