States

TMC leader shot dead in West Bengal’s Bhangar; political tensions rise

11 Jul 2025 | 11:41 AM

Kolkata, July 11 (UNI) A local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader was shot and killed on Thursday night in the Bhangar area of West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district which triggered political tension in the locality.

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Terrorist tag to freedom fighters in varsity question papers: 2 profs off exam duty

11 Jul 2025 | 11:35 AM

Kolkata, July 11 (UNI) A question paper tagging the revolutionaries, who fought and sacrificed for India's freedom against the colonial British, as terrorists or 'santrasbadi', has raised sharp criticism from all section of society, including academics and principal opposition BJP.

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Kalaburagi share market scam: Man held for Rs 50 cr fraud

11 Jul 2025 | 11:15 AM

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), July 11 (UNI) In a major breakthrough, Kalaburagi city police have arrested a man accused of defrauding nearly 800 people of over Rs 50 crore in a share market scam under the guise of a firm named 'Venus Enterprises'.

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Vizhinjam seaport handled 8,30,000 containers till date: VN Vasavan

11 Jul 2025 | 10:23 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 11 (UNI) Vizhinjam International Seaport, which handled its first container ship on July 11, 2024, has handled 8,30,000 containers in a year Kerala Ports Minister V.N. Vasavan said today.

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In the mist of hills, a gin rises: How Cherrapunji is putting Meghalaya on global spirits map

11 Jul 2025 | 10:16 AM

Shillong, July 11 (UNI) In the mist-draped hills of Cherrapunji, where the clouds descend like whispers and the rains write poetry across the red earth, a quiet revolution is brewing.

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Vizhinjam Seaport has handled 8,30,000 containers so far: Minister

11 Jul 2025 | 10:07 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 11 (UNI) Vizhinjam International Seaport, marking the first anniversary of the berthing of its first container ship on July 11, 2024, has handled 8,30,000 containers so far.

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Kashmir’s premier tertiary care hospital commissions advanced fire detection system

11 Jul 2025 | 10:02 AM

Srinagar, July 11 (UNI) Kashmir’s premier tertiary care hospital, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), today commissioned a state-of-the-art intelligent fire detection and alarm system at its Central Store and Pharmacy Block, marking a major step towards enhancing institutional fire safety.

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Police station in Kerala bags ISO certification

11 Jul 2025 | 9:25 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 11 (UNI) For the first time in India, a police station in Kerala has been awarded ISO certification by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), a body under the Central Government.

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After extended stay, AX-4 mission crew piloted by Indian to likely return on July 14

11 Jul 2025 | 9:20 AM

Chennai, July 11 (UNI) After a four day extended stay, the four member Axiom Mission crew
piloted by decorated Indian pilot Shubhanshu Shukla is set to return to earth on July14.

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Training on fish feed production using Black Soldier Fly larvae launched

11 Jul 2025 | 9:18 AM

Kochi, July 11 (UNI) A three-day hands on training on sustainable fish feed production technology using Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae has been launched by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).

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Odissi Guru Madhavi Mudgal honoured on Guru Purnima

11 Jul 2025 | 8:58 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 11 (UNI) Online dance-learning platform Natyasutra honoured Odissi dance exponent Madhavi Mudgal on Guru Purnima.

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Venugopal writes to Jaishankar seeking release of Indians trapped in Myanmar

11 Jul 2025 | 8:52 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 11 (UNI) AICC General Secretary and Lok Sabha member KC Venugopal has sought the urgent intervention of the Ministry of External Affairs Ministry to secure the release of 44 Indians, who have fallen victim to human trafficking rackets in Myanmar.

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Online fraud: 286 arrested, 61,361 bank accounts freezed

Online fraud: 286 arrested, 61,361 bank accounts freezed

11 Jul 2025 | 8:45 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 11 (UNI) In a special drive against online financial fraud, the Cyber Division of Kerala Police has arrested 286 individuals, frozen 61,361 bank accounts, and seized 18,653 SIM cards and 59,218 mobile phones used in committing the frauds.

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Shah to reach Kerala ahead of local body elections

Shah to reach Kerala ahead of local body elections

11 Jul 2025 | 8:28 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 11 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Kerala today for a two-day visit ahead of preparations for the upcoming local body elections in the state.

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Four killed, three injured in Kinnaur road accident

Four killed, three injured in Kinnaur road accident

11 Jul 2025 | 8:08 AM

Reckong Peo, July 10 (UNI) Four people lost their lives while three others sustained serious injuries after a vehicle plunged into a gorge near the Nalti road in Kinnaur district today.

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