Category: India

Pramod Kumar clinched the men’s 21km (40-49) category at the Times Internet Half Marathon with a chip time of 1:19:26. Naresh Rawat secured second place at 1:20:27, while Einar Benediktsson finished as the second runner-up. The event celebrated dedication, discipline, and the pursuit of personal growth through running. …

A political storm erupted in Gujarat as BJP MP Mitesh Patel allegedly threatened to withhold development grants from Anklav if voters elect Congress nominees. The opposition has filed a complaint with the State Election Commission, accusing the MP of voter intimidation and violating the Model Code of Conduct. The remarks…

Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday referred to PM Modi as a “terrorist” and later issued a clarification, in remarks expected to trigger political controversy during the ongoing election season. Kharge made the statement in Chennai at a press conference on the final day of campaigning for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections,…

Iran has seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz. One vessel was heading to Mundra port in Gujarat. This action escalates tensions in the vital oil chokepoint. The seizures follow recent incidents involving Indian-bound ships. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has taken custody of the vessels. Tensions remain high…

A Chennai-based dermatologist says he has had politicians knocking on his door from the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. …

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan criticized Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s “terrorist” remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, suggesting Kharge struggles to differentiate between concepts. This follows Kharge’s controversial statement during the Tamil Nadu election campaign. A BJP delegation has urged the Election Commission to take strict action against Kharge, demanding an…

The BJP lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge for calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “terrorist.” Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that such language is unprecedented and demanded strict action and an apology from Kharge and the Congress party. …

A paid holiday has been declared for Tamil Nadu residents in Kerala on Thursday, the polling day. The high-stakes election campaign concluded Tuesday, featuring sharp exchanges on key issues. Security is heightened across Tamil Nadu’s 234 constituencies, where over 4,000 candidates are vying for votes. …

“This is indeed a delightful experience… The temple committee has made excellent arrangements here, ensuring that even ordinary people can now easily have ‘darshan’ of ‘Baba’ in a relatively short span of time… As of now, thousands of devotees have already had the privilege of catching a glimpse of ‘Baba’,…

Hyderabad’s Jawahar Nagar and Mumbai’s Kanjurmarg landfills are among the world’s top 25 super-polluting methane emission sites, a UCLA study reveals. These facilities are releasing significant amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, contributing heavily to global warming. The findings highlight the urgent need for improved waste management practices globally….

Mothabari in Bengal witnessed violence over SIR deletions. The crackdown that’s followed has led many voters to flee the area …

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Election Commission of bias, alleging unequal treatment in granting permissions for political rallies. She highlighted a denied meeting in Kolkata while Prime Minister Modi’s event received swift approval. Banerjee also claimed the BJP deliberately delayed her travel and obstructed her party’s…

India marked the first anniversary of the horrific Pahalgam terror attack with Prime Minister Modi and the Army vowing unwavering resolve. The nation remembers the 26 innocent lives lost, with a strong message that terror will not succeed. India’s decisive response, ‘Operation Sindoor,’ and subsequent ‘Operation Mahadev’ neutralized perpetrators, ensuring…