By Our Correspondent Kochi: The Syro-Malabar Church (SMC) has expressed happiness over the elevation of Monsignor George Koovakad of the Changanassery Archdiocese as a Cardinal. Monsignor Koovakad joined the Vatican Diplomatic Service in 2006 and served the Apostolic Nunciatures (Embassies) in Algeria, South Korea, Iran, Costa Rica and Venezulea. He has been working at the Read More…
Ola Electric has been issued a show cause notice by India’s consumer protection authorities after numerous complaints surfaced regarding potential violations of consumer rights. These grievances primarily focus on issues related to the company’s electric scooters, such as product performance not aligning with advertised claims, delivery delays, and subpar after-sales service. Additionally, customers have reported Read More…
Kerala is currently facing a major administrative challenge as millions of beneficiaries under the Public Distribution System (PDS) stand to lose their access to essential food supplies due to mismatches in names between their Aadhaar and ration cards. The state’s mustering process, meant to streamline beneficiary data by linking Aadhaar with ration cards, has exposed Read More…
Dubai: In the recently released Bloomberg Billionaire Index, Lulu Group Chairman MA Yusuffali has secured a prominent position among the world’s wealthiest individuals. The index ranks the top 500 billionaires worldwide based on their net worth. Topping the list is Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX and Tesla, with a staggering net worth of $263 billion. Read More…
In a significant move to enhance transportation infrastructure in Bengaluru, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced a new railway line connecting Yelahanka to Kempegowda International Airport. This strategic project is set to provide faster, more convenient travel for airport commuters and ease the city’s growing traffic issues. The new rail connection will offer an Read More…
In a monumental achievement, American biologists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their pioneering discovery of microRNAs, small but powerful molecules that regulate gene expression. Their research, which began in the early 1990s using the model organism C. elegans, uncovered how microRNAs bind to Read More…
By Our Foreign correspondent Washington : Pope Francis waded into the U.S. Presidential elections during press conference on the flight back to Rome on Sept 13, saying of the choice between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump, “One must choose the lesser of two evils. Who is the lesser of two evils? That Read More…
Dubai has officially introduced new guidelines for the Golden Visa program aimed at private school teachers, a significant move to acknowledge and reward the essential contributions of educators in the emirate. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) released these comprehensive directives, focusing on attracting and retaining high-quality teaching professionals. Under the new regulations, Golden Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India’s pivotal role as the “first responder” for the Maldives during a significant bilateral meeting with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu at Hyderabad House in Delhi. Marking President Muizzu’s inaugural visit to India since taking office, the meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in security, trade, and infrastructure. PM Modi Read More…
In a bold step to solidify its presence in the construction materials sector, the Adani Group is on the verge of acquiring the India unit of HeidelbergCement. This acquisition is part of Adani’s broader strategy to diversify its business interests and gain a stronger foothold in the competitive Indian cement market. HeidelbergCement India, a key Read More…