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Sri Lanka: Indian HC Santosh Jha visits Cyclone Ditwah-affected areas, bri
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha visited the areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah on Friday and was briefed by the local authorities on the rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts in the region. He also paid respect to Mahanayake Theros of Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters and
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Shashi Tharoor hails UDF's 'Amazing results' in Kerala local body polls
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday welcomed the outcome of the Kerala local body elections, calling the results a clear mandate and a celebration of the state's democratic spirit. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Tharoor congratulated the United Democratic Front (UDF) for what he d
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J-K: Temperature stays sub-zero in Kashmir Valley as cold wave continues i
Updated : 3 months ago IST
As temperatures take a nosedive in the region, foggy mornings are becoming the norm, as seen in visuals from near Dal Lake. Locals can also be seen burning firewood and jogging in the morning, while tourists continue to flock to enjoy the serene environment and the cold.
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Kerala: UDF's Dhanya wins Kottayam municipality ward 28
Updated : 3 months ago IST
United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate Dhanya has won from Kottayam Municipality Ward 28 in the ongoing Kerala local body elections, marking an early boost from the Congress-led alliance as counting continues across the state.
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Early trends show close contest between LDF and UDF in Kerala local body p
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Counting of votes for the Kerala local body elections 2025 is underway across the state, with early trends indicating a close contest between the CPI(M) led Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Congress led United Democratic Front (UDF). Vote counting began at 8 AM on Saturday at 244 count
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President Murmu attends public event in Manipur's Senapati district
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Addressing the gathering on Friday, the President said that dignity, security, and growth opportunities for tribal communities in Manipur, and their greater participation in the country's progress, are a national priority. The Government of India is working closely with local leaders, civ
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Taiwan records 9 PLA aircraft sorties, 7 PLAN vessels around its territory
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected nine sorties of Chinese Military Aircraft and seven naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6:00 am (local time) on Saturday.
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Odisha rolls out Eco Retreat Parks, strengthens coastal tourism and safety
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The Eco Retreat initiative aims to attract domestic and international tourists by offering curated nature-based experiences while generating local employment and supporting coastal safety through trained lifeguards. The newly inaugurated Watermanship and Lifeguard Institute at Ramachandi
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Three US House of Representatives members introduce resolution to end Trum
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Three members of the US House of Representatives on Friday (local time) introduced a resolution aimed at terminating President Donald Trump's national emergency declaration that imposed tariffs of up to 50 per cent on imports from India, calling the measures "illegal" and harmful to Ameri
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Norwegian Nobel Committee condemns "brutal arrest" of Nobel laureate Narge
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The Norwegian Nobel Committee on Friday (local time) strongly condemned the "brutal arrest" of Narges Mohammadi, the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and prominent Iranian human rights activist, calling on Iranian authorities to clarify her whereabouts, ensure her safety, and release her i
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Dems Oversight Committee releases 19 of Epstein's estate photos showing Tr
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The Democratic members of the US House Oversight Committee on Friday (local time) released 19 previously unseen photographs from the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's estate, depicting prominent individuals including current US President Donald Trump, former US President Bill
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Thailand, Cambodia agree to renew ceasefire after deadly border clashes, s
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Following a week of deadly border clashes that have killed atleast 20 and displaced around half a million people, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) announced that Thailand and Cambodia once again agreed to immediately renew their ceasefire agreement, while crediting his per
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