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Former Union Minister K.P. Unnikrishnan's Demise

Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader K.P. Unnikrishnan passed away at a private hospital in Kozhikode on Monday. He was a prominent political figure who served as the Union Minister for Transport and for Information and Communications in the V. P. Singh cabinet. Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, has expressed deep condolences on the demise of Former Union Minister K.P. Unnikrishnan.

2026-03-03T06:18:24.828958+00:00 IST

Shrawon Kumar on Nishant Kumar joining JD(U)

He further added that the path for Nishant's entry has been finalised, and he believes that once Nishant joins the party, senior leaders will convene to discuss future strategy.

2026-03-03T06:12:29.074330+00:00 IST

Nishant Kumar to join JD(U) on Holi, says Shrawon Kumar

In a telephonic conversation with ANI, Kumar said the move comes in response to demands from party workers and the people of Bihar.

2026-03-03T05:56:00.309250+00:00 IST

Mayor VV Rajesh confirms adequate facilities for Attukal Pongala

As the grand celebrations of Attukal Pongala 2026 commenced, Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V V Rajesh on Tuesday assured that all necessary arrangements have been put in place for the smooth conduct of the festival, as lakhs of devotees thronged the city.

2026-03-03T05:52:25.410462+00:00 IST

EaseMyTrip operates charter flights to bring Indians home

Travel company EaseMyTrip on Tuesday announced that it is operating special charter flights from Fujairah, a city in the UAE, to Delhi and Mumbai to help Indians return home safely amid the prevailing war situation in parts of West Asia.

2026-03-03T05:46:41.233165+00:00 IST

Collector highlights safety and crowd mgt for Attukal Pongala

District Collector Anu Kumari expressed confidence in the preparations, highlighting the various steps taken to manage the massive gathering expected at the annual Attukal Pongala 2026 celebration.

2026-03-03T05:40:00.457214+00:00 IST

Three Indian seafarers serving on board foreign-flagged vessels k

hree Indian seafarers, serving on board foreign-flagged vessels, were killed, and one person was injured amid the escalating tensions in the West Asia region.

2026-03-03T05:38:58.666637+00:00 IST

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“Have we elected them to only make reels?”: Priyank Kharge

"This is out because of one vishwaguru. Mr. Puri said we can hold for 60 days, When war started they said 25 days stock only. When is the act evoked? In the crises ? Have we elected them to make only reels? You say trump is your good friend. What is this now?" Kharge said.

2026-03-10T07:19:40.258954+00:00 IST

MP Congress to move Supreme Court a day after MP High Court decla

Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari on Tuesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of having an anti-tribal mindset and said that the Congress party would approach the Supreme Court against the decision to declare the election of Congress leader Mukesh Malhotra from Vijaypur Assembly constituency "null and void".

2026-03-10T07:12:40.344184+00:00 IST

BJP MP Manan Kumar Mishra slams oppn over parliament disruptions

"This is what the opposition does--not letting Parliament proceedings run smoothly, sometimes against the Speaker and sometimes against the Chief Election Commissioner, they will keep doing all this. They will waste people's precious time and have no other work," he said.

2026-03-10T07:09:26.586436+00:00 IST

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Did we get freedom to hear white man dictate?: Owaisi

"I want to ask the BJP and RSS, how dare Trump's minister grant us time to buy oil? Who are they to dictate to us? BJP-RSS people, if you have love for the country, shun them (US) and tell them that we will buy oil from whosoever we want. Why are they silent on this? This is a question of our country's sovereignty. Buying oil from others should be entirely at our own discretion, Owaisi said while addressing a gathering at Masjid E Quba.

2026-03-06T17:38:32.820256+00:00 IST

Jairam Ramesh slams PM Modi's silence, hails Spanish PM's boldnes

"The Prime Minister of Spain--a NATO member--has just described the US-Israel assault on Iran as an extraordinary mistake and a violation of international law. His boldness in saying so must be applauded. In our case the Prime Minister's silence speaks volumes of his timidity and cowardice," he wrote on X.

2026-03-06T17:31:31.031678+00:00 IST

Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh weigh social media curbs for children

These state-level moves reflect a 2026 global trend. Several nations have recently moved toward similar restrictions: Australia implemented a total under-16 ban in late 2025; France & Greece introduced bans for those under 15, and Spain mandated age verification for minors under 16.

2026-03-06T16:45:46.862682+00:00 IST

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UP potato farmers face sharp drop in sale due to fuel price hike

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India] May 30 (ANI): Potato farmers in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad are incurring losses as they are not able to sell off their produce due to hike in petrol and diesel rates which is leading to increase in transportation prices.

