The Supreme Court has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take over the nationwide probe into the deadly digital arrest scam. Calling for urgent and coordinated action, the court said only a central agency can effectively tackle the sophisticated networks behind these high-tech frauds. The apex court also asked the CBI to widen Read More…
Kerala has finalized arrangements for the upcoming local body elections with the establishment of 244 counting and distribution centres across the state. These centres will play a crucial dual role—serving both as hubs for the distribution and receipt of polling materials and as secure venues for storing Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and counting votes. Each Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is set to take up Kerala’s crucial petitions on Tuesday, challenging the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the state’s voter list. A Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant will examine the plea seeking an urgent stay on the SIR process. In its petition, the Kerala government argues that Read More…
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the timeline for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls by one week, giving officials and citizens more time to complete critical voter-list procedures. The decision shifts the publication of the final electoral rolls to February 14, 2026, instead of the earlier February 7 deadline. Read More…
The company has been fined ₹1.40 lakh after its cow ghee failed rigorous quality tests conducted at both state and national laboratories. The action was initiated after samples collected back in 2020 were found to be substandard and not meeting food-safety norms. The ghee sample first failed testing at a state laboratory in Rudrapur. A Read More…
The deadly Cyclone Ditwah continues its destructive path across South Asia, with Sri Lanka witnessing one of its worst natural disasters in over a decade. The death toll has surged to 153, while hundreds remain missing and tens of thousands have been forced from their homes. Massive floods and landslides have ravaged several districts, sweeping Read More…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a ₹91 lakh penalty on HDFC Bank after uncovering serious lapses in compliance, including violations of KYC norms and key provisions of the Banking Regulation Act. According to an official RBI statement, the bank failed to meet essential standards for outsourcing financial services, particularly in areas involving Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is set to embark on a three-day official visit to Dubai this Sunday, marking the grand finale of his multi-nation Gulf tour. Arriving in Dubai on Sunday morning, the Chief Minister will engage in a series of high-level interactions, including meetings with the Indian Consul General, key business leaders, Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have surged once more, crossing the ₹95,000 mark per sovereign. With a sudden increase of ₹1,000 per sovereign today, gold has reached its highest rate this month. The price of one sovereign now stands at ₹95,200, while the rate per gram has risen by ₹125, bringing it to ₹11,900 per Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The legal battle surrounding MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, accused in a rape case, is set to escalate as the Thiruvananthapuram Sessions Court will hear his anticipatory bail plea on Wednesday. The petition, filed on Monday, has created suspense over whether investigators will proceed with his arrest before the court reaches a decision. In his plea, Read More…