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…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has observed that automatic, independent control rooms are preferable for operating CCTV cameras in police stations across the country. The suggestion came while a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta was hearing a case related to custodial deaths. The court noted that although governments have filed affidavits claiming Read More…
New Delhi: In a bold strategic push, India has announced plans to construct a colossal 278-metre-high dam in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley, aimed at countering China’s massive hydro project upstream on the Brahmaputra. Estimated at ₹17,069 crore, the dam—one of the tallest in India—will be built by NHPC and is expected to generate 2,880 MW Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday delivered a major interim ruling on the contentious Waqf Amendment Act, halting two of its most debated provisions while allowing others to remain in force. The order came from a bench led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice A.G. Masih. The court stayed the clause that required Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a dramatic turn of events, suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil made his way into the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Monday, brushing aside objections from party leadership and Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan. Rahul entered the House during condolence references for departed leaders. Rahul, clad in a green khadi shirt and mundu, arrived in a Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms with rain in isolated parts of Kerala from today through Thursday. Officials have warned that thunderstorms can endanger lives, harm livestock, and disrupt power and communication systems. Household electrical appliances connected to power lines are also at risk of damage. The State Disaster Management Authority has Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Tension gripped the capital on Friday after Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Attukal Devi Temple received bomb threat emails warning of an evening explosion. The alarming message, first spotted by Padmanabhaswamy Temple authorities, prompted immediate police inspections at both temples. However, no explosives or suspicious materials were found. Police revealed the threats bear striking similarity Read More…
A 79-year-old man from Padanayarkulangara, Kollam, lost ₹3.72 crore after falling victim to a “virtual arrest” scam. Fraudsters, posing as telecom staff and Mumbai Cyber Police officers, tricked him through WhatsApp and video calls by showing a fake arrest warrant and claiming that a bank account in his name was linked to illegal activities. Under Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Cabinet has given the green light to a landmark bill that permits authorities to kill wild animals declared dangerous when they pose a threat to human life. Chaired online by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the special Cabinet meeting decided to table the bill in the Assembly session beginning Monday, with the objective Read More…