Kerala Minister Criticises Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Over Waste Management Failures
Kerala Minister Sivankutty has publicly criticised the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, alleging serious failures in waste management. He accused the BJP administration of failing to deliver a promised city development bl...
Blue Origin Successfully Lands Reused New Glenn Rocket Booster
Blue Origin achieved a milestone by completing the first landing of a reused New Glenn rocket booster, a 29-story heavy-lift vehicle. The achievement demonstrates New Glenn's reliable booster reuse capability and positio...
Wayanad Firms Fined ₹20,000 for Unscientific Waste Disposal
Authorities in Wayanad, Kerala, have imposed fines of ₹20,000 on firms found to be practicing unscientific waste management. The action is part of ongoing efforts to enforce proper waste disposal standards in the distr...
IPL 2026: Lucknow Super Giants Elect to Field Against Punjab Kings
In the IPL 2026 fixture, Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and chose to field first against Punjab Kings. Lucknow made one change to their lineup while Punjab Kings fielded an unchanged XI....
Lok Adalat to Facilitate Settlement of UKP Land Acquisition Disputes
A Lok Adalat has been announced to help resolve pending land acquisition cases related to the Upper Krishna Project (UKP). The initiative aims to provide an alternative dispute resolution mechanism for affected landowner...
JP Nadda Promises UCC Implementation in West Bengal if BJP Wins
BJP president JP Nadda stated that the Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in West Bengal if the party wins the upcoming state elections. The declaration is part of the BJP's campaign messaging ahead of the Bengal pol...
Visakhapatnam Prepares for Its First International Cruise Departure
The port city of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh is making preparations for its inaugural international cruise ship departure, marking a milestone for the city's maritime tourism ambitions....
Canada Research Chair Chemist Janusz Pawliszyn Joins Sun Yat-sen University in China
Janusz Pawliszyn, 71, a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and recipient of the Chemical Institute of Canada's highest honour, has joined Guangzhou's Sun Yat-sen University. Pawliszyn has supervised over 110 master's ...
Election Officials Seize ₹13 Lakh in Unaccounted Cash in Vellore and Ranipet
Election officials conducting enforcement operations ahead of polls seized ₹13 lakh in unaccounted cash across Vellore and Ranipet districts in Tamil Nadu. The seizures are part of broader efforts to curb the use of il...
14 Injured as Private Bus Overturns in Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh
Fourteen passengers were injured when a private bus overturned in the Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh. Preliminary reports indicate the driver may have lost control due to drowsiness, causing the accident....
Consecration of Ancient 2nd–3rd Century BC Shiva Temple Begins in Tirupati
The consecration ceremony of an ancient Shiva temple in Tirupati has commenced, with the Archaeological Survey of India dating the structure to between the 2nd and 3rd centuries BC. Excavations at the site uncovered a sq...
North Korea Fires Multiple Short-Range Ballistic Missiles as UN Warns of Nuclear Advances
North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles from its Sinpo area toward its eastern waters, with each missile flying approximately 140 kilometres. The launches came days after the UN's nuclear watchdog ca...
Mahatma Gandhi and Potti Sriramulu Statues Unveiled in Vizianagaram
Statues of Mahatma Gandhi and Potti Sriramulu were unveiled at the Vuda colony in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, in a public ceremony. The installation honours two iconic figures central to India's independence and the fo...
Passengers Robbed on Bengaluru–Narsapur Special Train
Thieves looted passengers aboard the Bengaluru–Narsapur special train, prompting a joint manhunt by the GRP, RPF, and Law and Order police. Senior Divisional Security Commissioner Shanmuga Vadivel confirmed that the hu...
Hong Kong Spinal Muscular Atrophy Patients Urge Government to Expand Adult Treatment Subsidies
Patients with spinal muscular atrophy in Hong Kong are calling on the government to broaden subsidised medicine options for adults, citing deteriorating conditions due to years without affordable care. While oral medicin...
Over 250 Han Dynasty Relics Go on Rare Display at Hong Kong Heritage Centre
A major exhibition titled 'The Majestic Han: A Golden Age of Vigour and Cultural Integration' is showcasing more than 250 sets of Han dynasty relics at the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui. Most of th...
Hong Kong New Home Sales Extend Sell-Out Streak Amid Housing Market Recovery
Demand for new residential properties in Hong Kong remained strong over the weekend, with all 88 units at the Pavilia Farm III project in Sha Tin selling out in a single day, prompting developers New World Development an...
China Launches Large-Scale Hydrogen-Natural Gas Blending Project in Shandong
China has begun a project in Weifang, Shandong province, to supply energy to 100,000 households by blending hydrogen into the natural gas network. The initiative is the first of its scale in the country and forms part of...
Japan's Gen Z Turn to Co-Ownership to Afford Luxury Cars Like Ferrari
Young Japanese consumers are increasingly splitting the cost of high-end vehicles such as Ferraris through shared ownership arrangements. The trend reflects both the high cost of luxury cars and a generational shift in a...
Asia Week Ahead: China Auto Show, India State Elections, TSMC Tech Event
A roundup of major upcoming events across Asia includes a China auto show, India's state elections, and a TSMC technology event. These developments span automotive, political, and semiconductor sectors across the region....