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2026 Tamil Nadu elections: Trichy East Assembly seat turns temple town into a high-stakes constituency for Vijay's political debut 2026 Tamil Nadu Polls: Steeped in a thousand years of history, Tiruchirappalli -- once a key centre of the early Cholas and later ruled by the Pallavas, Pandyas and the Madurai Nayaks -- is now witnessing a very different kind of battle. Not one of empires, but of narratives, personalities and political relevance. At the heart of it lies Trichy East -- a compact, d ...Read More >
Keralam Assembly Elections 2026: Identity politics dominates Malabar, urbanisation and development concerns shape Central Kerala, and leadership-driven contests define South. Keralam Assembly Elections 2026: Keralam does not vote as a single bloc. Electoral patterns vary sharply across Malabar, Central Keralam and South Keralam, and these regional shifts play a decisive role in both Assembly and Lok Sabha elections. As the state heads towards the April 9, 2026 polls, this divide once again beco ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): A day after terror operative Shabbir Ahmed Lone was sent to police custody his role in fermenting terror activities has unravelled. According to investigation officers, Lone maintained regular communication with handlers of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, including Asif Dar and Sumama Babar. Investigations have revealed that operatives of this module had conducted reconnaissance of prominent temples as well as high-footfall commercial hubs in ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The depreciation of the Indian rupee against foreign currencies like the US dollar due to the West Asia crisis is stepping up financial pressure on families of Indian students studying overseas, particularly in the United States and Canada. A weaker rupee will make tuition fees and living costs more expensive. Families who had already paid the full course fees earlier are feeling relieved, as they managed to avoid the impact of the weaker rupee. However, those who are paying fees sem ...Read More >
Basohli Painting is our priceless artistic heritage, holding immense value for present and future generations. I commend IIM Jammu and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) for this unique initiative: Manoj Sinha SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that security forces will soon eliminate militants hiding in the mountainous and forested regions of the Union Territory. "The terrorists hiding in rugged terrains, mountains and dense forest ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Modi government of promoting "monopoly or duopoly" across sectors and called for restoring control of the Indian economy to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). In a post on his WhatsApp channel, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha said monopoly or duopoly was a "curse for India" and alleged that the government was encouraging it in every sector and industry.Referring to his interaction with small and medium ice ...Read More >
HYDERABAD, India, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The alleged gunman shot dead by police during Sunday's attack on Australia's Bondi beach was originally from the southern Indian city of Hyderabad and his family did not know about his "radical mindset", Indian police said on Tuesday (December 16, 2025). Fifteen people were killed in the attack on a Hanukkah event, Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly 30 years, and it is being investigated as an act of terrorism targeting the Jewish community. DEGREE I ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The alleged gunman shot dead by police during Sunday's attack on Australia's Bondi beach was originally from the southern Indian city of Hyderabad and his family did not know about his "radical mindset", Indian police said on Tuesday. Fifteen people were killed in the attack on a Hanukkah event, Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly 30 years, and it is being investigated as an act of terrorism targeting the Jewish community. Degree in commerce In a statement providing more deta ...Read More >
Tiwari pointed out that many members had booked flights to return home on Friday and come back on Monday, but are now facing difficulties The cancellation of approximately 500 flights by IndiGo over the last two days came up for discussion in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, with Congress member Pramod Tiwari expressing concern over the airline's monopoly and its impact on parliamentarians and common citizens. Raising the matter during Zero Hour, Tiwari said the flight cancellations had affected sev ...Read More >
The GST 2.0 impetus coupled with the festive sentiment gave a fillip to automotive retail in October to record highs, though dealers now expect momentum to moderate as the post-festive phase sets in. October 2025 will go down as the month that redefined records for India's automobile retail industry. The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) on Friday reported that total vehicle registrations surged a whopping 40.5 per cent year on year to 40.24 lakh units, marking the highest-ev ...Read More >
