Chief Minister M K Stalin exhorted party cadre to celebrate the centenary of former CM M Karunanidhi on June 3 through philanthropic activities while keeping in mind that the Model Code of Conduct is in effect. The CM on Sunday asked party cadre to display and garland portraits of the late leader at important locations where people gather; distribute sweets… Continue reading "Offer INDIA bloc’s victory in LS polls to Kalaignar: Stalin"
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday wrote to the central government, opposing Kerala’s proposal to undertake a study for constructing a new dam at Mullaiperiyar, which is a matter of years-long dispute between the neighbouring states. In his letter to the Union Minister of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, Stalin objected to the Centre’s inclusion of… Continue reading "Stalin opposes Kerala’s new Mullaiperiyar dam proposal, writes to Centre"
Voting for the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 is being held in 58 constituencies across six states and two union territories, including all the seven seats in Delhi, on Saturday, May 25. A voter turnout of 10.82 per cent was recorded till 9 am on Saturday in 58 constituencies in six States and two Union Territories where… Continue reading "Lok Sabha elections 2024: Phase 6 polling for 58 seats today"
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks in a recent TV interview and said the man “sent by God” could not save people who died during COVID-19 in front of hospitals or when bodies were floating in Ganga. Addressing a rally in Delhi’s Dilshad Garden ahead of the sixth phase of Lok… Continue reading "Rahul Gandhi takes jibe at PM Modi"
The Kerala government has approached the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) to initiate the process for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study, setting the stage for the construction of a new Mullaperiyar dam. The state plans to dismantle the existing 128-year-old structure, citing safety concerns for downstream populations and ecosystems. The ministry’s Expert Appraisal Committee for… Continue reading "New Mullaperiyar Dam : Kerala Govt approaches Central Govt"
The districts of northern Odisha and coastal West Bengal may experience heavy rain later this week as a low-pressure area formed over the Bay of Bengal on Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department said. The low-pressure area formed over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal off north Tamil Nadu and the south Andhra Pradesh coast. It is very likely… Continue reading "Low pressure area forms over Bay of Bengal off T.N. coast"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has firmly denied allegations of making anti-minority statements, asserting that neither he nor the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has ever acted against minorities. In an interview with PTI Videos late Sunday, Modi clarified his stance amid opposition claims that his election speeches are divisive and polarising. “I have not spoken a word against minorities. I am… Continue reading "I never spoke against minorities: PM Modi"
Four suspected ISIS terrorists have been arrested from the Ahmedabad airport, days after the airport received a bomb threat. The terrorists are believed to be citizens of Sri Lanka. The Gujarat Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) made the arrests when they were allegedly waiting at the airport for their handler. The handler was supposed to give them task, sources said. The police… Continue reading "Four suspected ISIS operatives arrested by Gujarat ATS"
Voters from 49 constituencies across six states and two Union Territories will vote in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha polls today. Polling will be held for five parliamentary seats in Bihar, Jharkhand (3), Maharashtra (13), Odisha (5), Uttar Pradesh (14), West Bengal (7) and two Union Territories – Jammu and Kashmir (1) and Ladakh (1). Key candidates contesting… Continue reading "Lok Sabha Fifth Phase Election: Voting in 49 constituencies today"
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi said on Friday that she is giving her son to the people of Rae Bareli and “Rahul will not disappoint you”. She also thanked the people for giving her an opportunity to serve them as an MP for 20 years. “My everything is all given by you. So, brothers and sisters, I am giving you my… Continue reading "Giving son Rahul to Rae Bareli people, he won’t disappoint you: Sonia"