The MSC ELSA 3 shipwreck has left Kerala’s coastal fishing communities in deep financial and emotional turmoil, according to a new report by Greenpeace India, prepared in collaboration with Karumkulam panchayat and the Coastal Students Cultural Forum. The report reveals that the wreck has crippled fishing activity in the affected areas, pushing many fishers into Read More…
Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy has scripted history by claiming the top spot in the ICC T20 International bowlers’ rankings. His consistent match-winning performances over the past year have propelled him to the summit, making him only the third Indian bowler after Jasprit Bumrah and Ravi Bishnoi to achieve this distinction. Chakravarthy’s steady form in 2025 Read More…
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is preparing to make UPI work like an ATM, allowing users to withdraw up to ₹10,000 in cash through business correspondents (BCs) across India. The new system will use QR codes for withdrawals. Users can simply open their UPI app, scan the QR code provided by a business Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks his 75th birthday today, September 17. Born in 1950 at Mehsana in Gujarat, Modi’s milestone birthday is being celebrated nationwide with a two-week-long program of service and public welfare activities launched by the BJP and the Central Government. Beginning today, the BJP will observe ‘Seva Pakwada’ (Fortnight of Service) across Read More…
After a short lull, the monsoon has regained strength in Kerala, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a yellow alert in five districts today — Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Kannur, and Kasaragod. Isolated areas in these districts may receive heavy rainfall ranging between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm within 24 hours, accompanied by possible Read More…
Indian Railways has announced a new rule for train ticket booking through the IRCTC app. Starting October 1, the first 15 minutes of ticket reservation will be exclusively available to users who have linked their Aadhaar details with their IRCTC accounts. This move is aimed at ensuring fair ticket availability for general passengers and preventing Read More…
The South Western Railway has extended three special weekly train services between SMVT Bengaluru and Thiruvananthapuram North until the end of December, ensuring continued festive season connectivity. The SMVT Bengaluru–Thiruvananthapuram North Weekly Express (0655) will now run until December 26, while the Thiruvananthapuram North–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Express Special has been extended to December 28. Similarly, Read More…
The Supreme Court has confirmed that Aadhaar can be used by voters as valid identity proof under the Representation of the People Act, 1950, while firmly clarifying that the card does not prove citizenship. The Court directed the Election Commission to treat Aadhaar as the 12th accepted document for voter-list revisions in Bihar, giving lakhs Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted an article by Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, praising the government’s sustained efforts in transforming Indian cities into vibrant engines of growth. The article notes a massive 16-fold surge in urban development investment — from ₹1.57 lakh crore in 2004–14 to nearly ₹28.5 lakh crore today — driving visible Read More…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a yellow alert in parts of Kerala, warning of renewed heavy rainfall from Wednesday with the possibility of intense downpours in isolated areas. Tomorrow, heavy rain is likely in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Kannur, and Kasaragod, while by Thursday the alert extends to Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur. Read More…