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Geetha V P The Bharatiya Janata Party’s first administration in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation has been reminded, within a year of taking office, how little separates a historic win from a hostage situation. R. Sreelekha, the former Director General who joined the party in October 2024 and won Sasthamangalam in the December 2025 civic polls, has placed a resignation on the table without quite filing it. The letter went to Mayor V. V. Rajesh on 30 September, citing personal reasons. The ward was told on WhatsApp that…

Kochi, 03 October 2026: Health Minister K. Muraleedharan pledged the state government's full support for initiatives aimed at curbing the rising cancer rates in Kerala and achieving new scientific breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment. He was speaking after virtually inaugurating the Aster Quality Care Cancer Conclave (AQCCON) 2026, organised by the Aster International Institute of Oncology in Kochi. The Minister pointed out that cancer prevention and advanced treatment methods are of great importance to Kerala.…

Chandigarh: Kia India, one of the country’s leading mass-premium automakers, is set to bring its immersive cultural experience to Chandigarh as part of its ongoing partnership with HYBE INDIA. Following the strong response to the HYBE INDIA Pop-Up Parks in Kolkata and Chennai, the experience now moves to Chandigarh with HYBE INDIA Audition: Final Call, creating an opportunity for participants to showcase their creativity and explore possibilities on a global stage. The Kia Vibe Studio will come alive at the Kia…

Bengaluru, India, 3rd October 2026: Project Management Institute (PMI), the global authority in project management, today announced the successful conclusion of the 18th Project Management South Asia Conference (PMSAC) 2026, held at Bhartiya City, Bengaluru. The flagship annual conference, themed ‘MORE, Together Future-Ready In the Age Of AI’, convened 850+ delegates and 20+ speakers, including inspiring keynote addresses, thought-provoking sessions and conversations that bring together project…

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan today said that the journey of Viksit Bharat will be built on the strength of India’s institutes, MSMEs and Startups. Addressing the 58th Foundation Day of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) in New Delhi, Mr Radhakrishnan emphasised that the nation cannot progress without gaining the trust and confidence of the investors. The Vice President noted that India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world while simultaneously entering into an era of rapid technological…

Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) has completed one year today. The PM-SETU scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship was launched on 4th of October last year. The initiative seeks to strengthen industry-led governance, upgrade training infrastructure and promote demand-driven courses in line with evolving workforce requirements. It aims to enhance the overall quality and relevance of vocational training by transforming Government India’s…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has invited Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to light the ceremonial flame at Israel’s upcoming Independence Day celebrations. During a telephone conversation with Captain Machchhar, Mr Netanyahu praised the Indian pilot as a hero of India, Israel and the world for his bravery in foiling a mid-air attack. He also wished Captain Machchhar a speedy and complete recovery and conveyed his best wishes to the pilot’s family. Mr Netanyahu noted that…