New Delhi: New Delhi: Zero hunger, quality education, affordable clean energy – sounds like a dream state? Not exactly. Kerala, which has consistently topped most SDG rankings, is due to be judged on May 4, even as its famed development model comes under closer scrutiny.The Left Democratic Front (LDF) government is counting on this performance … Read more
New Delhi: A court on Saturday rejected Nida Khan’s anticipatory bail plea. The prosecution of Nida Khan, the main accused in the alleged sexual harassment and forced religious conversion case at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik, Maharashtra, has stressed the need for her custodial interrogation. “The nature of the crime is serious. Nida Khan … Read more
The 2026 assembly elections in Puducherry have become a closely watched contest, with a record voter turnout of 89.83 per cent, several tight contests and the entry of new politicians adding to the unpredictability. All 30 seats are scheduled to be counted on May 4. The main contest is between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-BJP-led … Read more
New Delhi: What was supposed to be a trip to celebrate housewarming turned into a devastating tragedy when three members of a Delhi family died in a cruise ship accident in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Video of one of the dead has surfaced, in which the woman makes a video call to her brother, showing him … Read more
The 2026 Assembly elections in Kerala are shaping up to be a fierce multi-cornered political battle involving all 140 seats, with the LDF aiming for a rare third consecutive term, the UDF banking on anti-incumbency sentiment and the NDA trying to expand its influence in selected constituencies, with results due to be announced on May … Read more
This image is used for representation purpose only (AI-generated) Have you ever noticed your mood shifting on days when the heat feels almost unbearable? The smallest things start to feel irritating and even routine tasks seem oddly exhausting. As extreme heat tightens its grip across continents, experts say this is not just discomfort, but has … Read more
The United States has warned shipping companies that they could face sanctions if they pay Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The warning issued by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control on Friday comes as tensions over control of the strategic waterway are rising.About a fifth of the world’s oil and … Read more
New Delhi: Congress leader Pawan Khera has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to grant him anticipatory bail, saying it was a defense of “individual freedom”. The day after the order was issued, Hera reacted on“In the post, he described the remission as more than just a personal reprieve. “My bail is not only a source … Read more
Alleging gaps in election security, Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi claimed that BJP workers were seen inside a safe in a remote area of the state.“We see BJP workers in vaults in remote areas of the state… What is the ECI and its security forces doing? … It is clear that the BJP cannot win … Read more
New Delhi: Supreme Court The TMC on Saturday refused to pass any order on the TMC’s plea challenging the deployment of central government staff for counting of votes in West Bengal “other than reiterating the statement submitted by the TMC”. election commission of indiaThe recommendation is that the impugned circular will be implemented.”The court recorded … Read more