Dont agree with my husband on every issue: Usha Vance
Usha Vance said the 2028 presidential campaign was not a priority in her conversations with her husband, who was more focused on the mid-term elections due in November
Although three T.N.-based parties had actively campaigned in the Tamil-populated taluks of Devikulam and Peerumade in the local body elections, they couldnt win a single seat
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Devikulam, a former double-member constituency, has a unique history
Rosamma Punnoose, the first Pro-tem Speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly, was elected from the segment and administered the oath of office to all members of the first Assembly after the States formation. The constituency with a Tamil legacy has seen several Tamil leaders, including MGR, coming to campaign for elections
Kerala Assembly elections 2026: Rebel challenges on both fronts shake Taliparamba
CPI(M)s P.K. Shyamala, wife of party State secretary M.V. Govindan, takes on rebel veteran T.K. Govindan, with UDF backing, in a contest that could reshape the constituencys political trajectory; entry of Congress rebel Koyyam Janardhanan adds spice to the contest
Suriname ex-President, Chandrikapersad Santokhi, who probed 1982 political killings, dies at 67
Santokhi took over a bankrupt Suriname from his predecessor, former dictator Desi Bouterse, and led the country to economic stability, partly supported by an International Monetary Fund program
Kerala elections: Triangular contest in Kasaragod as development issues take centre stage
Unlike most constituencies in Kerala that witness bipolar contests between UDF and LDF, Kasaragod presents a rare triangular dynamic where BJP consistently emerges as a strong contender, while LDFs vote share plays a decisive role in determining victory margins
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Rise in number of MLAs facing criminal cases
From 69 elected representatives who had declared the details of criminal cases registered against them in 2006, the total number of MLAs facing such cases has gone up to 92 in 2021
Kerala polls: After the K.M. Mani era, Pala faces its most open contest yet
While the incumbent MLA Mani C. Kappen of the UDF is confident of a repeat win, Jose K. Mani is banking on the heavy organisational depth of KC(M) to carry forward K.M. Manis success story in Pala. The BJP is vying to expand its base through Shone George by winning over Catholic votes
The Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency has consistently favoured the LDF since its formation in 2011; while the front eyes a fourth straight victory, UDFs Ramya Haridas and NDAs B.S. Anoop add intrigue to contest
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Tensions in West Asia cast shadow on expat turnout
Observers suggest that a dip in expatriate voter participation may hit the United Democratic Front the hardest, given the fronts reliance on support from this segment of the electorate
Former Kathmandu CDO arrested for his role in crackdown of Nepals Gen Z protests
The arrests came after the newly-formed Balendra Shah government decided to implement the report of the probe commission in its first Cabinet meeting
Trump interested in calling on Arab states to help pay for Iran war, White House says
End of armed Maoism in Chhattisgarh; Bastar development now priority: Deputy CM Sharma
Armed Maoists in the State have been completely eliminated, with a handful of remaining cadres expected to surrender soon, Vijay Sharma stated
Fire erupts at Haifa refinery after debris from intercepted missile lands on site
DMK councillor murdered near Tiruchi
Police identified the deceased as Ranjith Kumar (38) of Chozhamadevi.
Donald Trump willing to end war without reopening Strait of Hormuz, says Wall Street Journal
In recent days, Mr. Trump and his aides assessed that a mission to pry open the chokepoint would push the conflict beyond his timeline of four to six weeks, the Daily said in a report
According to official figures,around 80,000 locals are associated with the carpet manufacturing in Kashmir
The ECI issued the official notification for the April 23 Assembly election in Tamil Nadu, and first phase of polls in West Bengal yesterday
PM Modi to inaugurate Samrat Samprati Museum, semiconductor plant in Gujarat on March 31
The prime minister will also unveil development and railway projects worth 6,000 crore in the State
GHMC orders closure of slaughterhouses, meat shops on March 31 for Mahavir Jayanti
Kathmandu, March 31 : A routine policy discussion at the Nepal Police Headquarters took an The post Nepal Police Chief Breaks Down Over Officer Resignations, Prompts Standing Ovation Led by Home Minister appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Long way home: Indian students who escaped Iran face an uncertain future
Statues come alive as poll season warms up in U.P.
