Europe is in the throes of an unprecedented and dangerous heatwave, with temperatures reaching a scorching 42°C in many parts of the continent. The extreme heat, which has led to a record-breaking summer for many regions, is fueling widespread wildfires, causing significant damage to landscapes and communities. According to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change…
Kalpetta ,Wayanad: In a gesture of community service on India’s 79th Independence Day, members of the Civil Defence Aapthamithra, under the leadership of the Kalpetta Fire and Rescue Station, cleaned the Bailey Bridge in Chooralmala. The day began with a national flag salutation ceremony at the Kalpetta Fire and Rescue Station. Following the ceremony, Station…
CHENNAI — The Enforcement Directorate (ED) today (August 16, 2025) conducted raids on premises linked to Tamil Nadu Rural Development Minister I. Periyasamy in the Dindigul district. The raids, which began in the early hours of the morning, are reportedly part of a money laundering investigation. According to sources, a team of ED officials, accompanied…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM — Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched a strong attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing the central government of insulting India’s freedom struggle by glorifying those who were “servile” to the British. In a scathing Independence Day message on Friday, the Chief Minister also alleged a deliberate attempt to whitewash the history of…
SRINAGAR — In a bold move challenging a recent Supreme Court observation, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has initiated a massive, door-to-door signature campaign to demand the restoration of the region’s statehood. The announcement was made during his Independence Day speech in Srinagar, where he strongly criticized the court’s stance of linking statehood…
Islamabad:In a significant and long-awaited admission, Pakistan has finally confirmed that it suffered heavy losses during India’s “Operation Sindoor,” with more than 50 people, including 13 military personnel, losing their lives. The acknowledgment, which came through an annual awards ceremony at the President House in Islamabad, confirms the severe damage inflicted by India’s precision strikes…
New Delhi:In a significant political development, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to embark on his ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ (Right to Vote March) starting tomorrow, August 17, 2025. The march, aimed at raising awareness about voting rights and electoral transparency, will see the participation of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, signaling a show…
In a surprising and widely reported development, former U.S. presidential candidate and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has offered to personally nominate her former rival, Donald Trump, for a Nobel Peace Prize. This unprecedented gesture, first revealed on a podcast, comes with a critical condition: Trump must successfully broker an end to the war in…
In a historic turn of events for the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), women have been elected to the top leadership roles. Following a tightly contested election, actress Shwetha Menon has been elected as the new President, and Kuku Parameswaran will serve as the General Secretary. This marks a significant shift in the organization’s…
New Delhi: A concerning trend of mass resignations by doctors from various AIIMS (All India Institutes of Medical Sciences) across the country is raising alarm bells. According to data shared by the government in Parliament, a significant number of doctors—429 in total—have resigned from 20 AIIMS facilities between 2022 and 2024. The primary reason cited…
