KSRTC to Operate Special Inter-State Services for Puja-Deepavali Season
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation has announced plans to run additional inter-state bus services during the Puja and Deepavali festival period. These services will link Bengaluru, Mysuru and Chennai…
Tumakuru Residents Seek Answers During Special Intensive Revision Hearings
In Tumakuru, the ongoing hearings for the Special Intensive Revision have entered several weeks, yet numerous individuals continue to face difficulties locating their official notices and grasping the reasons for their summons. The process, aimed at updating electoral records, has drawn many local residents to designated centers where officials conduct reviews. Observers note that the...
Anto Augustine skips police questioning in case over Keralam CM marriage remarks, approaches HC for quashing FIR
A media executive has declined to participate in scheduled police questioning connected to remarks about the Kerala chief minister’s marriage. The individual, identified as the managing director of a television channel, responded to an official notice by stating that personal circumstances prevented attendance at the present time. Through legal counsel, a request was made for...
Vijay Government Withdraws RTI Exemption for Law and Order Department After Criticism
The government led by Vijay in Tamil Nadu has decided to revoke the exemption previously granted to the law and order department under the Right to Information Act. This move comes in response to widespread public criticism and concerns raised by civil society groups regarding transparency in governance. The exemption had allowed the department to...
VIT Organizes Run Fest Marathon as Part of Gravitas 2026
Vellore Institute of Technology held a marathon event called Run Fest as part of its annual Gravitas festival in 2026. The race began with an official opening ceremony led by the university registrar. Several key figures from the institution attended the start of the proceedings. The registrar performed the inauguration in the company of the...
Poor Government Schools and Rising Private Fees Burden Families in Telangana, Says TPF
Families across Telangana continue to face significant challenges in securing quality education for their children amid concerns over underfunded government schools and steadily increasing fees at private institutions. The Telangana Parents Federation has highlighted these issues as a growing burden on households, particularly those with limited financial resources. Government schools in many districts reportedly suffer...
Minister Emphasizes Gurajada’s Enduring Literary Influence During 164th Birth Anniversary Observance
On the occasion marking the 164th birth anniversary of the celebrated writer Gurajada, a state minister highlighted the lasting impact of his literary contributions. The minister noted that these works are expected to continue motivating people across many future generations. The event took place at the writer’s former residence, drawing participation from local representatives and...
Union Home Minister Skips Scheduled Event in Hubballi Due to Health Concerns
The Union Home Minister was unable to take part in a planned programme set for September 19 in Hubballi because of health issues. The event in question involved the inauguration of a college, which the minister had been expected to lead. Due to the sudden illness, the appearance was cancelled at short notice. Reports indicate...
Fuel Prices Remain Stable Across Key Indian Cities on September 17
Fuel costs for petrol and diesel showed no variation in prominent urban centers throughout India on September 17. This stability occurred even as authorities reduced additional levies applied to exports of petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel. Observers noted that the adjustment in export-related taxes did not immediately influence domestic retail rates in locations such...
DMK Party Members Lodge Privilege Breach Complaint With Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker Targeting Law Minister
In the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly, legislators belonging to the DMK have formally submitted a complaint concerning an alleged breach of privilege. This complaint has been directed to the Speaker of the assembly and specifically names the Law Minister. The submitting members have requested that the issue receive further examination through the established Privileges Committee...
Tragic Blaze Claims Four Lives in Belagavi Family Home
A devastating fire broke out at a residence in Belagavi, resulting in the deaths of four family members. The incident occurred at the family home, where the blaze caused significant damage and led to the loss of life. Authorities responded promptly to the scene following reports of the fire. Two additional family members sustained injuries...
CPI(M) Kerala State Committee to Directly Handle Local Organizational Matters
The Communist Party of India Marxist in Kerala has announced that its state committee will take direct responsibility for resolving issues at the local organizational level. According to the state secretary, there exists an urgent requirement to modify certain aspects of leadership conduct, including how some individuals interact during conversations and how they carry out...
Enforcement Directorate Continues Searches Linked to Karnataka Public Works Minister
Authorities from the Enforcement Directorate carried out further visits to multiple residences connected to a state public works minister in Karnataka. The locations included the homes of the minister, his offspring, and a sibling of his spouse. These actions took place on the ninth day of September. The operations formed part of an ongoing sequence...
