The Indian rupee slipped by 18 paise to 96.38 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by a stronger dollar, rising US treasury yields and growing concerns over tensions between the United States and Iran. According to forex traders, market sentiment remained weak as rising crude oil prices and uncertainty surrounding Read More…
Differences have reportedly surfaced within the Communist Party of India (Marxist) during a district secretariat meeting in Alappuzha, with some members demanding the removal of Pinarayi Vijayan from the post of Leader of the Opposition. According to sources, a section of leaders questioned why “special concessions” were being repeatedly given to Pinarayi Vijayan, both during Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the “Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit” during a special ceremony in Oslo on Monday. The honour was presented by King Harald V and is regarded as Norway’s highest civilian honour awarded to foreign Heads of Government. The award recognises outstanding service in the interests of Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held bilateral talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Oslo, with the two countries deciding to elevate their relationship to a Green Strategic Partnership. In a special gesture, Prime Minister Jonas Store personally received Modi at the Oslo airport on his arrival in Norway. During the talks, Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stressed the need for resolving the conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine through dialogue and diplomacy, saying military action alone cannot ensure lasting peace. Modi made the remarks after holding wide-ranging bilateral talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Oslo during his ongoing four-nation European tour. In Read More…
Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan on Monday said the new Kerala government has begun implementing two of the five major promises made by the Congress-led alliance ahead of the Assembly elections. Addressing the media, Satheesan announced that the “Indira Guarantee” scheme, which provides free travel for women in Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses, Read More…
The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday arrested Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar, founder of Renukai Chemistry Classes in Latur, in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case. According to officials, investigators recovered a leaked question paper for the medical entrance examination from Motegaonkar’s mobile phone during searches carried out by the agency on Sunday. He was Read More…
A strong earthquake struck southern China early Monday, killing two people, injuring several others and forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents. According to state media reports, the 5.2-magnitude quake hit the Guangxi region, causing damage to buildings and triggering panic among residents in several areas. Authorities said four people sustained injuries in the earthquake, Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala recorded a decline on May 18, bringing some relief to jewellery buyers. According to rate details the price of gold dropped by ₹65 per gram. The rate of 916 hallmark gold is now ₹14,320 per gram, while the price for eight grams (one sovereign) stands at ₹1,14,560. Meanwhile, 18-carat gold is Read More…
V. D. Satheesan on Monday took oath as the 13th Chief Minister of Kerala at a grand ceremony attended by top political leaders and a large crowd of supporters. Rajendra Arlekar administered the oath of office to Satheesan, who took the oath in the name of God. Along with the Chief Minister, members of the Read More…