Evening News Brief: Iran calls ceasefire ‘irrational’; high voter turnout in states for parliamentary elections
Iran refuses ceasefire: Iran refuses Donald Trumpproposal, pointing out violations of pre-negotiation provisions and claiming their rights uranium enrichment. Strong turnout in states: As of 5 pm, the voter turnout in Assam was 84.42%, in Kerala it was…
They race against difficulty, not against time
Some of the most powerful moments at the 2026 Era Internet Half Marathon came not from the fastest finishers, but from those who redefined what it means to participate. Disabled runners competed in different categories and brought stories of…
Sabarimala temple case: Center backs restrictions on women’s entry, says 2018 judgment presumed ‘male superiority’
The review request was heard by the nine-judge Constitutional Court. (Press Trust photo) New Delhi: Center on Thursday backed restrictions on entry of menstruating women into Kerala Sabarimala Templeargued before the Supreme Court that the 2018 decision…
Stay indoors, avoid sensitive locations: India steps up safety measures for sailors as war with Iran continues
India has strengthened safety protocols for seafarers and stabilized maritime trade operations amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The Directorate General of Shipping of India in a directive issued Notification No. 21 of 2026 laying down preventive…
‘Cattle of sin now full’: PM Modi attacks TMC’s ‘Nirmam sarkar’ at Asansol rally
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Political change in West Bengal is now confirmed, it said on Thursday, asserting that people across the state were demanding it.Aiming for ruling Trinamool Congress Addressing an election rally in Asansol, he said:…
‘TMC cannot wash away their sins even in next 100 years’: PM Modi mocks Mamata-led govt in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Launched scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister on Thursday Mamata Banerjeeurging voters to eliminate what he called “nirmam” (cruelty) Trinamool Congress The…
Kerala polls 2026: Inner Mongolia, Pala among 5 key constituencies as triangular fight intensifies
New Delhi: Kerala goes to polls for all 140 assembly seats today, with several constituencies emerging as high-stakes battlegrounds, reflecting a changing political landscape, a leadership test and growing multilateral competition. While the traditional…
‘Hyderabad provides impetus for growth in GCC India’: Telangana Information Technology Minister at the launch of Policy Center at Mahindra University
Mahindra University on Tuesday announced the establishment of an Economic Policy Center to advance research and policy dialogue on key economic issues, with Telangana IT Minister D Sridhar Babu highlighting Hyderabad’s growing dominance in the…
Rules, warnings, little action: NMC criticized as medical school irregularities persist
NEW DELHI: While the National Medical Council has issued yet another warning to medical colleges – this time about charging excessive MBBS fees – doubts have been raised over the effectiveness of such directives, while similar warnings in the…
West Bengal polls: BJP president Nitin Nabin confident of forming government, citing surge in 2021
Nitin Nabin, national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (file photo) New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party national president Nitin Nabin on Thursday expressed confidence that the party will form the first government in West Bengal, which is scheduled…