Flight operations at Srinagar Airport will be restricted to between 8 am and 5 pm starting April 6, as the Indian Air Force undertakes a runway upgrade project expected to continue through the summer months. The move comes under a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), temporarily reducing operational hours at the airport. Key Announcements / Highlights…
Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has alleged large-scale irregularities in a proposed software project under Kerala’s Cooperative Department, claiming the issue could involve financial discrepancies amounting to ₹700 crore. The allegations were made during a media interaction in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday, bringing the project under political scrutiny. Key Announcements / Highlights Official StatementChennithala alleged that…
Mumbai Police have arrested five individuals for allegedly issuing fake entry passes to the Vidhan Bhavan during the recently concluded budget session of the Maharashtra Legislature. The arrests were made following an investigation by the Marine Drive Police, after concerns were raised about unauthorised access to the high-security complex. Key Announcements / Highlights Official StatementPolice…
The Centre has reduced the special additional excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre each, offering relief to consumers amid volatile global oil prices linked to tensions in West Asia. The revised rates, notified by the Finance Ministry, have come into immediate effect and are expected to lower retail fuel prices across…
Wall Street decline and European losses reflect caution, while Asian markets trade unevenly amid geopolitical concerns. IntroductionGlobal financial markets showed mixed trends on Thursday as investors reacted to ongoing uncertainty surrounding tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran. While US and European markets closed lower in the previous session amid rising geopolitical concerns, Asian…
Narendra Modi on Thursday offered prayers to Goddess Siddhidatri, marking the ninth and final day of Chaitra Navratri, and sought blessings for the fulfilment of goals for citizens across the country. In a message shared on social media, the Prime Minister extended greetings on the occasion and emphasised the spiritual significance of the day. Key…
V. D. Satheesan met prominent religious leader Ibrahimul Khaleelul Bukhari Thangal in Malappuram on Thursday, in a move seen as part of broader political outreach ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections. The interaction took place at Thangal’s residence in Kadalundi and comes amid increasing engagement between political leaders and influential community figures. Key Announcements /…
Sergio Gor, the newly appointed United States Ambassador to India, has outlined a results-focused agenda to strengthen bilateral ties, emphasising defence cooperation, trade expansion and emerging technologies. In an interaction published by the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, Gor highlighted key areas where both countries can deepen engagement and deliver tangible outcomes. Key Announcements /…
Balendra Shah was sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister on Friday in a ceremony at the presidential residence in Kathmandu, marking a significant political transition in the country. The oath of office was administered by Ram Chandra Paudel after Shah’s party emerged as the single largest in the House of Representatives. Key Announcements / Highlights…
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has approved the introduction of a private member’s bill in the Assembly that proposes a statutory framework for reorganising administrative divisions and districts in the Union Territory. The bill, moved by PDP legislator Waheed-ur-Rehman Para, is expected to be considered during the ongoing Budget session of the Assembly….
At least eight people were killed and around 18 others injured after a passenger bus caught fire following a collision with a gravel-laden tipper in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday. The accident occurred near Rayavaram in the Markapuram area, where several passengers were reportedly trapped inside the bus as flames spread rapidly after the impact. Key…
Authorities in Assam’s Kamrup Metropolitan district have clarified that there is no shortage of petrol or diesel, urging residents not to engage in panic buying. The assurance comes amid concerns over fuel availability, with officials stating that supply remains stable across Guwahati. Key Announcements / Highlights Official StatementIn a public notice issued late Tuesday night,…
