New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday appealed to parents, students and citizens to join the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar following the hospitalisation of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was on an indefinite hunger strike demanding reforms in the examination system. Wangchuk was shifted to a hospital by Delhi Police Read More…
Daman: In a major boost to regional connectivity, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu Administrator Praful Patel on Friday flagged off the inaugural Daman–Delhi–Daman flight from the newly operational NAMO Airport in Daman. Operated by Alliance Air, the service marks the Union Territory’s first-ever direct Read More…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday organised its first-ever All India Media Conference 2026, bringing together more than 380 media professionals from States and Union Territories under the theme, “Connecting Stakeholders, Strengthening Democracy: Role of Media in Elections.” Addressing the conference, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar said that elections in Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said the Opposition will raise several key issues during the upcoming Parliament session, including the alleged misappropriation of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, the NEET controversy, unemployment, inflation and the introduction of E20 ethanol-blended fuel. Speaking to reporters in Thiruvananthapuram, Tharoor said the session could be constructive Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a telephone conversation with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and conveyed his condolences on the passing of the Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Paying tribute to the late leader, Prime Minister Modi described him as the chief architect Read More…
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday alleged that the supply of E20 petrol is causing injustice to consumers and urged people to unite against the issue. In a video message, Mann called on citizens to sign a petition demanding that the BJP-led Central Government address the concerns surrounding E20 fuel. He claimed that Read More…
New Delhi: Ladakh-based environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk entered the 18th day of his indefinite hunger strike on Wednesday, with leaders from several political parties visiting him at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to express solidarity. Wangchuk, who is demanding action on issues concerning Ladakh, remains under 24-hour medical supervision. According to the latest medical bulletin, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has alleged that the previous LDF government waived a penalty of around ₹219 crore that Adani Port was liable to pay for delays in completing the Vizhinjam International Seaport project. Addressing a press conference after a Cabinet meeting, Satheesan also rejected the CPI(M)’s allegation that the proposed transfer of Read More…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin has condemned the death of a differently abled man in judicial custody in Nagercoil and demanded strict action against those responsible. The deceased, S. Sabari Varman (35), a differently abled shopkeeper from Ethankadu near Nagercoil, died in judicial custody after being arrested by the Thenthamaraikulam Police. Read More…
Dubai: An Indian crew member was killed by an Iranian strike on UAE shipping tankers on Tuesday. The strike in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman injured eight crew members as the conflict in West Asia escalated. The UAE Defence Ministry reported that Iranian cruise missiles struck the national tankers Mombasa and Al Bahiyah in Read More…