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Karnataka caste survey tabled, govt set to discuss findings on April 17

Bengaluru, April 12 -- The much-awaited socio-economic and education survey report, commonly referred to as the caste census report, was on Friday presented before the Karnataka cabinet, which is like... Read More


Goa's vanishing coastline: 27% of beaches severely eroded as tourism, climate pressures mount

Goa, April 12 -- The idyllic beaches that have defined Goa's identity and powered its tourism economy are facing an unprecedented threat. Recent findings from the National Centre for Sustainable Coast... Read More


Amended anti-corruption law holds Nepali civil servants accountable for inaction

Kathmandu, April 12 -- Nepal has introduced a fresh provision in its newly amended anti-corruption law that will penalise public officials not only for the abuse of authority but also for their inacti... Read More


Three-tier security plans imposed in Agra on Hanuman Jayanti

Agra, April 12 -- As devotees celebrate Hanuman Jayanati, Senior police officials in Agra have implemented a three-tier security plan to ensure that no untoward incident occurs. Sonam Kumar, Agra Dep... Read More


Who is Mahmoud Khalil? Judge rules Columbia University student can be deported from US

New Delhi, April 12 -- A US immigration judge ruled on Friday that the Trump administration can deport Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil. The ruling by Judge Jamee Comans of the LaSalle Imm... Read More


Punjab launches drive to register gig workers for Ayushman scheme

Patiala, April 12 -- In a move aimed at extending social security benefits to gig workers, the Punjab labour department has launched a special campaign to register platform-based workers such as those... Read More


Amit Shah, Fadnavis pay humble tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad Fort

Raigad, April 12 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday paid humble tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 345th death anniversary. His visit also comes during the centenary celebration ... Read More


Return of Ayurvedic powerhouses: Kumkumadi to saffron and waterless products, here's what's trending in clean beauty

New Delhi, April 12 -- Using natural, fundamental ingredients, being aware of their origins and reducing waste are the basis of the future of organic skincare. Consumers want to know what goes in prod... Read More


Sukanta Majumdar slams Mamata over Jalangi violence, blames 'Minority appeasement'

Kolkata, April 12 -- BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar strongly condemned the violent unrest in Jalangi, Murshidabad, where a Block Development Office (BDO) was razed, and police vehicles were torched by a ... Read More


Who was Kumudini Lakhia? PM Modi, President Murmu condole demise of Padma Vibhushan awardee and Kathak icon

New Delhi, April 12 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday mourned the loss of Kathak icon Kumudini Lakhia, hailing her as an outstanding cultural icon. PM Modi said her passion towards Kathak an... Read More