Kerala election: BJP releases third list of 11 candidates
New Delhi: The BJP on Saturday released its third list of 11 candidates for the Kerala Assembly Polls, fielding Karamana Jayan from Thiruvananthapuram. According to the list, Raveendranath Vakathanam will join the fray from Puthuppally, KR Rajesh from Chavara, R S Arun Raj from Chadayamangalam, and V Ratheesh from Peerumade seat. Vivek Gopan will contest…
Akshay Kumar remembers late Chuck Norris
New Delhi: “Grateful for the inspiration that shaped a part of me”, said Bollywood star Akshay Kumar as he paid tribute to late American martial artist and actor Chuck Norris. Known for his role as Cordell Walker in the “Walker, Texas Ranger” series, Norris died on Thursday, aged 86. Kumar, who started his career as…
Food prices set to increase as hotels shift to firewood, others; biryani takes the hit during Eid
Chennai: The LPG crisis-forced migration to firewood in Tamil Nadu’s hotel industry is going to soon lead to a rise in prices of food commodities, but what has taken the fizz out of the festival season is Biryani getting dear. Muslim faithfuls rue the fact that family gatherings have shrunken during the Ramzan season, thanks…
Won’t allow BJP to snatch voting rights, will fight till end: Mamata
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday accused the BJP-led Centre of attempting to “snatch away the voting rights” of people through the ongoing revision of electoral rolls ahead of the assembly polls. Addressing thousands of worshippers after Eid prayers at Kolkata’s Red Road, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo alleged that the Special…
India to play T20Is against Ireland on June 26 and June 28: BCCI
New Delhi: Reigning world champions India will play two T20 Internationals in Ireland on June 26 and June 28 respectively, the BCCI said on Saturday about the games that will precede their white-ball assignment in England. Both matches will be held at Belfast, where the Indian team will play for the first time since 2007….
US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea for one month
Washington: The United States has announced the temporary lifting of sanctions on the sale of Iranian oil stranded at sea in an effort to cool down soaring global crude prices. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the temporary measure will make available 140 million barrels of Iranian oil to global markets. “This temporary, short-term authorisation…
I have been in favour of doves in West Asia or other conflicts: Tharoor
New Delhi: The damage being done to the combatants, the neighbourhood, and the wider region, including to India, due to the West Asia conflict has “crossed all acceptable limits,” and it must be made to stop, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said. Interacting with reporters on the sidelines of an event here on Friday, Tharoor…
PM conveys Eid greetings, hopes for further brotherhood
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to countrymen on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr. The Prime Minister prayed that the spirit of brotherhood and kindness furthers all around. “Best wishes on Eid-ul-Fitr. May this day further brotherhood and kindness all around. May everyone be happy and healthy. Eid Mubarak!” he said in…
Trump Calls NATO Cowards; Isolation Deepens
What began as a show of brute force has now spiralled into a textbook case of geopolitical miscalculation—and at the center of it stands Donald Trump, a leader increasingly isolated, both abroad and at home. Barely three weeks into the conflict with Iran, Trump’s rhetoric has shifted from chest-thumping bravado to visible frustration. His recent…
Amit Shah to present bill on CAPFs in Rajya Sabha on Monday
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha on Monday to regulate the recruitment, deputation, and promotion of CAPF officers, according to the List of Business issued by the House. All the CAPFs — Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF),…
