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Hyderabad, Apr 4 (PTI) If the West Asia conflict continues, India's exports to other parts of the world will also be impacted, Central Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Saturday. Indian exports during the last financial year were expected to remain on a positive trajectory despite the crisis, he added. Addressing a press conference on the sidelines of 'Chintan Shivir - Scaling Up Pharma Exports', Agrawal said that because of the West Asia crisis, there was definitely an impact last mon ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) has witnessed a record growth and major infrastructure rebuilding is being done in the state, highlighting significant strides in tourism infrastructure and revenue growth, RS Bali, Chairman of the HPTDC, on Friday said the state government is working on a long-term vision to transform Himachal Pradesh into a premier global tourism destination. Addressing mediapersons here, Bali said t ...Read More >
Himachal Pradesh tourism development corporation (HPTDC), chairman, RS Bali said that the state government is working on a long-term vision to transform Himachal into a premier global tourism destination. Addressing media in Shimla on Friday, Bali said the natural beauty and cultural richness of Himachal continue to attract visitors from across the world, and government is committed to further enhancing tourism potential through strategic investments and reforms. "We have focused on introducing ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 3 (PTI) Reaching out to the Christian community on Good Friday, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju who is in Kerala campaigning for the BJP said there was no cause for concern regarding the proposed FCRA amendments. The Union Minority Affairs Minister held discussions with representatives of the various churches and Christian organisations in the state in the evening and said that they raised concerns with regard to cancellation of FCRA licenses. The concerns raised by them we ...Read More >
Vellore, Apr 3 (PTI) AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday lashed out at DMK chief M K Stalin, saying the chief minister was painting his party as "anti-Muslim" just because an alliance was formed with the BJP. Addressing an election rally at Ambur near here, the AIADMK chief gave a point-by-point rebuttal to several accusations made by Stalin. The leader of the opposition said that Stalin says "Edappadi Palaniswami has seen many failures", and this statement smacked of arro ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 3 (PTI) ISRO on Friday said it has undertaken mission MITRA in Leh, Union Territory of Ladakh, from April 2 to 9, a first-of-its-kind team behavioural study for the benefit of human spaceflight missions such as Gaganyaan. The mission, inaugurated by the ISRO chairman V Narayanan, was mainly for the crew safety and performance. "Mission MITRA is a first-of-its-kind team behavioural study designed by ISRO and IAF-Institute of Aerospace Medicine to examine the physiological, psycho ...Read More >
Kochi, Apr 3 (PTI) Oil industry officials said on Friday that there was no shortage of LPG, petrol or diesel in Kerala, with supplies continuing smoothly across the state. Priority was being given to essential sectors, and the public has been urged not to panic buy as deliveries remain uninterrupted, they said in a statement here. "The State Level Coordinator (SLC), Oil Industry - Kerala, on behalf of all Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), assures the public that there is adequate availability of ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) has witnessed a record growth and major infrastructure rebuilding is being done in the state, highlighting significant strides in tourism infrastructure and revenue growth, RS Bali, Chairman of the HPTDC, on Friday said the state government is working on a long-term vision to transform Himachal Pradesh into a premier global tourism destination. Addressing mediapersons here, Bali said t ...Read More >
Dindigul, Apr 3 (PTI) Hitting back at the BJP leader Piyush Goyal for releasing a list of allegations, nicknamed as "chargesheet", against the DMK, calling it "corrupt and dynastic", the Dravidian party's MP Kanimozhi stated the Union minister himself hails from a political family. "Goyal cannot talk about us being dynastic because he himself is one. He comes from a political family, and I think many of the BJP leaders are from political families. Maybe the prime minister is not, but a lot of t ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 3 (PTI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday hit back at his Telangana counterpart Revanth Reddy after the latter's sharp criticism of the Left government during a campaign visit to the state. In a Facebook post, Vijayan said the Telangana Chief Minister was "misinformed," and accused Reddy of "ridiculing" Kerala and its people while concealing the weaknesses of his own state. "By conveniently ignoring the bulldozing of the homes of the poor in his own sta ...Read More >
