THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government on Tuesday announced the formation of a special committee to prepare a White Paper on Keralam’s financial condition.The committee will be headed by former cabinet secretary KM Chandrasekhar, and additional chief secretary (finance) KR Jyothilal has been appointed as convener, chief minister VD Satheesan said today.Economist Dr…
Jaipur: Udaipur police, the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) and child rights organisations rescued 91 child labourers from textile factories in Surat during a joint operation on May 13, officials said.Police said the children, aged between seven and 14, had been trafficked and forced to work in textile units for meagre wages. Most were from tribal…
Social media platforms have become a great way to connect with the world. Whether it is friends from across the globe or your favourite celebrity, there is something for everyone online. On top of that, everyone has their own way of using social media, including X-Men star Jennifer Lawrence. One of her old interviews has…
Referee Facundo Tello (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Argentina’s Facundo Tello will referee the FIFA World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco, drawing attention because of his strict style of officiating and a controversial match in 2022 where he showed 10 red cards. FIFA’s decision has also sparked debate as the entire officiating team for…
US President Donald Trump said late Monday that recovering uranium from Iran would be a “long and difficult process” following last year’s US strikes on Tehran’s nuclear facilities.Posting on Truth Social, Trump claimed that “Operation Midnight Hammer was a complete and total obliteration of the Nuclear Dust sites in Iran.” He added, “Therefore, digging it…
The Karur stampede occurred during a political event in September last year, killing 41 people and injuring several others. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea filed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) seeking to restrain Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leaders, including Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay and minister Aadhav…
The week opens with a slightly tight knot inside you. Early on, work asks for more than usual, and that can make you restless, quick in speech, and a little impatient with delays. Slow down on the road, and also at the dining table. This isn’t the week to eat anything random from outside just…
Mapusa: The Mopa airport police have registered two separate FIRs involving passengers for endangering flight safety and carrying prohibited electronic equipment at the Manohar International Airport (MIA).In the first incident, 22-year-old Sidhant Herle, a resident of Sangli, Maharashtra, was booked for a mid-air scare aboard Indigo flight 6E-2271 from Delhi to Goa on April 27….
Trade negotiations between India and the United States are set to gain momentum after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held wide-ranging talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. Seeking to advance discussions on the trade pact, the two leaders directed officials to work towards concluding a balanced, mutually beneficial and…
President Donald Trump smiles after drawing USA’s name from a pot during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Dan Mullan/Pool Photo via AP) The United States men’s national team received a message of support from President Donald Trump on the eve of their…
