Veteran Malayalam filmmaker Nisar, known for delivering mainstream films on modest budgets, passed away on Monday at the age of 65 while undergoing treatment in Changanassery, Kerala, industry sources confirmed. Born in Thrikkodithanam near Changanassery, Nisar made his directorial debut in 1994 with the hit film Sudinam. Over the next two decades, he directed 27...
A light aircraft crashed in Kazakhstan’s Akmola region, killing two people on board, the country’s transport ministry confirmed on Monday. The incident occurred in the Tselinograd district when an Aerostar R40F UP-LA229 aircraft went down during a general aviation flight. Fortunately, the plane did not catch fire upon impact. According to the ministry’s press service,...
An earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale struck Assam’s Nagaon district on Monday, making it the seventh tremor recorded in the state this month and the third in the district, according to officials. The quake, which occurred at 12:09 PM, had its epicenter at a depth of 35 kilometers, as reported by the National...
A serious road accident took place in Ganjam district near the Dhanantara Panchayat office under Sheragada police limits when two passenger buses collided head-on. According to reports, an OSRTC bus traveling from Sheragada towards Puri was hit by a private bus named Chandratara coming from the Hinjilikatu side. The impact of the collision left ten...
CP Radhakrishnan, the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) nominee for the Vice Presidential election, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in New Delhi. The meeting is considered a significant step in the NDA’s efforts to consolidate support ahead of the upcoming Vice Presidential poll. Prime Minister Modi shared a post on X stating, “Met...
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is unlikely to attend the inauguration of three major Kolkata Metro projects by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 22, according to a senior state government official. The decision comes against the backdrop of alleged harassment and linguistic discrimination faced by Bengali migrants in BJP-ruled states. The official stated...
The political storm over alleged voter fraud escalated as the Opposition bloc INDIA is considering moving an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The move comes amid mounting allegations of “vote theft” by the Election Commission, which the Opposition claims was carried out in collusion with the ruling BJP. Congress MP and...
The India–Pakistan showdown at the Asia Cup 2025 has triggered a record surge in television advertising rates, with a 10-second ad spot priced at an unprecedented ₹16 lakh, according to an ET report. The marquee Group A clash, scheduled for September 14 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, is expected to be the most-watched sporting...
What you eat plays a critical role in brain health, especially as you enter your 40s. At this age, the brain begins to show early signs of aging, such as slower memory recall and reduced focus. A nutrient-rich diet can help maintain cognitive strength, protect brain cells, and lower the risk of neurodegenerative diseases later...
The Supreme Court has raised sharp questions over toll collection on a Kerala highway after reports of a 12-hour traffic jam, even drawing a parallel with Delhi’s rain-related chaos. During the hearing on the Paliyakkara toll plaza case, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai remarked, “In Delhi, if it rains for two hours, the entire...