Singapore: A local company has announced a paid holiday for its Tamil employees on August 14 to mark the global release of Superstar Rajinikanth’s much-awaited film Coolie. Alongside the day off, the firm is offering first-day-first-show tickets and a S$30 allowance for food and beverages. The initiative, introduced under the company’s “workers’ welfare and stress Read More…
Kochi: With Independence Day around the corner, airports across India, including Cochin International Airport, have ramped up security to the highest level. Passengers are being strongly advised to arrive well ahead of their flight time as enhanced checks could take longer than usual. According to airport authorities, stringent screening for both passengers and baggage, along Read More…
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) via video link, delivered a stirring message blending India’s rich astronomical heritage with cutting-edge scientific progress. Welcoming over 300 young talents from 64 countries, he hailed them as “shining stars,” celebrating the union of tradition, innovation, spirituality, science, curiosity, and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Cricket fever is set to grip Kerala as the iconic Kariavattom Greenfield Stadium gears up to host five matches of the upcoming Women’s Cricket World Cup, including a high-stakes semi-final. The fixtures, originally slated for Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium, have been shifted to Thiruvananthapuram in what promises to be a sporting spectacle for the state. Read More…
New Delhi: In a high-profile judicial controversy, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has constituted a three-member inquiry panel to investigate serious allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, after large piles of burnt cash were reportedly discovered at his Delhi residence in March this year. The panel will scrutinize the charges and present its report, potentially triggering Read More…
Bengaluru: The South Western Railway (SWR) has announced a route and terminal change for Train No. 16512 Kannur – KSR Bengaluru Express, impacting passengers traveling from Kerala to Bengaluru. Under the new arrangement, the train will be diverted via Yasvantpur Junction, Hebbal, and Banaswadi before terminating at Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) Bengaluru, replacing its Read More…
New Delhi: The Prime Minister has spotlighted India’s ambitious National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission (NSCAEM) 2047, a transformative initiative launched in 2023 with the goal of eradicating sickle cell disease (SCD) as a public health challenge by the nation’s centenary of independence. The mission focuses on mass screening, early detection, advanced treatment, and awareness Read More…
Washington: In a significant step towards easing trade tensions, US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day delay in imposing a planned 145% additional tariff on Chinese goods. The move, signed into order by Trump, pushes the tariff implementation deadline to November 10 and raises hopes for a fresh trade agreement between the two nations. Read More…
The Lok Sabha has passed the National Sports Governance Bill, hailed by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya as the biggest reform since the nation’s independence. The bill, passed amid opposition protests, promises to overhaul the country’s sporting framework with a focus on accountability, transparency, and good governance. “This will ensure fairness and responsibility in sports federations Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to face another round of isolated heavy downpours today, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placing Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, and Kasaragod under a yellow alert. Alongside the rain, residents can expect thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 40 km/h in certain areas. Weather experts predict a fresh surge Read More…