Gunshots were heard during a cordon and search operation in Sagipora area of Sopore, North Kashmir. The operation was launched based on specific input, and a joint team of Police and army conducted the search. Security cordon was tightened in the area after the gunshots were heard. More details are expected to follow. source
The State government in Kerala is facing various challenges in executing the 530-km SilverLine semi-high-speed rail corridor project, with the Railways seeking a revised DPR for the project. The hurdles include the need for additional land for broad-gauge tracks, cost escalation, and funding concerns. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has mentioned that environmental and technical issues…
Father Antony Vadakkekara, spokesperson of the Syro-Malabar Church, expressed solidarity with the people of Munambam who are facing displacement over the Waqf property issue. He urged the State government to intervene urgently to prevent hundreds of families from being displaced from land they have owned and lived on for decades. He called on the government…
Pakistan’s Baseball team had an impressive start at the Baseball United Arab Classic, defeating Bangladesh 10-0 in their opening match. Pitcher Jibran Murtaza stood out, with Mohammad Hussain hitting a rare home run. The team, ranked 38th globally, is gearing up for their next match against the UAE. They are in group A alongside India,…
The ongoing byelection in Palakkad has sparked a heated feud between Congress and CPI(M) leaders. Accusations of midnight raids and black money have led to a bitter exchange of words. The Leader of the Opposition, V.D. Satheesan, has accused Minister M.B. Rajesh of orchestrating the raids, while CPI(M) leaders have challenged him to face them…
The Transport department in the State has made it clear that motorists can use a digital copy of their driving license stored in digilocker or elsewhere during inspections by law enforcement agencies. The government has set a fee structure for digital driving licenses, with fees ranging from ₹50 for a learners test to ₹300 for…
Artists in Kathakali costumes were featured at the Kerala Tourism pavilion at the London World Travel Market 2024. However, there are concerns about overdependence on Kathakali as the face of Kerala in international branding, leading to a loss of freshness. Some suggest presenting the art form in a new perspective to global audiences to maintain…
India has accused Canada of hypocrisy regarding free speech after Canada blocked an Australian news outlet that aired an interview with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. This move has been seen as a double standard by India, highlighting Canada’s inconsistency on freedom of speech. The tension between the two countries has been escalating, with…
The National Commission for Women has taken action against West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim for making sexist remarks against BJP leader Rekha Patra. The NCW has directed the chief secretary and DGP to conduct a fair and time-bound investigation into the matter. Hakim’s derogatory remarks were made while discussing Patra’s defeat in the Lok Sabha…
A guest lecturer at Kannur University was terminated for including a question referencing the death of a district magistrate in an exam. The lecturer, Sherin C. Abraham, defended the question, stating it was meant to engage students with a human rights issue. Despite the question being optional, a student objected and later protested, leading to…