Politics

17 dead after stampede breaks out at Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal

“Stampede broke out after a misleading announcement was made by the organisers of the Durga Puja pandal,” says Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

YSRCP’s Rajampet MP Midhun Reddy booked for Punganur violence

Police register three cases in connection with the clashes during the filing of nominations for the local body elections, identify 70 persons involved in the incident; special teams formed to nab the accused

Keralam CM offers prayers at Sabarimala, reviews pilgrimage preparations

The visit marked the first time a Chief Minister had visited the hill temple since former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s visit in 2017

Canada keen to deepen partnerships with Karnataka quantum computing, AI, aerospace and defence: Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu

Mr. Sidhu, who was in the city as part of a high-level Canadian trade mission to India, said Canada and India had complementary economic strengths and were well positioned to build stronger partnerships at a time when global trade patterns were being reshaped.

Kumaraswamy unable to digest Shivakumar as Chief Minister, says Sharan Prakash Patil

Medical Education Minister accuses Centre of withholding drought relief funds to Karnataka; backs protests against SIR and CEC

Ten youths from Punjab with unlicensed weapons arrested in Rayachoti

Tension prevails as TDP men confront supporters of a political party outside the lodge on Madanapalle Road where the accused have allegedly been staying; investigation into the purpose of their stay at the lodge and their possible links to Friday’s clashes under way, say police

Upset with non-inclusion of woman in Karnataka Cabinet, Sowmya Reddy quits as State Mahila Congress chief

Youth organisations attempt march to Jantar Mantar seeking CEC’s resignation; several detained

We will continue our democratic struggle against the politicisation of the Election Commission, says NSUI national president Vinod Jakhar

Union Minister Suresh Gopi reviews facilities at Kottayam railway station ahead of Sabarimala season

On the proposed Angamaly-Sabarimala railway line, Suresh Gopi says suitable rail routes will be developed to facilitate pilgrims travelling to the hill temple

Argentina team visit row: Keralam govt. seeks Governor’s approval to file case against V. Abdurahiman

The special investigation team tasked with probing the allegations over the proposed visit had reportedly detected serious procedural violations and recommended action against the former Sports Minister under the Prevention of Corruption Act

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar seeks Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appointment to discuss sugarcane growers’ issues and drought

Mr. Shivakumar says Opposition leaders had earlier expressed their willingness to join the delegation and he hoped they would stand by their words.

CM Satheesan announces blue economy hub in Keralam’s Aroor, inaugurates bridge

The inauguration, however, witnessed dramatic scenes, with Public Works department (PWD) Minister P.K. Basheer and former CPI(M) MP A.M. Ariff sparring over credit for the project, while former Vaikom MLA C.K. Asha left the venue in protest after not being given an opportunity…

Centre has failed to strengthen education sector, claims Hariprasad

The KPCC president denies funding CJP protests but justifies what he calls his party’s logistical support to the agitating youth

Haveri University circular on compulsory attendance for Ayudha Puja draws protest

A group of writers, academics, journalists and social activists has urged the Chief Minister and the Higher Education Minister to intervene

Telangana’s El Niño contingency plan for uninterrupted water supply in rural areas

Telangana Rural Development Rural Water Supply Minister issues directions to complete borewell recharge structures, avoid damages to water pipelines during road works and hold awareness programmes on short-duration crops

Yediyurappa campaigns in Davangere for BJP nominee in Council polls

The veteran BJP leader expresses the confidence that party candidate K.M. Suresh will win the Council elections by a huge margin

Local body polls: Andhra Pradesh High Court rejects YSRCP’s plea seeking more time for filing nominations

A Division Bench refuses to interfere with the election process, saying that it could not act on it after the notification had been issued and the stipulated time lapsed,

Congress will have to pay price for misrule, says HDK

Union Minister Kumaraswamy said the coalition’s return in 2028 was a certainty

Keralam govt. looks to emulate Tirupati model to manage pilgrim rush at Sabarimala

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan reviews preparations for the annual pilgrimage season at Pampa, says steps will be initiated after the current season to improve crowd management and facilities at the hill temple

Shivakumar told not to engage in scaring sugarcane farmers

Kurubur Shantakumar asks Ministers and legislators to give up their salary and allowances to compensate drought-hit farmers