In a bold move to simplify India’s tax structure and ease the financial burden on consumers, the central government is planning to eliminate the 12% GST slab—a reform that could lead to significant price cuts on daily-use items. The plan, which aims to redistribute goods currently taxed at 12% into either the 5% or 18% Read More…
In a proud and emotional moment for India, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew have officially begun their return journey to Earth aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon “Grace”, which successfully undocked from the International Space Station at 4:35 PM IST on July 14. The operation, though briefly delayed by ten minutes, proceeded smoothly as Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The southwest monsoon has roared back to life in Kerala after a brief pause, thanks to the formation of twin low-pressure systems over Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The state is now bracing for heavy to very heavy rainfall through Friday, with weather alerts issued across multiple Read More…
New Delhi – With the scheduled execution of Malayali nurse Nimisha Priya (38) in Yemen just days away on July 16, efforts to secure her release have gained renewed urgency. A plea urging the Central Government to intensify diplomatic intervention will be heard by the Supreme Court today. The petition will be considered by a Read More…
Palakkad is on high alert after the death of a 57-year-old man from the Nipah virus, with health officials expressing serious concern over his extensive travel on KSRTC buses, significantly raising the risk of community transmission. So far, 46 people — including his wife, children, and grandchildren — have been identified as primary contacts. In Read More…
Kerala has reported a fresh Nipah virus case after a 57-year-old man from Palakkad succumbed to the deadly infection. The confirmation came after tests conducted at Manjeri Medical College in Malappuram, prompting swift action from the state health department. Health Minister Veena George announced that the patient’s contact list has been prepared, with 46 individuals Read More…
With the clock ticking down to July 16, the family of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, who faces execution in Yemen, has made a last-ditch offer of $1 million (₹8.6 crore) in ‘blood money’ (diya) to the family of the Yemeni man she was convicted of killing. The negotiations are being led in Sana’a by Samuel Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The southwest monsoon has made a strong comeback in Kerala, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing rain alerts across multiple districts through Wednesday. Following a brief lull, heavy downpours have returned to the state, with more intense rainfall expected in the coming days. Today, all districts except Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam are under a Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the inclusion of the Maratha Military Landscapes of India in the UNESCO World Heritage List as a moment of great pride for the nation. The recognition marks India’s 44th UNESCO heritage site, highlighting 12 historic forts—11 in Maharashtra and one in Tamil Nadu—built by the Maratha Empire Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – In a major organisational milestone, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday inaugurated the BJP’s brand-new Kerala State Committee office—Mararji Bhavan—in Thiruvananthapuram. The state-of-the-art seven-storey building, rooted in traditional nalukettu architecture, covers over 60,000 sq. ft. and sits on land acquired by the party 25 years ago in Thycaud. Kicking off the ceremony, Read More…