Chennai: Tamil superstar Vijay has announced that his party, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), will contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections independently, shutting down all speculation of an alliance with the BJP. The announcement came during the party’s first executive committee meeting in Panaiyur, where TVK also outlined its core political strategy. Vijay described the Read More…
Kottayam: The Kerala government is set to receive a crucial report today recommending financial compensation for the family of Bindu, who tragically lost her life after a building collapse at Kottayam Medical College. Prepared by District Collector John V. Samuel, the report will serve as the foundation for the government’s aid decision. An official announcement Read More…
Kerala is on high alert after two confirmed cases of the deadly Nipah virus emerged in Palakkad and Malappuram districts, raising widespread concern across the state. An 18-year-old student from Malappuram tragically died from the virus on July 1, while a 38-year-old woman from Palakkad remains in critical condition on ventilator support. Both cases were Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram- Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is set to depart for the United States tomorrow morning for a 10-day medical check-up at the renowned Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. This marks his third visit to the facility, following similar trips in 2018 and 2022. He will be accompanied by his wife, Kamala, and will travel via Read More…
The Kerala High Court has directed the state Governor to submit a detailed report on the utilization of ₹120 crore allocated by the Centre for Wayanad landslide rehabilitation. The fund, freed up after a special NDRF rule relaxation, was intended to assist victims of the 2024 disaster that devastated large parts of the hilly district. Read More…
The Kerala government’s handling of rising student drug abuse, the Kerala High Court has spotlighted Ernakulam as the state’s most affected district, with 53 NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act) cases involving minors reported between 2015 and 2024. Expressing deep concern, the court warned that without detailed studies and data-driven strategies, efforts to combat Read More…
Kerala is staring at a festive season price shock as coconut oil—a kitchen staple in the state—may soar to ₹600 per litre by Onam. The surge is driven by a severe global copra shortage, which has sent fresh coconut prices skyrocketing from ₹35 to ₹85 per kg in just six months. With Supplyco, the state-run Read More…
With Donald Trump’s July 9 deadline fast approaching, India is in a high-stakes race to finalize a critical trade deal and avoid a fresh wave of steep U.S. tariffs. As part of a last-minute diplomatic push, Indian and American negotiators are working overtime to iron out the final wrinkles in a mini trade agreement that’s Read More…
Port of Spain – Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Indian diaspora in Trinidad and Tobago, declared that India is rapidly advancing toward becoming the world’s third-largest economy, powered by innovation in AI, semiconductors, and quantum computing. Calling India a “land of limitless opportunities,” Modi emphasized that the country’s growth is inclusive, reaching even its Read More…
Kerala is witnessing a wave of intense protests and political unrest following the tragic death of a young woman, Bindu, after a building collapse at Kottayam Medical College. Holding Health Minister Veena George morally accountable, opposition parties including the Congress, BJP, Youth League, and their respective youth and women’s wings have launched coordinated, statewide demonstrations Read More…