Kochi, June 15 (IANS) Kerala is eyeing a major expansion in its Middle East tourism market, with organisers of Indo-Arab Connect 2026 setting an ambitious target of attracting 3 lakh Arab tourists to the state in the coming years, with a projected economic impact of over Rs 25,000 crore. The summit, scheduled to be held in Kochi from August 31 to September 2, is aimed at strengthening Kerala’s presence among high-value travellers from the Gulf and wider Arab world, particularly in segments suc…
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Amaravati, June 15 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Monday visited the National War Memorial in Delhi, which symbolises the nation’s gratitude for personnel of the armed forces who made the supreme sacrifice in the defence of the country since independence. At the Amar Stupa, he offered a wreath and paid solemn tribute to the brave soldiers. Remembering their sacrifices, he offered his respects.According to the Deputy Chief Minister’s office, this tribute programme…
Jaipur, June 15 (IANS) As former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot sparked a political row by saying that Indira Gandhi would have banned the BJP if she were alive today and accusing the party of promoting religious polarisation, the BJP in Rajasthan hit back strongly, calling his remarks anti-Hindutva.Senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Ghanshyam Tiwari launched a scathing attack on Gehlot, alleging that he was speaking not as a Congress leader but as a spokesperson for the Muslim League.C…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 15 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Monday heard a detailed fiscal roadmap from the state’s former Principal Accountant General. Dr Biju Jacob, who suggested that the state could strengthen revenues by using advanced data analytics and Information Systems (IS) audit rather than imposing fresh taxes.Jacob made a presentation before Satheesan. who also holds the Finance portfolio, here, in the presence of senior officials heading the Finance and Tax departmen…
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a plea filed by the Centre seeking transfer of petitions pending before various High Courts challenging the constitutional validity of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026.A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice V. Mohana sought responses from the petitioners who have challenged the amended law before different High Courts, including the Delhi, Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Ker…
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) With India embarking on a mission to deport all illegally entered Bangladeshi nationals from the country, these sections are currently on the radar of ISI-backed elements for subversive activities.Post the impressive victory by the BJP in West Bengal, there has been a major impetus on repatriating Bangladeshis who have entered the country over the last several years.While the main focus currently is in West Bengal and Assam, the drive would, over a period of time, cover…
Tiruchi (Tamil Nadu), June 15 (IANS) A fresh debate over the withdrawal of Tamil Nadu’s nearly four-decade-old ban on toddy tapping and sale has emerged after the Madras High Court’s Madurai Bench suggested that the state government explore ways to encourage toddy production and marketing.The discussion has gained momentum among farmers, toddy tappers, agricultural experts and rural livelihood advocates, who argue that regulated toddy production could strengthen the rural economy, generate emplo…
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The Congress on Monday welcomed the rollout of the Kerala government’s ‘Priyadarshini’ scheme, which provides free travel for women and transgender persons on ordinary Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses across the state.Congress General Secretary, Organisation, K.C. Venugopal, hailed the launch as the first of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government’s ‘Indira Guarantees’ to be implemented after assuming office.In a post on …
Thiruvananthapuram, June 15 (IANS) In a moment seen as politically and socially significant, Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Monday inaugurated the state’s free bus travel scheme for women, a key promise of the Congress-led UDF manifesto.The launch event at Thampanoor Central Bus Terminal drew a large crowd, with senior ministers, top officials, and transport department leadership in attendance.The inaugural service operated from Thampanoor to the State Secretariat, covering a short di…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 14 (IANS) Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan over his criticism of three university Vice-Chancellors who attended an RSS centenary programme addressed by RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat, accusing the Chief Minister of hypocrisy on secularism and constitutional values.The BJP leader’s remarks came after Satheesan described the participation of the Vice-Chancellors in the RSS event as a “serious l…