The Kerala High Court has ordered MSC Shipping Company, the owner of the sunken vessel MSC Elisa-3, to deposit ₹1,200 crore as part of an interim directive over the shipwreck in the Arabian Sea. The order was delivered by Justice M. A. Abdul Hakeem while hearing the admiralty suit filed by the state government. The Read More…
New Delhi: Delivering festive cheer to railway staff, the Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a ₹1,865.68 crore bonus package for over one million railway employees. Each employee will receive the equivalent of a 78-day bonus as recognition for their performance. The Cabinet also cleared key measures to boost medical education, Read More…
Kochi: Motorists using the national highway at Paliyekkara will not have to pay tolls this month, as the Kerala High Court has extended its interim ban on toll collection. The decision came after the District Collector’s report flagged serious safety concerns, noting that the Muringoor service road collapse has not been fully repaired and that Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Starting today, the Kerala government will distribute September’s social security and welfare pensions, benefiting nearly 62 lakh people across the state. Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal said the government has sanctioned ₹841 crore for the payouts, with each beneficiary receiving ₹1,600. Of the total, 26.62 lakh beneficiaries will have the amount credited directly to Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to witness another spell of heavy showers as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a yellow alert in seven districts — Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam. Isolated heavy rainfall, measuring 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm within 24 hours, is likely, the IMD said. Along with rains, strong Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in World Food India 2025 on 25th September at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, underscoring India’s emergence as a global hub for food processing, innovation, and sustainable agriculture. The event will bring together industry leaders, investors, startups, and policymakers from around the world, featuring discussions, exhibitions, and business-to-business Read More…
Kerala: A deadly outbreak of Naegleria fowleri, or the brain-eating amoeba, has claimed 21 lives and infected 80 people in Kerala, raising alarms across the state. Health officials are urging residents to take precautions, particularly during the hot months when the amoeba thrives in freshwater and stagnant water sources. The amoeba enters the human body Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the transformative impact of India’s flagship initiatives, emphasizing their role in improving public health outcomes while simultaneously strengthening the nation’s economy. Speaking at a national review meeting, the PM praised programs such as Ayushman Bharat, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, and Jal Jeevan Mission, noting how they have Read More…
Doha: In a major boost for Indian travelers and expatriates, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has officially been launched in Qatar through a partnership between NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and Qatar National Bank (QNB). With the rollout, payments at duty-free stores can now be made simply by scanning QR codes, removing the need to carry Read More…
New Delhi: In a major boost to India’s maritime ambitions, the Union Cabinet has cleared a ₹69,725 crore package to develop shipbuilding clusters across the country, with Kochi set to emerge as a key hub. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the decision is aimed at reviving India’s shipbuilding industry, enhancing self-reliance, and creating thousands of Read More…