UN Special Rapporteur says India is violating international law over Palestine stance
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese stated that India is violating its obligations under international law in her latest report on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories. She raised legal and moral con...
Delhi official warns govt buildings must install rainwater harvesting or lose water connection
Delhi official Parvesh has issued a directive requiring government buildings to install rainwater harvesting systems or face disconnection of their water supply. The move is part of broader water conservation efforts in ...
AAP students' wing demands probe into Gargi College clash in Delhi
The Aam Aadmi Party's students' wing has called for an official investigation into a clash that occurred at Gargi College. The demand for a probe signals escalating tensions around the incident on campus....
Supreme Court directs petitioner to approach Madhya Pradesh HC in contempt case against BJP MLA
The Supreme Court directed a petitioner to move the Madhya Pradesh High Court for assistance in a contempt case against a BJP MLA. The petitioner had approached the apex court arguing the High Court had not ensured inves...
Virudhunagar fireworks factory blast death toll climbs to 25
The death toll from a blast at a fireworks unit in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, has risen to 25. Authorities have established the identity of 22 of the victims, according to the district Collector....
Strong winds cause damage in Kothamangalam, Kerala; power supply disrupted
Severe winds battered the Kothamangalam area in Kerala, damaging at least two houses and uprooting trees that snapped power lines and toppled electric poles. Farmers reported significant losses, and power supply was disr...
Kalamassery Municipality to set up help desk for residents on revised structure plan
Kalamassery Municipality will establish a help desk from May 1 to address resident concerns about revised zonal regulations in its structure plan. A ward-wise list of zones will be made available to the public within a w...
AIADMK chief EPS alleges DMK failed to split AIADMK and PMK
AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami alleged that the DMK's attempts to break apart both the AIADMK and the PMK have failed. The statement comes amid ongoing Tamil Nadu election campaigning....
N. Ram says linking women's reservation with delimitation was designed to create confusion
Senior journalist N. Ram argued that clubbing the women's reservation and delimitation Bills together was a deliberate move to generate confusion rather than serve women's interests. He praised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister ...
Scholars highlight Qutb Shahi legacy in Deccan as ideological and cultural, beyond monuments
Academics and scholars have underscored that the Qutb Shahi legacy in the Deccan extends well beyond its architectural monuments, encompassing deep ideological and cultural processes that shaped the region's identity....
Basaveshwara Jayanthi celebrated across Hyderabad
The birth anniversary of social reformer Basaveshwara was observed with fervour across Hyderabad, with various events and gatherings held to mark the occasion and honour his legacy....
Water supply disruptions hit parts of Hyderabad
Residents in several parts of Hyderabad experienced disruptions to their water supply. No specific cause or timeline for restoration was detailed in available reporting....
Vijay draws large crowds in roadshow as Annamalai campaigns for NDA across Chennai
TVK president Vijay attracted significant crowds during a roadshow in Tamil Nadu, though he did not address supporters on his campaign trail starting from Ponneri. Simultaneously, former TN BJP president Annamalai campai...
CSIR-IICT scientists develop green biofuel process from sugarcane waste
Scientists at the CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology have demonstrated an environmentally friendly route to produce biofuel from sugarcane waste. The development offers a sustainable alternative for bioenergy p...
Tamil Nadu election: DMK MLA faces AIADMK newcomer in Alangudi; farmers cite water woes
The Alangudi constituency in Tamil Nadu sees a contest between a sitting DMK MLA and a new AIADMK candidate. Local farmers have raised concerns about encroached inlet channels and are calling for the inclusion of Ambulia...
One Dead, Six Injured as Trolleybus Crashes Into Salzburg Supermarket
A trolleybus veered off the road and crashed into a supermarket in Salzburg, Austria, killing one person and injuring others. Austrian Red Cross said a 55-year-old passer-by died at the scene, while the driver and multip...
Kerala Panel Seeks Public Input on Law to Ban Black Magic and Harmful Practices
A Kerala legislative committee is inviting public suggestions on proposed legislation to curb harmful practices conducted in the name of superstition. The panel is tasked with recommending specific measures to address bl...
Strong earthquake strikes Japan; residents urged to prepare emergency kits
A powerful earthquake hit Japan, prompting authorities to advise residents in the northeast to ready emergency kits. No further details on magnitude or casualties were provided in the report....
South Korea's Lee and India's Modi agree to deepen AI and semiconductor cooperation
South Korean President Lee and Indian Prime Minister Modi reached an agreement to strengthen bilateral ties in artificial intelligence and chip industries. The accord signals growing strategic alignment between the two e...
Iran to dispatch delegation to Islamabad for US-mediated peace talks
Pakistan officials announced that Iran will send a team to Islamabad to participate in peace negotiations involving the United States. The move suggests diplomatic momentum toward de-escalation amid ongoing regional tens...