Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has strongly refuted allegations of water contamination at the Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. Addressing the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, he dismissed claims of faecal bacteria in the river as “propaganda” meant to malign the religious event. Adityanath asserted that the confluence of the Ganga, Read More…
Kerala is reeling under an intense heatwave, with several districts experiencing soaring temperatures. On February 15, 2025, Palakkad recorded the highest temperature in India at a scorching 38°C, while Punalur, Thrissur, and Kannur sizzled at 36°C each. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the combination of high temperatures and humidity is making conditions Read More…
New Delhi is set for a historic political shift as Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a high-stakes meeting today to finalize the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Chief Ministerial pick. Following the party’s decisive victory in the recent Assembly elections, this marks BJP’s return to power in the capital after nearly three decades. The selection process Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) for organizing the inaugural SOUL Leadership Conclave on February 21-22, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event is set to bring together visionary leaders from politics, sports, arts, media, business, public policy, social sectors, and spirituality, fostering discussions on leadership Read More…
New Delhi: In a major safety initiative, the Indian Railways has announced the implementation of ‘holding areas’ at 60 high-footfall railway stations across the country. This move aims to prevent overcrowding and reduce the risk of stampedes, especially during peak travel times. Passengers will now be required to wait in designated holding areas instead of Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A disturbing case of ragging at Kariavattom Government College has been confirmed by an anti-ragging committee investigation, leading to police action against seven senior students. The complaint, filed by first-year Biotechnology students Bins Jose and Abhishek, revealed physical assault and humiliation. CCTV footage and witness statements verified the involvement of seven third-year students. Abhishek Read More…
In a major development, the Supreme Court of India has directed popular YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahabadia, widely known as BeerBiceps, to suspend all his shows after facing charges of obscenity over controversial remarks made on the online comedy show India’s Got Latent. A bench led by Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh granted Read More…
Kerala’s startup ecosystem has flourished over the past eight years, with approximately 5,900 new startups contributing to the state’s dynamic economic growth and technological innovation. The growth is in line with the government’s ambitious vision of establishing over 15,000 startups and generating 200,000 jobs in emerging technologies over the next five years, as outlined by Read More…
New Delhi: Gyanesh Kumar, an IAS officer from Kerala’s 1988 batch, has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India. He will take over the position from the outgoing Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev Kumar today. Gyanesh Kumar will oversee key elections, including the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections this year and the upcoming elections Read More…
In light of the stringent conditions attached to the Rs 529.50 crore loan for the rehabilitation of landslide-affected areas in Wayanad, the Kerala government is set to request an extension from the Centre. The loan, which is earmarked for 16 rehabilitation projects, must be utilized by March 31, 2025. However, state officials have expressed concerns Read More…