The Supreme Court of India has given a clean chit to Reliance Foundation’s Vantara (Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre), dismissing all allegations of illegal animal acquisition, smuggling, money laundering, and wildlife law violations. A court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT), led by former Supreme Court judge Jasti Chelameswar, found no irregularities under the Wildlife (Protection) Read More…
Kerala witnessed a fresh gold rush on Sunday as prices skyrocketed to a historic high of ₹82,080 per sovereign (8 grams), after a sharp ₹640 single-day jump. The price per gram now stands at ₹10,260, up by ₹80. Just days earlier, gold had already hit a record ₹81,600 on Friday, before dipping slightly on Saturday. Read More…
The Kerala High Court has once again extended the suspension of toll collection at Paliyekkara on the Edappally–Mannuthy National Highway, directing authorities to prioritize public interest over revenue. Hearing a plea on the worsening congestion along the Thrissur–Ernakulam stretch of NH-544, the court criticized the district collector–led committee for submitting an “incomplete” report and warned Read More…
President Donald Trump’s senior trade adviser Peter Navarro said that “India is coming to the table” as both nations push to resolve long-standing trade disputes. Trump comments came on Monday as the US chief negotiator landed in Delhi for a day-long round of high-level talks, aimed at bridging gaps on tariffs, market access, and other Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is facing a growing health scare as two more people have died of amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare but often fatal brain infection, pushing this year’s death toll to 19. The latest victims a 52-year-old woman from Thiruvananthapuram and a 91-year-old man from Kollam passed away on September 11, with lab results later confirming Read More…
Thousands of apple growers and traders in north Kashmir staged protests in Sopore and Handwara, warning of massive losses as the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway—vital for fruit transport—remains closed for nearly a month due to rains and landslides. With trucks stranded and mandis shut, growers say delays are destroying fruit quality and soaring packaging costs are Read More…
China has strongly condemned a U.S. proposal urging G7 and NATO allies to impose extra tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, including China, warning that it will take firm countermeasures if its national interests are targeted. At a press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian called Washington’s push “a typical act of unilateral bullying and Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a massive ₹40,000-crore development drive in Bihar by laying the foundation stone and inaugurating key projects spanning infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and connectivity. Addressing a packed gathering, PM Modi said the initiatives will not only transform Bihar’s growth landscape but also generate jobs and strengthen rural livelihoods. He underlined Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala have seen a slight decline. On Friday, prices touched an all-time high of ₹81,600 per sovereign (8 grams). However, they dropped by ₹80 on Saturday and again by ₹80 on Sunday, bringing the price down to ₹81,440 per sovereign. The fall was reflected in retail rates as well, with prices per Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged the Armed Forces to embrace jointness, Atmanirbharta (self-reliance), and innovation as the pillars of future military readiness. Addressing the Combined Commanders’ Conference in Kolkata, he stressed that evolving security challenges demand seamless synergy among the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The Prime Minister called for accelerated adoption of Read More…