Decision brings relief to several families waiting for clearance since 2022 In a major relief to students waiting for release of overseas scholarships, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka directed the Finance department officials to immediately clear ₹303 crore dues pending payment. The directive will ensure release of dues pending since 2022 to SC, ST, BC, OC and minority students. Mr. Bhatti Vikramarka wanted the dues to be cleared at once. The development assumes significance as ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 29: Joy Personal Care, the Indian home-grown personal care brand, under the aegis of RSH Global, launched a refreshed campaign for its iconic Skin Fruits Moisturising Cream, featuring versatile actor Sanya Malhotra. Known for providing deep moisturisation and a healthy glow, the moisturiser has been a trusted favourite in Indian households for years. Enriched with apple and jojoba oil, it offers 48-hour moisturisation, combats dullness, and leaves skin soft, ...Read More >
The government on Thursday initiated the process to appoint the next chief justice of India as incumbent B R Gavai demits office on November 23, In an era where almost all aspects of governance and decision-making involves the usage of technology, in varying degrees, Justice Surya Kant, poised to assume the office of Chief Justice of India (CJI) next month, has been a strong proponent of profound human enterprise in the domain of dispensing justice. In his recent address, Justice Surya Kant, ...Read More >
As the clock ticks towards November 23, the government is gearing up to choose the next Chief Justice of India. Current Chief Justice, B R Gavai, is set to retire, and the Union Law Minister will consult him for a successor recommendation. The government on Thursday initiated the process to appoint the next chief justice of India as incumbent B R Gavai demits office on November 23, sources said. The letter asking Justice Gavai to name his successor is set to be delivered either this evening or ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R. Gavai on Monday recommended the name of Justice Surya Kant as his successor to the Centre, paving the way for Justice Kant to become the 53rd Chief Justice of India. The recommendation comes in response to the Law Ministry seeking CJI Gavai's suggestion for his successor, as he is set to retire on November 23. Justice Surya Kant, currently the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court and next in line by seniority, will as ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 27: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R. Gavai on Monday recommended the name of Justice Surya Kant as his successor to the Centre, paving the way for Justice Kant to become the 53rd Chief Justice of India. The recommendation comes in response to the Law Ministry seeking CJI Gavai's suggestion for his successor, as he is set to retire on November 23. Justice Surya Kant, currently the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court and next in line by seniority, will assume office u ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 26 (ANI): Chinese Deputy Consul General in Kolkata, Qin Yong, on Sunday hailed the resumption of direct flights between India and China through the Kolkata and Guangzhou city route as a 'very important day' for India-China relations, marking the first non-stop service in five years as the inaugural flight departed from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport. 'Today is a very important day for the India-China relationship. After five years ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI): The 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' lead cast paid an emotional tribute to Satish Shah by singing the title track of 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' at the cremation ground in Mumbai on Sunday. The actor passed away due to Kidney-related complications at the age of 74 on Saturday. The lead cast of 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai', including Rupali Ganguly, Sumeet Raghavan, Rajesh Kumar, Jamnadas Majethia, Deven Bhojani and others, attended the final rites of Satish Shah in ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Congress Saturday demanded that Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) probe the LIC after a Washington Post report claimed the state-run insurer made huge investments in Adani Group securities after they took a beating in the markets. Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh termed the report a "disturbing revelation" about the savings of LIC's 30 crore policyholders being "systematically misused" to benefit Adani Group. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge took a swipe at the govt ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Congress party on Saturday demanded that Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) investigate the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) following a US media report alleging the public sector company made significant investments in Adani Group's securities after they suffered market losses. However, the LIC denied the allegations, calling them "false, baseless, and far from the truth." The opposition party's attack was spurred by a report in The Washington Post, which, ci ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) They were young, educated, and lived what seemed to be ordinary lives. But behind their smartphone and laptop screens, the two men were slowly drawn into the dark web of ISIS propaganda, and eventually allegedly converted it into a plot to strike Delhi on Diwali. The two youths -- Md Adnan Khan alias Abu Muharib (19), from Delhi's Sadiq Nagar, and Adnan Khan alias Abu Mohammad (20), from Bhopal -- were arrested in a pre-emptive operation that likely averted a major trage ...Read More >
