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India’s Defence Self-Reliance Push Gains Momentum as Modi Highlights Key Milestones
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared June a "landmark month" for India’s defence sector, citing the induction of indigenously developed missile systems and the…
Kerala Forest Department Reclaims 42.72 Hectares of Private Land in Kolukkumalai, Sparking Debate Over Conservation and Property Rights
The Kerala Forest Department has taken possession of 42.72 hectares of privately held land in Kolukkumalai, a biodiversity-rich hill station in Idukki district, invoking…
N.S. Shankar, Pioneering Kannada Journalist and Filmmaker, Dies at 68
BENGALURU — N.S. Shankar, a luminary of Karnataka’s media and cultural landscape whose work spanned incisive journalism, bold filmmaking, and literary contributions, died on…
Tamil Nadu Woman’s Death After YouTube-Guided Home Birth Exposes Risks of Unverified Medical Advice
COIMBATORE — A 24-year-old woman in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruppur district died on Sunday after suffering catastrophic complications from a home childbirth guided by YouTube…
Kerala Government Replaces Prosecutor in ED Assault Case, Appoints Special Public Prosecutor Amid Bail Controversy
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM — The Kerala government has removed the public prosecutor handling the high-profile assault case involving Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials and appointed a Special…
Prolonged Monsoon Rains Batter Andhra Pradesh as Low-Pressure System Triggers Flood Warnings
VISAKHAPATNAM — Andhra Pradesh is grappling with its third consecutive day of heavy rainfall, as a persistent low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal…
West Bengal Police Book AJUP Chief Humayun Kabir Over Alleged Threats to BJP and Religious Incitement
KOLKATA — West Bengal police have registered two separate First Information Reports (FIRs) against Humayun Kabir, the president of the All Jharkhand Students Union…
Food Delivery Workers in Kerala Face Stigma and Delays as Police Crack Down Under "Operation Toofan
KERALA — Hundreds of food delivery personnel across Kerala say they are being subjected to prolonged police interrogations, social stigma, and operational disruptions under…
BJP President Nitin Gadkari Reinforces Development-First Narrative, Takes Aim at Political Dynasties and Corruption
BHUBANESWAR — Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Gadkari on Saturday sharpened the party’s electoral messaging, framing its governance model as a stark…
Kerala Nurses’ Strike Enters Fourth Month as Wage Dispute Paralyzes Two Thrissur Hospitals
THRISSUR, Kerala — A three-month-long strike by nurses at two private hospitals in Thrissur has deepened into a labor crisis, exposing systemic wage disparities…
Central Sanskrit University’s AI Engineering Degree Aims to Digitize Ancient Texts, But Experts Question Feasibility
NEW DELHI — In a move blending India’s millennia-old linguistic heritage with cutting-edge technology, Central Sanskrit University has launched a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)…
Two Kerala Youth Die in Late-Night Crash: Speed, Safety, and Systemic Road Risks Under Scrutiny
NEDUMBASSERY, KERALA — Two young men from Pathanamthitta district were killed in a late-night motorcycle collision near Nedumbassery on Thursday, in an accident that…
Tamil Nadu’s Textile Sector Faces Critical Moment as PLI Scheme Uptake Lags Behind Rivals
COIMBATORE — Tamil Nadu’s textile industry, a long-standing pillar of the state’s economy, stands at a crossroads as government officials and industry leaders intensify…
Uddhav Thackeray Accuses Rebel Shiv Sena MPs of Defection Conspiracy, Moves Lok Sabha Speaker for Disqualification
MUMBAI — In a dramatic escalation of Maharashtra’s protracted political crisis, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Uddhav Thackeray has formally petitioned Lok Sabha…
Church-Backed Forum Accuses Government of Targeting NGOs with FCRA Restrictions as Legal Battle Looms
NEW DELHI — A coalition of Catholic dioceses in Kerala has escalated criticism of India’s foreign funding regulations, alleging that recent amendments to the…
Jana Sena Party Rallies Behind Pawan Kalyan as Political Feud With YSRCP Escalates in Andhra Pradesh
AMARAVATI — A bitter war of words between Andhra Pradesh’s two major regional parties has intensified, with the Jana Sena Party (JSP) launching a…
Monsoon Set to Advance Into Northern India as Heatwave Grips Delhi, Uttar Pradesh
NEW DELHI — The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the southwest monsoon will likely advance into parts of northern India within the…
Residents Flee as Caracas Building Collapse Highlights Earthquake Vulnerability in Venezuela
CARACAS — A partial collapse of a residential building on the outskirts of Caracas has intensified fears over the city’s infrastructure resilience, as Venezuela…
Venezuela’s Deadly Earthquake Deepens Crisis as Political Turmoil and Economic Collapse Hinder Relief Efforts
CARACAS — A devastating magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Venezuela’s northern coast on Thursday, killing at least 12 people, injuring dozens, and triggering landslides that…
South Africa Police Corruption Scandal Deepens as Key Figure Pleads Guilty, Signaling Possible Fallout for Senior Officials
JOHANNESBURG — A former high-ranking officer in South Africa’s police service has pleaded guilty to racketeering and money laundering, prosecutors announced Wednesday, in a…
Oil Prices Plummet to Pre-Iran Tensions Levels as Strait of Hormuz Traffic Stabilizes
Global oil markets have retreated sharply to levels last seen before the recent escalation of tensions involving Iran, as shipping traffic through the critical…
Kenya Marks Deadly Protest Anniversary Amid Calls for Justice and Police Accountability
NAIROBI — One year after Kenya’s anti-government protests turned deadly, families of victims gathered near Parliament on Tuesday to lay flowers on barbed wire…
Singapore’s Cultural Identity Crisis: How a Chinese Blockbuster Exposed Deep National Divides
SINGAPORE — A Chinese-made film about rural hardship and familial sacrifice has ignited an unprecedented debate in Singapore, forcing the city-state to confront uncomfortable…
US Supreme Court Ruling Grants Federal Agents Power to Block Asylum Seekers at Southern Border
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark 5-4 decision on Wednesday, allowing federal agents to continue blocking asylum seekers from filing claims…