Controversy Over Proposed Luxury Resort on Island in Meghalaya's Manmade Lake
A conservation group has urged the Meghalaya government to abandon plans to develop a five-star resort on Lumpongdeng Island in a manmade lake. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma responded by stating there would be no const...
Sugarcane Farmers in Belagavi Demand Use of AI in Agriculture, Citing Maharashtra Model
Sugarcane growers in Belagavi are calling on authorities to adopt artificial intelligence tools in agriculture, pointing to Maharashtra's use of the technology as a model to follow. The demand reflects growing interest a...
Tamil Nadu Election Preparations Advance Across Districts
Tamil Nadu districts are actively preparing for upcoming polls: over 5,700 senior citizens and physically challenged voters cast postal ballots in Tirunelveli, more than 11.92 lakh voter information slips were distribute...
Karnataka to Enforce Menstrual Leave Law With Penal Provisions
The Karnataka government announced it will implement a law mandating one day of paid menstrual leave per month for female employees aged 18 to 52, with penal provisions for non-compliance. The move comes after a majority...
ADG Inspects NCC Units in Kozhikode and Malappuram
The Additional Director General conducted an official visit to National Cadet Corps units in the Kerala districts of Kozhikode and Malappuram to review their operations and readiness....
Sri Lanka Energy Minister Resigns Over Corruption, Sub-Standard Coal Imports
Sri Lanka's Energy Minister stepped down following an indictment linked to corruption allegations and the import of sub-standard coal. The resignation drew sharp criticism from opposition lawmakers and civil society grou...
CPI(M) Criticises TDP and YSRCP Silence on Delimitation Process
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) condemned the silence of Telugu Desam Party and YSRCP over the ongoing delimitation process. Party leader Srinivasa Rao warned that linking the Women's Reservation Bill to delimitat...
Shivamogga MP Tables Hosanagar Residents' Demands in Parliament
The Member of Parliament from Shivamogga raised the demands of residents from Hosanagar in the Indian Parliament, bringing local concerns to the national legislative forum....
High Court Orders Government to Enforce Old Pension Scheme Directives
A High Court has directed the government to enforce existing orders related to the old pension scheme, signalling judicial pressure on the administration to comply with prior rulings on the matter....
Kumbakarai Falls Closed to Visitors Due to Low Water Volume
Authorities have closed the popular Kumbakarai waterfalls to visitors following a significant reduction in water flow, citing safety and experiential concerns for tourists....
Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Open; Oil Prices Plunge, Stocks Rise
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced via X that passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is completely open for the remaining period of the ceasefire. The declaration triggered a sharp ...
Karnataka Mulla Association Questions Congress Over Selective Disciplinary Action
The president of the Karnataka Mulla Association asked the Congress high command whether disciplinary action within the party is applied exclusively to Muslim leaders, raising concerns about bias in party governance....
Andhra Pradesh CET Convenors Instructed to Ensure Smooth Exam Conduct
Officials in Andhra Pradesh directed Common Entrance Test convenors to take all necessary steps to ensure examinations are conducted smoothly and without disruption....
Thrissur Pooram Festival Ramps Up Heat Safety Measures for Crowd and Elephants
Ahead of the Thrissur Pooram festival, the District Collector chaired a high-level meeting focused on heat safety, with plans covering hydration stations, medical readiness, and shaded facilities to protect both attendee...
ASR District Collector Honours Students for Inter Exam Merit Performance
The District Collector of ASR district felicitated students who achieved merit rankings in the intermediate examinations, recognising their academic accomplishment at an official ceremony....
Officials Say Village Panels Are Key to Eliminating Child Labour
A government official underscored the critical role of village-level panels in identifying and ending child labour, pointing to grassroots governance as an essential mechanism in tackling the issue....
Kollam Issues Yellow Alert as Soaring Temperatures Cause Heat Distress
A yellow heat alert has been issued for Kollam, Kerala, as temperatures continue to rise sharply. Residents report physical exhaustion and heat-related discomfort, with daily commuters and outdoor labourers bearing the b...
NMC Chairman Calls for Skilled, Compassionate and Socially Responsible Doctors in India
The Chairman of the National Medical Commission stressed that India needs doctors who combine medical skill with compassion and social responsibility, highlighting the broader expectations placed on the country's medical...
Noida Factory Workers Say Revised Minimum Wage Falls Short Amid Cost of Living Pressures
Workers at Noida factories are continuing to protest even after the Uttar Pradesh government announced a wage revision following unrest. Employees argue the increase is nominal and insufficient to cover rising living cos...
Iran and US Announce Strait of Hormuz Fully Open to Commercial Vessels
The Strait of Hormuz has reopened to commercial shipping after nearly seven weeks of blockade that drove energy prices higher worldwide. US President Trump announced the development on social media, while Iranian Foreign...