‘Misogynistic and insulting’: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan slams UDF leader A Irshad for ‘beautiful’ remarks against MLA Pratibha

'Misogynistic and insulting': Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan slams UDF leader A Irshad for 'beautiful' remarks against MLA Pratibha

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday condemned the UDF leader’s remarks against Kayamkulam MLA U Prathibha, calling it “misogynistic and insulting”. IUML leader A Irshad, who made the remarks at an election campaign ahead of the April 9 polls, alleged that Pratibha had “sold” her eloquence and beauty for a third victory and accused … Read more

All-party meeting on Middle East: Kiren Rijiju says after briefing that opposition supports government measures in crisis

All-party meeting on Middle East: Kiren Rijiju says after briefing that opposition supports government measures in crisis

Allahabad High Court grants anticipatory bail to Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case

Allahabad High Court grants anticipatory bail to Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case

The Allahabad High Court granted anticipatory bail to Prophet Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari under provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act (POCSO) in a case involving allegations of sexual exploitation of minors.The relief was granted on Wednesday by Justice Jitendra Kumar Sinha, who also directed the complainant and … Read more

‘Telling lies and frivolous narratives’: India rejects Pakistan’s remarks on banned terror group

'Telling lies and frivolous narratives': India rejects Pakistan's remarks on banned terror group

New Delhi: India on Wednesday strongly rejected PakistanThe statement supported the banned terror group and claimed Islamabad had “no position” to comment on the country’s internal affairs. He urged it to “reflect on the systemic human rights abuses it continues to commit” and not “peddle lies and frivolous narratives”.“Responding to media queries, Indian Ministry of … Read more

Evening News Report: Iran rejects ship bound for Pakistan from Hormuz; administration calls for more gas pipelines to be diverted

Evening News Report: Iran rejects ship bound for Pakistan from Hormuz; administration calls for more gas pipelines to be diverted

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy Strait of Hormuz Charged with lack of permits and violations of agreements, assertion of maritime sovereignty and forced coordination of transits. The government has mandated a shift to pipeline natural gas In the covered areas, the supply of LPG to these households is stopped with the aim of diversifying … Read more

Kerala polls 2026: From narrow win to growing NOTA, what the last election vote share reveals

Kerala polls 2026: From narrow win to growing NOTA, what the last election vote share reveals

As Kerala approaches the 2026 Assembly elections, data from the 2021 polls suggest that the state remains extremely competitive, with slim margins of victory, scattered vote shares and a small but steady presence of NOTA influencing the political landscape. According to analysis by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Kerala Election Watch, NOTA (None of … Read more

Sonia Gandhi hospitalized: Doctors say senior Congress leader’s condition stable

Sonia Gandhi hospitalized: Doctors say senior Congress leader's condition stable

Sonia Gandhi (file photo) New Delhi: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s condition is stable and she is under observation, doctors said on Wednesday. The veteran politician was admitted to Sir Gangaram Hospital on Tuesday after feeling unwell due to the change in weather.The hospital further said that tests are being conducted to check for possible infection. … Read more

‘Historic step’: After Uttarakhand, Gujarat passes Uniform Civil Code Bill

'Historic step': After Uttarakhand, Gujarat passes Uniform Civil Code Bill

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel (Photo/PTI) New Delhi: The Gujarat Assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, making the state the second state in India after Uttarakhand to implement a unified personal law legal framework.With the passage of the legislation, Gujarat has joined Uttarakhand in passing a common set of laws related … Read more