Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan laid the foundation for a new Fire & Safety Science PG centre in Kannur. The Rs 20 crore project will offer India's first MSc in the field, aiming to create globally competitive experts in disaster management.
Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court in Gangtok. Read about the ceremony and his distinguished legal career.
A political dispute erupts in Kochi Corporation over a sharp hike in biomedical waste collection fees from households. Opposition alleges private agency now charges Rs 45/kg, up from subsidized Rs 12/kg. Read the full story.
Punjabi anthem 'New York vich munda rehnda' performed at Zohran Mamdani's mayoral oath. Singer Babbu Singh's live act celebrates heritage, sparks cultural debate online. Read more.
Congress, SAD, BJP councillors in Ludhiana protest alleged political transfers of sanitation staff, give 72-hour ultimatum to MC Commissioner. Read about the unified defiance.
With the final mayoral election of the 2022-2026 term approaching, the BJP is pulling out all stops to win mayor, senior deputy mayor, and deputy mayor posts in Chandigarh. A victory is seen as crucial for setting the stage for the 2027-2031 MC term. Read
An independent block panchayat member in Kerala's Kannur accuses the ruling CPM of attempted horse-trading. She alleges a party leader offered Rs 25 lakh for her support. Read the full story.
In a bizarre printing error, BJP's Janmabhumi published IUML's Chandrika editorial page in its Kerala edition, sparking political reactions. Read the full story of this ironic crossover.
Iran pushes back on Trump's warning, Bangladesh sees third Hindu man set ablaze, Indore water contamination kills 10, Jaishankar defends India's security, and NY mayor's Punjabi beats go viral. Get the full story.
Zohran Mamdani's historic mayoral oath in a subway station, followed by a viral Punjabi dance, highlights his multicultural outreach. Discover the full story and netizens' reactions.
Filmmaker Mira Nair's son, Zohran Mamdani, makes history as New York City's 112th mayor. The socialist democrat took oath on the Quran in a unique subway ceremony. Read about his promises and the political journey.
Zohran Mamdani becomes first New York City mayor sworn in using the Quran, a historic moment met with condemnation from MAGA activists and right-wing commentators. Read the full story.
Zohran Mamdani creates history by becoming the first Muslim mayor of New York City. He took his oath on the Quran at a decommissioned subway station. Read the full story.
Zohran Mamdani, of Indian and Ugandan heritage, makes history as New York City's youngest mayor. Sworn in at an abandoned subway station, he vows a transformative agenda. Read his inspiring journey.
Zohran Mamdani pledges to uphold US Constitution and New York laws in symbolic ceremony at an old subway station. Attorney General Letitia James administers oath. Read the full story.
Zohran Mamdani makes history as New York City's first Muslim mayor, sworn in on the Quran at a midnight ceremony in a historic subway station. Watch the full video of the historic moment.
Zohran Mamdani makes history as NYC's first Muslim mayor, swearing oath on Quran in a symbolic ceremony blending faith, family heritage, and Black history. Details inside.
Zohran Mamdani becomes NYC's first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor, taking oath on an 18th-century Quran. A landmark moment for diversity and representation. Read the full story.
Zohran Kwame Mamdani, set to become New York City's first Muslim mayor, will use the Quran for his swearing-in ceremony on January 1, 2025. This historic moment reflects the city's growing diversity.
Senior CPM leader and former Dharmadam MLA K K Narayanan passed away at 77. The veteran leader collapsed at a school event. Public homage at Peralassery School. Read more.
As Zohran Mamdani prepares to become NYC mayor, details emerge of his surprisingly cordial meeting with Donald Trump, who praised his looks. Read about the midnight oath at an abandoned subway station.
A bar in Kannur's Pazhayangadi fined Rs 25,000 after vigilance officials caught it serving reduced liquor quantities. The raid was part of the statewide 'Operation Bar Code'. Read the full details.
Unidentified persons vandalized the Congress Karivellur mandalam committee office in Kannur, setting fire to campaign materials. Congress alleges CPM involvement. Police investigation underway.
A Congress-run club in Kannur's Thalassery was vandalised, with furniture and a Gandhi portrait damaged. The party alleges CPM workers' resentment over election defeat. Police probe on.
In a dramatic twist, an invalid vote by a CPM member handed UDF the presidency in Munderi panchayat, home turf of CPM leader K K Ragesh. Get the full details on the cliffhanger local body elections.
Two migrant workers from West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh died in a truck accident in Kannur, Kerala. 13 others injured. Get the latest updates on this tragic incident.
A tragic accident in Kerala's Kannur district claims two lives and leaves 13 injured after a truck overturns. The workers were returning from a construction site. Details inside.
All 33 proposals, including the budget, passed in a turbulent Ludhiana Municipal Corporation meeting. BJP councillors staged a walkout over procedural issues. Read the full details.
A Rajasthan minister's proposal to reintroduce minimum educational qualifications for local body representatives has triggered a major debate. Could 20-30% of candidates be disqualified? Read the full story.
CPI(M) alleges councillors flouted legal norms during oath-taking at Thiruvananthapuram Corporation. The LDF has filed a formal complaint with the Election Commission. Read the full details.