Thiruvananthapuram – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has downgraded the red alert to an orange alert for the northern districts of Kannur and Kasaragod, following a reduction in the intensity of rainfall. The change comes as weather conditions show signs of improvement after days of heavy downpours. Meanwhile, a yellow alert has been issued for Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, the first of ten cutting-edge Central Secretariat buildings planned under the Central Vista redevelopment project. Spanning a massive 1.5 lakh square kilometers, this ultra-modern facility will consolidate key ministries — including Home Affairs, External Affairs, Rural Development, and Petroleum & Natural Gas — currently scattered across Delhi, under Read More…
Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand – Massive flash floods triggered by heavy rains have wreaked havoc in Dharali and surrounding areas of Uttarkashi district, leaving behind destruction and prompting large-scale rescue operations. One body has been recovered, while 150 people have been successfully rescued so far. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is personally monitoring the situation and Read More…
New Delhi – The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a firm directive requiring all Class 10 and 12 students to maintain at least 75% attendance during the 2025–26 academic year to be eligible for the 2026 board exams. Aimed at reinforcing academic discipline and regular classroom engagement, the board has made it Read More…
Hiroshima, Japan – Marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui delivered a poignant message urging the world not to forget the devastating human cost of nuclear weapons, especially as the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East deepen. Speaking at a solemn memorial held on August 6 at Hiroshima Peace Read More…
The Kerala High Court has ordered a four-week suspension of toll collection at the Paliyekkara toll plaza, located on the Edappally–Mannuthy stretch of National Highway 544. The decision comes amid mounting complaints of severe traffic congestion and incomplete road infrastructure. The court intervened after a petition highlighted that motorists are being charged full toll rates Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Private bus operators in Kerala are set to meet Transport Minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar today, demanding a revision in student concession fares. Their key demand is to set the minimum student fare at ₹5. If the talks fail, the operators warn they will move forward with an intensified protest, including an indefinite strike. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to experience extremely heavy rainfall today, with Red Alerts issued for the northern districts of Kannur and Kasaragod. Orange Alerts are in place for Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad, where heavy to very heavy rain is expected. Central Kerala is likely to see moderate rainfall, and Yellow Alerts have been issued for Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a Red Alert for Kannur and Kasaragod districts in northern Kerala for Wednesday, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 204.4 mm within 24 hours. The alert signifies a grave risk of flash floods, landslides, and severe waterlogging, especially in low-lying and hilly areas. Residents have been urged to Read More…
Srinagar: A wave of political unrest is sweeping across Jammu and Kashmir as major regional parties take to the streets demanding the immediate restoration of statehood and democratic governance. In a sharp rebuke to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), leaders have accused the Centre of running the region through a “remote control” from Raj Bhavan, Read More…