Kochi Metro continues its upward journey, clocking an impressive ₹33.34 crore operating profit in FY 2024–25 — a ₹10.4 crore rise from the previous year. Kochi Metro has made a remarkable turnaround. After launching in 2017–18 with a loss of ₹24.19 crore, the Metro gradually cut down its deficit, finally entering the profit zone in Read More…
Kerala continues to reel under unpredictable weather as isolated heavy rainfall is expected across parts of the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for six districts — Idukki, Thrissur, Malappuram, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod — with rain intensity projected between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm in 24 hours. Meanwhile, coastal Read More…
South India is gearing up for a cinematic storm as Coolie, Rajinikanth’s highly anticipated action thriller directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, hits theaters with early morning fanfare. Advance bookings opened in Kerala on August 8 at 10 AM, with select cinemas offering an exclusive 6 AM First Day First Show (FDFS) on August 14—a treat for Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have hit a new all-time high, soaring to ₹75,200 per sovereign (8 grams) after a ₹160 jump on Thursday. With a ₹20 hike per gram, gold is now priced at ₹9,400 per gram, breaking the previous record set on July 23. The surge follows a brief dip below ₹74,000 last Read More…
New Delhi: The era of free UPI transactions could soon come to an end. In a significant statement, RBI Deputy Governor Sanjay Malhotra hinted that users of digital payment platforms like PhonePe and Google Pay may soon have to pay for UPI services, as the government considers a sustainable funding model for the booming payment Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a strong rebuttal to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff hike on Indian exports, declaring that India will not compromise on the interests of its farmers, dairy producers, or fishermen—no matter the cost. Speaking at the M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference, Modi emphasized the government’s unwavering stand on Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: With the deadline for updating the voter list for Kerala’s upcoming local body elections ending today (August 7), major political parties are urging the State Election Commission to extend the timeline. The Congress has requested an extension until August 25, while the CPI is seeking an additional one-month window, citing widespread confusion and logistical Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated rainfall across Kerala today, with a yellow alert issued in Idukki, Malappuram, Kannur, and Kasaragod due to the likelihood of heavy showers in select areas. The IMD also warned of strong surface winds reaching up to 40 km/h, which could impact daily life in some regions. Read More…
Kochi – The owners of the cargo vessel MSC Elsa 3, which recently sank off the coast of Kerala, have approached the Kerala High Court seeking to limit their legal liability under maritime law for the incident. The petition, filed under the Merchant Shipping Act, aims to cap the financial responsibility of the shipowners, arguing Read More…
New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, scheduled to take place from August 31 to September 1. If confirmed, this would mark a significant diplomatic engagement amid ongoing border tensions between the two countries. The summit, which brings together leaders from China, Read More…