Kochi: Rapper Vedan, whose real name is Hirandas Murali, is facing mounting allegations of sexual assault, with the complainant in the ongoing rape case describing him as a “habitual offender” before the Kerala High Court. During the hearing of his anticipatory bail plea, the complainant revealed that apart from the present case, Vedan is facing Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition alleging that cassia—a spice considered harmful and potentially carcinogenic—is being sold in Kerala under the guise of cinnamon. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta observed that the issue falls under spice adulteration and noted that the Kerala High Court had already directed authorities Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday issued sharp criticism against the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and concessionaire Guruvayur Constructions, questioning the rationale behind collecting toll fees despite the poor condition of the Paliyekkara Toll Plaza stretch in Kerala. Hearing appeals against a Kerala High Court order halting toll collection for four weeks, Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated two major National Highway projects worth ₹11,000 crore, aimed at boosting connectivity and easing traffic congestion in the Delhi region. The projects include the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway (10.1 km) and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II), which will serve as a crucial link between Read More…
The Indian government has proposed a sweeping reform to slash GST on small cars from 28% to 18%, in what is being hailed as the biggest tax overhaul since GST’s rollout in 2017. The move, which could make small petrol and diesel cars significantly cheaper, is expected to revive sales in a slowing segment. The Read More…
Kochi: Kerala’s famed coir industry is staring at a crisis after the United States slapped a massive 50% tariff on Indian coir products, crippling one of the state’s most iconic export sectors. The Federation of Indian Coir Exporters Associations (FICEA) has written to Industries and Coir Minister P. Rajeeve, seeking immediate government intervention. Exporters warn Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Northern Kerala continues to experience heavy rainfall, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an Orange Alert for Kasaragod and Kannur districts today. A Yellow Alert has also been declared in Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad. Rain warnings remain confined to these five districts. In view of the continuous downpour over the last two Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate two landmark infrastructure projects in the capital on Sunday, August 17—the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II), together worth ₹11,000 crore. The 10.1 km Delhi stretch of the Dwarka Expressway, built at a cost of ₹5,360 crore, will directly link Shiv Read More…
New Delhi: Food delivery giant Swiggy has once again raised its platform fee, bumping it up from ₹12 to ₹14 per order. The company attributed the latest hike to a surge in customer transactions during the festive season. What’s striking is the pace of the increase—Swiggy’s platform fee was just ₹2 in April 2023, rose Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala will continue to experience widespread rainfall until Monday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of isolated heavy downpours and urging the public to remain alert. A yellow alert has been sounded in Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod for Saturday. On Sunday, alerts will cover Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod, while Kozhikode, Read More…