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Coconut heritage declines Thiruvananthapuram Kerala, famously known as the land of coconuts, is slowly losing its coconut heritage as groves thin out and yields fall. Once a daily staple, coconuts and coconut oil have become expensive, with nuts selling over Rs 85 per kilo
CM should publicly apologize for 'Dharmasthala Prahasana' controversy New Delhi The selection process for India’s Vice-President is now in full swing in Delhi, with preparations moving rapidly within the NDA camp. Union Food and Civil Supplies Minister Pralhad Joshi’s home
New Delhi A passenger of the Himachal Express has alleged a well-organised gang is looting valuables on trains between Kurukshetra, Karnal, and Panipat, citing systematic negligence by railway authorities, according to an FIR. Sachin Jain, a resident of Greater Noida, filed
New Delhi During the Emergency period from 1975-77, over 1.07 crore people in India were sterilised, far exceeding the government’s target of 67.4 lakh, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. The figures were shared by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, based on the
ISLAMABAD The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended key reforms to enhance the autonomy of Pakistan’s central bank, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The IMF has asked Islamabad to remove the finance secretary from the SBP board, a non-voting member under current l
Washington German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are expected to meet within the next two weeks to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. The announcement came after Merz, alongside ot
India-China Relations New Delhi China has pledged to address India’s key needs for rare earths, fertilisers, and tunnel boring machines, according to a top Indian source, amid ongoing efforts to rebuild relations affected by the 2020 border clash. The commitment was made du
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un vows rapid nuclear buildup, citing U.S.-South Korea drills as a provocation. SEOUL North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for a rapid expansion of the country’s nuclear arsenal, denouncing ongoing U.S.-South Korea military exercises as a “clear
Mediators await Israel’s response after Hamas accepted a Qatar-Egypt ceasefire plan offering a 60-day truce and phased hostage releases. JerusalemArab mediators are awaiting Israel’s reply after Hamas announced it had accepted a new ceasefire and hostage release proposal put f
US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders to explore pathways for ending the war in Ukraine. Washington U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy along with key European leaders at the Wh
Amendment Ensures Municipal Corporations Retain Autonomy and Full Democratic Powers The Greater Bengaluru Administration (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aimed at safeguarding the autonomy of local municipal corporations, was passed in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday after an exten
Tamil cinema icons Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan may soon reunite on the big screen after 46 years. Reports suggest that the two legends are in talks to play ageing gangsters in director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s next film. The news has stirred huge excitement among fans, who have been w
At exactly 11:11 am, Maddock Films unveiled the much-talked-about World of Thama—a bloody love story that blends horror with romance in an entirely new way. Backed by producer Dinesh Vijan, who earlier delivered hits like Stree, Bhediya, and Munjya, this marks the first love stor
Team Mandaadi marked the birthday of Telugu actor Suhas with a special social media post, praising him as one of today’s most versatile performers. Along with heartfelt wishes and the hashtag HBDSuhas, they unveiled a new poster that teased his striking transformation, promising
Mumbai The makers of Kantara: Chapter 1, the much-awaited prequel to Rishab Shetty’s blockbuster, have begun unveiling the cast. On Tuesday, August 19, Hombale Films released the first look of actor Gulshan Devaiah as Kulashekara. In the poster, he appears in a striking royal
The muhurat of DAD, starring Shivarajkumar, was held on Monday at the historic Nandi Temple atop Chamundi Hill in Mysuru. The opening shot was given a ceremonial start by Geetha Shivarajkumar, who clapped the first take and wished the film’s team great success. This temple hol
After the demolition of veteran actor Dr. Vishnuvardhan’s samadhi at Abhiman Studio, fans were left heartbroken. To honour the late legend, actor Kichcha Sudeep, who has always admired Vishnuvardhan, has stepped forward. He has purchased half an acre of land near Kengeri in Benga
Shymkent Two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker added another feather to her career by winning a bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event at the Asian Shooting Championship on Tuesday. Manu scored 219.7 in the eight-shooter final, finishing behind Korea’s Yang Jiin, wh