DMK chief Stalin accuses Tamil Nadu CM Vijay of using reels to cover administrative failures
In a pointed statement directed at the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, the DMK leader highlighted ongoing challenges in the state. The remarks focused on the frequency of violent incidents, including murders and assaults targeting women, which occur on a regular basis. According to the address, these events point to significant shortcomings in maintaining public safety...
CSOs seek resolution to key civic issues in Ongole
Civil society organizations in Ongole have called for concrete steps to address longstanding civic problems affecting residents. During a recent discussion, representatives highlighted that core concerns such as road maintenance, drainage systems, and waste management remain unresolved despite repeated appeals to local authorities. Speakers noted that visible but limited actions, including surface painting on elevated...
Vijay Endorses Rahul Gandhi for Prime Minister Role, Congress Denies Any Split with TVK
Political developments in India have drawn attention following statements from actor turned politician Vijay regarding leadership preferences within the opposition. Vijay has expressed support for Rahul Gandhi to be positioned as the prime ministerial candidate. This comes amid ongoing discussions about alliances and strategies ahead of future elections. A Congress representative has clarified that there...
Telangana MPs Report Low Utilization of Development Funds
Recent data indicates that members of parliament from Telangana have utilized a modest share of the funds allocated under a central development scheme. Out of a total allotment amounting to 394.8 crore rupees, the 23 representatives from the state have collectively spent 94 crore rupees. This level of expenditure represents 23.8 percent of the available...
Taliparamba MLA Declines Comment on Chief Minister’s Criticism
A legislator representing Taliparamba has chosen not to respond to remarks made by the state’s chief minister. The decision comes amid ongoing political discussions in Kerala. Observers note that such refusals to comment are common during periods of heightened debate within the ruling coalition and opposition parties. The incident highlights the dynamics of state politics...
Karnataka Cabinet Sub-Committee to Examine Withdrawal of Criminal Cases
The state government in Karnataka has established a six-member cabinet sub-committee tasked with reviewing the withdrawal of criminal cases. This panel operates under the leadership of Priyank Kharge. Additional members of the group include Krishna Byre Gowda, Yathindra Siddaramaiah and U.T. Khader. The formation of this body reflects standard procedures for handling sensitive legal matters...
Madras, a city that has always expanded its language to welcome words into its fold
Madras has long stood as a melting pot where linguistic influences from multiple regions have blended into a distinctive local dialect known as Madras bashai. This form of speech reflects the city’s history as a hub attracting settlers, traders, and communities from across the subcontinent and beyond. Over centuries, words and expressions from Telugu, Urdu,...
AMMK Leader Questions Value of Chief Minister’s Statements on Corruption at Procurement Centers
AMMK leader Dhinakaran has raised questions about the significance of recent comments made by the Chief Minister regarding corruption at Direct Procurement Centers. He suggested that such remarks might be viewed similarly to film dialogues lacking substance. The statement comes in response to an alleged incident involving a demand for a bribe of fifty rupees...
Leaders Differ on Allocation of Deputy Opposition Leader Role
Recent statements from political figures have highlighted a disagreement regarding the assignment of the deputy leader of the opposition position. One side maintains that the role belongs to a specific party based on its electoral performance and internal agreements. This position is presented as a matter of established protocol within the coalition framework. The opposing...
Voices & Opinion
A More Divided World: Can Diplomacy Still Find Common Ground?
International politics is becoming increasingly complicated as countries face geopolitical competition, economic uncertainty, security concerns and disagreements over trade and technology. Major powers are pursuing their own strategic interests while…
India’s Changing Global Role: Why Strategic Independence Matters More Than Ever
India’s growing influence in global affairs raises an important question: how should the country balance relationships with major powers while protecting its own strategic interests? India increasingly works with the…
India’s research retraction surge sparks call for reform
In the expansion of India’s scientific footprint lies an uncomfortable truth: the country now ranks third globally for life science research papers retracted from the record, according to a comprehensive…
Indian Science and Technology landscape: a leap for a better future
India produces a large quantity of scientific research, ranking 4th globally in terms of total research publications in 2020 according to Elsevier SciVal and having the 9th largest number of…
