By Our Special Correspondent Kochi: A total of 313 passengers and four Railway employees died of train accidents in the 2023-24 financial year, Ministry of Railways said in response to information sought under the Right to Information Act. The number of deaths and injuries were the highest during 2023-24 and in almost half the Read More…
By our Special Correspondent Coimbatore: Jute production is expected to drop by 20 per cent this fiscal, according to Shashi Bhushan Singh,. Secretary of the national Jute Board. Singh was here recently for an exposition organized by the Board that cultivation was affected in West Bengal and Asom on account of natural calamities this year. Read More…
In a bold and calculated move, Arvind Kejriwal has decided to resign as Delhi’s Chief Minister, leaving political circles buzzing. Here’s why this is being called a “political sixer” ahead of the Delhi elections: Reclaiming His Moral High Ground: Facing corruption charges in the Delhi Excise Policy case, Kejriwal’s resignation is an effort to restore Read More…
In a heartfelt and solemn tribute, India gathered to pay its last respects to CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury. His body was placed at Delhi’s AKG Bhavan for public homage, where leaders from various political parties, social organizations, and a large number of party workers arrived to honor the beloved leader. The air was filled Read More…
In a major security crackdown in Jammu and Kashmir, Indian forces neutralized five terrorists in two separate encounters ahead of the region’s upcoming elections. On September 11, 2024, in the Kathua district, a joint operation by the Indian Army’s Rising Star Corps and J&K Police killed two terrorists and recovered a significant stockpile of arms. Read More…
By Adv C K George Kolkata: The legal experts were of the opinion here that stricter punishment like death sentence was not the proper step to prevent crimes against women like rape and murder. If the stricter punishment reduced the felonies, the Arabian Gulf countries would have been free from felonies against women, the experts Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered his heartfelt condolences following the passing of CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, describing him as a “light of leadership for the Left.” In his tribute, Modi highlighted Yechury’s legacy as an outstanding parliamentarian who played a vital role in shaping India’s political discourse. Despite ideological differences, Modi acknowledged Yechury’s Read More…
In a significant development, the Supreme Court is set to deliver its verdict on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea later today. Kejriwal, who was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on June 26 in connection with the controversial Delhi liquor policy scam, remains in judicial custody despite securing interim bail from Read More…
Sitaram Yechury, the esteemed leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)), has died at the age of 72 after a prolonged battle with a respiratory illness. Yechury, a pivotal figure in Indian politics, was renowned for his enduring influence and leadership in the leftist political sphere. His passing is a profound loss to Read More…
In a historic day for Indian markets, the Sensex skyrocketed by 1,439 points, crossing the 83,000 mark for the first time ever. Meanwhile, the Nifty 50 index also soared, gaining 470 points to reach an all-time high of 25,388. This rally was driven by a robust performance in blue-chip stocks, with sectors like banking, IT, Read More…