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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai, on Saturday, launched a sharp critique against the Central government's recent move to introduce a revised CBSE curriculum, labelling the mandatory three-language formula as an act of "linguistic imposition". The party speaker alleged that the new framework, based on the National Education Policy (NEP), lacks a clear roadmap for regional language integration in Southern states. Sp ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Hours after Bharatiya Janata Party left K Annamalai from the candidates list for the upcoming elections, party MP from Karnataka Tejasvi Surya on Friday described the former Tamil Nadu BJP chief as the "most popular leader", claiming that the party has made him responsible for campaigning for all candidates.While campaigning at for the BJP in poll-bound Kerala, Surya said, "Annamalai is the most popular leader of the BJP, not just in Tamil Nadu, but he commands a large following all o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Rain lashed in several parts of the national capital on Friday evening, including India Gate, Badarpur and Janpath Road. India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert in the city, forecasting "thunderstorm and lightning," along with "strong surface winds". Also Read | Delhi Shocker: 18-Year-Old Arrested for Stabbing Man to Death in Shalimar Bagh and Posting Confession on Instagram. Earlier in the day, IMD forecasted that two successive Western d ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Rain lashed in several parts of the national capital on Friday evening, including India Gate, Badarpur and Janpath Road. India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert in the city, forecasting "thunderstorm and lightning," along with "strong surface winds". Earlier in the day, IMD forecasted that two successive Western disturbances are likely to affect northwest India this week, with peak activity expected on April 3-4 and again on April 7. Hails ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, (Keralam) [India], April 3 (ANI): BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Friday described BJP National Executive Member K Annamalai as the "most popular leader of the BJP" after the party left him out of the candidates list for the forthcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections. While campaigning for the BJP ahead of the Keralam assembly polls, the BJP MP said that, owing to Annamalai's popularity, the party has made him responsible for campaigning for all candidates, which Surya said will tran ...Read More >
While the milder weather should provide some respite to customers, and also lower power demand in the midst of an energy crisis brought about by the war in West Asia, a wet April could damage standing ready-for-harvest crops, some of which have already been impacted by western disturbances in the second half of March. ALSO READ | More rain for Delhi this week, IMD warns of thunderstorms across North India In what could further impact the farm sector, the agency predicted an 80% likelihood of a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) India on Friday commissioned its third indigenously-built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridaman, significantly bolstering the naval component of the nation's nuclear triad, authoritative sources said. There is no official word yet on the commissioning of the boat that came amid a rapidly evolving regional security environment. India's nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) programme is a closely guarded project. INS Arihant was the first b ...Read More >
New Delhi: The weather pattern in several states across the country appears to be undergoing a sudden shift. Light clouds currently hover over Delhi and the Delhi-NCR region. Cloud movement is also being observed in the plains of Western Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. In Jaipur and its adjoining areas, heavy rainfall accompanied by hailstorms has caused a drop in temperature levels, providing residents with much-needed relief from the heat. Weather conditions are also expected to deteriorate in ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) INOX Air Products on Friday said it has commissioned its first ultra-high purity (UHP) liquid oxygen facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, aiming to support India's semiconductor and solar manufacturing sectors. The plant produces 6N grade (99.9999 per cent purity) liquid oxygen with a capacity of 17 tonnes per day (500 cubic meters per hour), catering to the stringent requirements of electronics and photovoltaic industries, the company said. INOX Air Products said the facility ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday forecasted that two successive Western disturbances are likely to affect northwest India this week, with peak activity expected on April 3-4 and again on April 7. Hailstorms are anticipated across the northwest parts of the region, while isolated heavy rainfall is expected over the Kashmir Valley on April 3 and 4. A sudden cold wave has also gripped Rajouri and the wider Pir Panjal region following continuous ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday forecasted that two successive Western disturbances are likely to affect northwest India this week, with peak activity expected on April 3-4 and again on April 7. Hailstorms are anticipated across the northwest parts of the region, while isolated heavy rainfall is expected over the Kashmir Valley on April 3 and 4. A sudden cold wave has also gripped Rajouri and the wider Pir Panjal region following continuous ...Read More >
Kannur (Keralam) [India], April 3 (ANI): BJP National Executive Member K Annamalai on Friday said that he will continue to campaign for the upcoming assembly polls despite being absent from the party's candidate list in Tamil Nadu, calling it his "responsibility." While senior leaders like Tamilisai Soundararajan (Mylapore), Vanathi Srinivasan (Coimbatore North), and Union Minister L. Murugan (Avinashi) have been fielded, Annamalai's name is nowhere to be found on the BJP's candidates list. Sp ...Read More >
New Delhi: For quite some time now, there have been ongoing discussions within the Indian Premier League regarding an increase in both the number of matches and the participating teams. Currently, only 10 teams compete in this tournament. These teams play a total of 74 matches amongst themselves, including the final. The league was inaugurated in 2008; at that time, a total of 8 teams participated. Subsequently, in 2022, two new teams were added, bringing the total count to 10. However, specula ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday released its list of 27 candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, after negotiations within the NDA alliance. The release of the BJP's first candidate list for the April 23, 2026, Tamil Nadu Assembly elections has sent shockwaves through the state's political circles. K Annamalai, the aggressive "Singham" of the Tamil Nadu BJP who was widely expected to lead the charge, is conspicuously absent from ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The BJP on Friday released its list of 27 candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, after delays caused by prolonged deliberations and discontent among a section of cadres and functionaries over seats allotted by the AIADMK. The list was along expected lines and did not include former state president K Annamalai. Despite speculation that the party might field him, the list confirmed he will not contest. Annamalai had earlier indicated that he was not interested in cont ...Read More >
