THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday slammed a section of the media for allegedly spreading “fake news” about the memorandum prepared by the state government for central aid in the context of the Wayanad landslide disaster, terming it “destructive journalism.” “What is happening in Kerala is destructive journalism. A section of the media […]
NEW DELHI: You cannot be “touchy” in politics, the Supreme Court observed while hearing Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan’s plea relating to a criminal defamation proceeding initiated against him. Murugan approached the apex court last year, challenging a September 5, 2023, Madras High Court order in which it had refused […]
NEW DELHI: India has formally joined the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), which it launched in 2023. After an approval from the Union Cabinet, India signed and ratified the framework on Thursday, read an official release. Four nations, including India, Nicaragua, Eswatini and Somalia, have become the IBCA members now. In April 2023, PM Narendra […]
NEW DELHI: Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL) said it has secured the largest global financing in the city gas distribution business, at $375 million, which will help the company cater to over 200 million people, covering 14 per cent of India’s population. The maiden financing, executed with international lenders, includes an initial commitment of $315 […]
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations called on countries with influence over Israel and Hezbollah on Friday to act immediately to prevent further escalation in the Middle East. The plea came after attacks, reportedly by Israel, resulted in the deaths of 37 people and injured thousands, following explosions targeting Hezbollah’s communication devices. UN political affairs chief […]
WASHINGTON: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump claimed on Thursday that Jewish-American voters would be partly to blame if he loses the upcoming election to Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris. Speaking at the Israeli-American Council National Summit in Washington, Trump expressed frustration over trailing Harris in polls among American Jews. Trump warned that if Harris […]