Jairam Ramesh claimed the recent investigations by Businessworld have brought to light significant revelations that raise serious questions regarding this decision by the Modi government
Search underway for 12 people missing in landslide-hit southern Odisha village
Special Relief Commissioner Rajesh P. Patil said altogether, 170 personnel of the National Disaster Response Force, Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force and Special Operation Group have been engaged in the operation to locate the missing people
Missing woman suspected to have crossed LoC into Pakistan
Rubina Kousar, a resident of Karni village near the LoC, took her goats out for grazing on October 30 but did not return home with preliminary information suggesting she may have crossed the LoC into PoK along with the livestock
Asian Champions Trophy: 15 years on, a question of relevance and form
While it was always expected that the host would dominate the proceedings this year, the huge gap on the turf raises questions about the relevance of the competition, especially for India
Palaniswami slams TVK-led government over convicts escape in Coimbatore
Neha Bora : CEC Impeachment could have happened in Parliament if public concerns were heard
Neha Bora : CEC Impeachment could have happened in Parliament if public concerns were heard
Speaking at the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, the Supreme Court judge said building a scientific temper must extend beyond laboratories to the capacity of youths and students to think rationally, and urged a shift from us and they to the Preambles we
Speaking at the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, the Supreme Court judge said building a scientific temper must extend beyond laboratories to the capacity of youths and students to think rationally, and urged a shift from us and they to the Preambles we
Dhruv Rathee defamation case: Delhi Court issues fresh bailable warrants
Judicial Magistrate Rahul Jain issued the fresh warrants against Dhruv Rathee in a case filed by Vikas Sanskrityayan, who accused the YouTuber of defamation over a video uploaded on his channel
Dhruv Rathee defamation case: Delhi Court issues fresh bailable warrants
Judicial Magistrate Rahul Jain issued the fresh warrants against Dhruv Rathee in a case filed by Vikas Sanskrityayan, who accused the YouTuber of defamation over a video uploaded on his channel
Delhi government mandates registration of domestic help agencies; 50,000 fine for violations
According to a public notice issued by the Labour Department, every private placement agency offering domestic workers must register on the e-District portal and obtain a license within 15 days.
Delhi government mandates registration of domestic help agencies; 50,000 fine for violations
According to a public notice issued by the Labour Department, every private placement agency offering domestic workers must register on the e-District portal and obtain a license within 15 days.
Repeatedly adding fresh layers of bitumen and raising road levels must be avoided, Commissioner G.S. Sameeran said
Telangana invites solutions to seven public-sector challenges, applications open till November 30
The selected innovations will get an opportunity to showcase their solutions at the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026, scheduled to be held at Bharat Future City in December
Telangana invites solutions to seven public-sector challenges, applications open till November 30
The selected innovations will get an opportunity to showcase their solutions at the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026, scheduled to be held at Bharat Future City in December
Union Minister Rijiju challenges Congress to answer basic questions amid row over SIR, CEC
Referring to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Mr. Rijiju questioned how the Congress suffered a third consecutive defeat when Gyanesh Kumar, the incumbent Chief Election Commissioner, was not heading the poll panel
Union Minister Rijiju challenges Congress to answer basic questions amid row over SIR, CEC
Referring to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Mr. Rijiju questioned how the Congress suffered a third consecutive defeat when Gyanesh Kumar, the incumbent Chief Election Commissioner, was not heading the poll panel
INDIA bloc Ramlila Maidan rally traffic curbs: Which roads to avoid, timing and more
For the INDIA bloc Ramlila Maidan rally on November 1, Delhi Traffic Police will impose restrictions from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., including key diversions and curbs on bus movements
ISRO NVS-03 launch: 5 things to know about Indias new navigation satellite
ISRO successfully launched the NVS-03 navigation satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on October 30, 2026, restoring NavIC to a four-satellite, standalone operational status and advancing Indias push for an indigenous, more precise space-time network
Veterinary assistant surgeon suspended in Villupuram after video of him abusing farmer goes viral
When the farmer enquired about doctor availability at the dispensary for subsequent visits, the assistant veterinary surgeon allegedly abused him
Brazils Flavio Bolsonaro says he could run for president again before 2030
4 killed, 2 injured in fire at shoe factory in northwest Delhi
Four people were killed and two others injured after a fire broke out at a shoe factory in Mangolpuri Industrial Area Phase-I in northwest Delhi on Friday night, police said. The Delhi Fire Service rushed 20 fire tenders to the spot after receiving a call at 9.32 p.m. Six people were rescued from inside the factory in an unconscious state and taken to Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital, where four were declared dead. The remaining two are undergoing treatment. Firefighting and rescue operations were underway.
