Two Held for Links with Pakistani Handler: Probe into Karnataka Case Reveals Wider Online Network

TUMAKURU (KARNATAKA):The investigation into the case involving the arrest of two individuals for their alleged links with a Pakistan-based person through social media, and for engaging in activities considered prejudicial to India’s national security and sovereignty, has revealed that the…

Nation

Andhra Pradesh Presented Best Tourism Promotion Award at GTM-2026

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:Andhra Pradesh was honoured with the prestigious Metro Expedition-GTM Tourism Awards 2026 as the Best Tourism Promotion State during the inauguration of the second edition of South India’s prestigious travel…

Yellow Alert in Delhi-NCR: Thunderstorms, Rain Likely; Pleasant Weather Expected Tomorrow

NEW DELHI:The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has once again issued a yellow alert for the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) for Friday. According to the department, thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds…

Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Bring Much-needed Relief from Heatwave in Delhi-NCR

NEW DELHI:Heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds swept across Delhi-NCR on Thursday, providing much-needed relief from the sweltering heat that has gripped the area over the past several days. A…

Kerala

‘Islam-friendly Gym’ in Kerala’s Palakkad Sparks Debate

PALAKKAD:A fitness centre at Puthunagaram in Kerala’s Palakkad has triggered a public debate after announcing that it would be converted into an ‘Islam-friendly gym’ functioning in accordance with Sharia-based guidelines.…

Cong Leader Shanimol Osman Becomes Kerala Assembly’s 4th Woman Deputy Speaker

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:Congress legislator Shanimol Osman was on Tuesday elected Deputy Speaker of the Kerala Assembly, becoming the first woman from the party to occupy the post in 66 years and only…

Article

Indian Travellers are Increasingly Choosing Vietjet as a Part of their Journey to Vietnam

A few years ago, Vietnam was still an emerging destination for many Indian travellers. Today, the sight of Indian families…

Why Insurance Riders Matter: Completing the Protection Puzzle

Vaibhav Kumar SVP and Head – Product Management Axis Max Life Insurance Limited Insurance is fundamentally about preparing for uncertainty.…

Entertainment

Solar-Powered Screens: Allu Cinemas, Kokapet Adopts Clean Energy with Freyr Energy

HYDERABAD:In a significant step towards sustainable infrastructure in the entertainment sector, Allu Cinemas, Kokapet (Narsingi) and Freyr Energy – India’s leading rooftop solar company have…

Zee Keralam Announces Launch of ‘Valyettan’

KOCHI:Zee Keralam, one of Kerala’s leading entertainment television channels, is all set to unveil its next big fiction offering, Valyettan, premiering from April 20. Valyettan…

Business

Analystor Technologies Celebrates 10th Anniversary

KOZHIKODE:Analystor Technologies, a leading software solutions company based at the Government Cyberpark, celebrated its 10th anniversary with a series of special events. The anniversary function was held at Asma Tower in Kozhikode and attended by prominent personalities from the IT…

GTM 2026 Clocks Over 60,000 B2B Meets, Imparts Momentum to Kerala Tourism

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:More than 60,000 business-to-business (B2B) meetings were facilitated by the second edition of South India’s prestigious travel and trade event Global Travel Market (GTM 2026), as the three-day concluded here last evening. The meetings were arranged through appointment-based networking system…

Automobile

Ashok Leyland Posts All-time High Volumes and Profits for Q4 and FY26

CHENNAI:Ashok Leyland Limited, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group, has announced a stellar performance for Q4 and for full year FY2026, delivering the highest-ever…

Mahindra & Mahindra and DBS Bank Launch India’s First Sustainability-linked Dealer Financing Program

MUMBAI:Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), one of India’s leading automotive companies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DBS Bank India to launch…

Travel

Air India and Riyadh Air Sign Agreement to Expand Premium Travel Options

GURUGRAM:Air India, India’s leading global airline, and Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding…

Education

Nominations Open for Inaugural India’s Best Teachers’ Awards 2026

NEW DELHI:The Shiv Nadar Foundation, in partnership with Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, has opened nominations for the inaugural…

Political News

Annamalai Quits BJP, Nitin Nabin Accepts Resignation

NEW DELHI:BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Friday accepted the resignation submitted by former Tamil Nadu BJP state president K.…

FIR Against Mamata Banerjee Over ‘Provocative Remarks’ on Home Ministry

KOLKATA:An FIR has been registered against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly making provocative remarks on the…

Govt Bungalow Not Anyone’s Ancestral Property: CM Samrat Choudhary Attacks Lalu Family

PATNA:The political dispute surrounding the government residence occupied by former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi has intensified, with Chief Minister…

Cong Seeks TVK Support for Rajya Sabha Seat as Chidambaram Meets TN CM Vijay

CHENNAI:Senior Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister, P. Chidambaram, on Tuesday met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK President…

Agriculture

Haryana has Adequate Fertilizer Stocks for Kharif Season: KRIBHCO

CHANDIGARH:Despite global headwinds and supply chain disruptions arising from the ongoing West Asia crisis, Haryana has adequate fertilizer stocks to…

M3M Foundation Showcases Grassroots Enterprises at Kisan Kumbh 2026, IIT Delhi

NEW DELHI:Kisan Kumbh 2026 was successfully organized on 30th and 31st March at Dogra Hall, IIT Delhi, bringing together more…

Technology Updates

‘Dual Engine’ AI Strategy: Kerala Announces Two Major AI Hubs with India AI

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:The Government of Kerala, in partnership with the India AI Mission (India AI), IBD under DIC, Ministry of Electronics and…

WhatsApp Brings Prepaid Mobile Recharges to Users in India

KOCHI:WhatsApp today announced that people in India can now complete prepaid mobile recharges directly within the app. Powered by PayU,…

Career

Applications Invited for IGNITE 3.0

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:The state government has launched the tech internship portal IGNITE 3.0 with the dual objectives of providing an official platform…

India Skills Accelerator Roundtable Brings Together Government, Industry and Global Leaders

NEW DELHI:The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF), today convened the…

World

Trump Must Break Negotiation Deadlock, says Iranian Supreme Leader’s advisor

TEHRAN:A senior advisor to Iran’s supreme leader has called on US President Donald Trump to make decisions independently of Israel,…

New Buddhist Centre Inaugurated in Hanoi, Reinforcing India-Vietnam Civilisational Ties

HANOI:In yet another significant step towards reinforcing civilisational ties between India and Vietnam, a new Buddhist centre was opened in…