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Jojo Vakiamadathil from Kerala has been conferred the prestigious Indian Literature Award 2026 by the Indian Literature & Arts Society, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the field of non-fiction writing. This esteemed accolade celebrates individuals who demonstrate exceptional literary skill, intellectual depth, and a meaningful impact through their written work. Jojo’s writing stands out for its clarity, insight, and thoughtful engagement with complex subjects. Hi

At the centre of a landmark verdict by the US Supreme Court striking down President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, is Indian-origin lawyer Neal Katyal, who successfully argued the case before the nation’s highest judicial body. Katyal, a former Acting Solicitor General of the United States under President Barack Obama, represented a group of small businesses challenging the legality of the tariffs. The Court ruled in their favour, delivering a significant judgment on

India Meteorological Department, IMD has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places over south Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Mahe, Puducherry and Karaikal till tomorrow. Meanwhile, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are likely to prevail over South Interior Karnataka today. IMD also predicted isolated rainfall or snowfall over Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand during the next two to three days. According to the Met Department, there will be a gradual rise in maxim

Abhishek Kapoor of Delhi NCT has been named the recipient of the prestigious Indian Arts Award 2026, a distinguished recognition conferred by the Indian Literature & Arts Society. The award celebrates individuals who have made outstanding contributions to various artistic disciplines, and this year, it shines a well-deserved spotlight on Kapoor’s exceptional work in documentary filmmaking. The Indian Arts Award is regarded as one of the notable honors in the creative communit

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has said that a proposal to carve out Shillong Agglomerate from the East Khasi Hills district would be examined and scrutinised in detail in order to arrive at an informed decision for better governance and citizen-centric administration. The Chief Minister was replying to a short-duration discussion on the issue brought by United Democratic Party MLA, Paul Lyngdoh, in the Assembly yesterday. Mr Sangma said the proposal warrants caref