New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched two landmark agricultural schemes worth ₹35,440 crore, marking a major step toward transforming India’s farm economy and ensuring self-reliance in key crops. Announced at a special “Krishi programme” held at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi, the initiatives — PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Read More…
Washington: The United States has reignited its trade war with China, as President Donald Trump announced a sweeping 100% additional tariff on Chinese imports — a move that has sent shockwaves through global markets. The escalation follows Beijing’s reported plan to restrict exports of rare earth elements, essential materials used in manufacturing everything from smartphones Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A 2023 Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons issued to Vivek Kiran, son of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has resurfaced in the media, reigniting political controversy in the state. According to multiple reports, the ED had summoned Vivek in connection with a money laundering investigation, reportedly linked to alleged irregularities in the Life Mission housing Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a massive ₹42,000 crore agricultural development initiative during a special “Krishi Programme” at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in New Delhi on October 11. The event marked a significant step toward transforming India’s agriculture sector, enhancing farmer incomes, and promoting self-reliance in food production. The programme began Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to experience intense rainfall and thunderstorms over the next few days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a Yellow Alert across several districts. The weather department has predicted isolated heavy showers till Monday, urging the public to remain cautious and avoid risky areas, especially in regions vulnerable to landslides and Read More…
The Kerala High Court has confirmed that the Munambam land cannot be classified as Waqf property, overturning a previous single bench order that had annulled a government-appointed judicial commission to examine the site. The division bench, headed by Justices S.A. Dharmadhikari and V.S. Shyamkumar, noted that the land was donated to Farooq College in 1950 Read More…
Kerala is all set for a massive Pulse Polio Immunisation campaign on Sunday, October 12, as part of the continued effort to eradicate polio from the state, Health Minister Veena George announced. The oral polio vaccine will be administered to all children under five years, ensuring every child is protected. The drive will cover 21,11,010 Read More…
The Supreme Court of India on Friday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a CBI probe and sweeping drug safety reforms following the deaths of several children allegedly caused by contaminated cough syrups. The PIL, filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari, also demanded stronger recall mechanisms and stricter oversight of pharmaceutical manufacturing standards. A bench Read More…
Stockholm: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to László Krasznahorkai, the renowned Hungarian novelist known for his hauntingly poetic and visionary prose. The Nobel Committee praised Krasznahorkai for his imaginative depth and prophetic insight, which vividly capture the turbulence and transformation of Eastern Europe. Born in 1954 in Gyula, near the Romanian Read More…
Stockholm: The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan human rights activist. The award recognizes her relentless struggle for democracy and her efforts to promote the democratic rights of the people of Venezuela. Machado, who currently serves as an opposition leader in Venezuela, has been at the forefront of Read More…