Oslo: South African human rights lawyer and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law. The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced the award on Friday, recognising her longstanding contributions to international justice and accountability for war Read More…
Delhi Police detained around 150 protesters who were attempting to reach Jantar Mantar for a proposed demonstration by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. According to police sources, the detentions took place at various locations across the New Delhi area as security personnel stepped up surveillance to prevent crowds from Read More…
New Delhi: New Delhi witnessed heightened security on Saturday as police and paramilitary personnel were deployed in large numbers ahead of a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Jantar Mantar, the designated protest venue, was turned into a heavily guarded zone, with multiple layers of barricades placed at key intersections. Loudspeakers were used to Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the untimely demise of Kuchi Rangkau Zeliang, son of Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister T R Zeliang. In a message posted on X, the Prime Minister conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family and their friends during this difficult time. “Pained by the untimely passing of Read More…
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) conducted a training workshop on cyclone warnings and marine weather services, attracting more than 650 stakeholders, disaster managers and media representatives. IMD Director General of Meteorology Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra highlighted advances in cyclone forecasting, coordination among agencies and the media’s role in ensuring warnings reach vulnerable communities. Experts Read More…
Mumbai: The Indian Navy will commission Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on October 12, 2026. The ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command. Built with over 80 per cent Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for stronger community participation in Anganwadi Centres and greater coordination between the Centre and states to improve women and child development services. Chairing the valedictory session of the two-day National Departmental Summit on Women and Child Development at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, Modi suggested organising similar Chintan Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Friday defended the appointment of IUML leader M K Muneer as chairman of the State Administrative Reforms Commission and Forward Bloc national general secretary G Devarajan as Kerala’s special representative in New Delhi. Speaking to reporters at a press conference, Satheesan said the appointments, which carry Cabinet rank, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Friday rejected allegations that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls helped the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) come to power in Kerala. He was responding to questions about Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leader Abhijeet Deepke’s claim that the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government lost power in the state Read More…
Dehradun: The principal bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought a response from the Uttarakhand government over alleged environmental violations along the Sonprayag-Gaurikund-Kedarnath pilgrimage corridor. The bench, comprising NGT chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member Afroz Ahmad, issued a notice to the respondent in connection with the allegations. The tribunal was hearing Read More…