Greens see red over Keralam govt’s move to permit sand mining in 17 rivers

File image shows a dry riverbed of the Bharathapuzha in Keralam. | Photo Credit: K K Mustafah Environmental activists have expressed concerns about the impact of the Keralam government’s reported…

Amit Shah arrives in Punjab, to meet Parvinder Singh Jhota’s kin

Union Home Minister Amit Shah. File | Photo Credit: PTI Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Punjab on Tuesday (October 20, 2026) as part of his day-long visit to…

U.P. Panchayat poll: Is BJP looking to bypass the semi final?

“Before May, we could get work of ₹5 lakh done at the Gram Sabha level. Now, for even ₹10 lakh worth of work, we need approval from the district administration,”…

Tiger Shroff firing incident: Mumbai Police take custody of three arrested in Kota; Bishnoi gang link under probe

Three suspects arrested in connection with the firing at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff’s car in Mumbai’s Juhu were granted 48-hour transit remand to the Mumbai Police by a court in…

RSS’ Mohan Bhagwat warns against agitations that divide, urges unity rooted in ‘Hindu spirit’

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday (October 20, 2026) cautioned against politically motivated agitations and social divisions. He also warned that domestic unrest could be exploited by…

Tamil Nadu government orders additional 25 days of guaranteed employment for vulnerable rural households

The Tamil Nadu government has accorded administrative sanction for ‘Vetri 150’, a scheme to provide an additional 25 days of employment to registered vulnerable rural households that complete the 125…

Uttar Pradesh elections: Samajwadi Party to release election manifesto on November 26

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav. File | Photo Credit: PTI The Samajwadi Party (SP) will release its election manifesto for upcoming 2027 Assembly polls titled “Jan-Man Manifesto,” on November 26,…

U.S. to launch $8 billion support program for farmers to offset diesel costs, Trump says

President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Heartland Credit Union Arena, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, in Park City, | Photo Credit: AP President Donald Trump said on Monday…

From France to Albania, social unrest is setting Europe’s streets ablaze

Rising fuel costs, discontent with the state of schools, declining public services and a housing crisis have created perfectly stormy weather for an autumn of protests in Europe. Crowds have…

India asks its nationals in Italy to exercise caution, avoid crowded areas amid protests

Protesters run along a street strewn with debris during a protest over the state of public services and the rising cost of living in Milan, Italy, October 18, 2026. |…