New Delhi: A massive nationwide strike led by ten major opposition trade unions is causing widespread disruption across India, as over 250 million workers protest against the central government’s alleged anti-labour policies. The 24-hour strike, which began at midnight on Tuesday, has brought key sectors like banking, transport, railways, and telecom to a partial standstill. Read More…
India is bracing for a nationwide Bharat Bandh on July 9, called by a coalition of 10 central trade unions and supported by various farmer and rural worker groups. Over 25 crore workers from crucial sectors—including banking, insurance, postal services, transport, mining, and construction—are expected to join the strike. The protest is aimed at opposing Read More…
New Delhi: Indian nurse Nimisha Priya is set to be executed in Yemen on July 16, following her conviction in the 2017 murder of Yemeni national Talal. The Yemeni Public Prosecutor has issued the execution order, which has now been delivered to prison authorities in Sana’a and shared with the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia. Read More…
Kochi: Malayalam actor and producer Soubin Shahir has landed in legal hot water after being arrested by Maradu police on Tuesday in connection with a multi-crore investment fraud linked to the blockbuster film ‘Manjummel Boys’. The arrest came following an intense four-hour interrogation, though Soubin was later released on station bail due to a prior Read More…
Rio de Janeiro: At the 17th BRICS Summit hosted by Brazil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a compelling session on “Environment, COP‑30, and Global Health,” emphasizing the urgent need for a global shift toward sustainability and equitable healthcare. Framing the discussion around the theme “One Earth, One Health,” Modi called climate justice a moral duty, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a striking shift in public sentiment, a new opinion poll by Vote Vibe has revealed that K.K. Shailaja, the former Health Minister and CPM Central Committee member, is now the most preferred candidate for Kerala’s Chief Minister post, ahead of incumbent Pinarayi Vijayan. The survey shows only 17.5% support for Pinarayi, while 24.2% Read More…
Kochi: After a brief cooldown, gold prices in Kerala have bounced back, registering a sharp ₹400 surge per sovereign, bringing the price to ₹72,480 — nearly touching the ₹72,500 mark once again. The rate per gram also climbed by ₹50, now standing at ₹9,060. The rebound comes after gold prices dropped over ₹3,000 in the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major legal move, the Kerala High Court has ordered the detention of MSC Akiteta II, a sister ship of the ill-fated MSC Elsa-3, at Vizhinjam Port, in connection with a staggering ₹9,531 crore compensation claim. The action comes after the May 25 sinking of MSC Elsa-3 off the Kochi coast, which unleashed Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will continue operating bus services on July 9, defying the nationwide strike, according to Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar. Citing the public utility’s vital role, the minister stated that the current circumstances do not support KSRTC’s participation in the strike. He pointed out that during the previous Read More…
Chennai: A heart-wrenching accident in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore district claimed the lives of three young students after a speeding train collided with a school van at an unmanned level crossing. At least ten other children sustained injuries, with several reported to be in critical condition. The incident took place near Chemmankuppam, involving students from Krishnaswami Read More…