Prakash Raj calls for unity to save our country ahead of protest march
U.S. midterms explained: What are they and why do they matter?
What are U.S. midterm elections, how do they work, and why do they matter for global politics and India? Breaking down everything you need to know about the 2026 midterms, control of Congress, key issues like inflation and foreign policy, and what the results mean moving forward.
BJP terms Musi Project public hearing a farce, demands dialogue with displaced families
Finished dosage facility of Granules in Hyderabad gets 11 U.S. FDA observations
The U.S. FDA issued a warning letter in February 2025 after inspecting the facility in AugustSeptember 2024
Bengali food festival in Visakhapatnam: A feast of sorse ilish, kosha maangsho and more
A lavish buffet at The Park Visakhapatnam celebrates Bengals culinary favourites, from mustard-rich fish curries to traditional sweets and street food.
Googles parent company Alphabets shares plunge 12.6%, loses almost $500 billion in market value
Alphabet shares plunged a record 12.64% on Thursdaywiping out $482 billion in market valueand fell another 0.42% in Friday pre-market trading, following quarterly earnings that fueled investor anxiety over whether massive AI investments will pay off.
Y. S. Sharmila announces shifting of daughters wedding venue amid row over Yelahanka property
The Congress leader said it was every parents cherished wish to celebrate their childs wedding at their own home and expressed anguish over her inability to fulfil her daughters aspiration
BengaluruMangaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express timetable
The journey was completed in around 7 hours in the last trial run
Is Bengali cinema losing its rootedness?
Has Bengali cinema forgotten how to look at Bengal? From the invisible lives of Dhapa to the textures of a language that is slowly losing its density, filmmakers Ashish Avikunthak, Indrasis Acharya and Ishaan Ghose ask what has slipped out of the frame, and whether cinema can still find its way back
The two destinations offer comparable tourism experiences and products. Even amid adverse global conditions, Colombo has managed to surpass its pre-COVID foreign tourist arrival figures, while Keralam has struggled to regain momentum, achieving only around 70% of its pre-pandemic arrivals
Watch: ISRO successfully launches NVS-03 to strengthen Indias navigation capabilities
ISRO successfully launches the NVS-03 navigation satellite aboard the GSLV-F18 rocket from Sriharikota. The 2,250-kg satellite is expected to restore NavIC to its minimum operational configuration of four satellites. With a mission life of 12 years, NVS-03 carries an indigenous atomic clock and adds the L1 signal to the navigation system. The launch marks the GSLVs 20th mission and its shortest turnaround time of 56 days.
Watch: Bhutan glacial lake outburst flood damages bridge, roads; Assam on alert
A glacial lake outburst flood at Shintapu Tsho in Bhutans Gasa district has damaged roads, public infrastructure and swept away a Bailey bridge in Punakha. The flood has also raised concerns over a newly formed artificial lake downstream. In India, vulnerable areas in Assams Dhubri and Kokrajhar districts have been put on high alert.
The visuals, which have gone viral on social media, show a mob of over 20 people camping at the station between 10:15 pm and 12 am on July 11, even as the police stood by without taking any action
Whose sight matters? How gender shapes access to eye care in India
Across their lifespans, from childhood to old age, women face disadvantages in access to eye health and care. For many, treatment depends on how their health is prioritised by the men in their household. Late care, or lack of access can leave girls and women with preventable visual impairment and loss
Can higher FSI reshape Chennais real estate market and skyline?
