'If it's in his fate...': D.K Suresh on brother Shivakumar's prospects of becoming Karnataka CM

'If it's in his fate...': D.K Suresh on brother Shivakumar's prospects of becoming Karnataka CM

Reacting to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's statement in a television interview expressing his desire to lead the party in the next Assembly elections, he said: "Leaders aged 95 years and 98 years are still active in politics. Considering that, there is nothing wrong if Siddaramaiah contests the 2028 election. The next election will be fought under his leadership, and he is our leader." 18 days ago
India's economic growth linked to energy, maritime sectors: Hardeep Puri

India's economic growth linked to energy, maritime sectors: Hardeep Puri

Addressing a conference at the 'India Maritime Week 2025' here, the minister said that India's economy is growing fast, with the GDP now around $4.3 trillion. Nearly half of this comes from the external sector, which includes exports, imports, and remittances. This shows how important trade -- and therefore shipping -- is for India's economic progress. 18 days ago
Cyclone Montha wreaks havoc in coastal Andhra, two killed

Cyclone Montha wreaks havoc in coastal Andhra, two killed

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the severe cyclone crossed the coast near Narsapur between Machilipatnam and Kakinada. It weakened into a cyclone and later into a deep depression. The system is likely to move north-northwestwards across Andhra Pradesh and adjoining Telangana and south Chhattisgarh and weaken into a depression during the next six hours. 18 days ago
Pakistan: Police raids homes of Afghan refugees in Islamabad, arrests several people

Pakistan: Police raids homes of Afghan refugees in Islamabad, arrests several people

During the late-night operations, police targetted Afghan refugees in F-17 and Faisal Town neighbourhoods of Islamabad. They arrested several people accused of not having proper documentation, Afghanistan's leading news agency Khaama Press reported. According to eyewitnesses, police personnel entered homes around midnight without prior notice and arrested young men from several families. 18 days ago