New Delhi — India and the European Union on Tuesday signed a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA), concluding nearly two decades of negotiations and setting the stage for one of the world’s largest and most ambitious trading partnerships. Leaders on both sides hailed the pact as a watershed moment for global trade, with sweeping tariff…
A Grand Celebration of Sovereignty India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, with elaborate ceremonies at Kartavya Path, New Delhi. The occasion marks the day in 1950 when India adopted its Constitution, becoming a sovereign republic. The parade is a showcase of Indian cultural diversity, military capability, and national progress. This year’s…
NEW DELHI: The Government of India has officially announced the Padma Awards 2026 in recognition of exceptional and distinguished service across multiple fields including arts, public affairs, medicine, literature, education, sports, science and engineering, social work, civil service, and trade and industry. Among the most notable recipients, veteran actor Dharmendra has been posthumously awarded the…
NEW DELHI : On the eve of India’s 77th Republic Day, the Government of India announced the Padma Awards 2026, recognising distinguished service across diverse fields. The list includes prominent figures from Kerala who have made significant contributions in public service, environmental conservation, arts and literature. Kerala Winners Highlighted Other National Honourees The full Padma…
KERALA :Reports from political circles indicate that the **Communist Party of India (Marxist) has been engaging in important discussions in **Dubai with an eye on keeping Congress MP Shashi Tharoor aligned and politically engaged, amid speculation about his distancing from the Congress leadership ahead of Kerala’s crucial elections. According to Kerala political sources, secretive talks…
NARSINGDI, Bangladesh: A 23-year-old Hindu man, Chanchal Chandra Bhowmik, was brutally burned to death inside a garage while he was asleep late on January 23, 2026, in Narsingdi district, sparking fear among minority communities and questions about rising communal violence ahead of national elections. According to police and eyewitness accounts, Chanchal — originally from Lakshmipur…
DAVOS : In a major shift in global diplomacy, the United States has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), marking a significant change in its approach to international institutions. The American flag was removed from the WHO headquarters in Geneva, symbolizing the end of US membership and participation in the global health body….
Chaibasa, Jharkhand — In a significant development in India’s counter-insurgency operations, at least 15 Maoist rebels, including senior leader Patiram Majhi — also known as Anal Da — were killed in an encounter with security forces in the dense Saranda Forest region of West Singhbhum district on Thursday, police said. The exchange of fire took…
Mumbai : Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and his party, accusing them of betrayal and political opportunism after the MNS extended support to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in the Kalyan–Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC). Reacting strongly to the development, Uddhav…
By Staff Correspondent Security agencies have flagged a new operational plan by Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) to form a specialised unit referred to as a “Water Force”, aimed at conducting infiltration and attacks through rivers, lakes, and coastal routes. According to intelligence inputs, at least 135 terrorists have been recruited for this unit, with…
