Centre blocks 5 OTT platforms for streaming obscene content
They said the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has blocked MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel, and Jugnu following due procedure
Azim Premji University says 20 people vandalised campus, caused ruckus; probe ordered
Bengaluru Rural District Police said in a post on 'X' that protesters had been taken into custody as a precaution and that all necessary measures were taken to ensure law and order was maintained. Investigation into the matter is ongoing.
India, GCC sign joint statement on FTA, launch negotiations
The joint statement was signed by Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal, and secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi
Chennai–Bengaluru travel time to be cut to two hours by year-end: Nitin Gadkari
The 260-km-long Bengaluru–Chennai Expressway is currently partially operational and is expected to significantly ease traffic movement between the two major southern cities once completed.
Indian Army conducts mega wargame in Rajasthan's Pokhran
The troops of the Southern Command of the Army conducted exercise 'Agni Varsha', demonstrating their operational preparedness to deal with any security challenges, according to officials
India will start trade talks with US as soon as there is more clarity: Piyush Goyal
The Indian team was scheduled to start the three-day meeting on February 23 in the US
Cabinet approves hike in Powergrid's equity investment threshold to Rs 7,500 crore per subsidiary
The approval will enable Powergrid, the largest and most experienced transmission service provider in the country, to expand its investment in its core business
Karnataka plans 200-acre Defence Electronics Park and 100-acre Avionics and Sensor Park, says MB Patil
Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries MB Patil on Tuesday chaired Vision Group meetings on Aerospace & Defence, Machine Tools, Auto/EV, and Green Energy sectors.
Ajit Pawar plane crash: DGCA grounds four aircraft of VSR after Baramati crash audit over safety lapses
Investigation into the former Maharashtra deputy chief Minister Ajit Pawar's plane crash had intensified when the aviation watchdog ordered a special audit of VSR Ventures, the private jet company that flew the leader.
Kerala To 'Keralam': List of states, UTs whose names have changed since independence
The renaming of Kerala marks the latest entry in a long-standing tradition of decolonising and indigenising the names of India’s administrative regions.
BJP slams Akhilesh Yadav for bring '100 MLAs' remark, says SP 'incapable of forming govt on its own'
Addressing the press, Yadav said, "It appears he (Yogi Adityanath) would have flown out of India. We are reviving the offer — 100 vidhayak laiye aur Mukhya Mantri ban jaiye (Bring 100 MLAs with you and become the chief minister).
'Keralamite sounds like microbe': Shashi Tharoor quips after Centre approves renaming Kerala to Keralam
“Keralamite” sounds like a microbe and “Keralamian” like a rare earth mineral…!" he continued on X, tagging Kerala CMO, and adding that “might want to launch a competition for new terms resulting from this electoral zeal.”
'Scrap the deal': Rahul Gandhi dares PM Modi to abandon trade pact
The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha questioned that the India-US trade agreement had been stalled for four months, but what happened that made Prime Minister Modi suddenly agree to it?
PM Modi to be on two-day State visit to Israel, reaffirm strategic partnership says MEA
In a press release, the ministry said during his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the two leaders will review the significant progress made in India - Israel Strategic Partnership, and discuss further opportunities in various areas of cooperation.
'Arguing in the dark': Counsel for IYC president Uday Chib says unable to access FIR copy
Hours after a Delhi court sent Chib to four-day police custody in connection with a protest at the India AI Impact Summit, advocate Sujoy Ghosh, speaking to the media said the prosecution has declined to share a copy of the FIR stating that the report is extremely sensitive and a formal request has to be made with concerned officials.
Russia’s Su-57 in focus as IAF weighs fifth-generation fighter options: Report
Russia has proposed a comprehensive package centred on the export variant of the Su-57, offering weapons, licensed production and what it calls “unrestricted” transfer of technology
Kerala becomes Keralam: Origin of name and why Centre backed long-standing demand ahead of assembly election
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who moved the resolution in 2024, had urged the Union government to change the name of Kerala to 'Keralam' in all languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
Cabinet okays Rs 12,236-crore boost with rail line additions, Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2B and Srinagar terminal
Cabinet Decision: Urban transport also received a push, with the Cabinet approving the extension of Phase 2B of the Ahmedabad Metro project at a cost of Rs 1,067 crore to improve connectivity in the city.
OPINION | Balancing Faith and Equality: How the review of Sabarimala case will influence Indian secularism’s character
In April, a nine-judge bench will hear a review of the 2018 Sabarimala verdict that deemed as unconstitutional the prohibition of entry of women in their “menstruating years” into the temple. But at stake are questions that extend well beyond this temple or even a single religion
Centre approves three rail line expansion projects worth Rs 9,072 crore
Indian Railways News: The projects have been planned under the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, with a focus on improving multi-modal connectivity and logistics efficiency through integrated planning and stakeholder consultations.
Kerala gets Union Cabinet nod to be officially called ‘Keralam’
The development comes months before the state heads into assembly elections, expected before May. The Election Commission has not yet announced a polling date.
Drama in Bihar Assembly as Nitish Kumar snaps at Opposition amid ‘guns and bullets’ accusation
Do not talk rubbish. This government will run without any hiccups. Just look at how many of you have been left now, says the CM.
Centre to launch nationwide HPV vaccination campaign soon: Sources
The government will administer Gardasil injection free of cost, sources said
Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati moves Allahabad HC seeking anticipatory bail in POCSO case
The FIR was lodged at the Jhunsi police station in Prayagraj against Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari over allegations of sexual abuse of two persons, including a minor, over the past year
How is braveheart dog Tyson doing after 'taking the first bullet'? Alert and recovering well, says the Army
According to Army officials, Tyson has participated in several major operations and is specially trained to detect explosives, identify suspicious locations and assist in tracking terrorists during search missions.