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the GST 2.0 reforms, which came into effect from September 22, have given a significant push to the domestic automotive industry, with car sales more than doubling to over half a million units. New Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the GST 2.0 reforms, which came into effect from September 22, have given a significant push to the domestic automotive industry, with car sales more than doubling to over half ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged voter theft in Aland has written to Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Karnataka, requesting for details such as device ports, IP addresses and OTP trails that were reportedly used for filing 6,018 Form 7 applications for deletion of names from the voters' list of Aland constituency between February 2022 and February 2023. "The SIT is awaiting a reply from the CEO," sources told the TNIE. Even as the SIT is awaiting a response from ...Read More >
Veteran actor Asrani died at the age of 84. His nephew Ashok Asrani confirmed the news. The senior and versatile actor of Hindi cinema, Shri Govardhan Asrani, passed away this evening at around 4 PM after a prolonged illness. He was originally a resident of Jaipur, Rajasthan. Asrani received his education from St. Xavier's School, Jaipur. Asrani's contribution to the field of comic acting has been invaluable. Over several decades, he gave Hindi cinema many memorable characters and carved a spec ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Taj Hotels must write down rules, specify how to sit and wear clothes, said YourStory Founder and CEO Shradha Sharma on Thursday, after being reprimanded for sitting in "regular padmasana style" at the five-star hotel's fine dining restaurant House of Ming in the national capital. Speaking to IANS, Sharma said that she "still can't comprehend what was wrong" with her choice of clothes, footwear, and the way she was sitting. "This is like a general question in ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 23: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted on Thursday that the unified payments interface (UPI) platform processed 754 million payments worth Rs 1.02 lakh crore on October 18, marking the highest single-day tally, as consumer demand surged due to the GST rate cuts. During the three-day period between Dhanteras and Diwali, the average UPI volumes stood at 736.9 million -- higher than 647.46 million in the corresponding period a month ago, the Finance Minister said. " ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted on Thursday that the unified payments interface (UPI) platform processed 754 million payments worth Rs 1.02 lakh crore on October 18, marking the highest single-day tally, as consumer demand surged due to the GST rate cuts. During the three-day period between Dhanteras and Diwali, the average UPI volumes stood at 736.9 million -- higher than 647.46 million in the corresponding period a month ago, the Finance Minister said. "It has been ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 20: The recent goods and services tax (GST) rationalisation is set to lift revenue growth of organised apparel retailers by about 200 bps this fiscal, keeping the topline steady at 13-14 per cent for the second financial year in a row, a report said on Monday. The GST rate cut on apparel priced below ₹2,500 is likely to lift demand in the mid-premium segment, while the fast fashion or value segment will continue to drive the momentum, Crisil Ratings said in a report. Though limited ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20 (ANI): Bollywood has lost one of its comedy legends, Asrani, the man who made generations laugh. Govardhan Asrani, fondly known as Asrani, passed away on Monday at the age of 84. A fixture of Hindi cinema for more than five decades, Asrani has surely left behind an irreplaceable legacy built on laughter, and impeccable comic timing. Also Read | Veteran Actor Asrani Passes Away at 84: From Jaipur Roots to 'Sholay' Fame, Remembering the Comic Legend Who D ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20 (ANI): bollywood">Bollywood has lost one of its comedy legends, Asrani, the man who made generations laugh. Govardhan Asrani, fondly known as Asrani, passed away on Monday at the age of 84. A fixture of Hindi cinema for more than five decades, Asrani has surely left behind an irreplaceable legacy built on laughter, and impeccable comic timing. His manager, Babu Bhai Theeba, confirmed the news to ANI, saying the veteran actor breathed his last at 3 PM at ...Read More >
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