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Sunni youth leader defends Kanthapurams directive on women at religious events

Sunni Yuvajana Sangham State general secretary Rahmathulla Saqafi Elamaram made the defence in an opinion article published in Siraj newspaper, the mouthpiece of Sunni group led by Kanthapuram

31 Aug 2026 3:34 pm
Keralam Minister Bindu Krishna slams Kanthapurams directive on restricting women at public events

Bindu Krishna says such directives can push women centuries back and should not be accepted in a society that guarantees equal rights to men and women

31 Aug 2026 2:04 pm
Nepal flash floods: 21-member Karnataka LIC team returns safely to India

After crossing the border, they reached Lumbini. When they were leaving Lumbini, they learned of the floods, abandoned their plans to visit Kathmandu, and decided to return

30 Aug 2026 4:04 pm
30 Aug 2026 3:19 pm
Watch: PM Modis SCO visit: Three key diplomatic challenges for India

Prime Minister Narendra Modis four-day visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan comes with a wider diplomatic agenda beyond the SCO. India is looking to navigate challenges ahead of the BRICS Summit, build support for its 2028-29 UN Security Council bid and revive the long-pending India-Central Asia Summit. Heres what is at stake for India.

30 Aug 2026 1:32 pm
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi calls on citizens to make India drug-free

The Prime Minister also said the PM SVANidhi Yojana, a welfare scheme for street vendors, is helping lakhs of women street vendors expand their businesses, increase their incomes and build a better future for their families

30 Aug 2026 12:44 pm
India provides 68.5 tonnes of relief, Bailey bridge, tunnel expertise to flood-hit Nepal

A fourth flight carrying 11 tonnes of relief assistance landed in Nepal on Sunday (August 30, 2026), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a post on X

30 Aug 2026 12:21 pm
Nepal flash floods LIVE: Death toll rises to 675; India sends tunnel rescue team to Nepal

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah said the government is with the flood-affected citizens of the country and its priority is to save the life of every citizen

30 Aug 2026 6:55 am
Indian Chest Congress held to discuss advances and challenges in respiratory care

The programme covers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, tuberculosis and post-tuberculosis lung disease, interstitial lung diseases, lung cancer, air pollution-related respiratory disorders, sleep medicine, critical care and pulmonary rehabilitation

30 Aug 2026 12:44 am
Nepal flash flood: India sends tunnel rescue team to Nepal

The MEA says at least 287 Indians remain missing as on Saturday, August 29, and in addition, 128 persons of Indian origin are also missing following the disaster

29 Aug 2026 10:32 pm
Argentina committed to reducing barriers to facilitate entry of Indian pharma sector: Government

The issue came up for discussions during the visit of Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal to Buenos Aires this week.

29 Aug 2026 12:30 pm
Centre targets replacement of two lakh old trucks, buses in Delhi-NCR within a year

PARIVARTAN scheme offers interest savings, tax waivers and purchase incentives to accelerate the shift to cleaner vehicles

28 Aug 2026 11:06 pm
U.S. civil rights march targets Trump voting changes

The Defend the Vote march brought protesters to the National Mall 63 years to the day after Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his I Have a Dream speech during the landmark 1963 March on Washington

28 Aug 2026 10:44 pm
Delhi couple helped ISI-backed network get Indian SIM cards, say police

The 25-year-old husband and 21-year-old wife were allegedly tasked with providing logistical support to the network in Delhi, recruiting more individuals for espionage and carrying out field operations

28 Aug 2026 7:40 pm
What a waste: Can India get rid of its garbage mountains? | In Focus podcast

Zerin Osho and Akshat Patni speak to us about Indias waste crisis, shrinking garbage dumps, and how to cut landfill methane emissions.

28 Aug 2026 4:45 pm
Taiwan lawmakers approve $7.6 billion drone budget as China threat grows

A spending proposal backed by opposition parties the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan Peoples Party (TPP) cleared parliament after a plan submitted by President Lai Ching-tes government was rejected

27 Aug 2026 10:53 pm
India, U.S. navies conclude Explosive Ordnance Disposal exercise in Kochi

Subject matter expert exchanges covered real-time threats from improvised explosive devices (IEDs), render-safe procedures, mine neutralisation and the use of unmanned underwater systems, the Indian Navy says in a statement

17 Aug 2026 5:41 pm
NewVision Software, Now a SoftServe Company, to Accelerate Indias GCC Transformation and Build the Next Generation of AI-Enabled Engineering Talent

Combined firm pairs NewVisions India delivery depth with SoftServes 10,000+ professionals, 30+ years of enterprise experience, and agentic AI capability, helping Global Capability Centres move from cost centres to innovation engines and creating global-scale careers for Indias technology talent.

17 Aug 2026 3:54 pm
RSS is the Taliban of India, says Congress leader B.K. Hariprasad

He termed the RSS as an underworld organisation that is conducting functions irresponsibly.

17 Aug 2026 3:50 pm
A list of major stampedes in India

Full list of major stampede incident in India.

