New Delhi: App-based cab and bike taxi drivers affiliated with Ola, Uber and Rapido went on a nationwide strike on Tuesday, stepping up pressure on the government to introduce stricter regulations in the ride-hailing sector. The protest, which has led to service disruptions in several cities, is centred on two key demands: government-regulated minimum fares Read More…
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to press the pause button on interest rates, keeping the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, offering short-term stability to borrowers across the country. With this decision, interest rates on home, vehicle and personal loans are expected to remain unchanged for at least the Read More…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed one fatal Nipah virus infection in Bangladesh, triggering fresh health alerts across South Asia. The development comes weeks after two Nipah cases were detected in West Bengal, India, leading to increased surveillance and precautionary measures in the region. In its assessment, the WHO stated that the risk of Read More…
Dubai is gearing up to transform urban travel with futuristic transport solutions aimed at beating traffic congestion and slashing commute times. One of the world’s most crowded cities during peak hours, Dubai is set to introduce driverless vehicles alongside a high-speed, fully electric underground transit system known as the Dubai Loop. Each autonomous vehicle will Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Malaysia is expected to give renewed momentum to the India–Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, as both nations look to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors. High-level talks are likely to focus on expanding collaboration in trade, investment, defence, digital innovation, education, and people-to-people exchanges, reflecting the growing depth of bilateral relations. Read More…
Thrissur: The Bharatiya Janata Party formally launched its campaign for the Thrissur Assembly constituency with a grassroots outreach programme led by BJP National President Shri Nitin Nabin. The campaign began with the inauguration of election wall writing at Booth No. 164 in Ollukkara, signalling the start of the party’s election activities at the booth level. Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala surged sharply on Tuesday, rising by ₹2,120 in a single day and pushing the price of one sovereign to ₹1,14,840, close to the ₹1.15 lakh mark. The price of gold per gram also saw a significant increase of ₹265, reaching ₹14,355, reflecting renewed volatility in the bullion market. After several Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the India–United States interim trade agreement as “good news for India and America,” calling it a major milestone in bilateral relations. Thanking US President Donald Trump for his personal interest in strengthening ties with India, Modi said the deal reflects growing trust and a deep strategic partnership Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Sending a clear political and administrative signal ahead of the next national census, the Kerala government has issued a fresh order reaffirming that the National Population Register (NPR) will not be implemented in the state under any circumstances. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) government said the order reinforces its long-standing and unequivocal opposition to Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed the framework for the Interim Trade Agreement between India and the United States, calling it a major catalyst for strengthening the Make in India initiative and generating employment. Emphasising the growing economic synergy between the two countries, Modi said the agreement reflects mutual trust and a Read More…