2018-05-30T06:02:51.647406+00:00 IST

Naga women donate 'hair for hope'

Dimapur (Nagaland) [India] May 28(ANI): Almost thirty people willingly donated their hair at a special charitable hair donation event for cancer patients at the Lighthouse Church in Dimapur this weekend.

2018-05-28T04:37:30.914828+00:00 IST

Kerala: Nipah virus hampers tourism, locals blame media

Kochi (Kerala) [India], May 25 (ANI): Tourism in Kerala is bearing the brunt of the sudden occurrence of Nipah virus in a section of the state. However, locals and tourists believe that the situation has been falsely portrayed by the media.

2018-05-25T03:56:14.010675+00:00 IST

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"Clearly state whether India is with Iran or not": Bhagat

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his silence on India's ties with Iran amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes by the United States and Israel.

2026-03-03T05:32:38.156051+00:00 IST

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TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee extends greetings on Dol and Holi

In an 'X' post, Banerjee emphasised that each year both festivals arrive with "colour in their hands" and a timeless lesson in their heart." He asserted that both Dol Yatra and Holi reminds of unity, which is India's greatest strength and harmony.

2026-03-03T05:27:20.902207+00:00 IST

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Tamil Nadu govt credits Rs 2000, monthly pension under KMUT

Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday credited Rs 2,000 and a monthly pension into the accounts of women and beneficiaries from vulnerable groups, including elderly, widows, elderly transgender individuals, and persons with disabilities, Chief Minister MK Stalin announced.

2026-03-03T05:13:12.162177+00:00 IST

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Delhi: Firing incident outside man's house in Bhajanpura

According to police, information regarding the firing was received at Police Station Bhajanpura. When the police reached the spot, the complainant, Abdul Kadir (39 years), a resident of Vijay Park, Maujpur, stated that 2-3 unidentified persons fired in the air in front of his house.

2026-03-03T05:12:24.093051+00:00 IST

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Protestors burn VSR company effigy during Holika Dahan

A local protestor, Mahesh Kadam, said that this year, during Holika Dahan, a Holika featuring the VSR company's aircraft and its logo was burnt as a symbolic protest, highlighting that even after more than a month since the passing of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, no investigation had been initiated into the circumstances of his death.

2026-03-03T05:11:27.710830+00:00 IST

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Attukal Pongala festival defines Kerala's cultural heritage: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

BJP Kerala State President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday said the Attukal Pongala festival is a defining symbol of Kerala's rich cultural and spiritual heritage, expressing pride in participating in the annual celebration.

2026-03-03T05:07:19.352138+00:00 IST

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Security remains at high-alert in Srinagar's Lal Chowk

The security remains at high alert in Srinagar's Ghanta Ghar for the second day following the protests by Shia Muslims against the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei.

2026-03-03T04:57:41.774328+00:00 IST

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NIA seeks China’s assistance to trace GoPro camera used in Pahalg

The camera is considered crucial in establishing pre-attack reconnaissance, movement patterns and operational preparations of the terror module in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, as it was supplied to China-based AE Group International Limited more than a year before the deadly terror attack.

2026-03-03T04:52:45.167212+00:00 IST

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Elaborate arrangements in place for Attukal Pongala: V N Vasavan

Speaking about the preparations, Vasavan said that three review meetings were convened to assess the arrangements for the festival and that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan personally attended one of the meetings.

2026-03-03T04:52:17.572817+00:00 IST

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Union Minister Giriraj Singh hails Noida as "biggest employment hub"

"Noida is the biggest employment hub in the textile sector, across the entire country... I would also like to thank the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for this... An emerging India is visible under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi. After the agriculture sector, the textile sector has provided employment to more than 5 crore people in the last 10 years," The Union Minister said.

2026-03-03T04:50:32.469937+00:00 IST

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Passengers recount panic in Middle-East amid attacks

Amid escalating tensions in parts of the Middle East, passengers travelling on international routes have reported disruptions and heightened security measures, while airlines continue to monitor the situation closely.

2026-03-03T04:49:48.878528+00:00 IST

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Foreign tourists enjoy of Holi in Jaisalmer

The world-famous Golden City of Jaisalmer has transformed into a vibrant mosaic of colours. Foreign tourists arriving in the city for Holi are not only enjoying the local sightseeing spots but are also deeply immersed in its festive spirit.

2026-03-03T04:47:55.630618+00:00 IST

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PM Modi sets global benchmark on YouTube

Among world leaders, PM Modi has the highest number of subscribers on YouTube. As per the rankings, he is comfortably ahead of others in the category. The second-highest, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, has a subscriber base that is only about one-fourth of PM Modi's.

2026-03-03T04:41:08.886042+00:00 IST