17 Aug 2026 9:06 am
Tamil Nadu Assembly adopts resolution for Tamil Thai Vazhthu to be mandatorily sung first at events

This comes on the heels of the Union Home Ministry, in a letter dated July 9, 2026, making certain observations on the rendering of the State song and directing the State government to render Vande Mataram at the beginning of State functions

10 Aug 2026 11:21 am
Kerala rains 2026: researchers call for redrawing disaster management strategy amidst increasing extreme rainfall events

Studies have shown that mesoscale cloudbursts occurring under favourable ocean-atmospheric conditions may leave a vast area of Kerala vulnerable to flash floods and landslides, anytime during the monsoon season, says expert

5 Aug 2026 4:25 pm
Kerala floods 2026: Chief Minister comes under Opposition criticism over flood management, participation in private events

A video was shared by Muslim Youth League vice-president of Satheesan participating in a lunch at his house and there were reports of Chief Minister using governments helicopter for private purposes. Pinarayi Vijayan says negligence and lack of coordination has worsened the plight of the flood-affected

2 Aug 2026 8:53 pm
Monika Alcobev Announces Partnership with Angostura, Bringing the Iconic Caribbean Brand to India

Monika Alcobev Announces Partnership with Angostura, Bringing the Iconic Caribbean Brand to India

27 Jul 2026 4:33 pm
Godrej Agrovet inaugurates India's first Integrated Oil Palm Complex in Telangana

Godrej Agrovet inaugurates India's first Integrated Oil Palm Complex in Telangana

27 Jul 2026 3:32 pm
Indian-origin woman shot dead in Canada; suspect arrested

The accused, arrested by the Ontario Provincial Police, was identified as Sharnjeet Singh of Brampton

27 Jul 2026 3:26 pm
CWG 2026 Indias medal tally: Complete list of winners and table

Indian athletes have secured a total of four medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games so far: one gold, two silver and one bronze. Get complete list of winners categorized by sport.

27 Jul 2026 3:02 pm
Indias first dengue vaccine arrives with a crucial safety caveat

Qdenga could be responsible for enhancing dengue in children who have not had an infection yet in their lives. In such cases, the vaccine could simulate a primary dengue infection in the body, resulting in protection against DENV-1 and DENV-2 infections but not against a DENV-3 infection

27 Jul 2026 10:59 am
Why India must modernise the way the government publishes laws and regulations

Indias legal publishing system remains fragmented and dependent on PDFs, making it difficult for citizens, lawyers and even courts to access, track laws and amendments in force; adopting open legal publishing standards would make laws more accessible and strengthen democratic participation

27 Jul 2026 9:17 am
M.K. Stalin urges Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to abandon talks with Karnataka

The visit will serve no purpose other than enabling the government to claim that it made a direct effort by travelling to Karnataka for talks, he said

25 Jul 2026 5:14 pm
Karnataka government rolls out WhatsApp survey to shape Bengaluru Metropolitan Regions growth

The questionnaire, which takes around six to eight minutes to complete, is available in both Kannada and English.

25 Jul 2026 3:26 pm
FIR against Karnataka BJP MLC C.T. Ravi over alleged hate speech

The complainant alleged that Ravi questioned the connection between Mullahs and the NEET issue besides referring to CAA, NRC, NEET and allegedly branding Muslims as a tukde gang.

25 Jul 2026 2:58 pm
Karnataka plans fruit orchards on government land to generate jobs in rural areas, revenue for local bodies

RDPR Minister Eshwar Khandre suggested that the orchards be leased annually through a transparent auction process to unemployed youth from the respective villages.

25 Jul 2026 1:55 pm
Policy in next 100 days to incentivise industries willing to go beyond Bengaluru, says Karnataka Chief Minister

Shivakumar offers world-class office infrastructure at highly affordable costs, including office space in other cities of Karnataka for as little as 50 cents per square foot

25 Jul 2026 12:35 am
KEO PC is ready for rollout, deployments across Karnataka:Sharath Bache Gowda

Soaring computer memory price may push up the cost of next batches of KEO PCs by 20 to 30%

24 Jul 2026 11:53 pm
Government Flying School licence in Karnatakas Jakkur renewed; training to resume soon

The GFTSs existing runway is 954-metres long and a proposal has been prepared to acquire 10 acres of land to extend it by another 160 metres

24 Jul 2026 7:39 pm
Like children, vulnerable elderly need a State-led care and protection mechanism: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court asks the government to examine the feasibility of creating a comprehensive policy or legislative framework for senior citizens in need of care and protection on the lines of the JJ Act

24 Jul 2026 7:38 pm
Karnatakas Mines and Geology Department sets 11,000-crore revenue target; geologists to be assigned district-wise goals

With an annual revenue target of 11,000 crore for the current financial year, the Department of Mines and Geology will assign district-wise revenue and operational targets to geologists, Secretary of the MSME and Mines and Geology Department Rohini Sindhuri said

24 Jul 2026 6:34 pm
AIIMS doctors appeal to President over inquiry into events at Jantar Mantar, Wangchuk's hospitalisation

Calling itself an apolitical association, the RDA said, We believe every individual has the democratic right to peaceful protest, and we hope that all genuine concerns are heard and addressed through constructive dialogue

21 Jul 2026 1:05 pm