Two go missing in Meenachil river

Two students who ventured into the Meenachil river to bath went missing in heavy currents near Bharananganam on Saturday evening. The missing persons were identified as Albin Joseph, 21, a native of Thekkemala near Mundakayam, and Amal K Joseph, 19, of Karungulam near Adimali. According to the police, the incident occurred around 4.30 p.m. at…

Pakistani troops continue unprovoked firing along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir for 10th day, Indian army retaliates

The ceasefire violations along the LoC and International Border (IB) have been very rare since India and Pakistan renewed the ceasefire agreement on February 25, 2021 Pakistani troops continued unprovoked small arms firing in different sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, prompting effective retaliation by the Indian army, officials said…

Telangana BC Commission defends caste survey, dismisses criticism 

HYDERABAD The Telangana Backward Classes (BC) Commission has strongly objected to criticism of the caste survey done in the State. Despite the fact that conducting a census falls under the purview of the Central Government, the Telangana survey was comprehensive, and covered all relevant factors through a meticulous house-to-house inquiry. The survey assessed caste-wise population,…