Famous Tamil poet and lyricist R. Vairamuthu has been selected for the prestigious Jnanpith Award 2025, India’s highest literary honor. Recognized for his four decades of contribution to Tamil literature and cinema, he has authored over 37 books and won multiple national awards, including seven National Film Awards, Padma Shri, and Padma Bhushan.
Hyderabad Police announced traffic diversions for Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s Dawat-e-Iftar at LB Stadium on March 15, from 5 pm to 10 pm. Roads near AR Petrol Pump, BJR Statue, Basheerbagh, Sujatha School, Lakdikapul, Iqbal Minar, Ravindra Bharathi, and other junctions will be diverted or closed to avoid congestion.
Monalisa’s father from Madhya Pradesh urged CM Mohan Yadav to protect his daughter after she married a Muslim man, claiming she was misled into a ‘love jihad.’ Her family fears her life and reputation are at risk. The Parthi community opposes such marriages, and groups like Hindu Jagran Manch are trying to bring her home.
The Kerala govt asked oil PSUs such as IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL to relax commercial LPG restrictions amid the West Asia conflict. Priority will go to hospitals, schools, hostels, old age homes, and govt canteens. Daily stock, arrival, and distribution data must be shared with authorities. Inspections and anti-hoarding squads have been set up to […]
PM Modi criticized the All India Trinamool Congress at a rally in Kolkata, accusing it of disrespecting Droupadi Murmu and tribal communities. He said political change in West Bengal is coming and blamed the state government for blocking development and causing youth migration. Modi also promised stronger rule of law if power changes.
Supreme Court Judge Vikram said AI can assist legal work but cannot replace a lawyer’s training, a judge’s discipline, or ethical responsibility. Technology may help draft notes, but cannot invent law. Courts must use AI carefully, upholding professional standards, ensuring integrity, and balancing efficiency with ethical and responsible practice.
PM Narendra Modi launched ₹18,680 crore connectivity projects in West Bengal today, calling it a new chapter in India’s development. At a massive Brigade Parade Ground rally, he attacked the Mamata Banerjee government, asserting political change in the state was inevitable and declaring the “end of the ruthless Bengal government” now certain.
2 self-styled CPI (Maoist) commanders were arrested in Jharkhand’s Latehar district, police said today. Arms, including an AK-47, were recovered. Acting on a tip-off about a zonal commander moving with his squad across Netarhat, Mahuadanr, Baresand, Garu, and Chhipadohar, police arrested the duo, while three others escaped. They carried a ₹12 lakh bounty.
Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar said the state will meet MPs in New Delhi on March 17 to address Andhra Pradesh’s objections to the third phase of the Upper Krishna Project. Karnataka aims to use its rightful water share, prevent wastage from Tungabhadra dam, and continue Rs 26,000 crore works under UKP-III.
Meerut Police plan to issue red card notices to around 100 identified troublemakers with past records of disturbances during festivals ahead of Eid. The preventive measure warns that any attempt to disrupt peace will lead to strict action, including possible cases under the NSA. Coordination with 544 mosques and 146 Eidgahs ensures prayers remain orderly.
A booby-trapped drone struck the US Embassy in Baghdad’s Green Zone today at dawn, causing smoke but no immediate information on casualties, a security source said. The attack followed a US airstrike in Karrada an hour earlier that killed a senior Popular Mobilization Forces leader and two PMF members and wounded 5 civilians, Iraqi authorities […]
Clashes broke out between BJP and TMC supporters near Girish Park, Kolkata, about 5 km from the Brigade Parade Ground ahead of PM Modi’s rally. Stones were reportedly thrown by both sides, damaging vehicles and TMC leaders’ residences. Police intervened. Modi’s rally concludes the BJP’s Parivartan Yatra and launches ₹18,000 crore development projects.
Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and ex-Deputy CM Manish Sisodia appeared at Rouse Avenue Court today, March 14, submitting ₹50,000 personal surety bonds each. This followed their discharge in the CBI’s Delhi Excise Policy corruption case, marking a significant development in the high-profile investigation involving the city’s former top leaders.
Ahead of a rally by Modi in Kolkata, the ruling Trinamool Congress raised five questions to the Prime Minister. The rally marks the end of the Parivartan Yatra ahead of the state elections. TMC questioned voter list issues, rising LPG prices, pending central funds, problems faced by Bengali migrant workers, and alleged insults to Bengal’s […]
Mohamed Serkal, Director of the Solidarity Advocacy Group, raised concerns at the UNHRC’s 61st session over ongoing hardships faced by minorities in Pakistan and Asia. He urged global action, stressing freedom of religion and expression, and calling on the UN and civil society to prioritize minority rights and ensure accountability for their protection.