Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister J Chinchu Rani confirmed that milk prices in the state will soon be revised upward to ensure better returns for dairy farmers. The minister clarified that Milma, the state’s cooperative milk federation, holds the authority to fix the new price. The government has already completed the required Read More…
Author: Sruthi Journalist
Gold Loses Shine: Price Falls ₹400 but Stays Above ₹81,000 in Kerala
Kochi: After scaling a record high of ₹82,080 per sovereign earlier this week, gold prices in Kerala slipped again today. Rates fell by ₹400 per sovereign, bringing the price down to ₹81,520. Per gram, the price dipped by ₹50 to ₹10,190. The decline follows yesterday’s ₹160 drop, coming just days after gold touched its all-time Read More…
NCR’s Second International Airport: Noida Set for October 30 Inauguration, Flights Soon After
Noida: Big boost for air connectivity in the National Capital Region as the Noida International Airport at Jewar gears up for inauguration on October 30. Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced that flight services will begin within 45 days of the opening. Just 75 km from Delhi, the greenfield airport—developed under a public-private Read More…
Sonia Gandhi Set for Wayanad Visit Tomorrow; Rahul May Join Amid Priyanka’s Ongoing Tour
Sulthan Bathery: Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi will visit Wayanad tomorrow on what is expected to be a private trip. No public events have been confirmed yet, with KPCC leadership awaiting an official schedule. Adding to the buzz, reports suggest that Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, may accompany her. Read More…
Governor Directs Universities to Pay ₹11 Lakh Legal Bill in VC Appointment Case
Thiruvananthapuram: Governor Rajendra Arlekar has asked the Digital University and the Technical University to share the legal expenses incurred in the Supreme Court case over Vice Chancellor appointments. In a letter from Raj Bhavan, both universities have been instructed to contribute ₹5.5 lakh each, covering a total of ₹11 lakh in lawyer’s fees. The Governor Read More…
YouTube Supercharges Shorts with Generative AI Tools for Creators
YouTube is stepping up its Shorts game with the launch of powerful generative AI tools designed to unlock new levels of creativity for content creators. From AI-generated backgrounds and special effects to instant creative prompts, the new features promise to make Shorts creation faster, simpler, and more engaging. The platform says the update will help Read More…
‘My Friend Narendra’: Trump’s Midnight Birthday Call to Modi Hints at Diplomatic Reset
In a move that has sparked fresh diplomatic buzz, U.S. President Donald Trump placed a midnight birthday call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing him warmly as “My friend Narendra.” The greeting, delivered on Modi’s 75th birthday, is being widely viewed as more than a courtesy — analysts suggest it could be Trump’s attempt to Read More…
Kerala Distributes 5,000 Robotic Kits in Schools to Spark AI Revolution
Kerala has launched a groundbreaking move in education by distributing 5,000 robotic kits to schools across the State as part of its ambitious digital learning initiative. The initiative is designed to help students gain hands-on experience in AI, coding, and robotics, enabling them to move beyond classroom theory and explore real-world innovation. Officials noted that Read More…
India–UK FTA: Big Opportunity, Tough Road Ahead for Kerala MSMEs, Says Minister
Kerala’s Industries Minister P. Rajeev has said the proposed India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could be a double-edged sword for the State’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). While the deal promises greater export opportunities and global market access, Rajeev warned that rising production costs and stiff competition from UK firms could strain Kerala’s small Read More…
Kerala Seeks Extra Borrowing Room, Supplementary Grants Amid U.S. Tariffs & GST Reshuffle
Facing mounting fiscal pressure from U.S. trade tariffs and the recent GST slab rejig, the Kerala government has urged the 16th Finance Commission to reassess its financial outlook and resource needs for the next five years. In its submission, the State sought supplementary grants under Article 275 and an extra borrowing limit of 0.5% of Read More…