Davanagere (Karnataka), Apr 3 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday defended the Congress party's decision to field family members of two deceased MLAs in Assembly by-elections, asserting that the move follows established political practice. Addressing criticism from the BJP over alleged dynastic politics, he said the party had followed a "common practice" in selecting candidates for the upcoming bypolls in the state. The bypolls were necessitated by the demise of sitting Congr ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a significant archaeological discovery, large ancient human burial sites resting in the Godavari River basin have been discovered in Telangana's Mulugu district. On information, a technical team consisting of the Department of Heritage and Telangana government visited the burial structures in Motlagudem village, approximately 120 kilometre from Warangal City. Locally, they are referred "rakasi bandalu" (giant stones) and "rakasi guhalu" (giant caves). Officials said the findings ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The department of heritage said it had identified several prehistoric burial sites in Motlagudem of Mulugu district, highlighting the presence of early human settlements in the Godavari river basin. The burial structures, located about 120 km from Warangal, are locally known as Rakasi Bandalu and Rakasi Guhalu. These ancient sites are believed to date back to the Stone Age and provide insights into the lifestyle, customs and social structures of early humans. Acting on information fr ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 2 (PTI) In a significant discovery, a team from the department of heritage, Telangana government, has found a massive cluster of megalithic human burial sites in Mulugu district, believed to be one of the largest concentrations of dolmen burials in India. Based on information provided by residents of Motlagudem village in Mulugu district, and the directions of Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan, a technical team conducted a field visit to the village. Located 230 kms from Hyd ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Apr 2: A new analysis has found that heat risk in Indian cities is increasingly being shaped not only by daytime heatwaves but also by night-time heatwaves and compound heatwaves, which occur when a daytime heatwave is followed by a night-time heatwave. This is significant because current Heat Action Plans (HAPs) and urban climate policies mainly focus on daytime heatwaves, according to the study. A HAP serves as an early warning system and preparedness plan for extreme heat events. ...Read More >
When I arrived at the main gate of the old Parliament building on September 12, 1996, I found a senior MP telling all those who were arriving for the session to "go back right away". Otherwise, he threatened, "I will make sure that you don't get a ticket (to contest elections) next time". What he was hoping to do was to prevent a quorum in the Lok Sabha so that a Bill slated to be introduced in the House that day could not be presented. It was the day the Women's Reservation Bill -- to provide ...Read More >
KUWAIT CITY, April 1: Jazeera Airways announced on Wednesday the launch of four new destinations in India -- Calicut, Tiruchirappalli, Mangalore, and Kannur -- via Dammam Airport in Saudi Arabia, with services beginning from April 8. CEO Barathan Pasupathi said flights to Calicut will operate twice weekly on Sundays and Wednesdays starting April 8, while Tiruchirappalli services will run on Sundays and Tuesdays from April 7. Flights to Mangalore will operate on Mondays and Thursdays from April ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The Parliament Budget Session is unlikely to be adjourned sine die on Thursday as the government plans to reconvene it again in the third week of April, according to sources. The government is planning to bring an amendment bill to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats to 816 from 543 seats. The idea is to have at least 273 seats reserved for women. According to sources, the key agenda may include amendments to the 2023 Nari Shakti Vandan Act and the introduct ...Read More >
Mumbai: In recent times, many Bollywood stars have been showing strong interest in working with South Indian directors. While some of these collaborations have turned into massive blockbusters, others have not performed as expected. Now, Salman Khan is once again teaming up with a South director. After previously working with AR Murugadoss, Salman has given the green signal to a new film with Telugu director Vamshi Paidipally. The film is being produced by Dil Raju on a grand scale. Interestin ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Congress on Wednesday opposed the bill aiming to increase the size of the Lok Sabha by 50 per cent, calling it a move that would disadvantage states in the South, Northeast and West.The party's general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh in a post on X highlighted concerns over the proposal and its potential impact on state representation."The Modi government is proposing to bulldoze a Bill to increase the size of the Lok Sabha by 50%. The number of seats allocated to ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Congress on Wednesday raised concerns over a proposed Bill to increase the size of the Lok Sabha, claiming that it could widen the disparity between northern and southern states and place the latter at a political disadvantage. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh took to social media platform X to criticise the proposal, alleging that the government plans to increase the strength of the Lok Sabha by 50 per cent, along with a proportional rise in the numb ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday cornered Centre over delimitation exercise, asserting that government is proposing to "bulldoze" a legislation for sake of increasing Lok Sabha seats by 50 per cent. In an 'X' post, Ramesh opined that the argument to increase 50 percent Lok Sabha seats is equitable and deceptive, adding that its proportions may not change for present but its deeper implications cannot be neglected. "The Modi Govt is proposing to bulldoze ...Read More >
New Delhi (PTI): The Congress on Wednesday claimed that the Modi government is proposing to "bulldoze" a bill to increase the size of the Lok Sabha by 50 per cent with the number of seats allocated to each state also to be increased by 50 per cent, and said such a move would "disadvantage" smaller states in the South, Northeast and West. There was no official word on the Opposition party's claims. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said Telangana Chief Minister A ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a major development for Indian cinema, Nayanthara has come on board as the female lead opposite Salman Khan in an upcoming big-budget film directed by Vamshi Paidipally. The announcement has generated significant excitement, marking the first on-screen collaboration between the two stars. The development came shortly after Salman Khan confirmed his next project with Vamshi Paidipally and producer Dil Raju. The makers officially welcomed Nayanthara to the film, describing her as an ep ...Read More >
NEW DELHI,March 31: Above-normal heatwave days are likely over some parts of east, central and northwest India and the southeast Peninsula between April and June even as above-normal rainfall is expected in April, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its monthly forecast on Tuesday. Between April and June, maximum temperatures are expected to be normal to below normal over many parts of the country except most parts of east and northeast India, as well as eastern parts of central I ...Read More >
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