Stories from India

The National Disaster Management Institute (NIDM) is inviting applications for the position of Professor. The application deadline is April 30, 2016. Further details can be found on the NIDM website, nidm.gov.in.

Actor Dhanush intervened when a fan attempted to touch his feet at an event in Kara. The incident has sparked online discussion about the perception of actors being treated as deities.

Kerala's healthcare system is facing a critical shortage of antivenom for the Hump-nosed Pit Viper and the King Cobra. Experts are concerned as cases involving these venomous snakes are increasing in plantations and forest areas.

The broadcast highlighted the scientific writings of Jagadish Chandra Bose. His works include 'The Story of the Lost House' written in 1896 and later published as 'The Fugitive Sea Storm' in 1921.

The Andhra Pradesh government has announced a budget outlay of Rs 3.32 lakh crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The budget focuses on maintaining fiscal discipline and driving capital growth.

The Election Commission of India has launched the E-CINET platform to allow voters to review candidate backgrounds before voting. The platform is designed to provide comprehensive candidate profiles. The tool is intended to provide transparency regarding candidate profiles during the election process. The platform provides detailed information on candidates to assist in the electoral process. The Secretary of the Ministry of Development of North-East, IN, Vij Kapche, launched a textile initiative yesterday. The project combines the Mishing silk traditions of North-East India with the Chandheri weaving heritage of Madhya Pradesh. The Secretary stated the initiative brings both heritage and innovation.

Voting for the 2026 Gujarat local body elections is scheduled for April 26. The announcement confirms the timeline for the upcoming municipal and local government polls in the state.

An IT consultant is battling extradition to India following allegations of hiring nine contract killers. The suspect is accused of attempting to kill his ex-wife and her family using arsenic-laced curry.

The sowing season in India is scheduled to commence in two weeks. The announcement highlights the country's central role in international food security.

Renowned Indian photojournalist Raghu, a member of the Magnum Photos agency, has passed away at the age of 83. He was a recipient of several major distinctions, including the Padma Shri. His work was noted for preserving national memory, according to opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. A book collection drive is being organized across 12 Fnac stores to support Libraries Without Borders in his honor.