Kozhikode (Kerala), Apr 2 (PTI) Kerala's ruling LDF on Thursday unveiled its Assembly election manifesto here, promising to eliminate absolute poverty, raise welfare pensions to Rs 3,000, and boost jobs and investment. The CPI(M)-led alliance also pledged to increase women's workforce participation, expand skill training, and attract Rs 2 lakh crore in investments over five years. Speaking after releasing the document, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the plan aims to combine social justic ...Read More >
Erode (Tamil Nadu), Apr 2 (PTI) DMK President, Chief Minister M K Stalin, on Thursday, alleged that the NDA's betrayals include 'strangling' the MSMEs during the ongoing West Asia crisis. Addressing an election rally here, Stalin alleged AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami had no achievements to claim for his government during 2017-21; neither does PM Modi, who comes on "election tours" to Tamil Nadu. Ridiculing the slow pace of work to build Madurai AIIMS, as that project was announced by the ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 2 (PTI) A 29-year-old tech professional has allegedly died by suicide after her 11-month-old son was suspected to have accidentally drowned in a bucket of water at their residence here, police said on Thursday. The incident occurred on April 1 within the limits of the Chandra layout Police Station, they said. Police said a letter written in English by the woman was found near the bed, in which she stated that their son had fallen into water and died and that she could not save h ...Read More >
Manamadurai (Tamil Nadu), Apr 2 (PTI) DMK leader Kanimozhi on Thursday took a swipe at the AIADMK over its alliance with the BJP, saying its leader Edappadi K Palaniswami would face the same fate as JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar, and wanted the party "at least" in the opposition. The Lok Sabha MP, addressing a public meeting here for the April 23 polls, claimed it was not a mere Assembly election but a battle between "Keeladi and Nagpur, the headquarters of RSS." She was referring to the Keeladi arc ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 2 ( PTI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday said the 99-day special programme of development works planned by the state government will be carried out like a "movement" to address people's issues from village level to state level. He said officials should ensure speedy clearance of pending files, transparency in decisions and cleanliness in offices as part of the programme that began on March 6. Based on its 'Telangana Rising 2047' vision document, the state go ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 2 (PTI) DMK Youth Wing Secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday filed his nomination papers for the upcoming April 23 Assembly elections from the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency, seeking a second consecutive term. The 48-year-old DMK scion arrived at the venue following a massive roadshow that saw thousands of party cadres and supporters lining the streets. Accompanied by senior party leaders and local functionaries, Udhayanidhi submitted his documents to the Returning Officer ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 2 (PTI) Karnataka BJP has slammed the state government's move to end tax exemption given to battery-operated four-wheelers like cars and omni buses and claimed the move will make electric vehicles costlier. State BJP President B Y Vijayendra accused the Congress government of taxing Karnataka's future to pay for its "failures". Karnataka government plans to introduce a lifetime tax for electric vehicles, including motor cars, jeeps, omni buses and private service vehicles. Howev ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 2 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday strongly condemned the proposed amendment to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act and alleged it was a direct attack on Christian NGOs, churches and other minority institutions. Stalin, also the president of the ruling DMK, said: "I strongly condemn the Foreign Contribution Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposed by the Union BJP Government, which is a direct attack on Christian NGOs, Churches and other minority inst ...Read More >
Kochi, Apr 2 (PTI) The Congress-led UDF on Thursday released its manifesto for April 9 Assembly polls in Kerala, promising free travel for women on all Kerala state transport buses, hike in welfare pension to Rs 3,000 per month and a monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 to college-going girl students. Giving details of the manifesto, Congress leader V D Satheesan said that Rs 25 lakh insurance scheme will be provided to every family in Kerala, and small businesses will get an interest-free loan of Rs ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 1 (PTI) Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, using a popular Malayalam film dialogue during a UDF campaign roadshow in Nemom constituency ahead of the April 9 Assembly polls. Addressing party workers, Reddy invoked the famous line "Nee po mone Dinesha" from the Mohanlal-starrer Malayalam blockbuster "Narasimham", drawing loud cheers from the crowd. Adapting the dialogue to target Vijayan, ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu), Apr 1 (PTI) Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday accused the BJP of having plotted to cause violence in Tamil Nadu, "like what happened in Uttar Pradesh and Manipur" and asserted that it was outmanoeuvred. Addressing a DMK rally here for the upcoming Assembly polls, Stalin, the president of the ruling DMK, listed schemes implemented in Tiruchirappalli region by his government. He referred to initiatives including Panchapur bus terminus, mini-stadium, jallikattu ar ...Read More >
