VV Rajesh scripts history as BJP's first Mayor in Kerala

VV Rajesh scripts history as BJP's first Mayor in Kerala

While Rajesh on Friday won with 51 votes, the CPI(M) led Left candidate R.P. Shivaji got 29, and the Congress-led UDF and former legislator K.S. Sabarinathan secured 19 votes, and one independent councillor abstained from the voting. 6 days ago
As TTP militarises, Pakistan faces escalating internal security crisis

As TTP militarises, Pakistan faces escalating internal security crisis

Intelligence Bureau officials say that the TTP has inflicted massive damage on the Pakistan Army, and in the coming year, the hostilities are likely to double. Pakistan is already struggling to contain the TTP, and the challenges are expected to intensify in the coming year. 6 days ago
Govt drive returns Rs 2,000 crore unclaimed savings to rightful owners

Govt drive returns Rs 2,000 crore unclaimed savings to rightful owners

Across generations, Indian families have saved carefully through opening bank accounts, purchasing insurance policies, investing in mutual funds, earning dividends from shares, and setting aside money for retirement. These financial decisions are taken with a hope and responsibility, often to secure children's education, support healthcare needs, and ensure dignity in old age. 6 days ago
Six cops injured in stone pelting; WhatsApp, social media services suspended for 24 hours in Rajasthan's Chomu

Six cops injured in stone pelting; WhatsApp, social media services suspended for 24 hours in Rajasthan's Chomu

A police team that reached the spot to manage the situation was allegedly attacked by rioters, who pelted stones, injuring half a dozen policemen. All the injured personnel were admitted to a local hospital, where their condition is reported to be stable. To control the situation, police resorted to a lathi-charge and fired tear gas shells. Since morning, the entire area has been converted into a high-security zone, with heavy police deployment. 6 days ago
Indian student killed in shooting near Toronto University; accused on the run

Indian student killed in shooting near Toronto University; accused on the run

"On Tuesday, at approximately 3.34 p.m., police responded to a call for an unknown trouble in the Highland Creek Trail and Old Kingston Road area. Officers responded to reports of a person with serious injuries. Officers located a male victim with a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene," the Toronto Police said in an official statement on Wednesday. 6 days ago
Dense fog envelops Delhi-NCR; average air quality remains 'very poor'

Delhi air quality improves as overall AQI falls to 'poor' category

Data from the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) Sameer mobile application showed that, as of 6.05 a.m., three monitoring stations reported air quality in the 'moderate' category. These included Lodhi Road-IITM with an AQI of 160, Lodhi Road-IMD at 194, and Najafgarh at 188. 6 days ago
Minimum temperature rises above zero in J&K's Srinagar; cold wave grips Gulmarg, Pahalgam

Minimum temperature rises above zero in J&K's Srinagar; cold wave grips Gulmarg, Pahalgam

The Meteorological (MeT) Department officials said, "Seasonal precipitation (October 1- December 25) remained -44 per cent (Kashmir Division) departure from normal, which is a deficit and -9 per cent (Jammu Division), which is normal. A spell of light snow (higher reaches) and light rain at scattered to many places of J&K during December 31 to January 1 and improvement thereafter." 6 days ago
India among Asia-Pacific's most resilient real estate markets despite global uncertainty: Report

Why India's growth still feels incomplete

As India approaches 2026–27, it faces a paradox of strong macroeconomic performance alongside widespread economic unease. While growth projections, public investment, inflation control and external stability appear robust, most citizens do not experience growth as steady income gains, secure employment or rising dignity. This gap is structural, not perceptual: India has mastered output growth but failed to translate it into broad-based prosperity. 7 days ago