Thiruvananthapuram: Gold prices increased in the state on Thursday, continuing recent market fluctuations. The price of gold rose to ₹13,880 per gram, with one sovereign reaching ₹1,11,040. The rate of 18-carat gold also went up to ₹11,470 per gram, while 8 grams is priced at ₹91,760. Silver prices remained at ₹2,000 for 8 grams. Market Read More…
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Union Minister Durga Das Uike to campaign in Mananthavady
MANANTHAVADY: Union Minister of State for Scheduled Tribes Durga Das Uikey will visit Mananthavady on Friday as part of the NDA’s election campaign. He is scheduled to arrive at Kannur airport and then travel by helicopter to the Sacred Heart HSS ground at Dwarka, where he will land at 8.20 am. The minister will later Read More…
Udhayanidhi Stalin Files Nomination, Vows Historic Win in Tamil Nadu Polls
Chennai: DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday filed his nomination as the party’s candidate for the Chepauk–Thiruvallikeni constituency in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Speaking after filing the papers, Udhayanidhi expressed confidence of a decisive victory, stating that the party is set to “create history” in this election. He said the DMK’s governance record Read More…
Three missing girls rescued, juvenile detained in Arunachal
ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Police rescued three minor girls who were suspected to have been trafficked to neighbouring Assam. A juvenile boy was detained in connection with the case. Police said the girls, aged 12, 13 and 15, had come into contact with the boy through social media. They allegedly left their homes after being lured Read More…
New financial year begins with multiple rule changes across sectors
EW DELHI: The new financial year has come into effect from April 1, bringing several changes in banking, taxation and financial transactions. Two-step authentication has been made mandatory for all digital transactions to enhance security and verify device ownership. In banking updates, SBI credit card users will now need a minimum of 4,000 points to Read More…
Modi visits Assam tea estate, interacts with workers
DIBRUGARH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited a tea estate in Assam’s Dibrugarh district, where he interacted with workers and took part in tea plucking. During the visit, the Prime Minister joined workers in the fields and tried his hand at plucking tea leaves, drawing enthusiastic responses from those present. He spent time engaging Read More…
Nine arrested in flesh trade racket at dhaba in Mathura
MATHURA: Nine people, including four men and five women, were arrested for alleged involvement in a flesh trade racket in Mathura. Police said the arrests were made during a raid at a roadside dhaba in the Chhata area along the Delhi-Agra National Highway. Acting on a tip-off, officials found the accused in compromising situations inside Read More…
IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe transferred again, 24th posting in 21 years
MUMBAI: Senior IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe was transferred by the Maharashtra government on Tuesday, marking his 24th posting in 21 years of service. Mundhe, known for his strict administrative style, has been moved from the Divyang Kalyan Department. He will now serve as Secretary in the Disaster Management, Rehabilitation and Revenue and Forest Department at Read More…
Only made-in-India CCTV products to be sold from April 1
NEW DELHI: The government has mandated that only made-in-India CCTV products will be sold in the country from April 1. The move comes after the deadline to clear existing stocks of imported, non-certified units ends on March 31. Officials said the sale of CCTV cameras without Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) has been barred. Read More…
India signs green ammonia agreements to boost clean energy transition
NEW DELHI: India has taken a major step towards clean energy with the signing of green ammonia agreements under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The agreements were exchanged between fertiliser companies and green ammonia producers at an event attended by Union Minister JP Nadda and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi. A total of 11 projects have Read More…