On This Day in History, June 21: Ferris wheel opens, Okinawa battle ends, Greenland gains self-rule, WNBA launches, US Constitution takes effect, 5th Harry Potter and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 21 saw the opening of the world's first Ferris wheel, the end of Japanese resistance on Okinawa during World W...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Paschimbanga Divas revives debate over Bengal's birth, identity and historical memoryWest Bengal's June 20, marking its partition-era birth, has become a potent political symbol. The BJP government's official observance of P...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 controversy: Has Australian match official really made 'neo-Nazi' hand gesture that resembles white supremacist sign or a simple involuntary twitch? Debate rages onShaun Evans is among 30 video review analysts selected by FIFA to work at this year’s World Cup, which is being co-hosted by the United Sta...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.10 AM IST
Congress has again capitulated to Muslim League on Vande Mataram: Bharatiya Janata Party on Shashi TharoorThe BJP has strongly criticised Congress leader Shashi Tharoor for his comments on the national song Vande Mataram. Tharoor questioned the ...
02 Jun, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
BJP alleges Congress-led Kerala govt insulted Vande Mataram, governor under IUML's pressureThe BJP has strongly criticized the Congress-led Kerala government. The party alleges that the government insulted Vande Mataram and the Go...
29 May, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
When a Muslim member backed cow slaughter ban as fundamental right in Constituent AssemblyConstituent Assembly debates from November 1948 show Muslim members discussing cow slaughter. Syed Muhammad Saadulla and Z H Lari sought cl...
27 May, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Trump’s trap: The price Asim Munir must pay for American flatteryTrump’s push to expand the Abraham Accords has placed Pakistan in a sharp diplomatic bind, according to the report. After recent US engagem...
25 May, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Two days holiday for Bakrid in KeralaKerala government employees will enjoy a double holiday next week. May 27 and May 28 are now declared holidays for Bakrid. This decision gr...
24 May, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Kerala Cabinet full list: CM Satheesan to handle Finance, Ramesh Chennithala gets Home portfolioKerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar has approved the portfolio allocation for the new UDF government, led by Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan. S...
20 May, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
'Just remembered my father, what's wrong,' asks Kerala CM VD Satheesan on row over use of caste surname in swearing-inKerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan has defended using his caste surname Menon during his swearing-in. He stated he was only mentioning his...
20 May, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Congress leadership 'capitulated' to demands of Muslim League, Jamaat-e-Islami in Kerala: BJPThe BJP has criticized the Congress following V D Satheesan's oath as Kerala Chief Minister. Party spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged ...
18 May, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
V D Satheesan govt: Mix of experienced and new facesV.D. Satheesan sworn in as Kerala's new Chief Minister, leading a UDF government with 20 ministers. The cabinet blends experience with 14 n...
18 May, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
V D Satheesan takes oath as Kerala's new chief minister, leads UDF’s return after decadeKerala CM V D Satheesan took oath as the new Chief Minister of Kerala. His full Council of Ministers was also sworn in. This marks the Unit...
18 May, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
'Everything is alright': KC Venugopal welcomes dignitaries for VD Satheesan's swearing-in as Keralam CMThe United Democratic Front is set to take power in Keralam. VD Satheesan will be sworn in as Chief Minister today. Senior Congress leaders...
18 May, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
No lobbying for ministerial post: Veteran CPI(M)'s G Sudhakaran after meeting KC VenugopalFormer CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran met Congress MP K C Venugopal in Alappuzha. Sudhakaran stated the meeting was personal and denied seeking...
17 May, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Kerala CM-designate V D Satheesan calls IUML force behind UDF’s secular standV D Satheesan described the IUML as a vital 'brother party' for Kerala's secularism. He met IUML leaders, emphasizing their crucial role in...
16 May, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Congress high command seeks wider consultations as Kerala CM decision remains elusiveCongress leaders are in Delhi to discuss Kerala's next Chief Minister. The party high command is consulting former state presidents and wor...
12 May, 2026, 08.45 AM IST