New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday thanked US President Donald Trump for reducing the tariff imposed on India to 18 per cent, calling the move a boost to bilateral cooperation between the world’s two largest democracies. In a social media post, Modi said he was expressing gratitude on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have witnessed a dramatic fall, bringing major relief to buyers after weeks of record highs. The price of gold dropped by a sharp ₹1,040 per sovereign in a single day, taking the cost of one sovereign (8 grams) to ₹1,11,280. On a per-gram basis, the price declined by ₹130, settling Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced key organisational appointments in Kerala, signalling a renewed push to strengthen its leadership structure. BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has appointed Reji Lukose as the party’s state spokesperson. A former Left fellow traveller, Reji Lukose joined the BJP on January 8, citing the party’s development-driven vision championed Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has announced a statewide Black Day on Wednesday, protesting what it calls the Centre’s continued neglect of Kerala in the Union Budget. The party has instructed its cadres to organise protest demonstrations at all polling booths across the state. The CPM alleged that none of the 29 demands Read More…
Ludhiana: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the new terminal building at Halwara Airport, calling it a moment of immense joy for the people of Punjab, especially those living in Ludhiana and nearby areas. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said the modern terminal marks a significant leap in Punjab’s aviation infrastructure and will Read More…
New Delhi: In a bold infrastructure vision unveiled in the Union Budget, the Centre has announced seven high-speed “growth connectors” with a staggering investment of ₹16 lakh crore, positioning Bengaluru as a major hub in India’s future bullet train network. As part of the plan, bullet train corridors connecting Bengaluru with Chennai and Hyderabad have Read More…
Kochi: In a dramatic turnaround after weeks of record highs, gold prices in Kerala have suffered another massive fall, with the price of one sovereign (8 grams) dropping by ₹9,840 between morning and afternoon trade. The sovereign rate now stands at ₹1,07,920, offering unexpected relief to buyers. The per-gram price of gold also declined sharply, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a strong intervention, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, seeking a judicial probe into the death of real estate tycoon C.J. Roy, who died during an Income Tax search operation in Bengaluru on January 30. Expressing deep concern over the incident, the Chief Minister said the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major relief for motorists, the Kerala government is set to revise the strict provisions of the Central Motor Vehicles Act, deciding to cancel driving licences only after 10 or more traffic violations, instead of the earlier proposal of five. The move comes in response to strong public opposition to the existing rule. Read More…
New Delhi: In another setback for the hospitality and food service sectors, oil marketing companies have increased the price of commercial LPG cylinders by ₹50, just hours ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget. The hike applies to 19-kg LPG cylinders used for commercial purposes, impacting hotels, restaurants, catering units, and other business establishments Read More…