The Congress party has launched a fierce demand for an apology and resignation from Home Minister Amit Shah following his controversial remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar during a Rajya Sabha session. Shah remarked that invoking Ambedkar’s name has become a “fashion,” quipping that if people mentioned God’s name as frequently, they would reach heaven. Congress Read More…
India’s legendary off-spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, announced his retirement from international cricket on December 18, 2024, following the third Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane. This marked the end of a stellar career for the 38-year-old, who leaves behind a remarkable legacy as one of India’s greatest bowlers. Ashwin, with 537 wickets in 106 Read More…
In a distressing incident in Wayanad, Kerala, a tribal man named Mathan was dragged for nearly 500 meters on the bonnet of a car by tourists following a verbal altercation between two groups. The incident occurred near the Koodal Kadavu check dam site. Mathan, a 49-year-old resident of Mananthavady, suffered injuries to his arms and Read More…
In the first ten months of 2024, Kerala reported 40,821 road accidents, resulting in 3,168 fatalities and 45,657 injuries, according to data from the Kerala Police. This marks a significant increase from previous years. In 2023, the state recorded 48,141 road accidents, a 9.6% rise from 2022, which had 43,910 incidents. Nationally, Kerala ranked third Read More…
In Kerala, approximately 300 out of 400 speed cameras are currently non-operational, primarily due to outstanding maintenance payments owed to the Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation Limited (KELTRON). The state government had initiated the installation of 675 Artificial Intelligence (AI) cameras under the Safe Kerala project to enhance traffic monitoring and enforce road safety regulations. Read More…
In a significant development, the management committees of Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu Devaswoms, two prominent participants in Kerala’s iconic Thrissur Pooram festival, have taken their case to the Supreme Court, challenging the Kerala High Court’s new guidelines for elephant parades. The High Court’s ruling mandates strict spatial restrictions: elephants must maintain a minimum distance of three Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed profound sadness over the destruction caused by Cyclone Chido in Mayotte, France. In a heartfelt message, he stated, “Deeply saddened by the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido in Mayotte, France.” Cyclone Chido, the most intense storm to strike Mayotte in nearly a century, has resulted in significant loss of Read More…
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra made a bold statement by carrying a “Palestine”-emblazoned bag to Parliament, expressing her solidarity with the Palestinians amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. This act drew sharp criticism from BJP leaders, who questioned the appropriateness of her gesture. In her defense, Priyanka Gandhi dismissed the criticism as “typical patriarchy”, asserting her Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the ‘Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh’ event in Jaipur, celebrating the completion of one year of the Rajasthan state government under Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. During the ceremony, he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 24 major projects worth over ₹46,300 crore across sectors like energy, roads, railways, and water. Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed profound grief over the passing of renowned environmentalist and Padma Shri awardee, Smt. Tulsi Gowda. In his heartfelt message, he stated, “Deeply saddened by the passing of Smt. Tulsi Gowda Ji, a revered environmentalist from Karnataka and Padma Awardee. She dedicated her life to nurturing nature, planting thousands of saplings, Read More…