November 12, 2024 1:20 PM November 12, 2024 1:20 PM

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Srilankan Navy arrests 12 Indian fishermen for trespassing International Waters

Twelve fishermen from Akkaraipettai in Nagapattinam district were arrested by the Srilankan Navy early this morning. The boat in which they travelled was also secured by them. They were fishing near Mullaitheevu when the Srilankan Navy surrounded them for trespassing into international waters. They ...

November 12, 2024 1:13 PM November 12, 2024 1:13 PM

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Alix Didier Fils-Aime sworn in as Prime Minister of Haiti

Alix Didier Fils-Aime was sworn in as Prime Minister of Caribbean country Haiti yesterday. In his speech during inauguration ceremony, Fils-Aime vowed to provide a comprehensive response to insecurity and organise uncontested elections. He said, the situation is chaotic, but nothing is impossible.  ...

November 12, 2024 1:07 PM November 12, 2024 1:07 PM

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Bihar: Polling for By-Elections in 4 Assembly Constituencies to take place on Nov 13

In Bihar, polling will be held tomorrow in four Assembly constituencies for the by-election in Imamganj, Belaganj, Tarari and Ramgarh segments. More than 12 lakh voters will decide the political fortunes of 38 candidates including five female nominees. Polling will be held at 1277 polling ​booths sp...

November 12, 2024 1:35 PM November 12, 2024 1:35 PM

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh calls for adaptive defence strategies to counter evolving warfare threats; Says it is not a strategic choice but a necessity

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today underscored the importance of adaptive defence strategies to effectively address the evolving landscape of warfare and security threats. Speaking at the inaugural event of Delhi Defence Dialogue in New Delhi, the Minister emphasised that adaptive defence is not a...

November 12, 2024 12:47 PM November 12, 2024 12:47 PM

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Kerala: All preparations in place for By-Elections in Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency

In Kerala, all preparations are in place for the by-elections tomorrow in the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency and the Chelakkara reserved Assembly constituency.   The distribution of polling materials is underway today in both constituencies. A high profile contest is on the cards in Wayanad, wi...

November 12, 2024 12:36 PM November 12, 2024 12:36 PM

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Public Service Broadcasting Day being observed today

Public Service Broadcasting Day is being observed today. The day is celebrated every year to commemorate the only visit of Mahatma Gandhi to the studio of Akashvani in Delhi in 1947.     The Father of the Nation addressed the displaced people, who had temporarily settled at Kurukshetra in Haryana af...

November 12, 2024 10:41 AM November 12, 2024 10:41 AM

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Kerala: African Swine Fever reported at a private farm

In Kerala, the Kannur district authorities have ordered the culling of pigs in three farms in Nelliyodi, after African Swine Fever was reported at a private farm in the region. A one kilometer radius around the farm has been declared as an affected zone, while a 10 km stretch around the farm has bee...