Kerala CM writes to PM Modi requesting withdrawal of Centre’s decision on Vizhinjam port VGF

Thiruvananthapuram: After the Centre rejected the Kerala government’s plea to reconsider its decision requiring the state to repay the Viability Gap Fund (VGF) for the Vizhinjam Seaport project in instalments, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the fund be given without insistence on repayment by the state. In … Read more

Congress govt. striving to reform education system in Telangana: Revanth

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy here on Saturday said that the State government was endeavoring to upgrade the skills of the students and make them partners in the reconstruction of Telangana. Extending gratitude to all for instilling confidence that the government residential schools will also groom talented students, he said a strong misconception was … Read more

SCR to run Sabarimala special train services from Dec.19

Hyderabad: The South Central Railway (SCR) is running Sabarimala special trains covering several important pilgrimage destinations enroute from December 19 to January 24. These trains are planned for the benefit of Ayyappa devotees visiting the Sabarimala shrine from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The devotees travelling by these special trains can conveniently plan to visit enroute … Read more

SC bars cases on Places of Worship Act

NEW DELHI: In a major intervention in disputes over the identities of mosques and dargahs, the Supreme Court on Thursday barred the courts across the country from entertaining fresh lawsuits and passing any effective interim or final orders in pending ones seeking to reclaim religious places. A special bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv … Read more

South Korean President Yoon faces second impeachment vote over his martial law order

Seoul: South Korean lawmakers are set to vote for a second time on an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday, as authorities investigate allegations of rebellion over his controversial December 3 martial law decree that has caused huge political turmoil in the country. Last Saturday, Yoon survived an impeachment vote after most … Read more

7 lesser-known experiences you can’t miss

The Kumbh Mela 2025 offers travelers unique experiences beyond rituals, including interactions with sadhus, cultural shows, spiritual talks, and volunteering opportunities. The Kumbh Mela, one of the largest religious festivals in the world, attracts millions of people from all over. Held once every four years in four different locations across India, it is a significant … Read more

Thousands of Syrians celebrate during first Friday prayers since Assad’s fall

DAMASCUS: Exuberant Syrians observed the first Friday prayers since the ouster of President Bashar Assad , gathering in the capital’s historic main mosque, its largest square and around the country to celebrate the end of half a century of authoritarian rule. The gatherings illustrated the dramatic changes that have swept over Syria less than a … Read more

Revanth’s single-minded focus gets Lenskart for Telangana

HYDERABAD: In the next few months, Telangana could boast of having the world’s largest eyewear factory in Hyderabad. The city will have another iconic facility, Lenskart eyewear manufacturing unit, which apart from bringing an investment of Rs 1,500 crore to the state, will also provide employment to 2,100 people. However, every development will have a … Read more

Farrukh Dhondy | How ‘petitions’, a ‘democratic’ idea, may be going over the top in Britain

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