Tamil Nadu: Premalatha rejects seat-share buzz, says DMDK alliance call after upcoming conference

Chennai- DMDK General Secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth on Thursday firmly dismissed media reports claiming that six Assembly constituencies had been earmarked for her party in the ongoing BJP–AIADMK seat-sharing discussions, calling the reports speculative and misleading. Speaking after hoisting the party flag at the DMDK headquarters in Koyambedu, Premalatha said no political party had officially communicated…

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Telangana, Andhra Pradesh Governors pay tributes to ex-PM Vajpayee

Hyderabad- Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer on Thursday paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary. Governor Varma attended the garlanding ceremony of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Vajpayee Park, Secunderabad. He later paid floral tributes to the former Prime Minister…

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Mumbai gets 2nd airport as Navi Mumbai International Airport starts operations

Ahmedabad- Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) began commercial operations on Thursday — marking a major milestone for Mumbai’s aviation sector and India’s infrastructure growth. Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani personally welcomed the first set of passengers, calling the moment a proud day for both Mumbai and the country.“Welcoming NMIA’s first passengers alongside the Param Vir…

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PM Modi slams ‘parivarvad’, says BJP restored legacy of Ambedkar and Patel

Lucknow- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday claimed that there were attempts to erase the contributions of national icons like Babasaheb Ambedkar and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, after Independence, and it was the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government which prioritised restoration of their enduring legacy and also ensured that they “got their rightful due”. Hitting out…

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GST reforms, RDI scheme strengthened Indian pharma in 2025, innovation & access key for 2026

New Delhi- With GST reforms and Research Development Incentive (RDI) Scheme, the year 2025 has been a crucial turning point for Indian pharma, said industry experts on Thursday, while highlighting innovation and increased access as key factors for the sector’s growth in 2026. Indian pharma is standing at a defining moment. In the past 25…

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Telangana phone tapping case: SIT may seek extension of ex-SIB chief’s custody

Hyderabad- The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the phone-tapping case is likely to seek extension of police custody of former Telangana Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB) chief T. Prabhakar Rao, who is the prime accused in the case. Prabhakar Rao’s police custody will end on Thursday. The Supreme Court will hear the matter on Friday.The former…

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Shubhanshu Shukla, NISAR mission take India to new heights in 2025; all eyes on Ganganyaan in 2026

New Delhi- From Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla becoming the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS) to the country getting the first private earth imaging satellite constellation, the Indian space sector added many firsts in 2025. The year 2026 will be marked by critical milestones beginning with the first uncrewed Ganganyaan mission. The…

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Hindus should unite to avoid situation like Bangladesh in India: Dhirendra Shastri

New Delhi- Amid atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh, prominent spiritual leaders on Thursday called for unity among Hindus in India, asserting that collective action was necessary to prevent a similar situation from unfolding in the country. Speaking to reporters, spiritual leader Dhirendra Krishna Shastri said the developments in Bangladesh should serve as a warning for…

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