Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to receive more showers under the influence of a low-pressure system, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) sounding a yellow alert for Kannur and Kasaragod today, cautioning of isolated heavy rainfall. While the weakened system has reduced rain intensity over the past two days, the IMD forecasts intermittent showers across the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Electricity consumers in Kerala will face higher bills in September as the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) introduces a 10-paise surcharge per unit. The hike is aimed at offsetting the additional ₹26.28 crore expenditure caused by soaring fuel costs for power generation in July. In comparison, August saw lower surcharges — 9 paise per Read More…
Tokyo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his two-day visit to Japan with a powerful pitch to global investors, urging them to “Come make in India, make for the world.” Addressing the India-Japan Economic Forum, he showcased India as a powerhouse of talent and an emerging hub for manufacturing, technology, and innovation. Japan is set to Read More…
Pathanamthitta: The Crime Branch has stepped up its probe into the sensational fake ID card case tied to the Youth Congress state president elections, raiding the homes of workers closely linked to Rahul Mamkootathil, MLA. Raids were carried out in Adoor and Elamkulam, where investigators seized mobile phones and organizational documents. The searches mainly targeted Read More…
The Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Kannur, has dismissed a petition filed by Manjusha, wife of late ADM Naveen Babu, demanding a fresh investigation into his controversial death. The court ruled that the case will now move forward to trial at the Thalassery Sessions Court. Manjusha, represented by advocate John S. Raph, alleged that the Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to players and fans as the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 gets underway in Rajgir, Bihar, on August 29. The tournament’s opening coincides with National Sports Day, celebrated in honor of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary, adding special significance to the event. Applauding Bihar’s Read More…
Kochi: With the Onam festival fast approaching, travel costs have shot up sharply as private bus fares from Bengaluru and Chennai to Kerala soar past ₹4,000, leaving homebound Malayalis scrambling for affordable alternatives. A sleeper bus ticket from Bengaluru to Ernakulam, which usually costs around ₹1,300–1,400, now comes with a steep price tag of nearly Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala are on an upward streak, climbing for the third straight day. On Thursday, rates jumped by ₹520 per sovereign (8 grams), pushing the price to a striking ₹75,760 per sovereign. The price per gram also rose by ₹65, now standing at ₹9,470. This surge brings gold back to the record Read More…
The United States is set to restrict the stay of foreign students, exchange visitors, and international journalists under new visa regulations proposed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As per the draft rule, foreign students can remain in the US only for the duration of their academic program, capped at a maximum of four Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday made it clear that Governors cannot justify keeping bills pending for as long as six months without action. The sharp observation came during a hearing on the President’s reference regarding the powers of Governors and the President over state legislation. Appearing for the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta Read More…