Kochi, Dec 30 (UNI) A major fire broke out in the early hours of Tuesday at the bustling Broadway market area in Kochi, destroying several shops and causing heavy property damage, officials said. The blaze was reported shortly after midnight from the Koluthara Bazaar complex near Sridhar Cinema. Fire and Rescue Services personnel rushed to…
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 30 (UNI) The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has approved a series of major initiatives aimed at strengthening cricket infrastructure and player development across the state, including a decision to construct an international cricket stadium in Kochi in collaboration with the State Government. The Association will also hold further discussions with the Government to…
New Delhi, Dec 30 (UNI) As ‘India’s Got Talent’. moves closer to its much-awaited semi-final, the upcoming episode is set to deliver a visual spectacle with a show-stopping performance by Malaika Arora alongside the Classic Queens. The episode will see Malaika take the stage for a mesmerising belly dance act with the group, turning the…
New Delhi/Dhaka, Dec 30 (UNI) Begum Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s former prime minister and a controversial figure in the country’s turbulent political life for more than three decades, died on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. She was 80. Her son Tareque Rahman, who had gone into self-imposed exile in the UK, had returned on Christmas to…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (UNI) Minister of Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Monday launched a new centre to house the nation’s Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC), a nodal institution to advance the future bioeconomy goals of India. Launched in November 2023 as an umbrella institution to facilitate collaboration among 14 independent BRIC institutions,…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (UNI): The Congress on Monday demanded swift justice for Tripura youth Angel Chakma, who succumbed to injuries after being brutally attacked in an alleged racial assault in Dehradun, accusing the authorities of grave lapses and seeking an immediate arrest of the prime accused who remains absconding. Addressing a press conference here,…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the commencement of the maiden voyage of INSV Kaundinya, a unique stitched ship built using ancient Indian techniques, calling it a proud moment that highlights India’s rich maritime traditions and historic links with the Gulf region. In a post on X, the Prime…
Pankaj Jain New Delhi, Dec 29 (UNI) As Delhi prepares to step into a new year, the national capital’s political landscape also marks a full circle. For the BJP government, the past year has been one of ‘first moves, early promises and policy signalling’, setting the tone for what it aims to deliver over the…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday ordered halting of all mining work on Aravalli and formed a committee of independent experts to arrive at the final definition of the mountain range as to what can be deemed ecologically sensitive and what be opened for mining.The latest order supersedes the earlier order…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (UNI): Acting on directions of the Supreme Court and follow-up reviews chaired by senior officials, the Delhi government has issued a series of instructions to strengthen safety measures in educational institutions and sports complexes to prevent the entry of stray dogs. In compliance with the apex court’s order dated November 7,…
