Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have surged once again, ending a brief period of decline and underlining the growing volatility in the market. After dropping by more than ₹20,000 per sovereign (pavan) over the past five days, gold staged a strong comeback on Thursday with a sharp ₹4,840 rise in a single day. With the Read More…
New Delhi: What began as a pleasant surprise quickly turned into a frustrating ordeal for passengers aboard an Air India flight from Mumbai to Delhi, after the aircraft landed five minutes ahead of schedule—without a large portion of the passengers’ luggage. Air India flight AI 2677, which landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, had Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Offering much-needed relief to consumers amid rising market prices, the state government has announced a revision of prices for subsidised essential commodities sold through Supplyco. The move follows an assessment of price trends in the open market, the Food and Civil Supplies Department said. In a major highlight of the decision, the price of Read More…
Thrissur: The spiritually charged Mahamagha Mahotsavam, widely regarded as Kerala’s version of the Kumbh Mela, concludes today with the auspicious Amritsnanam, the most sacred ritual of the festival. From the early hours, thousands of devotees thronged the venue to take part in the holy bath, believed to purify the soul and bring divine blessings. Celebrated Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala continues to face a long-term warming trend, even though 2025 offered slight relief from extreme heat, according to the Statement on Climate for the State of Kerala: 2025. The report says temperatures across the state remained above normal, highlighting that climate change impacts are far from easing. The year 2024 was confirmed as Read More…
New Delhi: Air India has launched precautionary inspections of fuel control switches across its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet after a pilot reported a technical defect on an international flight earlier this month. The issue was detected on February 2, when a pilot flagged a problem with the fuel control switch of a Boeing 787-8 aircraft Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala staged a sharp comeback on Tuesday after a volatile start, underlining the intense fluctuations gripping the bullion market. After slipping by ₹1,040 per sovereign in the morning, prices rebounded dramatically by ₹1,600 by noon, pushing the price of one sovereign (8 grams) up to ₹1,12,880. The rebound was equally reflected Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has given a major push to the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project, aimed at enabling swift, high-speed travel across the length of the state from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod. A government order issued by the Transport Department has granted in-principle approval, signalling the state’s intent to move ahead rapidly with the Read More…
The Supreme Court of India on Monday told WhatsApp and its parent company Meta that they must strictly comply with Indian laws or be prepared to exit the country. The court made it clear that commercial interests cannot override the fundamental rights and privacy of Indian citizens. A Bench headed by Chief Justice Suryakant said Read More…
Mumbai: The Indian rupee strengthened sharply on Monday, rising 119 paise to 90.30 against the US dollar, driven by positive sentiment following the India–US trade deal and the reduction of US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent. Forex traders said the tariff cut has changed market perception by improving India’s relative position compared Read More…