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In the aftermath of the recent fireworks tragedy at Mundathikode in Thrissur, social media campaigns are gathering strength seeking to move away from the use of high-intensity gunpowder displays as well as elephants during festivities

For the first time, the remote village of Irapanar in Abujhmarh has electricity, marking a significant arrival after decades of isolation. Despite challenging terrain, power company teams worked tirelessly to bring light, enabling children to study, mobile phone use, and the introduction of basic appliances. This electrification promises improved access to education, healthcare, and communication for the community.

A politician with close ties to West Bengal, the BJP leader heads to Dhaka as India’s envoy, with a mandate to reset ties with the neighbour

A new drain will be built corresponding to the existing road level to allow more vehicles, especially buses, to navigate easily on the carriageway

The police said that a mechanic was checking the condition of batteries at the shop when the explosion happened

A massive turnout rocked Imphal as protesters clashed with police, thwarted in their attempt to march to the Chief Minister's abode. The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (Cocomi) seized the moment to issue a memorandum, pressing for clarity on issues of a 'proxy war,' the escalation of narco-terrorism, accountability for recent murders, and the prompt adoption of NRC measures.

The police said election staff and a few voters sustained minor injuries

Gaza witnessed a historic moment as Palestinians engaged in their first local elections in over two decades, marking a tentative step toward reconciling the fragmented political landscape between Gaza and the West Bank. Though hampered by Israeli-imposed restrictions, officials creatively utilised whatever materials they could muster to ensure the elections went ahead.

They took out the march demanding action against those behind the April 7 bomb attack that killed two children

US President Donald Trump canceled a planned trip by his envoys to Pakistan to meet Iranian leaders, citing wasted travel time and confusion within Iran's leadership. He asserted the US holds the upper hand and urged Iran to initiate talks. This decision has diminished Pakistan's role in facilitating US-Iran discussions.

Factors contributing to poor air quality include smoking, burning of waste materials and garbage and vehicular emissions among others

HPCL also informed that the trial production of liquified petroleum products, motor spirit, high-speed diesel and naphtha is expected to start within May this year