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Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 9 (ANI): Union Minister and Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) election in-charge Piyush Goyal on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the ruling DMK ahead of the state Assembly elections, asserting that the party "running under one family known for corruption" is taking Tamil Nadu down. He accused the DMK of corruption, mismanagement, and failure to implement central government schemes. Addressing a press conference in Coimbatore, often referred t ...Read More >
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor asserted that the Kerala Assembly elections are a direct contest between the ruling LDF and the Congress-led UDF, dismissing the BJP as a non-factor. Senior leader AK Antony also predicted a "clean sweep" for the UDF, criticizing the BJP as a "non-Kerala" party. Voters are deciding the fate of 883 candidates across 140 constituencies. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor cast his vote in the Keralam Assembly elections on Thursday in Thiruvananthapuram, asserting that the electo ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) State Secretary Binoy Viswam cast his vote in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday, expressing confidence that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) is heading towards a mammoth victory. Speaking to ANI, Viswam said we are getting reports that voters are pouring in to vote for LDF across the State. "We will see the victory of LDF once more. LDF is heading towards a mammoth victory. All over the state, we are getting report ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 9 (PTI) Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday alleged that the proposed amendment to ensure 33 per cent reservation for women in the midst of polls in states including Tamil Nadu appeared to be yet another political manoeuvre aimed at shaping electoral narratives. Stalin alleged the timing for the proposed amendment led to serious suspicion. "Why push such a far-reaching decision in the middle of state elections. This appears to be yet another political manoeuvre aimed at shaping ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Anil K Antony on Thursday cast his vote in Thiruvananthapuram as voting is underway in the state for the assembly election. He called the polls "one of the decisive elections in Keralam's history." Speaking to ANI, Antony said, "This election is going to be one of those decisive elections in Keralam's history...After this election, you will see BJP emerge as a prominent pole in Keralam." Also Read: Kerala Assembly elections: From malls, ...Read More >
Alappuzha (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Congress candidate from Haripad, Ramesh Chennithala, cast his vote on Thursday, expressing confidence that his party will win over 100 seats as voting for Keralam Assembly elections is underway. He also said voters are tired of the current government's 10-year rule. Speaking to the reporters, Chennithala said, "We are very confident that we are winning on more than 100 seats in the Assembly elections and forming an efficient government in Keralam. Th ...Read More >
PUNE: A few hours before the deadline for withdrawal of nominations for the bypolls, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar 'advised' the Congress party to withdraw its candidate from the Baramati seat and support NCP chief Sunetra Pawar. Earlier, Sharad Pawar had said there was nothing wrong with the Congress contesting the Baramati seat. However, on the last day for withdrawal, he appealed to his alliance partner at both the Centre and state levels to step aside. "Maharashtra lost a talented politician l ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Anil K Antony on Thursday cast his vote in Thiruvananthapuram as voting is underway in the state for the assembly election. He called the polls "one of the decisive elections in Keralam's history." Also Read | Nashik Shocker: Women Allege S*xual Assault, Forced Religious Conversion, Pressure to Pray and Consume Beef at Popular MNC; Probe Launched. Speaking to ANI, Antony said, "This election is going to b ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Anil K Antony on Thursday cast his vote in Thiruvananthapuram as voting is underway in the state for the assembly election. He called the polls "one of the decisive elections in Keralam's history." Speaking to ANI, Antony said, "This election is going to be one of those decisive elections in Keralam's history...After this election, you will see BJP emerge as a prominent pole in Keralam." Polling for the 2 ...Read More >
A few places across districts such as East Godavari, Srikakulam, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema, Eluru, Alluri Sitharama Raju, Markapuram and Tirupati received light to moderate rainfall on Monday (April 6). According to real-time rainfall data from the Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DES), between 8.30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Laxmipuram in East Godavari district recorded the highest rainfall of 57.5 mm. This was followed by Ramachandrapuram in Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema and Etcherla in Srika ...Read More >
IMD forecasts rain, storms and below normal temperatures across many Indian regions due to western disturbances, with heavy showers in Northeast. Delhi likely to see clear skies.A spell of rain accompanied by thunderstorms, hail and strong winds is likely to persist across several parts of India as an active western disturbance continues to influence weather systems across the country, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The disturbance, along with multiple cyclonic circulat ...Read More >
Chennai, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil Nadu is witnessing a steady rise in summer temperatures, with heatwave conditions intensifying across the state. At least seven locations recorded temperatures above 37 degrees on Wednesday, signalling the onset of a stronger and more persistent heatwave this season. Weather experts attribute the early spike in temperatures to the impact of El Niño, which is expected to make this year's summer hotter than usual across southern India. Even in the first we ...Read More >
Kozhikode (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): As polling is underway in Keralam, state Minister and Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate from Beypore Assembly constituency, PA Mohamed Riyas, cast his vote at a polling station in Kottooli AUP School on Thursday. He expressed confidence in a decisive victory for the alliance, citing welfare schemes, infrastructure development and public support for the government. Speaking to ANI, Riyas said, "We had a record number of development projects. Every ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Over 2,6 crore electors will rush to poll stations on Thursday to decide the fate of 883 candidates across 140 assembly constituencies in Kerala and elect its 140-member Legislative Assembly in a high-stakes battle between the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) and BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The voting in Keralam is being held in a single phase and will begin at 7 AM. The current Assembly's tenure end ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Global hospitality major Hilton on Wednesday announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Regenta Hotels Private Limited, owned by Royal Orchid Hotels Limited, for opening 125 'Hampton by Hilton' hotels across western and southern India by 2035. The partnership accelerates Hilton's upper mid-scale expansion in India, where rising domestic travel and growing demand from the country's expanding middle class are driving strong opportunities in the mid-market segment. ...Read More >
