New Delhi: Parliament has approved a new Income Tax Bill aimed at replacing the six-decade-old legislation, marking a significant overhaul of the country’s tax framework. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, introducing the Bill, clarified that it does not impose any new tax rates. Instead, the primary goal is to simplify the language of the law, making Read More…
New Delhi: Security at all Delhi Metro stations has been intensified ahead of the 79th Independence Day celebrations. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is leading the heightened security operations, which will continue until August 16. As part of the measures, passengers can expect more thorough baggage checks, increased frisking, and deployment of additional personnel Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a move to promote a reading culture among children, the Kerala government will award grace marks to school students who actively participate in reading activities starting from the next academic year. General Education Minister V. Sivankutty announced the initiative through a Facebook post, stating that one period every week will be dedicated to Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has thrown down a final ultimatum to the Central Government — take a clear decision by September 10 on waiving bank loans for victims of the devastating Mundakkai–Chooralmala landslide in Wayanad, or face the court’s displeasure. Hearing a suo motu petition on the tragedy, the Division Bench of Justice A.K. Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to the United States next month, with a packed agenda that includes addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on the 26th and a potential meeting with US President Donald Trump. Diplomatic efforts are underway to iron out trade disagreements ahead of the possible high-level talks. Bilateral Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Monsoon activity is set to pick up pace in Kerala as a fresh low-pressure system forms over the Bay of Bengal near the Andhra–Odisha coast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced. The development is expected to bring widespread showers to the state today, with rain likely to linger through the week. Under the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala continues to rely heavily on electricity imports, incurring an annual expenditure of nearly ₹10,000 crore, despite possessing significant hydropower infrastructure, including 61 dams and 42 hydroelectric stations. Officials point out that the state’s own generation capacity is insufficient to meet rising demand, particularly during summer months when water levels in reservoirs drop. Hydroelectric Read More…
Singapore: A local company has announced a paid holiday for its Tamil employees on August 14 to mark the global release of Superstar Rajinikanth’s much-awaited film Coolie. Alongside the day off, the firm is offering first-day-first-show tickets and a S$30 allowance for food and beverages. The initiative, introduced under the company’s “workers’ welfare and stress Read More…
Kochi: With Independence Day around the corner, airports across India, including Cochin International Airport, have ramped up security to the highest level. Passengers are being strongly advised to arrive well ahead of their flight time as enhanced checks could take longer than usual. According to airport authorities, stringent screening for both passengers and baggage, along Read More…
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) via video link, delivered a stirring message blending India’s rich astronomical heritage with cutting-edge scientific progress. Welcoming over 300 young talents from 64 countries, he hailed them as “shining stars,” celebrating the union of tradition, innovation, spirituality, science, curiosity, and Read More…