Tirupattur (Tamil Nadu), Apr 1 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday said the BJP's "conspiracies" will be defeated and TN team will ensure a win in the April 23 election. Campaigning for the party candidates in Natrampalli and Vaniyambadi in Tirupattur district he said the BJP was aware that it cannot win at the hustings and so was planning to make an entry through the polls. "We will defeat the conspiracies of the BJP which wants to rule Tamil Nadu from Delhi ...Read More >
Alappuzha, Apr 1 (PTI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said he was not fully aware of the allegations against noted Malayalam film director Ranjith, who has been arrested in an alleged sexual assault case, but added that there were no complaints regarding the action taken so far by the authorities. Responding to queries from reporters, Vijayan said he had no detailed knowledge of the allegations. A Left sympathiser, Ranjith had served as the chairman of the Kerala Chalachit ...Read More >
Kozhikode (Kerala), Apr 1 (PTI) Congress General Secretary K C Venugopal on Wednesday accused the CPI(M) of turning Kerala into a land of bombs and violence, and contended that the people want a peaceful state. Venugopal, while leading a 'peace march' at Vadakara here, said that the Left government was facilitating the manufacture and use of bombs in the state. "The CPI(M) has turned the state into a land of bombs. We need a peaceful state," he alleged, while talking to reporters here. Venugo ...Read More >
Kochi, Apr 1 (PTI) A court here on Wednesday sent noted Malayalam film director Ranjith to judicial custody after he was arrested late last night in connection with an attempted sexual assault case. Following his remand, the director claimed that the accusations against him were "false" and that he would be able to prove it. He made the claim before reporters while being taken inside the sub-jail here. Even as the director claimed innocence, state Culture Minister Saji Cherian indicated that ...Read More >
Jolarpettai (Tamil Nadu), Apr 1 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday appealed to the people to decimate the opposition AIADMK in the ensuing Assembly election and also ensure that its ally the BJP doesn't win at the hustings. Stating that the "fascist BJP" does not have the people's sanction to enter Tamil Nadu, he said the saffron party cannot win at the hustings. Campaigning for the DMK at Jolarpettai, about 215 km from Chennai, the party's youth wing secret ...Read More >
Kochi, Apr 1 (PTI) Kerala Culture Minister Saji Cherian on Wednesday said that the government and the police are with the victim and not with noted Malayalam film director Ranjith, who is accused of attempted sexual assault. Ranjith, who was remanded to judicial custody for 14 days, claimed that the accusations against him were "false" and that it will be proved. He made the claim before reporters while being taken inside the sub-jail here. Cherian told reporters that "such acts will not be a ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Mar 31 (PTI) Police on Tuesday said they have taken into custody a prime accused and several children in conflict with law, in connection with a series of mobile phone thefts during the IPL match in Bengaluru on March 28. Police said they seized 21 mobile phones of different brands, valued at Rs 18 lakhs. Reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening fixture of IPL 2026, held at the Chinnaswamy Stadium here on March 28. "Mobile ...Read More >
Dharmapuri (Tamil Nadu), Mar 31 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday took a dig at the "frequent" visits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to the state and said they were denying the funds sought by the state government. Both leaders have not given any major projects for the state, he alleged and appealed to the people to "banish" the BJP from Tamil Nadu. Addressing an election rally in Harur Assembly constituency, where the DMK's ...Read More >
Kannur (Kerala), Mar 31 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants the ruling LDF to win the Assembly elections in Kerala. Addressing an election rally here, Gandhi reiterated his charge that the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is fighting the combined forces of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the BJP. Two former CPI(M) leaders -- V Kunhikrishnan and T K Govindan -- who are contesting as independents with the support of the UDF, ...Read More >
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