Thiruvananthapuram: Police have invoked the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in the murder case of one-and-a-half-year-old Arshid from Nedumangad, adding fresh charges against first accused Ashkar. Authorities have also decided to hand over the investigation to a special team led by the Nedumangad DySP, with the Rural SP issuing orders in this regard. The investigation Read More…
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BJP Targets Congress Over Vande Mataram Remarks, Cites ‘Muslim League Pressure’
New Delhi: The BJP on Tuesday criticised Congress leader Shashi Tharoor over his remarks on Vande Mataram, alleging that the Congress has once again “capitulated” to the Muslim League, an ally of the ruling coalition in Kerala. The controversy arose after Tharoor questioned the practice of playing all five verses of Vande Mataram at the Read More…
Centre on Alert Over Possible El Nino Impact; Farmers Need Not Panic: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
New Delhi: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Centre has intensified preparations to tackle the possible impact of El Nino and below-normal monsoon conditions in 2026. During a high-level review meeting in Delhi, Chouhan directed states and districts likely to face low rainfall to ensure special monitoring and quick action. He stressed that Read More…
Gold Prices Surge Above ₹14,000 Per Gram; Silver at ₹280
Thrissur: Gold prices continued their upward trend in Kerala on Tuesday, with the rate of 916 hallmark gold crossing the ₹14,000 mark per gram. According to the latest market rates released on today, 916 gold was priced at ₹14,320 per gram, while the rate for eight grams stood at ₹1,14,560. The price of 18-carat gold Read More…
Consumer Court Orders Kalyan Silks to Compensate Couple Over Refusal to Exchange Kurta
Thrissur: The Thrissur Consumer Court has ruled in favour of a couple who filed a complaint alleging refusal by a textile showroom to exchange an unsuitable kurta purchased for personal use. The verdict was issued against the Managing Director of Kalyan Silks Trichur (P) Limited, located on Palace Road, Thrissur, following a petition filed by Read More…
Orange Alert in Thrissur: District Administration Strengthens Emergency Preparedness Amid Heavy Rain Forecast
Thrissur: In view of the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast of extremely heavy rainfall in Thrissur district on June 3, 4, and 5, 2026, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has intensified emergency preparedness and precautionary measures. District Collector and DDMA Chairperson announced that an Orange Alert has been declared for the district. Authorities stated Read More…
Congress Criticises Centre Over Protests Against Bauxite Mining Project in Odisha
The Congress on Tuesday criticised the Modi government over ongoing protests by villagers in Odisha’s Koraput district against a proposed bauxite mining project, alleging violations of legal provisions governing forest land and tribal rights. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said villagers were protesting against attempts to secure clearances for bauxite mining by allegedly bypassing legal safeguards. Read More…
ED Conducts Searches Against Vedanta Group in FEMA Probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches against the Vedanta Group as part of an investigation under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), officials said on Tuesday. According to sources, the action was carried out on Monday following the initiation of a probe into the mining conglomerate promoted by billionaire industrialist Anil Agarwal. Officials said Read More…
India, Australia Stress Free Maritime Trade and Indo-Pacific Cooperation
India and Australia on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring freedom of navigation, overflight and unimpeded maritime trade amid global supply chain disruptions and growing strategic challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. The issues were discussed during talks between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles in New Delhi. Read More…
Shanimol Osman Elected Deputy Speaker of Kerala Assembly
Congress leader Shanimol Osman was elected Deputy Speaker of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. In the Kerala Assembly elections, Congress leader Shanimol Osman was elected as an MLA after defeating CPI candidate Daleema. Later, she was elected as the Deputy Speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly by defeating CPI MLA Muhammad Muhsin from Read More…