Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant policy reversal, the Kerala government has suspended its controversial order restricting firearms licence holders from participating in wild boar culling operations. The earlier directive had barred individuals holding arms licences for sports or institutional purposes from engaging in culling, limiting the task to those licensed for crop protection or self-defence. The Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Finance Minister for presenting what he described as a “comprehensive and visionary” Union Budget, stating that it lays out a clear roadmap for India’s economic transformation. PM said the Budget reflects the government’s long-term commitment to inclusive growth, infrastructure expansion, innovation, and fiscal stability, while addressing the Read More…
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Thursday witnessed a detailed debate on the Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introduced by Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, aimed at preventing misinterpretation and legal confusion surrounding the repeal of earlier labour laws. The amendment seeks to clarify provisions under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, which Read More…
The Indian government has reportedly cleared a massive ₹3.25 lakh crore deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets, significantly boosting the Indian Air Force’s combat strength. The approval marks a major step toward addressing the IAF’s declining squadron numbers while enhancing India’s air superiority capabilities amid evolving regional security challenges. Under the proposed agreement, only a Read More…
New Delhi: The Centre has spent ₹462.58 crore on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign visits between 2021 and 2025, covering engagements across 43 countries, official data reveals. The United States accounted for the largest share of expenditure, with nearly 16% of the total — about ₹74.4 crore — spent on four visits alone. Japan and Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the newly constructed Seva Teerth complex along with Kartavya Bhavan-1 and Kartavya Bhavan-2 on February 13, marking a significant step in the Centre’s push toward modern, integrated governance. The new facilities are part of the government’s broader vision to streamline administrative functioning and enhance coordination among key Read More…
Washington: NASA has once again delayed the much-anticipated Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), citing unfavorable weather conditions along the launch trajectory. Originally scheduled for February 12, the launch will now take place on February 13 aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Florida. While weather at the launch site remains stable, strong winds Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala continues to reel under intense heat, with Kannur recording the highest temperature in the past 24 hours at a sweltering 37°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Daytime temperatures climbed to 35°C in Ernakulam, Kottayam, and Kozhikode, while Thiruvananthapuram recorded the lowest daytime temperature at 31°C. The lowest night temperature of 20°C Read More…
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has firmly dismissed Opposition allegations of a reduction in states’ share of tax revenue, assuring the Lok Sabha that the Centre remains fully committed to the Finance Commission’s recommendations. Replying to the Budget 2026–27 discussion, she stated that a substantial ₹25.44 lakh crore is estimated to be transferred Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A sweeping 24-hour nationwide strike has brought large parts of India to a standstill, with Kerala witnessing near-total shutdown as millions of workers unite in protest against the Centre’s labour policies. The strike, called by a Joint Trade Union Committee, began at midnight and is expected to see participation from nearly 300 million workers Read More…