UK's nuclear deterrent the 'bedrock' in Labour plans to keep Britain safe, Sir Keir Starmer says

Sir Keir Starmer will announce later today that the UK's nuclear deterrent is the "bedrock" of his plan to keep Britain safe. If elected, the Labour leader plans for his party to prioritise defence procurement to strengthen UK security and economic growth, with an aim to direct British defence investment …...Read More

DMK has implemented only 10% of its poll promises, says Palaniswami

April 12, 2024 12:25 am | Updated 12:25 am IST - TIRUVANNAMALAI AIADMK general secretary and Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami said on Thursday that the ruling DMK had implemented only around 10% of its promises made during the 2021 Assembly election. Addressing voters while campaigning for AIADMK …...Read More

TDP candidate Pemmasani Chandrasekhar promises to bring global companies to Guntur, create employment

April 12, 2024 12:23 am | Updated 12:23 am IST - GUNTUR TDP-JSP-BJP alliance candidate for Guntur Lok Sabha constituency Pemmasani Chandrasekhar has expressed confidence that he will win the elections with a thumping majority. The medical professional-turned-industrialist from the U.S.A. is making his political debut in the elections. Mr. …...Read More

Sivaganga: advantage Congress or will the voters make a different choice?

April 12, 2024 12:19 am | Updated 07:02 am IST The electorate in the Sivaganga Lok Sabha Constituency has traditionally chosen candidates from the Congress more times than any other party. Data from the past show P. Chidambaram of the Congress had won seven times here since 1984. His son …...Read More

APSSDC plans tie-ups with UK-based organisations to enhance skillsets of workforce in Andhra Pradesh

April 12, 2024 12:18 am | Updated 12:18 am IST - VIJAYAWADA The Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APPSC) is planning to collaborate with UK-based organisations to enhance the skillsets of the workforce in the State. Skill Development and Training Principal Secretary Suresh Kumar and APPSC Managing Director P. …...Read More

Body of migrant worker killed in alleged mob lynching continues to languish in hospital

April 12, 2024 12:11 am | Updated 12:13 am IST - KOCHI The body of the migrant worker who was allegedly beaten to death by a mob at Valakam in Muvattupuzha continues to languish in the hospital even a week after the incident as his family reportedly finds it hard …...Read More

Action initiated against those who issued bounced cheques towards property tax

April 12, 2024 12:06 am | Updated 12:06 am IST - HYDERABAD The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) authorities have started taking action against property owners who issued invalid cheques towards payment of property tax dues last year. After consultation with the legal team, notices are being sent to the …...Read More

Reducing Defence Attachés could have “functional consequences”: Ambassador Venkatesh Varma

April 12, 2024 12:04 am | Updated 12:04 am IST - NEW DELHI As India increases its footprint in the domain of defence diplomacy and prepares to send Defence Attachés to Indian missions in Africa, Armenia, and the Philippines, experts and veteran diplomats have cautioned that the focus has to …...Read More

Nuggets of history on All India Institute of Speech and Hearing in Mysuru

April 11, 2024 11:55 pm | Updated 11:55 pm IST - Mysuru The genesis of AIISH in Mysuru AIISH was founded in 1965 for human resource development, research, clinical services, and public education in the field of communication disorders. On the invitation of the Government of India, Dr. Martin F. …...Read More

BJD’s announces final list of candidates; last Lok Sabha ticket goes to latest defector from BJP

April 11, 2024 11:51 pm | Updated 11:51 pm IST - BHUBANESWAR The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Thursday announced candidates for nine assembly constituencies and the remaining lone Lok Sabha seat. The party has fielded Lekhashree Samantsinghar, a former vice-president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) who joined the …...Read More