Canberra: In a historic and dramatic escalation, Australia has expelled Iran’s ambassador and three other diplomats, giving them seven days to leave the country. The Australian government has also announced the immediate suspension of its embassy operations in Tehran. This marks the first time since World War II that Australia has expelled a foreign ambassador…
New Delhi: A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Pakistan after India released water from several of its overflowing dams, leading to widespread flooding in hundreds of villages and the evacuation of over 150,000 people. The move, prompted by incessant and heavy rainfall in northern India, has inundated low-lying areas in Pakistan’s Punjab province, which is…
Kalpetta: The ‘Schoolammaikoru Onappudava’ (Onam Attire for the School Mother) program, an initiative to honor school cooks, was inaugurated at the district level at S.K.M.J. Higher Secondary School in Kalpetta. The event, organized by the Wayanad District Panchayat Welfare Standing Committee and in collaboration with the online educational channel Pallikkoodam TV, aims to recognize the…
Beijing: In a powerful display of “Global South” solidarity, Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to host a major regional security forum, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, where he will welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The summit, to be held in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1,…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has decided not to attend the upcoming Global Ayyappa Sangamam, a large-scale convention of Ayyappa devotees, to be held at Pampa in Kerala. In his place, two senior ministers from his cabinet will represent the state at the event. The ‘Global Ayyappa Sangamam,’ organized by the Travancore Devaswom…
Guwahati, Assam: A major political controversy has erupted in Assam following a controversial statement made by Sayeda Hameed, a former member of the Planning Commission under the previous UPA government. During a recent visit to the state, Hameed, a prominent activist, was quoted as saying, “Bangladeshi aaye to kya hua” (So what if they are…
New Delhi: In a sudden and unexpected move, the Central government has withdrawn the Z-category security cover provided to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The decision, which comes just days after the elite Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was tasked with her protection, means that the responsibility for her security has been handed back to…
Jaipur: The Banswara region of Rajasthan is emerging as a significant player on India’s mining map with the confirmation of substantial gold reserves, positioning the state to become a major gold-producing hub. Reports from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) indicate that the discovery has the potential to rival the famous Kolar Gold Fields of…
Dharmasthala, Karnataka: In a sensational turn that has upended the Dharmasthala mass burial case, a forensic report has concluded that a skull presented as key evidence by the whistleblower is approximately 40 years old. This discovery has cast serious doubts on the credibility of the whistleblower’s claims and has led to his arrest by the…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant development, the Indian National Congress has suspended its prominent youth leader, Rahul Mankootathil, from the party’s primary membership. The decision was announced by a senior party functionary, citing disciplinary action. However, the party has clarified that Mankootathil will continue to hold his position as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)….
