Kerala’s 2026 Assembly election is shaping into a closely contested multi-cornered political battle across all 140 seats, with the LDF aiming for a rare third consecutive term, the UDF banking on anti-incumbency sentiment and the NDA attempting to expand its presence in select constituencies, with results to be declared on May 4.While the statewide narrative…
Thane: In an initiative to promote interest in science and space research among rural students, deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde recently flagged off ‘Mission Bharari’, sending 59 Zilla Parishad school students on a five-day visit to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).Launched on Jan 26, the programme, an initiative of the Thane district administration, drew…
The murals depict the intensity of heat and how it impacts outdoor labourers, home-based women workers, and children navigating deadly temperatures with minimum relief and protection Badhti garmi, naa rukta kaam… kaho yeh naainsafi kiske naam?: This line, written on one of the murals, raises a poignant question. On International Labour Day, three community murals…
Chennai: Chief minister M K Stalin said on Friday that hard work of DMK cadres will become evident for everyone on May 4, the day of counting of votes.Stalin who spoke at the May Day celebrations organised at May Day Park in Chintadripet said DMK will win the Assembly election. “There is not even an…
The United States has warned shipping companies that they could face sanctions if they make payments to Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.The alert, issued Friday by the US office of foreign assets control, comes amid rising tensions over control of the strategic waterway. Watch Iran Defies US Warships? Satellite Images Show…
Thane: A proposal by the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) to remove an over century-old banyan tree standing tall on Balkum road for a civic project has sparked strong public backlash, with residents accusing the civic body of misleading the public and undermining green cover. The controversy arose after TMC issued a notice inviting objections to…
In the frame: Exhibition titled The Architecture of the Void: Lines on a Postcolonial Skeleton Gallery Dotwalk marked the opening of its second exhibition at its new Defence Colony space with The Architecture of the Void: Lines on a Postcolonial Skeleton.The well-attended preview brought together members of the art community, collectors, curators and patrons for…
Chennai: Court can’t direct the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to register a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) merely on the finding that there exists a predicate offence, Madras high court said.“It is within the realm of the ED to register an ECIR (Enforcement Case Information Report) based on their satisfaction,” the first…
President of the Assam Congress Gaurav Gogoi has alleged lapses in election security, claiming that BJP workers were seen inside strong rooms in remote parts of the state.“We are seeing BJP workers in the strong room in remote areas of the state… What is the ECI and its security force doing?… It is clear that…
Thane: Municipal commissioner Saurabh Rao has set a firm May 30 deadline to complete critical infrastructure works along Ghodbunder highway—one of the city’s busiest arterial routes among others- ahead of the oncoming monsoon.Rao conducted a joint inspection of ongoing works across the Thane Municipal Corporation area, directing all concerned agencies—including the public works department, Metro…