From housing affordability to urban infrastructure, the benefits and challenges of allowing more construction
Indomitable courage, visionary leadership: Congress hails Indira Gandhi on death anniversary
Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi paid floral tributes at Shakti Sthal, with Mr. Gandhi sharing a Sanskrit shloka his grandmother taught him
Telangana plans PPP model to ensure uninterrupted MRI services at govt hospitals
Health Minister C. Damodara Raja Narasimha clarified that scans will remain free of cost for patients referred by doctors at Telangana government hospitals
Justice P.B. Balaji quotes Tamil poetess Avvaiyars statement, Pasi Vandhal Pathum Paranthu Pogum, and the Tamil idiom, Pasi Kanna Kattuthu
PM Modi inaugurates tourism, infrastructure projects worth 307 crore in Gujarat's Ekta Nagar
The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stones for eight development projects worth 118.88 crore, taking the total outlay for the 31 projects to 426.71 crore
Meet Odungakudiyar, the sacred bull that unites two faiths
The girl who was seriously injured in the attack is undergoing treatment in a hospital; two youths who allegedly carried out the attack were not students of the school, fellow students said
Distorians cannot erase the profound respect Indira Gandhi had for Vallabhbhai Patel: Jairam Ramesh
Jairam Ramesh shared a rare 1947 photograph of a young Indira Gandhi greeting Sardar Patel, on Patels birth anniversary and Indira Gandhis death anniversary
How infant deaths in Keralams Attappady expose a deep-rooted health, social crisis
12 infants, including 10 tribals, have died in Attappady this year, sparking a political row as the State government orders an expert probe. Tribal activists say the crisis demands action beyond healthcare, addressing malnutrition, anaemia and deep-rooted social issues
Collegium politics, judicial independence and executive influence | Justice S. K. Kaul Interview
In his memoir, Without Fear or Favour, former Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of Indias higher judiciary, shedding light on the politics of judicial appointments, differences within the Collegium and the complex relationship between the judiciary and the executive.
Collegium politics, judicial independence and executive influence | Justice S. K. Kaul Interview
In his memoir, Without Fear or Favour, former Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of Indias higher judiciary, shedding light on the politics of judicial appointments, differences within the Collegium and the complex relationship between the judiciary and the executive.
App launched for effective coordination during election bandobust
The Anantapur District Police have said that around 1,500 police personnel and all polling stations have been integrated into a single digital system to ensure effective police coordination
App launched for effective coordination during election bandobust
The Anantapur District Police have said that around 1,500 police personnel and all polling stations have been integrated into a single digital system to ensure effective police coordination
The journey was completed in around 7 hours in the last trial run
The journey was completed in around 7 hours in the last trial run
Dynamite-like explosive material found in vacant plot near Sunkadakatte Circle in Bengaluru
The discovery of the suspicious material triggered panic among residents in the locality
Dynamite-like explosive material found in vacant plot near Sunkadakatte Circle in Bengaluru
The discovery of the suspicious material triggered panic among residents in the locality
Rahul, Priyanka remember Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary
Rahul Gandhi paid floral tributes to Indira Gandhi at her memorials at Shakti Sthal and at 1, Safdarjung Road
Rahul, Priyanka remember Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary
Rahul Gandhi paid floral tributes to Indira Gandhi at her memorials at Shakti Sthal and at 1, Safdarjung Road
The price of a pouch of 500 grams of curd will go up from 28 to 36, and one kg pouch from 54 to 68
Deepavali gift hampers in Coimbatore: From millet sweets to artisanal chocolates
The festive season is upon us, and it is that time of the year when we draw up lists of friends and relatives to buy sweets for. Team MetroPlus is here to help. We bring you our picks from the kitchens of home-grown brands, with something for everyone from Belgian chocolates and millet ladoos to gulab jamuns
Saudi Arabia says intercepted hostile drone in Riyadh region
No information yet on who launched the drone
Nations commit to get nature goals back on track at UN nature summit
The United Nations had warned that progress was insufficient to meet the goals of the 2030 target including protecting 30% of Earths land and oceans, tackling pollution and invasive species, and boosting money for conservation
R. Krishnaraj, Superintendent of Madurai Central Prison, has been transferred and posted as Superintendent of Salem Central Prison
What we know about Binances multi-billion-dollar crypto hack | Explained
While the facts are still emerging, the Binance cyberattack could go down as the largest cryptocurrency hack on record
Launch of NVS-03: PM Modi congratulates scientists, engineers at ISRO
Mr. Modi also said that equipped with enhanced capabilities, NVS-03 will further Indias pursuit of self-reliance in critical technologies and support navigation services that benefit the people
Radar systems proposed as part of Union govts initiative under Ministry of Earth Sciences
Solar power charging taking baby steps in A.P. despite better conditions
The State has the perfect sunny conditions to launch solar-powered EV charging stations, but the industry is still in its early stages. It is still facing challenges in the form of high upfront investment and uncertain returns; the State government is aggressively developing EV charging stations, but not the solar-powered ones, says Minister
Union Minister Puri files nomination papers for Rajya Sabha bypoll in MP
The BJP has fielded Mr. Puri from the seat vacated by L. Murugan, who resigned from the Union government and the Upper House earlier this month. Murugan's RS term was due to end in April 2030
Why HEIs should find a balance between teaching and research
Research earns citations and accolades while teaching involves shaping young minds. Higher education needs both to shine
Assam: Guwahati protest demands scrapping of Siang dam, release of over 60 detainees
Guwahati: More than 100 people staged a protest in Guwahati on Friday, demanding the scrapping of the proposed 11,200 MW Upper Siang Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh. The demonstration was held outside Cotton University in solidarity with the anti-dam peoples movement in Arunachal Pradesh. The protesters urged the government to immediately cancel the project and [] The post Assam: Guwahati protest demands scrapping of Siang dam, release of over 60 detainees appeared first on NorthEast Now .
