Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving the lives of farmers and strengthening the agricultural sector through modern facilities, financial support and technological advancements. In a series of posts on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said that farmers are the backbone of the country’s food security, nutrition and Read More…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he has withdrawn recent threats of military strikes against Iran, just hours after warning of a possible escalation in tensions. In a post on social media, Trump said the decision was taken after discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran reached the highest levels of the Iranian Read More…
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday underscored the importance of resilient and diversified supply chains, sustained diplomatic engagement and enhanced international cooperation to address the challenges arising from ongoing global conflicts. Speaking at the Kultaranta Talks in Finland during a panel discussion titled “Emerging Powers and the New Geopolitical Competition,” Jaishankar highlighted that the Read More…
Kozhikode: Health authorities have confirmed a case of Nipah virus infection in a 44-year-old man from Ramanattukara in Kozhikode district. The positive result was confirmed by the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune. The patient, a resident near Farook College within the Ramanattukara municipality limits, remains in critical condition and is undergoing treatment. Following the Read More…
A moderate earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale struck Assam’s Cachar district on Thursday night, sending tremors across parts of the Northeast region. According to the seismic observatory in Shillong, the earthquake occurred at 9:10 pm at a depth of 39 kilometres. The epicentre was located in Cachar district at latitude 24.941° North and Read More…
Gold prices witnessed a significant decline on Thursday, offering relief to jewellery buyers across Kerala. According to the latest rates, the price of 22-carat gold (916 purity) dropped by ₹195 per gram. Following the decrease, the price of one gram of 22-carat gold stands at ₹13,350, while eight grams are priced at ₹1,06,800. The rate Read More…
KOZHIKODE: The Kerala government has issued a high alert in Kozhikode district following the confirmation of a Nipah virus infection. High-level review meetings will be held on Thursday in Thiruvananthapuram under the leadership of the Health Minister and in Kozhikode in the presence of the District Collector to assess the situation and coordinate response measures. Read More…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is expected to raise several key issues concerning the state, including central fund allocation and regional development priorities, at the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog. The meeting, to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, is expected to bring together chief ministers and Read More…
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rainfall in more than 15 districts of Tamil Nadu as conditions remain favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon over the next three to four days. According to the latest weather bulletin issued on Thursday, heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching Read More…
Veena T., daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has requested the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to postpone her scheduled appearance for questioning in connection with the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) money laundering case, sources said on Thursday. The ED had summoned Veena to appear before its investigation team at the agency’s Kochi Read More…