New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who conveyed his warm birthday greetings to the Prime Minister. During the conversation, the two leaders discussed measures to further strengthen the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. They reviewed cooperation in key areas, including energy, defence, technology, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said that Operation Thoofan, the state’s anti-drug campaign, is set to enter its crucial second phase, with Chief Minister V D Satheesan scheduled to inaugurate it at Vengara in Malappuram on September 28. The second phase will focus on strengthening anti-drug awareness by forming Janajagratha Samitis (people’s vigilance committees) in Read More…
Bengaluru: A special court in Bengaluru on Friday directed the Karnataka Lokayukta police to submit their report on a private complaint alleging corruption and misuse of public office in connection with the Siddartha Vihar Trust. The complaint has been filed against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, his son and Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge, and other Read More…
Kolkata: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday criticised the Election Commission’s decision to freeze the Trinamool Congress’ original name and election symbol, describing the development as a “black day” for democracy. Banerjee said the party’s identity and its traditional ‘Flowers and Grass’ symbol were closely associated with its political journey. Comparing the Read More…
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested the promoter of a ghee manufacturing company in connection with the alleged adulteration of ghee used in preparing the famous Tirupati Laddu prasadam. According to the ED, the ghee supplied for the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) was allegedly made using refined palm oil, palmolein and various chemicals. Read More…
By M. A. Sudheer Babu, Pattambi, Agricultural Journalist September 18 is observed as International Bamboo Day, an occasion led by the World Bamboo Organization to highlight the importance, potential and diverse uses of bamboo across the world. This year’s theme, “Bamboo Beyond Borders,” focuses on expanding the use and possibilities of bamboo across geographical and Read More…
A missile recovered by fishermen while fishing off the Kozhikode coast has been confirmed to be a naval missile, officials said. The missile is believed to be a decoy weapon used by the Indian Navy to mislead enemy radar systems. A Navy team examined the missile and found that it was old and may have Read More…
Doctors in Delhi have performed what they described as the world’s first active robot-assisted knee replacement using a non-metallic ceramic implant, marking a significant development in joint replacement surgery. The procedure combined an active robotic surgical system with a ceramic knee implant instead of a conventional metal-based implant, according to a statement issued on Wednesday. Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh for their birthday greetings. Thanking Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan for his warm wishes, Modi said the government would continue working with renewed energy and resolve to Read More…
Thimpu: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Shri Gyanesh Kumar met the Prime Minister of Bhutan during his visit to the country on September 15, 2026, to attend the National Voters’ Day function. During the meeting, the two leaders exchanged views on the shared democratic values of India and Bhutan. They also discussed the enduring role of Read More…