BRS working president sought to know why the concerns raised by IDBI Bank employees over the proposed disinvestment were not being addressed
Tamil Nadu Congress, VCK mobilise cadres for Nov. 1 INDIA bloc protest in New Delhi
We expect more than five lakh Congress cadres to participate. From Tamil Nadu, we are expecting at least 100 party workers to reach New Delhi from each district, says MP R. Sudha
Operation underway to recover bodies from remote chopper crash site in Uttarakhand
A team from the forest department, Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau officials, a DGCA team have all been dispatched to the crash site
ABVP holds Save Democracy march in Patna amid SIR row
ABVP National Secretary Abhay Pratap Singh said that in a democracy, governments change through ballots, not mob rule. He added that attempts to pressurise constitutional institutions are unacceptable
Two militants held for 'involvement' in kidnapping of woman in Manipur
They have been suspected of being involved in the kidnapping of a woman from Top Awang Leikai in Imphal East district on September 3, says police
Jadu, lone rhino at Thiruvananthapuram zoo, dead
The rhino, affectionately called Shambhu by zoo staff, was 39
Karnataka places three-year moratorium on permission for new private PU colleges
The decision to restrict opening of new colleges comes in the backdrop of the number of seats available in I PU increasing every year, outpacing the number of students passing SSLC exams
Revanth pays tributes to Indira Gandhi
Low pressure over Andaman Sea intensifies further
IMD says the well-marked low pressure is centred near southeast Bay of Bengal as of Saturday morning and is expected to concentrate into a depression off Andhra Pradesh by night
Lava to increase smartphone prices by up to 3,000
Lava has been serving the sub-30k price category and is focused on budget and mid segment
Telangana extends Instant pension facility beyond old-age pension category for women
The decision will benefit the families of persons with disabilities, toddy tappers, handloom weavers, dialysis patients and those affected by HIV and filariasis
Jaishankar, Anita Anand agree that Modis Canada visit in December will be another building block
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar met Canadian counterpart Anita Anand in Atlanta on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting
Mother-in-laws tongue and other annoying plants
Oman rescues 25 from burning ship, Iran halts tankers
Tehran has restricted maritime traffic through the strait since the West Asia war erupted on February 28 with U.S.-Israeli strikes on the Islamic republic
Man escapes from police custody before being lodged in Coimbatore Central Prison
This is the second time Raghavan, a theft case convict, has escaped from police custody; four personnel suspended
Punjab native detained for flying drone illegally in high-sensitive area near synagogue in Keralam
66-year-old, who is settled in Canada, later released after being served a notice. The incident comes close on the heels of alleged arson attack on premises of 800-year-old Kadavumbhagam Synagogue in Ernakulam
Two foreigners die of suspected electrocution in hotel pool in Bengaluru
Victims identified as a crew member of a German airline and an IT project manager from Slovakia
Meta settles, leaving Snap sole defendant in new social media trial
Jury selection began on Wednesday, and opening statements are scheduled for November 4
Meta settles, leaving Snap sole defendant in new social media trial
Jury selection began on Wednesday, and opening statements are scheduled for November 4
West Bengal steps up efforts to bring back tigress that strayed into Assam
West Bengal Forest Minister Manoj Oraon is all set to visit the tigress in Assam and finalise the plan to tranquilise it and bring back to Bengals territory
