Kochi: This Onam, Kerala once again raised the bar in festive spending, with liquor sales surging to an all-time high. The Kerala State Beverages Corporation (Bevco) reported sales worth ₹920.74 crore during the festival season, marking a 9.34% jump from last year’s figure of ₹842.07 crore. The biggest spike came on Uthradam day, when Bevco Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The monsoon is set to intensify over Kerala from tomorrow, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heavy downpours and thunderstorms across the state until Wednesday. On Tuesday, heavy showers are expected in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, and Idukki, prompting authorities to issue a yellow alert. The alert will extend to Pathanamthitta and Idukki Read More…
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has voiced confidence that India’s fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP (₹15.69 lakh crore) for FY 2025-26 will be met, despite a projected revenue shortfall of ₹48,000 crore. The government is banking on a spurt in consumer spending, especially after the rollout of the new GST regime, to Read More…
Milan: Renowned Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, who revolutionized global fashion with his elegant and timeless creations, has passed away at the age of 91 due to age-related ailments. Founder of the Armani Exchange Group, Armani redefined men’s and women’s fashion with his innovative concepts and left an indelible mark across multiple industries, including haute Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have touched fresh highs once again, with rates shooting up by ₹560 in a single day. A sovereign (8 grams) of gold now costs ₹78,920, while the price per gram has climbed to ₹9,865. In just two weeks, gold has become dearer by nearly ₹5,000, breaking records almost daily. After Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the recently introduced NextGen GST reforms, calling them a major step towards simplifying the tax system, boosting transparency, and improving the ease of living for citizens. Speaking at an event on Friday, the Prime Minister said the reforms reflect the government’s vision of “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India), where Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has set a new record in liquor sales this Onam season, with an astonishing ₹826 crore worth of alcohol sold in just 10 days. On Uthradam day alone—the eve of Thiruvonam—sales touched ₹137 crore, surpassing last year’s ₹126 crore. The Karunagappally outlet in Kollam district emerged as the top seller, followed by the Read More…
The Nepal government has blocked 26 popular social media platforms—including WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X—after they failed to register under new national regulations. The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology directed the Nepal Telecommunications Authority to suspend all unregistered platforms immediately. The move follows a seven-day deadline that expired on Wednesday night, after which Read More…
New Delhi: Kerala Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal has issued a stern warning to companies, insisting that the benefits of recent GST rate cuts must directly reach consumers. Speaking after the reforms, he cautioned that the state will closely monitor prices to ensure businesses don’t pocket the gains while ordinary people lose out. Highlighting the Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the GST Council’s unanimous approval of sweeping tax reforms, calling it a landmark step to ease the lives of citizens and boost business confidence. The Council has introduced a simplified two-tier GST structure of 5% and 18%, replacing the earlier four slabs, while retaining a 40% levy Read More…