Veteran actor Mammootty has achieved another significant milestone in his long and successful career through his Padma Bhushan, which is the third-highest civilian award of India. This award acknowledges the significant contribution he has made to Indian films throughout the years. The award has received much acclaim nationwide from fans as well as people belonging…
Guwahati: BJP-led four-party NDA is poised to retain power in Assam for a historic third consecutive term, according to a flurry of exit polls released on Wednesday evening that point to a strong pro-incumbency wave led by chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.The single-phase elections on April 9 recorded the highest-ever poll participation in the state…
Democratic Republic of Congo (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Democratic Republic of Congo’s long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup has been overshadowed by growing concerns over an Ebola outbreak in the African nation. A planned pre-World Cup friendly between DR Congo and Chile has been cancelled after health concerns prompted local authorities in Spain…
The 2009 deluge caused landslides and damaged roads in Ooty Has the Nilgiris become safer from landslides, or are officials misreading data? Nilgiris collector Lakshmi Bhavya Tanneeru recently said that a scientific reassessment by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has reduced the number of vulnerable locations from 283 to 156, almost half. Environmentalists and…
With the launch of a hydrogen train, India has undoubtedly taken a big leap in the sphere of greener transportation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered train. This ushers India into a group of select countries that have hydrogen trains. India’s first hydrogen-powered train has 10 coaches, with the capacity…
Pune: The Army Institute of Physical Training (AIPT), one of the Indian Army’s premier training establishments, has begun strengthening its security network after six silver trophies, including rare vintage pieces worth Rs 8.39 lakh, were stolen from its officers’ mess earlier this year.According to investigators, the theft is believed to have occurred between Feb 13…
More heart attacks treated, but deaths and costs climb too Chennai: Tamil Nadu’s state-run network for treating STEMI — the most severe form of heart attack, caused by a complete blockage of a coronary artery — handled 19,623 cases in 2025, up from 11,379 in 2019, as the number of hospitals equipped to perform emergency…
What a relief this day can feel, Aries. The tight knot in your chest begins to loosen, and matters that looked heavy since last week won’t press you in the same way now.The Moon supports your home zone today, and Jupiter casts a helpful glance toward family comfort, so people who know you best may…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a major setback ahead of their crucial do-or-die IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals, with star wicketkeeper-batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi being ruled out of the remainder of the tournament.KKR issued an official update on Raghuvanshi, who has been one of their standout performers in IPL 2026.“Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been ruled…
HYDERABAD: Workers at the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) launched a strike from midnight, following failed negotiations between management and unions over their 32 demands.Despite deliberations spanning over four hours, both sides were unable to reach a consensus, leading to the strike action by workers. Over 38,000 workers are taking part in the strike.Over…