A special three-day sitting of Parliament from April 16 to 18 will fast-track the implementation of 33% women's reservation in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, assuring southern states that their representation will not reduce and adding that the total number of seats in the Lower House will increase. Addressing a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rally in poll-bound Kerala, Modi said no state that worked to control its population will see a drop in ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 8: White Gold hosted its prestigious White Gold Excellence Night on Saturday, bringing together members of the White Gold family for an evening dedicated to recognising loyalty, performance, and the enduring contributions of employees who have played a vital role in the company's growth journey. In a landmark gesture of appreciation, the company gifted 10 cars to outstanding employees in recognition of their exceptional commitment, years of service, and exemp ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actor Allu Sirish shared a video on his social media account that highlighted the immense love and massive fan following that his brother and South superstar Allu Arjun enjoys. In the video posted by him, a massive crowd of fans can be seen gathered outside Allu Arjun's house at midnight to celebrate his birthday on the 8th of April. In the video, the fans can be seen holding up their phone flashlights at night and shouting out Allu Arjun's name wishing him on his birthday. The visual ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Allu Sirish shared a video on his social media account that highlighted the immense love and massive fan following that his brother and South superstar Allu Arjun enjoys. In the video posted by him, a massive crowd of fans can be seen gathered outside Allu Arjun's house at midnight to celebrate his birthday on the 8th of April. In the video, the fans can be seen holding up their phone flashlights at night and shouting out Allu Arjun's name wishing him on ...Read More >
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar asserted that the Congress-led United Democratic Front is the sole solution for unemployment and price rise in Kerala and Puducherry. He urged South Indian states to unite to protect the Constitution. Shivakumar expressed confidence in the INDIA Bloc forming the government in Kerala, promising to protect the state and its history. Orkkatteri: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has stated that only Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF ...Read More >
New Delhi/Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) The attainment of first criticality at the indigenously designed and built 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu was on Tuesday hailed as a "seminal moment" to help India move closer to realising the full potential of its nuclear power programme and providing long-term energy security. With the 500 MWe PFBR reaching criticality on Sunday to mark the initiation of a sustained nuclear chain reaction, India has officially entered the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) With India's first indigenous prototype fast breeder reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu attaining criticality on Monday, experts said the development is a significant boost to the country's three-stage nuclear programme. Formulated in the 1950s by Dr Homi Bhabha, the programme seeks to make India self-reliant in the nuclear power sector by exploiting the vast thorium reserves found in the monazite sands of the coastal regions of south India. Talking to PTI, Debasi ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 7 (PTI) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday predicted a two-thirds majority for Congress-led UDF in the upcoming Kerala assembly polls, while accusing the ruling LDF of having an "internal understanding" with the BJP. He also claimed that the people there are fed up with the Left government in Kerala. "Some of our Ministers, legislators and I have campaigned in Kerala. There is confidence that we (UDF) will secure a two-third majority there. People are fed ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The IMD has forecast light to moderate rain across Telangana over the next three days, with thunderstorms and gusty winds likely in several districts. Officials said multiple atmospheric systems over southern India are influencing the weather. A trough persists over the south coastal Andhra region near the west-central Bay of Bengal, while a cyclonic circulation over Rayalaseema has shifted towards areas adjoining Telangana. Another trough extends from this system across Tamil Nadu t ...Read More >
New Delhi: Did you know that ever since the pre-monsoon season arrived in the country, several states have been witnessing spells of cloud cover, gusty winds, and drizzle? In most parts of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Bihar, sunny skies prevailed, leading to a rise in temperatures. Meanwhile, light snowfall continues in the hilly regions of Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir, resulting in a drop in temperature levels. In several parts of South India, rain accompanied by thunder and lightning has m ...Read More >
WeWork India Management announced the signing of five large-scale, long-term lease agreements across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai, totaling over 700,000 sq. ft. of Grade A office space. One of the company's largest expansions to date, this milestone strengthens WeWork India's leadership in South India and reinforces its position as a preferred partner for both enterprise occupiers and institutional landlords. The company currently operates 37 centres across the region, highlighting its scal ...Read More >
BENGALURU, April 6 (Reuters) - Top Indian information technology firms are set to report another lacklustre quarter, with revenue and profit seen rising around 10% year-on-year largely on a weaker rupee rather than underlying growth, seven brokerages said. Uncertainties due to wars, weak discretionary spending and concerns around artificial intelligence will keep weighing on client budgets, making the revenue forecast for the next fiscal year a key focus for investors, they added. Tata Consult ...Read More >
Shah Rukh Khan flaunted his salt and pepper look as he greeted the newlyweds. While Salman Khan looked stunning in a black suit Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan recently turned heads as they attended a grand wedding, and videos from the event are now going viral across social media platforms. The two icons brought their signature style to the celebration, leaving fans in awe. Viral Bhayani shared the videos in which Shah Rukh Khan was seen attending the wedding of Rajat Sharma's daughter. He fla ...Read More >
In the visual, it appears the whole field is covered with a snow-like white blanket. He wrote: "Not Kashmir. This is Arjunsar in Bikaner district. View after yesterday's hailstorm. Hope the government will take care of crop insurance." According to the local meteorological department, Bikaner recorded a maximum temperature of 30 degree celcius on Saturday, April 4, with a 31% chance of rain. More rain and hailstorm activity are likely in the city on Saturday, and again on April 7 and 8. A yello ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Sunday stepped up its attack on the Modi government over its delimitation proposal to implement the women's reservation law, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi is bulldozing a proposal that will will work more to the benefit of larger and populous states since their already large numbers will get further magnified".In a post on X, Congress general secretary in-charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh said," The PM is upto his usual tricks of making misleading statement ...Read More >
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