Makers of plastic and glass bottles are struggling to access raw materials as the war squeezes supplies.
Mr. Brittas has also asked about the total scholarship amount allocated and actually given each year over the last five years, State-wise along with the details of the scholarship schemes for minorities which were stopped or merged in the last five years
“I believe the claim of the family should not be dismissed out of hand. At the very least this encounter needs a transparent and time bound probe with the facts made public. Any attempt to obfuscate or delay the announcement of a probe will only damage credibility & that is not in anyone’s interest,” says Mr. Abdullah
“The complaints that voters belonging to specific castes and religions were deliberately excluded, large-scale irregularities have been reported in SIR drives that might have benefited the ruling party,” said State Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal
“The government is committed to ensuring that every eligible and needy person receives the benefits of welfare schemes and every issue is resolved effectively,” says CM Adityanath
The development comes a day after the Supreme Court refused to intervene in the matter on a petition from the Muslim side while directing the High Court to consider the objections of all parties on the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)’s report of a scientific survey of the site
A woman’s visit to a health centre in February over money she was allegedly owed for repeated egg harvesting has led the Maharashtra police to a network of illegal medical businesses operating across at least three States. Seven persons have been arrested and investigators have seized forged documents and hormonal injections from an accused’s residence, finds Chinmay Gaikwad
The saga of wild elephants raiding crops along forest fringes had been a frequent news story. Conventional responses—firecrackers, drums, or vehicles—soon proved ineffective. Then came the Forest Department’s Kumki initiative, which began playing a vital role in guiding wild herds back. Their camp life— bond with mahouts and kavadis, daily routines, strength, and care—captures the essence of this initiative, explores K. Umashanker
The constituency consists of Vanniyars, Dalits, religious minorities and caste equations, like in other constituencies in Villupuram district, play a significant role in the final outcome here. Though the constituency has a strong presence of Vanniyars, the PMK has never won from here
Mr. Modi handed energy security over to the U.S. to an extent that India cannot buy oil from Russia, Iran, and Iraq without seeking Mr. Trump’s permission, alleges Congress leader; he calls BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma the most corrupt Chief Minister of the country
The Chief Minister said the honour places the Uttarakhand Police in the league of select police forces of the country that have received this recognition
“I have written a letter to the Honourable Speaker, highlighting a cultural fascism in West Bengal and how it is adversely affecting several people from the cultural world,” the Mathura MP said in a post on X
The 5-km tunnel, which passes between Ghansoli and Shilphata, is part of the 508-km-long MAHSR, connecting Gujarat, Maharashtra and the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli
As Metro Rail work is ongoing in Purasawalkam, traffic congestion and disrupted MTC bus services to some pockets remain core issues; travelling on arterial stretches of Demellows Road - Sydenhams Road and Choolai High Road is a harrowing experience for motorists due to sewer work
Actor and TVK founder C. Joseph Vijay’s anti-corruption plank is nothing new as the film stars floating their own parties in Tamil Nadu have taken up this theme to earn a name for themselves and garner a massive vote
The High Court had on November 14, 2025 directed the State government to hold these polls by April 15
Datia MLA Rajendra Bharti to challenge the verdict in Delhi High Court; while the MLA has been fined ₹1 lakh, a former bank employee convicted for helping him fined ₹2.5 lakh
More than a month after Governor gave assent to The Karnataka Scheduled Castes (Sub -classification) bill 2025, it is yet to be gazetted
Asserting that Tamil Nadu has been a haven of peace for people of diverse cultures, the Chief Minister hits out at Mr. Modi for alleging ill-treatment of workers from Bihar in Tamil Nadu. He also criticises the Central government for its denial of Metro Rail projects for Coimbatore and Madurai
She had allegedly used the currency to purchase shopping malls and mills across Tamil Nadu when Jayalalithaa had been hospitalised in 2016
Electioneering in the run-up to polls has focussed on pacts and deals among various parties. ‘Development’ is a poll issue this time too, but the emphasis on environmental issues has been minimal
Devotees visiting the Sri Lakshminarasimhar temple seek better facilities to reach the hill shrine and affordable govt. accommodation for devotees
Kerala’s beaches usually teem with foreign tourists by March-April, the fag end of tourism season. But the sector is witnessing mass cancellations due to the conflict in West Asia, which mostly provides transit for Kerala-bound international tourists. Stakeholders say that the tourism industry is facing a double whammy with the war-triggered LPG shortage
With India importing nearly 85% of its oil, panellists noted that vulnerabilities have only intensified since the Ukraine war, which disrupted established supply chains and altered global energy flows
The meeting, held at Kartavya Bhawan-2, reviewed recent developments in the region and deliberated on proactive steps to mitigate potential economic and strategic fallout arising from the ongoing crisis
Transport Dept records revenue of ₹ 7,097.38, increase of over 2% since last year
War of words between BRS MP K.R. Suresh Reddy and Minister Kishan Reddy
Makes the submission in a counter affidavit filed in response to a writ petition challenging nine amendment Acts passed in 2025
Adding to its five guarantees announced earlier, the party vows to form an Anti-Corruption Commission and Urban Flood Mitigation Plan, among a slew of commitments
Friends, family and colleagues recall the former Union Minister as a principled socialist, a lifelong scholar and a politician admired across party lines