Hiroshima, Japan – Marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui delivered a poignant message urging the world not to forget the devastating human cost of nuclear weapons, especially as the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East deepen. Speaking at a solemn memorial held on August 6 at Hiroshima Peace Read More…
The Kerala High Court has ordered a four-week suspension of toll collection at the Paliyekkara toll plaza, located on the Edappally–Mannuthy stretch of National Highway 544. The decision comes amid mounting complaints of severe traffic congestion and incomplete road infrastructure. The court intervened after a petition highlighted that motorists are being charged full toll rates Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Private bus operators in Kerala are set to meet Transport Minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar today, demanding a revision in student concession fares. Their key demand is to set the minimum student fare at ₹5. If the talks fail, the operators warn they will move forward with an intensified protest, including an indefinite strike. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to experience extremely heavy rainfall today, with Red Alerts issued for the northern districts of Kannur and Kasaragod. Orange Alerts are in place for Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad, where heavy to very heavy rain is expected. Central Kerala is likely to see moderate rainfall, and Yellow Alerts have been issued for Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a Red Alert for Kannur and Kasaragod districts in northern Kerala for Wednesday, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 204.4 mm within 24 hours. The alert signifies a grave risk of flash floods, landslides, and severe waterlogging, especially in low-lying and hilly areas. Residents have been urged to Read More…
Srinagar: A wave of political unrest is sweeping across Jammu and Kashmir as major regional parties take to the streets demanding the immediate restoration of statehood and democratic governance. In a sharp rebuke to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), leaders have accused the Centre of running the region through a “remote control” from Raj Bhavan, Read More…
New Delhi: Amit Shah has etched his name into the record books by becoming India’s longest-serving Union Home Minister, surpassing BJP veteran L.K. Advani’s tenure. As of August 4, 2025, Shah has served 2,258 days in the high-profile role, overtaking Advani’s record of 2,256 days from March 1998 to May 2004. Since taking charge on Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spotlighted India’s sweeping agricultural reforms as a cornerstone of the country’s march toward becoming a developed nation by 2047. In a recently shared article, the PM underscored how farmer-first initiatives and transformative policies are propelling steady growth in the agriculture sector—laying the groundwork for a resilient, self-reliant, and Read More…
New Delhi: With mounting pressure from U.S. tariffs and European Union sanctions targeting nations trading in Russian oil, India is signaling a potential policy overhaul to safeguard its energy security and national interests. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has hinted that a strategic recalibration may be on the horizon as global geopolitical dynamics grow Read More…
A massive flash flood in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand has swept away an entire village, leaving at least 4 people dead and 60 others missing. The deluge, triggered by a sudden surge in the Ghirt Ganga river, has caused widespread devastation, with shocking visuals emerging from the scene. The worst-hit, Dharali village, witnessed homes, buildings, Read More…