Cyclone Montha made landfall late Tuesday night near Kakinada on the Andhra Pradesh coast, unleashing heavy rainfall, fierce winds, and widespread devastation. Packing sustained winds of 90–100 km/h and gusts up to 110 km/h, the storm tore through coastal regions before gradually weakening. At least one person—a 48-year-old woman from Konaseema district—lost her life after Read More…
India has emerged as the epicentre of global air pollution deaths, accounting for nearly 70% of pollution-related fatalities worldwide, according to the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change 2025 Global Report. The study estimates that over 1.7 million Indians die every year due to prolonged exposure to toxic air — marking a 38% rise Read More…
New Delhi: In a major move set to benefit millions of government employees and pensioners, the Central Government has announced the formation of the Eighth Central Pay Commission (8th CPC). The decision, approved by the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to review and revise the salaries, allowances, and pensions of central Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon India’s youth to actively participate in the “Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2.0”, describing it as a unique platform for young minds to contribute to the nation’s journey toward becoming a developed India. In a message shared on social media, the Prime Minister said that “the Read More…
Marking a significant step toward improving diplomatic ties, India and China have officially resumed direct commercial flights after a suspension of more than five years. The move is being viewed as a positive signal of warming relations between the two Asian powerhouses. The first reinstated flight departed on October 26, 2025, from Netaji Subhas Chandra Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has sought the views of the Madhya Pradesh government and the Madhya Pradesh High Court on a plea demanding an increase in the retirement age of district judges from 60 to 61 years. A Bench comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy and Sudhanshu Dhulia issued notices to both the state government and Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday expressed serious concern over the rising incidents of so-called “digital arrests” — a new form of cyber fraud where criminals impersonate police officers or judges to extort money from innocent citizens. A Bench led by Justices Sanjay Kumar and Augustine George Masih noted that such scams are spreading Read More…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the Central Government will soon distribute 200 modern deep-sea fishing vessels across the country to boost India’s marine economy and support traditional fishermen. Speaking at a national fisheries development event, Shah said the initiative aims to empower coastal communities, enhance sustainable fishing practices, and reduce dependence Read More…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the launch of Phase 2 of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states. This move is part of the Commission’s nationwide effort to ensure a comprehensive and error-free voters’ list ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections in several states. According to Read More…
Chennai: Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Vijay is set to meet the families of the 41 people who lost their lives in the tragic Karur stampede on Monday. The closed-door meeting will be held at a private resort in Mahabalipuram, with media access strictly restricted. According to party sources, elaborate arrangements have been Read More…