News
Kerala’s iconic backwaters are set to witness a revolutionary sporting spectacle. Red Bull Vallam Vali 2026 is bringing a competitive, high-energy twist to traditional boat racing, perfectly blending the state’s rich cultural heritage with intense, modern competition. Billed as a thrilling “Tug of Oars” on water, this one-day invitational event promises a racing experience like absolutely no…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of explosive allegations that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s wife, Dr Gurpreet Kaur, allegedly demanded Rs 5 crore to suppress a rape case in Amritsar, and has ordered a high-level inquiry with a two-week deadline The move comes after the victim’s family approached the NHRC and…
Serving the nation is just the beginning of an Agniveer’s journey. Once their four-year tenure in the Armed Forces comes to an end, Uttarakhand wants to ensure they return home to a future filled with promising career opportunities. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Uttarakhand is set to establish a dedicated Agniveer Employment Cell (ARC) to help…
For decades, Punjab powered India’s Green Revolution. Today, the state is increasingly struggling to power itself. As summer demand peaks and paddy cultivation gears up, Punjab has been battling a serious electricity crisis in recent years. Multiple thermal units have gone off-work, power purchases from the national grid have surged, farmers are complaining of irregular…
The Uttarakhand government has stepped up its welfare outreach for construction workers with a direct benefit transfer drive aimed at ensuring quicker, cleaner and more accessible support on the ground. Under Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, nearly ₹11 crore has been transferred straight into the bank accounts of more than 4,400 workers under the Uttarakhand…
When tensions escalated across the Middle East earlier this year following the Iran-Israel-US conflict, fears of a global fuel shock spread rapidly across international markets. Oil prices turned volatile, shipping risks increased and several countries began preparing for fuel shortages, rationing and mobility restrictions. For India, which imports nearly 90 per cent of its energy…
Sharp differences within the DMK-Congress alliance in Tamil Nadu are becoming increasingly visible, raising questions about its internal stability and long-term viability. Public disagreements, weak coordination and inconsistent messaging have created an impression of a partnership facing strain rather than operating with a shared political direction.A key concern is the absence of a common strategy….
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) recently released its Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 manifesto, titled “Puthiya Yugam Padaikkum Thamarai Vaakkuruthigal 2026,” laying out an ambitious roadmap centred on economic growth, social welfare, and cultural revival. Positioning the document as a forward-looking vision, the party said the manifesto reflects the aspirations of all sections of society…
It was supposed to be a historic night. A night when India finally took a decisive step towards giving its women the representation they have waited for across generations. On April 17, the Lok Sabha debated late into the night on the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty First Amendment) Bill, along with the Delimitation Bill…
