Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is witnessing a surge in ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels, with four regions recording a high UV Index of 8 over the past 24 hours. Kottarakkara, Konni, Changanassery, and Munnar have been placed under an Orange Alert, signaling a significant health risk due to intense sun exposure. Weather authorities state that a UV Index Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the achievement of 30 lakh households installing rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, calling it a major step in India’s clean energy journey. Describing the milestone as “commendable,” the Prime Minister highlighted how the scheme is empowering families to reduce electricity bills while contributing Read More…
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump’s hardline trade stance has ignited fresh fears of global economic turbulence, as sweeping tariff threats and combative rhetoric unsettle international markets. By warning of heavy import duties on countries that fail to align with U.S. trade demands, Trump has intensified what many analysts describe as a widening “trade war.” The Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices have staged a sharp comeback, surging by ₹1,120 per sovereign (8 grams) and once again crossing the ₹1.18 lakh mark, underscoring the ongoing volatility in the bullion market. The price of one sovereign now stands at ₹1,18,640, while the per gram rate has risen by ₹140 to ₹14,830. The rebound comes just Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is bracing for four more days of rain and thunderstorms as a low-pressure system over the southwest Bay of Bengal continues to influence weather patterns across the state, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said. Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by lightning is likely to persist until Friday. According to meteorologists, the low-pressure Read More…
Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will return to Kerala in the first week of March, setting the stage for an intense political battle ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Modi is scheduled to arrive in Kochi on March 6, where he will officially inaugurate the BJP-led NDA’s election campaign in the state. In a key Read More…
New Delhi: In a move set to make digital payments faster and more seamless, PhonePe has introduced a biometric authentication feature that allows users to complete transactions of up to ₹5,000 without entering a UPI PIN. The upgrade is designed to simplify everyday payments and enhance user convenience. With the new feature, users can authorize Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major move impacting thousands of state government employees, the Kerala government has constituted the 12th Pay Revision Commission to examine and recommend revisions to salary structures and service benefits. Former Chief Secretary V P Joy has been appointed as the Chairman of the Commission. The panel also includes Advocate M. Rajagopalan Nair Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in the state have surged dramatically once again, climbing above the ₹1.18 lakh mark after a steep single-day increase of ₹1,520 per sovereign. With this sharp rise, the price of one sovereign (8 grams) has touched ₹1,18,320 — the highest level recorded so far this month. On a per gram basis, gold Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant legislative move, the Kerala Nativity Card Bill was introduced in the State Assembly by Minister K Rajan, who termed it a “historic law” that will allow individuals to proudly affirm their identity as Keralites. The Bill, which has already received Cabinet approval, has now been referred to the Subject Committee for Read More…