Kerala: The death of a tribal man in Kerala’s Wayanad after allegedly consuming arishtam has triggered protests, prompted a police investigation and raised serious concerns over the possible misuse of traditional medicinal products as intoxicants. The 38-year-old man, identified as a resident of a tribal hamlet in the district, died while undergoing treatment after reportedly…
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s visit to India is being viewed as a potentially significant moment for bilateral ties, with the trip expected to reopen political momentum in a relationship that has seen limited high-level engagement in recent years. The visit, the first at the presidential or prime ministerial level in seven years, comes…
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New Delhi: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College under Delhi University hosted its annual Northeast cultural festival, MEIRAANG 2026, turning the campus into a vibrant showcase of the region’s traditions, art forms and community spirit. The event brought together students, faculty and guests for a day-long celebration aimed at strengthening cultural understanding and highlighting the heritage of…
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Punjab: Police have busted a suspected cross-border narcotics network with the seizure of nearly 65kg of heroin in Amritsar and the arrest of two alleged operatives, marking a major development in the state’s ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking. The operation, carried out near Mahal village in Amritsar, led to the recovery of 64.62kg of heroin…
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New Delhi : In a significant step towards strengthening India’s digital ecosystem, Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to collaborate in the domains of advanced technologies, digital transformation and capacity building. The collaboration aims to promote joint project implementation,…
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New Delhi: The Seventh Session of the Eighteenth Lok Sabha, which commenced on 28 January, 2026, concluded today. On this occasion, Birla informed the House that 31 sittings were held during the Session which lasted for around 151 hours 42 minutes. The productivity of the House during the Session was 93 percent, informed Birla. The…
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Mumbai: The investigation into the firing outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Mumbai residence has intensified with the arrest of a 15th accused, as the Mumbai Crime Branch continues to widen its probe into the alleged conspiracy behind the attack. Police said the latest arrest was made in Agra, where the 22-year-old suspect was traced after reportedly…
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Delhi: A 50kg Indian flapshell turtle was rescued from a polluted waterbody in east Delhi, drawing attention to the growing challenges faced by urban wildlife amid worsening environmental conditions. The rescue operation, carried out by Wildlife SOS in the Mandoli area, also underscored the role of public vigilance in protecting vulnerable species living in increasingly…
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Kurukshetra: A fresh student death at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra has heightened alarm over a troubling pattern of suicides at the engineering institute, with students launching protests and demanding accountability from the administration. The latest case, involving a second-year student from Bihar enrolled in artificial intelligence and data science, has intensified questions…
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Nasik: The search for Nida Khan, an accused in the widening TCS Nashik case, has intensified as police and family members offer conflicting accounts about her whereabouts, adding fresh uncertainty to an already high-profile investigation. Police say Khan is absconding and have launched a multi-pronged effort to trace her, deploying multiple teams and relying on…
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