The long wait is finally over for Malayalis in Bengaluru! The brand-new Ernakulam–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express is all set to hit the tracks, promising a faster and smoother journey between Kerala and Karnataka. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually flag off the train from Varanasi at 8:20 a.m. on Saturday, marking another milestone in India’s Read More…
In a fiery comeback after the Karur tragedy that claimed 41 lives, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor-turned-politician Vijay has thrown down the gauntlet to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and the ruling DMK. Speaking at TVK’s first major public meeting since the incident, Vijay accused the DMK government of “narrow-minded politics,” alleging that it Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the historic rise in the number of Indian universities featured in the latest QS Asia University Rankings 2026, calling it a proud moment that reflects India’s growing global stature in higher education. According to the rankings released by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), India’s presence has seen a remarkable Read More…
Kerala has launched the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of its electoral rolls, a crucial statewide exercise aimed at ensuring the accuracy and inclusiveness of voter lists ahead of upcoming elections. Beginning on November 4, 2025, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have started door-to-door visits across the state to verify and update voter details. The house-to-house enumeration Read More…
New Delhi: Delhi’s air quality continues to worsen, with the capital ranking as the sixth most polluted city in India in October 2025, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). The city recorded an average PM2.5 concentration of 107 µg/m³, nearly three times higher than September’s levels, Read More…
The Indian rupee staged a sharp recovery on Tuesday, rebounding from its record low to gain 21 paise against the US dollar in early trade. The domestic currency is now trading at ₹88.56 per dollar, bouncing back from Monday’s near-record closing of ₹88.77. Analysts say the rupee’s rebound comes on the back of falling global Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for a paradigm shift in India’s approach to food and agriculture, urging scientists and policymakers to move beyond the goal of “food security” towards achieving true “nutrition security.” Addressing the inaugural session of the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, Modi Read More…
Canada has rejected a staggering 74% of Indian applications for study permits in August 2025, marking one of the highest refusal rates ever recorded for Indian students. The rejection rate has more than doubled from 32% in 2023, signaling a major policy shift as Ottawa tightens scrutiny on student visa applications. According to Immigration, Refugees Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Emerging Science & Technology Innovation Conclave 2025 (ESTIC 2025) at Bharat Mandapam, unveiling a visionary initiative to reshape India’s research and development landscape. At the event, the Prime Minister announced the launch of a ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development & Innovation (RDI) Fund, aimed at Read More…
Mumbai: The celebrations continue for India’s women’s cricket team after their historic ICC ODI World Cup triumph — and now, so do the rewards. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a monumental ₹51 crore cash prize for the champions, as confirmed by BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia. Adding to this, the Read More…