Multiple incidents involving statues of historical figures spark protestsand political mobilisation among caste groups in western Uttar Pradesh ahead of 2027 poll despite a ban on caste markers
Delhi heat: 1,002 MGD water supply, 1,221 tankers to beat summer heat
The number of fixed points where the tankers will supply water has also been increased from around 9,000 to 13,000
Excise policy: ED moves Delhi HC against Arvind Kejriwal's acquittal in summons cases
Probe agency accuses ex-CM of intentionally disobeying summonsesand not attending probe into excise policy case; matter to be heard tomorrow
Kuwait says an oil tanker hit in Iranian attack at Dubai port, warns of possible oil spill
The corporation said the tanker, Al Salmi, was fully loaded at the time of the incident
T. K. Radha: from Kerala to Oppenheimer
Did you know a woman from Kerala had met with Dr Robert J Oppenheimer way back in the 1960s? Read the life story of T.K. Radha, a brillaint woman in STEM
Mr. Siddaramaiah said even when the BJP was in power in the State for four years, no compensation was given to farmers
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
Netanyahu says Iran war goals achieved 'beyond halfway point'; Three UN peacekeepers killed in south Lebanon
J&K Assembly starts debate on 33 private members Bills, three fail to pass
J&Ks successive governments, including the present dispensation led by Omar Abdullah, have ensured protection of temples, mosques, gurdwaras and churches alike, said Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, while opposing the Bill of the BJP
BJP fields Harshad Parmar for Umreth bypoll in Gujarat
The bypoll has been necessitated following the death ofGovind Parmar, who passed away on March 6 at the age of 72 after a brief illness. He had represented the Umreth seat in Anand distric
High Court denies relief to vendors, orders action against hawking at Nehru Place
A Bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Madhu Jain passed the order on March 24, dismissing the petitions of two vendors who had sought protection from eviction from vending sites located opposite the Mansarovar Building in the Nehru Place commercial complex. The petitioners had alleged harassment by MCD officials and the police
Assembly conducted business for 15 hrs amid Opposition boycott: Speaker
No CAG report pending for the first time, and the Assembly has restored the financial scrutiny cycle, the Speaker said. Mr. Gupta also said that it is a matter of concern that the Opposition has displayed a completely negative approach during this session
1.22 lakh Anganwadi workers in Rajasthan get 1,000 each through DBT
The Chief Minister said the children aged three to six years were being provided hot milk five days a week at Anganwadi centres under the Amrit Aahar Yojana. These buildings are being renovated, and smartphones have been distributed to workers and women supervisors
Speaking in the J&K Assembly, Mr. Lone said official datacontradicted its own figures on how many poor families live in the two regions of Kashmir and Jammu and termed it as a structural flaw that is distorting fairness in employment and welfare distribution
The BJP wants to turn Bengal into Bihar, Uttar Pradesh by including voters from these states said Abhishek Banerjee. Mr. Banerjee, who was campaigning in Purulia, returned to Kolkata to lodge a protest with the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal.
During the current financial year, the agency has attached assets worth about 26,324 Crore, taking the total attachment in the case so far to 27,030 crore. They include properties located both in India and Australia
Transgender Amendment Bill gets President Murmus assent
A day after the Rajya Sabha passed the Bill, around 140 lawyers and feminists wrote to Ms. Murmu, urging her not to grant assent to the Bill, pointing out constitutional violations in its provisions and procedural infirmities in the way it was passed
It has been a privilege to watch him and Shubman Gill prepare, Hayden showered praise on the Tamil Nadu batter
Ensuring federalism within delimitation
Democracy is about fair voice, and not just raw numbers. Federal stability matters as much as electoral arithmetic
IPL 2026 | A clash of philosophies as Shreyas Kings host Gills Titans
While the Punjab outfit goes bang-bang from ball one, the Gujarat team brings a semblance of calm without compromising on the scoring rate
Green suffering from lower-back injury, aims to resume bowling after 10-12 days: CA spokesperson
Cameron is currently rebuilding his bowling loads in India with a view to returning in around 10-12 days' time. KKR has been communicated with and is fully aware of this information, says spokesperson
Karnatakas anti-honour killing Bill protects and upholds the right to choose
A hundred years ago | Through booking arrangements between India and Ceylon
Fitness, and tactics set to be in focus at women's hockey camp for WC preparations
The camp will be conducted at the Sports Authority of India's National Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru
The continued pursuit of the perfect election
Upholding integrity in Indias elections is a shared challenge for voters, parties and officials
Tennis-Sinner beats Lehecka in rain-hit Miami final to capture 'Sunshine Double'
The Italian world number two won 92% of his first-serve points and saved all three break points he faced en route to a victory that extended his string of Masters 1000 matches without dropping a set to 17
Gary Woodland wins the Houston Open for first PGA Tour title since brain surgery
A flame the state cannot guarantee
The West Asian war-driven LPG disruptions reveal weaknesses in Indias clean cooking system
JSW Sports signs U19 Women's T20 WC winning skipper Niki Prasad
Niki represents the new generation of Indian cricketers who combine skill, leadership, and maturity at a very young age. Her journey has already been inspiring, from making a mark in domestic cricket to leading India to a U19 World Cup title., says JSW Sports
Motorcycling-Bezzecchi wins USA Grand Prix to extend perfect start to season
Bezzecchi led all 20 laps at the Circuit of the Americas where he crossed the line 2.036 seconds ahead of teammate Jorge Martin. Pedro Acosta, who finished third in Saturday's sprint before a penalty dropped him to eighth, rounded out the podium
Tottenham close in on De Zerbi as next boss - reports
De Zerbi is available after leaving Marseille by mutual consent in February. Tottenham parted ways with interim boss Igor Tudor on March 29 after just seven games and 44 days in charge
Fee hike row: parents protest outside Delhi Education Dept.
