Thiruvananthapuram: After a short break in monsoon activity, heavy rains have made a comeback across Kerala, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue yellow alerts in several districts over the coming days. On Friday, alerts are in effect for Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, and Kannur districts. The weather department has forecast widespread rainfall Read More…
New Delhi: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, urging him to expedite the establishment of the long-awaited AIIMS in Kozhikode and to extend greater financial flexibility to the state. The meeting focused on four major concerns — healthcare infrastructure, disaster relief, financial constraints, and pending central dues. Addressing reporters Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated former U.S. President Donald Trump on the successful implementation of the Gaza peace plan, which aims to bring lasting stability and harmony to the conflict-torn region. In his message, Prime Minister Modi praised the initiative as a “significant diplomatic achievement” and said that peaceful resolution through dialogue Read More…
Kochi: After hitting record highs this week, gold prices in Kerala have taken a sharp dip, offering much-needed relief to buyers. On Friday, the price of gold plunged by ₹1,360 per sovereign (8 grams), bringing the rate down to ₹89,680 per sovereign. The price per gram also fell by ₹170, now standing at ₹11,210. Just Read More…
New Delhi: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital today, with a strong focus on securing enhanced central assistance for the Wayanad relief and reconstruction package, along with a long-pending demand for establishing an AIIMS in Kerala. The high-level meeting is expected to take place Read More…
Tensions flared in the Kerala Legislative Assembly as three Opposition Congress MLAs — Roji M. John, M. Vincent, and Saneesh Kumar Joseph — were suspended for allegedly attacking security personnel during a heated protest inside the House. The incident has plunged the ongoing session into fresh turmoil, further widening the rift between the ruling and Read More…
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan held a crucial meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Wednesday, urging the Centre to provide additional financial assistance for Wayanad’s relief and reconstruction following the recent devastation in the region. According to sources, the discussion lasted for about 30 minutes and centred on Kerala’s demand for Read More…
Kerala is set to welcome its third Vande Bharat Express, with the Union Government approving a new Ernakulam–Bengaluru route, marking a major boost to the state’s rail connectivity. The announcement came following a virtual meeting between Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and BJP Kerala President Rajeev Chandrasekhar. According to officials, the new semi high-speed train will Read More…
The Indian government has banned three cough syrup brands — Coldrif, Respifresh TR, and Relief — after tests revealed the presence of highly toxic diethylene glycol, a chemical known to cause kidney failure and fatal poisoning, especially in children. The move follows a tragic series of reports linking the syrups to 22 child deaths across Read More…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai on Wednesday, setting the stage for a new era in India–UK strategic relations. The meeting underscored the two nations’ shared vision to deepen cooperation across trade, defence, technology, education, and regional stability, marking a strong start to Starmer’s diplomatic engagement with India. The Read More…