Teen kicked off moving train in Kerala continues to be critical

IANS | November 4, 2025 9:32 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 4 (IANS) The condition of 19-year-old Sreekutty, who was seriously injured after being pushed off a moving train at Varkala by a drunken co-passenger, remains critical, doctors at the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital said on Tuesday.

India extends $250,000 aid for five community development projects in Dominica

IANS | November 4, 2025 9:26 AM

Roseau, Nov 4 (IANS) India and Dominica signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for the implementation of five Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) aimed at boosting community development in the Caribbean nation. The Government of India will provide financial assistance of USD 250,000 to support these local initiatives under its development partnership programme.

SIR of electoral rolls begins across 12 states, UTs today

IANS | November 4, 2025 8:46 AM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), a nationwide voters’ list clean-up drive, across nine states and three Union Territories (UTs) from Tuesday.

Six killed in car-truck collision in UP's Barabanki

IANS | November 4, 2025 8:44 AM

Barabanki, Nov 4 (IANS) A tragic road accident occurred near Bishunpur town on the Deva-Fatehpur road in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki district, leaving six people dead and two others seriously injured.

Madhya Pradesh: Bhavantar scheme brings relief to soyabean farmers

IANS | November 4, 2025 12:06 AM

Neemuch, Nov 4 (IANS) Under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, the Madhya Pradesh government has rolled out the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana (Price Difference Scheme), a vital component of the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA), to safeguard farmers' incomes by bridging the gap between market prices and the Minimum Support Price (MSP).

PM Modi embraces ‘Mor Mukut’ moment; captivates Chhattisgarh's 25th anniversary

IANS | November 3, 2025 11:51 PM

Raipur, Nov 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi created an indelible memory at Chhattisgarh's Silver Jubilee ceremony last Saturday, bending protocol to don a vibrant “Mor Mukut” -- peacock feather crown, bestowed by the “Ramnami Samaj”, a sect whose skin bears the tattooed mantra "Ram Ram" as a lifelong pledge to Lord Ram. Tears streamed down devotees' faces as PM Modi overrode security concerns, directing personnel to usher the 'Mor Mukut' onstage.