Chennai: M K Muthu, the eldest son of the late DMK leader M Karunanidhi, who was introduced to Tamil cinema to diminish the impact of matinee idol M G Ramachandran but never achieved significant success as an actor, has passed away at the age of 77. Muthu was born in 1948 to Karunanidhi and his first wife, Padmavathi, in Thirukuvalai,...
‘I Was Humiliated…’: Incident in Balasore, a Sharda University student takes their own life, citing harassment
A second-year BDS student at Sharda University in Greater Noida took her own life on Monday, reportedly due to harassment from faculty members. The event occurred on the university grounds, falling under the jurisdiction of the Knowledge Park Police Station. Authorities found a suicide note at the scene, in which the victim held her teachers accountable for the harassment. “If...
Trump claims five jets shot downed in India-Pakistan conflict, Congress demands PM’s response
Just two days prior to the commencement of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, US President Donald Trump has once again stirred political controversy in India by reiterating his assertion of having facilitated peace between India and Pakistan during the hostilities in May. More notably, Trump has now claimed that as many as five fighter jets were shot down during the...
Maharashtra excise department lapses revenue loss to several crore rupees: CAG
The CAG report indicated that the state incurred a loss of Rs 20.15 crore in revenue and Rs 70.22 crore in interest due to the incorrect assessment of licence renewal fees. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India criticized the Maharashtra state excise department for significant operational failures that resulted in a considerable revenue deficit. The audit also noted...
Police operations are currently taking place at 10 sites across Kashmir
Representative image depicting Jammu & Kashmir Police personnel. Srinagar: The counter-intelligence wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police is conducting searches at various sites in the Valley related to a terrorism investigation, according to officials. The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) is currently executing searches at 10 different locations across four districts in the Kashmir Valley, officials reported. J&K L-G states that...
Reliance Industries Reports 6% YoY Growth in Q1 Revenue; Jio Crosses 200 Million 5G Users and 20 Million Home Connections
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on Friday announced a 6% year-on-year increase in its gross revenue for the April–June quarter of FY26, reaching ₹2.73 lakh crore. Subsidiary Jio Platforms led the charge with an impressive 18.8% growth in revenue, driven by a surge in mobile and home subscribers, increased data consumption, and sustained momentum across its digital services portfolio. Reliance Retail...
Nepal Bans Telegram Over Rising Online Fraud and Money Laundering Concerns
The Government of Nepal has officially ordered a ban on the messaging app Telegram, citing a surge in online fraud and alleged involvement in money laundering. On Friday evening, the Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) directed all internet and telecom service providers to block access to Telegram with immediate effect. In a brief but stern notice, the NTA stated: “As the...
Centre Strategizes Ahead of Politically Charged Monsoon Session Amid Operation Sindoor Heat
With the Monsoon Session of Parliament set to begin on July 21 and run until August 21, political activity in New Delhi has intensified. The government is preparing for a turbulent session, particularly in light of the Opposition’s plan to raise Operation Sindoor and other contentious issues. On Friday, a high-level meeting was held at the residence of Defence Minister...
Tata Sons Establishes ₹500 Cr ‘AI-171 Memorial and Welfare Trust’ for Crash Victims
Tata Sons has officially registered a public charitable trust in Mumbai—‘The AI-171 Memorial and Welfare Trust’, dedicated to the victims of the tragic Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad. The trust aims to provide both immediate and long-term support to the families of the deceased, injured passengers, and those indirectly affected by the disaster. Additionally, the trust will offer...
Hindutva promotes ahimsa, not fragility: Shivraj Chouhan’s jab at Nehru regarding ‘Hindi Chini’
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that Hindutva is fundamentally rooted in the essence of Bharat’s land and water, representing a lifestyle that embraces universal love and non-violence. Chouhan subtly criticized the ‘Hindi Chini Bhai Bhai’ slogan popularized by former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru during the lead-up to India’s 1962 conflict with China, asserting that the non-violence inherent in...