Around 50 women were safely evacuated after a major fire broke out at a warehouse in Nandini Layout, Bengaluru, and spread to a PG and nearby houses. No casualties were reported. Some women jumped to safety amid thick smoke. Vehicles were gutted, and firefighters controlled the blaze. A short circuit is suspected, and police have […]
Shiyas Kareem booked for cheating, outraging a woman’s modesty, and criminal intimidation after a complaint by his business partner. She alleged he took lakhs for a venture, failed to honor the agreement, and later threatened her. Police registered a case under BNS Sections 318(4), 79, and 351(2) and said he will be interrogated soon as […]
Luxury vessel ‘Nord’, linked to Russian President Putin’s close ally, billionaire Alexei Mordashov, has passed through the Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran tensions. The ship is said to have departed from Dubai and is valued at over $500 million. The movement comes during heightened security concerns, drawing attention to the region’s strategic shipping route.
The IMD said heatwave conditions across northern and central India will ease from today, with rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds forecast in states including Delhi, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh. Temperatures may drop by 2-3°C. Skymet said a cyclonic system will bring showers until April 30, offering relief, with hailstorms likely in some regions.
Vijay, Chief Of ‘Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam,’ visited the Tiruchendur Subramanya Swamy Temple today. He received Poorna Kumbha honours and was presented a Vel and shawl. Vijay took part in Viswaroopa darshan and offered prayers. Large crowds gathered. He reportedly prayed for TVK’s success in the April 23 Assembly polls, with counting on May 4.
Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation for a $15 billion Google AI data center near Visakhapatnam. The 1 GW project, spread across 600 acres in Tarluvada, Adavivaram, and Rambilli, will boost India’s digital infrastructure. It will deliver advanced AI cloud and data storage, supporting Andhra Pradesh’s vision of a 6.5 GW digital ecosystem and major data […]
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu will lay the foundation for a $15 billion Google AI data center in Visakhapatnam today. Spanning 600 acres, this massive project will create thousands of tech jobs and establish Vizag as a global AI hub. Powered by green energy and subsea cables, it marks a historic milestone for India’s digital […]
US President Donald Trump is unwilling to accept Iran’s three new conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has proposed lifting US sanctions and port blockades, ending the war, and delaying nuclear talks to a later diplomatic phase in exchange for reopening the key waterway. Amid ongoing negotiations it will remain uncertain as tensions […]
Great Britain’s King Charles III met Trump during a high-state tour aimed at easing growing tensions between United Kingdom and US. Despite a cordial public reception alongside Queen Camilla, disagreements over US actions in Iran war. Charles is set to address Congress, highlighting shared history and urging renewed ties between the two nations.
Iraq’s newly elected president has appointed businessman Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate, after political pressure that sidelined a former Iran-aligned premier. As the nominee of the largest parliamentary bloc, Zaidi has been tasked with forming the next govt. He now faces a 30-day deadline, a challenging timeline in Iraq’s often delayed political process.
Rijiju welcomed seven Aam Aadmi Party MPs into the BJP after Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan approved their merger. He hailed their entry into the “nation-building” BJP under PM Modi and criticized the INDIA bloc, calling it the “Tukde-Tukde INDI Alliance,” sharpening opposition-BJP political sparring in Parliament.
PM Modi wrote to people of West Bengal expressing confidence in BJP’s victory and said he looks forward to celebrating the party’s chief minister swearing-in together. He highlighted development, change, and governance as key themes, urging public support while projecting optimism about the BJP forming the next government in the state.
TMC MP Mitali Bag alleged BJP workers vandalized her car in Hooghly while heading to an Abhishek Banerjee rally. BJP denied the charge, calling it staged drama and blaming TMC instead. Bag was hospitalized. The Election Commission has sought a report, while security forces have been deployed and the area remains calm. Tensions continue to […]
Counting of votes for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election held on April 23 will begin at 8 AM on May 4, starting with postal ballots, CEO Archana Patnaik said. EVM counting begins at 8:30 AM across 62 centers after postal ballots are completed. Separate arrangements and officials are in place. Over 3.36 lakh officials voted […]
Western Tamil Nadu is likely to see heavy rainfall from April 30, with Nilgiris, Coimbatore, and Erode expected to experience intense showers for three days. IMD said a low-pressure system will bring widespread rain across the state till May 2. Gusty winds, waterlogging, and local disruptions are also possible in several districts during this period.