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SIR Stalemate to End: Lok Sabha to Discuss Electoral Reforms on Dec 9, Says Union Minister

SIR Stalemate to End: Lok Sabha to Discuss Electoral Reforms on Dec 9, Says Union Minister

02-12-2025  comments

New Delhi: The deadlock in Parliament over demands for a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise — which led to the washout of proceedings for two consecutive days — is set to end, with the government and Opposition…

‘Disease Must Never Be Used as a Weapon’: Jaishankar Calls for Stronger Global Biosecurity at BWC’s 50th Anniversary

‘Disease Must Never Be Used as a Weapon’: Jaishankar Calls for Stronger Global Biosecurity at BWC’s 50th Anniversary

01-12-2025  comments

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Monday urged the international community to urgently strengthen global biosecurity and modernise the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), as the treaty marks 50 years since its adoption.

ECI Extends Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Schedule for 12 States and UTs by Seven Days

ECI Extends Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Schedule for 12 States and UTs by Seven Days

30-11-2025  comments

Kolkata — The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday extended the ongoing three-stage Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 states and union territories by seven days, issuing a revised notification with updated deadlines.

Tamil Nadu: 12 Dead, 40 Injured as Government Buses Collide Head-On in Sivaganga

Tamil Nadu: 12 Dead, 40 Injured as Government Buses Collide Head-On in Sivaganga

30-11-2025  comments

Chennai- In a tragic incident near Kummangudi, close to Kundrakkudi in Sivaganga district, at least 12 people were killed and more than 40 injured after two Tamil Nadu government buses collided head-on on Sunday evening.

Cyclone Ditwah Disrupts Life in Ramanathapuram, Rail Services Suspended

Cyclone Ditwah Disrupts Life in Ramanathapuram, Rail Services Suspended

29-11-2025  comments

Chennai: Cyclone Ditwah swept through Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathapuram coast on Saturday, bringing high tides, strong winds, and steady rain that severely disrupted daily life, halted transport services, damaged fishing equipment, and forced the…

India Ranks Third in Asia Power Index 2025, Behind Only US and China

India Ranks Third in Asia Power Index 2025, Behind Only US and China

28-11-2025  comments

New Delhi — India has secured the third position in the Asia Power Index 2025, trailing only behind the United States and China, according to a new report released by the globally recognised Australia-based think tank, the Lowy Institute.

Names of Voters Not Matching 2002 Electoral Roll Across Kolkata, Says CEO Office

Names of Voters Not Matching 2002 Electoral Roll Across Kolkata, Says CEO Office

27-11-2025  comments

Kolkata- A significant number of voters in Kolkata and surrounding districts have been found to have names that do not match the 2002 voter list, according to sources in the office of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal.

The discrepancy…

Government Returns Rs 1,887 Crore in Unclaimed Financial Assets to Citizens in Just Two Months

Government Returns Rs 1,887 Crore in Unclaimed Financial Assets to Citizens in Just Two Months

27-11-2025  comments

The government has successfully returned more than ?1,887 crore in unclaimed financial assets—including old insurance claims and dormant bank deposits—to their rightful owners under the newly launched ‘Your…

41 Armed Maoist Cadres Surrender in Chhattisgarh

41 Armed Maoist Cadres Surrender in Chhattisgarh

26-11-2025  comments

Raipur- In a major breakthrough for security forces, 41 armed Maoist cadres—including 12 women—surrendered before senior police and CRPF officials in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Wednesday.

The group, collectively carrying…

Volcanic Ash Cloud to Clear India by 7:30 p.m. Today, Says IMD

Volcanic Ash Cloud to Clear India by 7:30 p.m. Today, Says IMD

25-11-2025  comments

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Tuesday that the volcanic ash cloud drifting over parts of India is expected to move away by 7:30 p.m., shifting toward China later in the evening.

The ash plume, which disrupted several…

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