Spread the love From left: CPM’s MV Govindan, Congress leader VD Satheesan and senior BJP leader K Surendran (File photo) NEW DELHI: As Kerala heads toward another high-stakes assembly election, a controversial name has returned to the centre of a new political storm. Jamaat-e-Islami, long part of the state’s complex web of alliances and rivalries, is now the trigger for...
India will stop importing fruits, vegetables, flowers: Union Minister Chouhan
Spread the love Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday (February 8, 2026) said India aims to achieve self-reliance in the production of fruits, vegetables, and flowers, asserting that imports in these sectors would no longer be necessary. Addressing a review meeting with officials at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) here, Mr. Chouhan said...
‘Sacred institution should not be linked’: Rijiju defends Dalai Lama amid ‘Epstein connection’
Spread the love Dalai Lama and Kiren Rijiju (Images/Agencies) NEW DELHI: Union minority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday cautioned against linking the Dalai Lama with the recently released Epstein files. He said that the revered spiritual institution should not be dragged into unrelated controversies to malign its sanctity.In a post on X, Rijiju said, “The revered institution of ‘The...
Amid Jana Nayagan row, Vijay shares stage with MK Stalin and YS Jaganmohan Reddy at Chennai wedding
Spread the love Written by: Entertainment Desk 2 min readHyderabadFeb 8, 2026 07:03 PM IST The wedding of Sahil and Vedika in Chennai on Sunday witnessed a rare convergence of political heavyweights and cinema icons, with TVK chief and actor Vijay taking center stage alongside Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, YSRCP chief and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS...
How a 70-year-old oral cancer patient with ‘hole in his jaw’ caused by years of radiation was saved by Bengaluru doctors in a rare surgery
Spread the love Radiation therapy is one of the most popular cancer treatments worldwide, but it comes with its own share of side effects. Besides the cancer cells, some of the normal tissue around the treated area may also be killed. In some extreme cases, the damage aggravates way beyond control. Speaking to indianexpress.com, Dr Narayana Subramaniam, Lead Consultant – Head and...
Celina Jaitly on brother’s UAE detention: Actress says nobody supported her
Spread the love Celina Jaitly has been seeking answers over the detention of her brother, Maj (retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, in the United Arab Emirates since September last year. The issue came to light for her at a time when she was dealing with a deeply troubled marriage and an ongoing domestic violence case against her husband, Peter Haag.A few...
T20 WC: India cancel practice session in Delhi ahead of match against Namibia
Spread the love India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav with teammates celebrates after winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match against USA, at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai. (PTI) NEW DELHI: Ahead of their second group match of the tournament against Namibia in Delhi on Thursday, February 12, the Indian team has opted to skip their optional training session...
Trump removes 25% penal tariff: What happens if India stops buying Russian crude oil?
Spread the love During much of 2024 and 2025, India was one of the largest purchasers of discounted Russian oil. (AI image) Will India stop buying Russian crude oil? US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order revoking the 25% penal tariffs on India for its imports of crude from Russia. However, the executive order clearly says that this...
Was Epstein trying to cozy up to Russian President Putin? What files reveal
Spread the love Jeffrey Epstein repeatedly sought to build links with Russia’s top leadership, including President Vladimir Putin, though there is no evidence he ever succeeded, newly released US Justice Department documents suggest.One of the clearest examples dates to June 2018, a year after the sudden death of Russia’s former ambassador to the United Nations, Vitaly Churkin. Epstein had met...
Mark Cuban replies to Elon Musk’s ‘money can’t buy happiness’ post
Spread the love Mark Cuban, the billionaire investor and Shark Tank panelist, has responded to Elon Musk‘s post in which the Tesla CEO struck a surprisingly sad tone despite becoming the first person on Earth to amass over $850 billion in wealth. The $84 billion single-day surge in his personal fortune followed the merger of SpaceX and xAI.“Whoever said ‘money...
