Manickam Tagore (right) appointed president of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC). Chennai: Taking charge as the state president of Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC), Virudhunagar MP Manickam Tagore on Monday declared that the party’s singular focus is to install Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi as Prime Minister in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.Addressing…
The Spanish national weather agency, Aemet, said the January-June period this year was the warmest first semester on record More than 1,000 deaths in Spain have been linked to the recent heatwave that scorched Europe, as the country recorded its hottest first six months since records began, officials said on Wednesday.At least 1,028 people died…
Representational Image (Image credit: AP) NEW DELHI: To accelerate adoption of renewable energy among low-income and vulnerable households, govt has approved installation of over 13 lakh rooftop solar systems under the utility-led aggregation (ULA) model across 10 states/Union territories (UTs).The push is part of Centre’s broader focus on expanding solar energy capacity as a cleaner…
British man’s Iran jail term extended by 2 years over media contact The family of British national Craig Foreman has alleged that Iranian authorities have extended his prison sentence by two years after accusing him of speaking to the media from jail, raising concerns over the treatment of him and his wife, Lindsay Foreman, who…
Nepal issued 492 permits for climbing Mt Everest this season, while concerns over inexperienced climbers and waste returned to the centre of the debate Nepal lawmakers have proposed that climbers seeking an Everest permit should first summit at least one 7,000m peak in the country, part of a wider move to tighten access to the…
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday after which the CJP withdrew its 36-day agitation. NEW DELHI: Hours after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union education minister amid the nationwide protest over the NEET paper leak, Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya claimed that Pradhan had offered to step down on the very first day of the protests at…
Urdu-speaking Assembly constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, many with significant Muslim populations LUCKNOW: As many as 46 Assembly constituencies of UP, identified by the Election Commission as ‘Urdu Speaking’, have recorded a lower percentage of voter deletions and a slightly higher rate of additions. Most of these constituencies have a significant presence of Muslim voters.The Election…
Drying laundry on radiators releases ultrafine particles from heated dust, posing respiratory risks. These particles, formed when volatile compounds bake out, can bypass natural defenses and remain suspended in the air During the chilly months, we find ourselves in a rush to try to get our laundry done as fast as possible. We don’t have…
KOLKATA: BJP has delivered a sweeping blow to TMC across eight districts of Bengal — the scale of the victory underlining not just anti-incumbency, but also the saffron party’s growing ability to convert social coalitions, local grievances and organisational strength into a decisive electoral machine.The most dramatic story came from East Midnapore, where BJP completed…
NEW DELHI: Amid energy supply chain disruptions due to the West Asia conflict, govt will soon issue a fresh notification laying down test requirements for vehicles compliant for E85 to E100 fuel, or Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs), a move that will allow OEMs — original equipment manufacturers — to produce automobiles that can run on…