The 71st National Film Awards were announced today, with top honors going to some of Indian cinema’s biggest names. Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey jointly bagged the Best Actor award, while Rani Mukerji was named Best Actress. Sudipto Sen won Best Director for his controversial yet impactful film The Kerala Story. The Best Feature Read More…
Despite prior assurances from Union Home Minister Amit Shah and senior BJP leadership, the Chhattisgarh government has formally opposed the bail plea of two Malayali nuns — Sister Preethi Mary and Sister Vandana Francis — in the NIA court at Bilaspur. The highly anticipated verdict is scheduled for tomorrow. During the hearing, the prosecution argued Read More…
Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has reappointed Dr. Ciza Thomas and Dr. K. Sivaprasad as interim Vice-Chancellors of Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology (DUK) and APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), respectively. This follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling on July 30, which upheld the Governor’s authority—as Chancellor of state universities—to appoint Read More…
New Delhi – Anticipation is high as the 71st National Film Awards are set to be announced today at 6 PM, honoring the finest Indian cinema certified in 2023. The official jury report will be submitted by 4 PM, paving the way for the evening’s much-awaited revelations. Leading the buzz is Vikrant Massey, widely tipped Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited citizens to share their ideas, themes, and suggestions for his 12th consecutive Independence Day address from the Red Fort on August 15, 2025, as India prepares to mark its 79th Independence Day. Taking to social media, the Prime Minister said, “As we approach this year’s Independence Day, Read More…
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced September 9, 2025, as the date for electing India’s next Vice President, following the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar on July 21. Citing health concerns, Dhankhar became the first Vice President in Indian history to resign mid-term, stepping down nearly two years before his tenure was due Read More…
Washington: In a sweeping move likely to shake global trade dynamics, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing steep additional tariffs on imports from 70 countries, including a 25% duty on goods from India. The new tariffs, effective from August 7, come amid stalled trade negotiations and rising geopolitical friction. The hardest-hit Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to witness continued scattered rainfall and gusty winds today, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting light showers across all districts. While no district has been placed under immediate warning today, wind speeds may touch up to 40 km/h in parts of the state. Starting tomorrow, the intensity of rain is Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A grand memorial meeting honoring the legacy of veteran communist leader and former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan will be held today at 4 PM at Kanakakkunnu Palace in Thiruvananthapuram. Organized by the CPI(M), the event will witness the presence of top political leaders and prominent religious and cultural figures from across the state, Read More…
New Delhi: Oil companies have reduced the price of commercial LPG cylinders across the country. The cost of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been slashed by ₹33.50, with the new rates coming into effect from today. In the national capital, Delhi, the revised price now stands at ₹1,631.50. However, there has been no Read More…