Thiruvananthapuram: In a major step towards improving road safety, the Kerala Police are set to deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) to predict road accidents and identify accident-prone hotspots across the state. The initiative aims to curb the alarming rise in road mishaps by using data-driven insights for prevention and enforcement. The State Crime Records Bureau (SCRB) Read More…
Rahul Mamkootathil, who has been in judicial custody in connection with a third rape case, has been granted bail by the Pathanamthitta Sessions Court. The court allowed his bail plea after earlier expressing doubts over the authenticity of the digital evidence submitted in the case. During the hearing, the defence argued that the relationship between Read More…
Kochi: In a significant development in the fight against dowry, the Kerala government has told the High Court that the Kerala Law Reforms Commission has recommended removing provisions that criminalise the act of giving dowry under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. The proposal aims to shift the legal focus firmly onto those who demand dowry, Read More…
Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar (66) was killed in a tragic plane crash on Tuesday morning when the private aircraft he was travelling in crashed during an emergency landing near Baramati. All five others who were on board the aircraft also lost their lives in the accident. According to reports, the aircraft lost Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have hit a stunning new high, continuing their record-shattering surge in the state. In a single day, the price of gold jumped by ₹2,360 per sovereign (8 grams), pushing the rate beyond the ₹1.20 lakh milestone to ₹1,21,120. The sharp rally also saw prices rise by ₹295 per gram, taking Read More…
New Delhi: The Budget Session of Parliament begins today with President Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint sitting of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, setting the tone for weeks of intense political and legislative activity. No other business is scheduled in Parliament today. The session will be held in two phases, running from Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to witness a politically significant moment tomorrow as the second LDF government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan presents its final budget. Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal will table the budget in the Assembly, with strong expectations of a slew of people-centric announcements as the state moves closer to Assembly elections. Read More…
Vadakara Member of Parliament Shafi Parambil has been convicted in connection with a case involving the blockade of a national highway in Palakkad. The Palakkad Judicial First Class Magistrate Court sentenced him to imprisonment till the rising of the court and imposed a fine of ₹1,000. The case relates to a protest held on June Read More…
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the inaugural ceremony of India Energy Week 2026 via video conferencing, presenting a strong vision for India’s energy transition and reaffirming the country’s commitment to clean, secure and self-reliant energy. In his address, the Prime Minister said India is rapidly emerging as a global leader in the Read More…
The Budget Session of Parliament is set to begin tomorrow, with the Centre convening an all-party meeting today to build consensus and ensure the smooth conduct of proceedings. The meeting, scheduled for 11 am, will see the government seek cooperation from opposition parties ahead of what is expected to be a politically charged session. The Read More…