Nepal Minister Thanks India for Support Before March 5 Polls

Nepal's Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, expressed gratitude to India for its consistent support, describing it as a 'generous and supportive partner' ahead of the upcoming local elections on March 5.

Milma Seeks Rs 4/Litre Milk Price Hike in Kerala

Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) has formally requested government approval to increase milk prices by Rs 4 per litre. The decision follows an expert committee report, but political concerns about timing near elections may delay implem

Kerala Waterway Extended to Vizhinjam Port for Logistics Boost

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced the extension of the Akkulam-Chettuva waterway to Vizhinjam port, aiming to enhance multi-modal logistics and tourism. The project, part of a Rs 325 crore initiative, includes infrastructure upgrades and fa

Bengaluru-Hyderabad Rail Gets Faster 110 Kmph Track

South Western Railway commissions doubled 30-km track between Makajipalli and Dharmavaram, allowing speeds up to 110 kmph. Full corridor speed upgrade to 130 kmph expected by March, benefiting Vande Bharat Express and other trains.

Bengaluru Fire Rekindles, Exposing Safety Lapses

A day after a fire in Kumbarpet, embers flared up again, highlighting that nearly 99% of buildings lack fire safety NOCs. Officials cite narrow lanes and political interference as major challenges.

Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line Frequency Enhanced from Friday

Namma Metro's Yellow Line in Bengaluru will operate trains every 9 minutes during peak hours starting Friday, improving from 10 minutes, with non-peak frequency also enhanced. An eighth train has been inducted to enable this upgrade.

DMK-Congress Seat-Sharing Talks Hit Roadblock

Seat-sharing negotiations between DMK and Congress have stalled as Congress rejects the offered numbers. DMK MP Kanimozhi is set to meet Congress leaders in Delhi to discuss the impasse, including Rajya Sabha seat allocation.

Congress Slams Modi's Knesset Speech, Cites Nehru Letter

Congress accuses PM Modi of defending Benjamin Netanyahu in his Knesset address, claiming it harms India's moral authority. The party released a 1947 letter from Nehru to Einstein expressing sympathy for both Jews and Arabs.

SHRC: Bank Wrong to Withhold Pension Over Guarantor Debt

Kerala State Human Rights Commission chairperson Justice Alexander Thomas condemned Vithura Service Cooperative Bank for illegally withholding a retired KSRTC driver's pension, violating Supreme Court and high court rulings on employee benefits.

Gujarat Assembly: Congress Walkout Over SC, OBC Funds

Opposition Congress MLAs staged a walkout in the Gujarat assembly, alleging lower and underutilized budgetary allocations for SCs and OBCs. The Speaker reprimanded them, while the minister defended the government's spending records.

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