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ED raids rekindle Bitcoin probe
The Enforcement Directorate raided Bengaluru properties linked to Karn...
Lenskart row sparks Mumbai protest
A Lenskart store in Mumbai saw protests after BJP leader Nazia Elahi a...
UK visa rules affects international students
UK visa reforms have reduced international student applications, espec...
Chiranjeevi donates Rs 20 lakh for medical aid
Megastar Chiranjeevi has once again shown his caring side by donating ...
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Iran seizes Gujarat-bound ship near Hormuz
Iran has detained two commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz, including a cargo vessel headed for Gujarat’s Mundra Port, creating fresh concern over shipping safety in one of the world’s most sensitive sea routes. The India-bound ship was reportedly...
RBI partly rolls back rupee trade curbs
The Reserve Bank of India has partially rolled back emergency restrictions on rupee derivative trades after signs of stability returned to the cu...
India’s first private gold mine in AP
India is set to witness a major milestone in its mining sector with the launch of the Jonnagiri gold project in Andhra Pradesh next month. Locate...
Government clears gold import rules
The government has clarified and updated rules governing gold and silver imports, issuing a fresh notification that resolves administrative delay...
Rupee strengthens to 92.86 vs dollar
The Indian rupee opened stronger on Friday and continued to gain ground in early trade, rising to around 92.86 against the US dollar, as policy s...
technology
YouTube adds new control to disable shorts
YouTube has rolled out a new setting that gives users the option to disable Shorts, its popular short-video feature. The change comes a...
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra gets controller
OnePlus is set to launch the Ace 6 Ultra smartphone in China on April 28, and the company is adding something special for gamers, a de...
iPhone 18 Pro leaks has big camera upgra...
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro lineup is expected to bring one of its most significant camera upgrades in recent years, acco...
Apple boosts recycled material use
Apple has stepped up its environmental efforts, revealing that nearly one-third of materials used in its 2025 produ...
Amazon rolls out AI store in India
Amazon has launched a dedicated AI Store in India, aiming to make it easier for customers to discover and understan...
Malicious Chrome extensions hits 20,000 ...
More than 20,000 Chrome users may have been exposed to a large-scale cyber threat involving over 100 malicious brow...
health
20 died as bus falls into gorge in Udhampur
At least 20 people were killed and several others injured after a passenger bus fell into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district o...
China urges Iran to keep Hormuz open
China has urged Iran to ensure free and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, saying stability in the key shipping lane is essential for ...
Syringe reuse triggers HIV outbreak in Pakistan hospital
A major investigation has found that at least 331 children were infected with HIV in Pakistan, with unsafe medical practices at a government hosp...
lifestyle
People names Anne Hathaway most beautiful
Anne Hathaway has been named People magazine’s “World’s Most Beautiful” star for 2026, a title many fans feel reflects n...
Chiranjeevi donates Rs 20 lakh for medical aid
Megastar Chiranjeevi has once again shown his caring side by donating Rs 20 lakh to support two fami...
Goa’s Sadhvi Satish Sail wins Miss India 2026
Sadhvi Satish Sail from Goa has been crowned Femina Miss India World 2026, winning one of the countr...
Shaheen Bhatt engaged to Ishaan Mehra
Shaheen Bhatt has stepped into a new phase of her life, announcing her engagement to longtime partne...
Neha Dhupia’s global debut with 52 Blue
Neha Dhupia is set to make her international film debut with 52 Blue, as the makers released the fil...
national
Bengal, Tamil Nadu vote amid tight security
Voting took place on Thursday in two key state elections, with West Bengal beginning Phase 1 polling and Tamil Nadu voting in a single phase for ...
EC sends notice to Kharge over PM remark
The Election Commission has issued a notice to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge after his remark describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as ...
Fresh clashes deepen tension in Manipur
Manipur witnessed fresh unrest as two separate incidents of violence shook the state, highlighting the fragile peace in the region. Protesters cl...
Bengal bike curbs spark poll-time concerns
With West Bengal preparing for Assembly elections, the Election Commission has introduced strict restrictions on motorcycles and public movement ...
Thrissur fireworks blast kills nearly 13
A devastating explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Mundathikode, Thrissur district, has claimed several lives and left many others inju...
Kharge clarifies “terrorist” remark on PM Modi
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has found himself at the centre of a political controversy after remarks made during a public rally were in...
opinion
Life of a Peace Dove
Towering mountains, turbulent seas
Rugged terrains, windswept fields,
I fly up there and beyond these
Looking for calm, they call me the dove
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From Nayanar to Vijayan, Sabarimala Row Sparks Credibility
The ongoing Sabarimala gold scam, which has sent shockwaves through Kerala’s political and religious spheres, inevitably recalls a controversial ...
A Hug, a Kiss, and Kerala in Shock: How Saji Cherian Broke the Rules
Whether by coincidence or calculation, the episode showcased Kerala’s shifting political grammar
By Arun M Nair
In Kerala’s high-voltage po...
Kerala’s Fiscal Paradox: How Bottles and Tickets Keep the State Afloat
By Arun M Nair
Thiruvananthapuram: Behind the enviable social indicators of Kerala lies an unusual revenue model. Liquor queues and lottery coun...
Will Trump Turn the Screws on Adani to Corner Modi?
BY BYRON NEALE
Donald Trump has rarely tolerated losing face. And yet, that’s exactly where he finds himself in the escalating standoff with Ind...
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ED raids rekindle Bitcoin probe
The Enforcement Directorate raided Bengaluru properties linked to Karnataka MLA N.A. Haris’ sons in a money laundering probe tied to the Bitcoin ...
Lenskart row sparks Mumbai protest
A Lenskart store in Mumbai saw protests after BJP leader Nazia Elahi applied tilak to staff over claims Hindu symbols were restricted. The compan...
UK visa rules affects international students
UK visa reforms have reduced international student applications, especially from India. Universities warn stricter compliance targets may bring s...
world news
Iran boycott delays Islamabad peace talks
Efforts to restart peace talks between the United States and Iran have suffered a setback after Tehran reportedly refused to attend a proposed ro...
Mystery deepens over missing US scientists
US authorities are examining a series of deaths and disappearances involving scientists connected to sensitive nuclear, aerospace and defence res...
Trump rejects Iran ceasefire extension, warns of war
Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated sharply after President Donald Trump said he does not want to extend the current cease...