Thiruvananthapuram: On Independence Day, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan issued a strong warning against forces attempting to fracture the nation by exploiting caste and religion. Addressing the gathering at Thiruvananthapuram’s Central Stadium after hoisting the national flag,CM urged citizens not to lose sight of India’s deeper social realities despite the country’s progress in science, technology, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is bracing for another spell of heavy rain as a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal intensifies weather activity across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow alerts for Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, and Kozhikode today, warning of rainfall between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm within 24 hours. Tomorrow, the Read More…
New Delhi: On the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful address from the historic Red Fort, declaring the Constitution as the nation’s guiding light and unity as the day’s central message. Amid the tricolour fluttering high, Modi hailed the collective spirit of India’s 1.4 billion citizens, calling the day “a festival Read More…
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India on August 18—his first trip in over three years—signaling a thaw in relations between the two Asian giants. The visit comes as both nations find common ground in the wake of steep U.S. tariffs on Indian exports, with Beijing openly backing New Delhi’s stance and urging unity Read More…
New Delhi: In a major recognition of military excellence, senior officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force who played pivotal roles in Operation Sindoor will be awarded the prestigious Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal on August 15. Operation Sindoor was a high-impact mission in which India targeted key terror hideouts and military installations inside Pakistan. Read More…
New Delhi: Starting this Independence Day, highway travel is set to become faster and cheaper. The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will roll out a new FASTag-based annual pass that slashes yearly toll costs from around ₹10,000 to just ₹3,000. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the pass will not only save motorists Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the devastating cloudburst and flash floods in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir. Extending condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the injured, the PM assured that the Centre is closely monitoring the situation and will provide all possible assistance Read More…
A sudden cloudburst in Chositi, along the Machail Mata pilgrimage route, unleashed deadly flash floods on Thursday afternoon, sweeping away roads, infrastructure, and a pilgrims’ community kitchen. At least 12 bodies have been recovered, with officials warning the toll could climb as rescue efforts intensify. Army, NDRF, SDRF, CRPF, and local police teams are on Read More…
The Supreme Court has pulled up the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) over the dismal state of roads at Kerala’s Paliyekkara toll plaza, questioning why tolls are being collected without proper maintenance. “Why hasn’t the road been repaired despite collecting toll?” Chief Justice B.R. Gavai asked, highlighting that the severe traffic congestion is so Read More…
New Delhi: Marking six years of the Jal Jeevan Mission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the remarkable achievement of delivering clean, piped drinking water to over 15 crore rural households under the ambitious Har Ghar Jal vision. A special video released on the Prime Minister’s official YouTube channel showcases how the mission has transformed rural Read More…