They alleged coercive actions by a private school in south-west Delhi to recover unapproved increased fees
Switch to PNG within 3 months or risk losing LPG connection, says Maharashtra Minister
The statement came after the Minister attended a meeting with Union Ministers in the national capital to review measures for smooth LPG supply to domestic and commercial consumers
Cricket-South Australia clinch back-to-back Sheffield Shields for first time
Victoria, heavy favourites to win the final, resumed on day five at Junction Oval on 102-5 chasing a victory target of 196 to take the inter-state title for the 33rd time
IPL 2026 | Bowlers on target as Royals knock over Super Kings
Once pacer Burger nailed Samson and Mhatre off successive deliveries, Rajasthan dictated terms; Archer and Jadeja chip in with two wickets each; Overtons knock the only bright spot; Suryavanshi makes it a walk in the park for Parags men
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Election officials plan halwa campaign to welcome first-time voters
Two hundred first-time voters in each district will be presented with complimentary halwa as part of the Vote sweetened Kerala
Kerala CMs Facebook post also lists his governments achievements. The Leader of the Opposition had repeatedly dared Mr. Vijayan to prove the LDFs case for a third consecutive term
No change in interest rates on small savings schemes
Deposits under Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme will attract an interest of 8.2%, while the rate on a three-year term deposit remains at 7.1%
Seizureof cash, liquor and other goodies is 300 Crore as of today: Election Special Observer
BJP poised to script a new chapter in Kerala: C.K. Padmanabhan
T.N. Assembly election: Tamil Nadu needs to be saved from the DMK, says Vijay
The TVK president criticises the government for failing to provide safety and employment opportunities, and calls the ruling party am evil force
His wife Kayalvizhi also filed her nomination as the substitute candidate for him
7 held for assaulting woman, daughter over parking issue
He alleges that since the DMK cannot point out any flaws in the AIADMKs governance, it is framing the Assembly election as a battle between Tamil Nadu and Delhi and branding the AIADMK as anti-minority due to its alliance with the BJP
CPI(M) names candidates for five constituencies
D. Latha replaces Nagai Mali in Kizhvelur, as he had completed two terms in the Assembly
Knight Regent tipped for Ardent Knight Plate
Going downhill: On the Iran war, U.S. strategy
A ground invasion of Iran will only make matters worse for the United States
Spirit of the law: On legislation by Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh on religious conversions
Any attempt to police faith will result in high-handedness
Through the noise, the resultsrang loud
A fiery passion and the refusal to back down, physically and mentally, defined Carolina Marin who hung up her racquet recently; perhaps feisty is how the Spaniard will be best remembered
TVK seeks to be an alternative to political majors in electoral debut in Coimbatore
Barring one, entire top leadership of Maoists wiped out, Amit Shah tells Lok Sabha
In the past three years, 706 Maoists were killed, 2,218 were arrested, and over 4,800 cadres surrendered
Israel passes law making death penalty default sentence for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks
At central Travancore rally, Rahul promises to raise rubber price to 250
On scientific collaborations in BRICS
BRICS functions as a collaborative force aimed at establishing a multipolar world system. Cooperation in science, technology and innovation has been a key agenda for the grouping and has expanded over the years to include socially relevant areas such as energy, water, health and the environment
The more things change in Iran, the more they remain the same
As war and uncertainty grip Iran, three books each from a different moment in the countrys history revisit the Shahs fall, the rise of the Islamic Republic, and the women-led uprising that challenged power in Tehran
K Raheja Group unveils dual hotel, convention centre project in Mumbai
Black Box receives 386 crore from warrant conversion
Improving tourism facilities remains the main demand in Valparai (R) constituency
Museum being planned on life and work of H.D. Deve Gowda near his native village
The museum is being planned by a team of people led by H.N. Krishna, who were associated with him
Traders demand building for T.N.s second largest vegetable market in Gangavalli constituency
NTK candidates file nominations in nine out of 10 Assembly Constituencies in Madurai district
India's April-February fiscal deficit at 80% of 2025/26 target
Net tax receipts at 21,50,000 rupees, up from 20,20,000 collected in the same period a year ago
Congress slams attack on its candidate in Assam election
The convoy of Sunil Kumar Chhetri, the partys nominee from Naduar seat, was attacked by unidentified men around 3 p.m. when he was travelling for an election campaign; he fell during a scuffle and has been taken to a hospital for treatment
Know your English | I whipped up some dessert for the evening
Dont take his replies too personally. I have heard he is a very dry texter
Traffic curbs in view of India-Hong Kong football match
