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Dubai’s Rent vs. Buy Dilemma: Why Long-Term Tenants Are Reassessing Homeownership After 15 Years
DUBAI — For the first time in over a decade, Dubai’s long-term tenants—many of whom have spent 15 years or more renting—are confronting a…
India’s Diplomatic Leverage: Did PM Modi Help Avert a Russian Nuclear Strike on Ukraine?
NEW DELHI — In a striking assertion that has reverberated through global diplomatic circles, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has claimed that Indian Prime…
Union Cabinet Poised to Greenlight ₹25,000 Crore Elevated Road Projects in Varanasi Amid Economic, Environmental, and Political Debate
NEW DELHI — The Union Cabinet is expected to approve two of the most ambitious urban infrastructure projects in India’s recent history—a ₹25,000 crore…
Andhra Pradesh Ends Century-Old Land Restrictions in Pulladigunta, Granting 201 Families Full Ownership Rights
GUNTUR, Andhra Pradesh — The Andhra Pradesh government has formally removed Pulladigunta lands from its prohibited list, clearing the way for 201 families to…
India Launches Real-Time Tracking of Sailors in Strait of Hormuz After Deadly Attacks Claim 10 Indian Lives
NEW DELHI — The Indian government has ordered round-the-clock satellite monitoring of Indian seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz after two merchant vessels were…
Indian Railways' Contractual Hiring of Ex-Servicemen as Gatemen Triggers Labor Dispute and Safety Debate
NEW DELHI — In a move aimed at bolstering safety at railway level crossings, the Indian Railways has approved the contractual appointment of approximately…
FIFA World Cup 2026 Sparks Unprecedented Workplace Celebrations at Kerala’s Technopark
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM — As the FIFA World Cup 2026 unfolds on the global stage, Technopark, Kerala’s largest IT hub, has emerged as an unexpected epicenter…
Karnataka’s Gruha Jyothi Scheme Adds Opt-Out Option After Criticism Over Transparency and Consumer Choice
BENGALURU — The Karnataka Energy Department has revised its Gruha Jyothi electricity subsidy application form to include an explicit "opt-out" option, allowing households to…
Andhra Pradesh Farmers Mobilize Against Proposed India-US Trade Pact, Citing Threats to Livelihoods and Food Security
AMARAVATI, Andhra Pradesh — Tens of thousands of farmers across Andhra Pradesh are set to stage statewide protests on July 22, opposing a proposed…
Karnataka Government Exonerates Three IPS Officers in Deadly Chinnaswamy Stadium Stampede, Ending Departmental Inquiries
BENGALURU — The Karnataka government has officially cleared three senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers of any wrongdoing in connection with the 2023 Chinnaswamy…
Bihar Chief Minister Nitin Nabin Leverages Family Legacy in Bankipur By-Election, Sparking Debate Over Political Dynasties
PATNA — Bihar Chief Minister Nitin Nabin has made a direct appeal to voters in the Bankipur assembly constituency, urging them to support his…
Andhra Pradesh’s Entry into National Theatre Festival Revives Debate Over Vande Mataram’s Cultural and Political Legacy
VIJAYAWADA — Andhra Pradesh has joined a nationwide theatre festival commemorating the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, the patriotic anthem that has long occupied…
Andhra Pradesh Police Seize 26 Grams of MDMA in Visakhapatnam Raid, Arrest Suspected Drug Peddler
VISAKHAPATNAM — Andhra Pradesh police have arrested a 28-year-old man accused of distributing synthetic drugs, including MDMA, and seized 26 grams of the controlled…
Andhra Pradesh’s Polavaram Project at the Center of Political Storm as Opposition Alleges Deliberate Downgrade
Hyderabad, June 12, 2026 — The Polavaram irrigation project, one of India’s most ambitious and contentious infrastructure initiatives, has become the latest flashpoint in…
Kerala’s Pride Soars as NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Embarks on Historic ISS Mission
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM — The southern Indian state of Kerala erupted in jubilation this week as NASA astronaut Anil Menon, a physician and U.S. Air Force…
Restored Statue of Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Kamaraj Unveiled in Katpadi Amid Political and Educational Symbolism
VELLORE, Tamil Nadu — A freshly restored statue of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Kamaraj was unveiled in Katpadi on Wednesday, marking the…
Tamil Nadu Expands Rural Healthcare Network with Six New Sub Health Centres in Vellore and Ranipet
Vellore, Tamil Nadu — In a move aimed at bridging critical gaps in rural healthcare access, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin virtually inaugurated…
Indian Sailor’s Account Reveals High-Stakes Balancing Act in Strait of Hormuz Transit
An Indian seafarer aboard an oil tanker has provided a rare firsthand account of the financial pressures, geopolitical tensions, and operational risks that defined…
Telangana’s Political Discourse Eroding as Personal Attacks Replace Policy Debates
HYDERABAD — Political dialogue in Telangana has deteriorated into a cycle of personal insults, unsubstantiated allegations, and vitriolic exchanges, sidelining substantive discussions on governance,…
Congress Accused of Financial Irregularities in Karnataka’s ₹20,000 Crore Bidadi Industrial Project
BENGALURU — Karnataka’s ambitious ₹20,000 crore Bidadi industrial township project, touted as a cornerstone of the state’s economic growth, has become the center of…
Karnataka Governor’s Demand for Authenticated Translations Stalls Prosecution of Former Minister in Disproportionate Assets Case
BENGALURU — Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has formally requested authenticated English translations of all documents submitted by the Lokayukta Police in the prosecution sanction…
Plastic Surgery Beyond Aesthetics: Chennai Summit Highlights Reconstructive Breakthroughs and Ethical Debates
CHENNAI — More than 100 plastic surgeons from across India converged in Chennai on July 15 to observe World Plastic Surgery Day, using the…
Odisha Sentence Review Board Recommends Early Release of Dara Singh in Graham Staines Murder Case
BHUBANESWAR — The Odisha State Sentence Review Board has recommended the premature release of Dara Singh, the prime convict in the 1999 murder of…
Election Commission Rejects Presumption of Child Influence on Tamil Nadu Voters, Commits to Guideline Review Amid Legal Challenge
CHENNAI — The Election Commission of India (ECI) has firmly rejected the notion that children accompanying voters in Tamil Nadu could be presumed to…