A crucial meeting of political party representatives on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls will be held in Thiruvananthapuram today, with the Chief Electoral Officer convening the discussions at 11 am. The meeting comes in response to a long-pending demand from political parties to hold deliberations after the completion of the local Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the BJP’s strong showing in Kerala’s local body elections, calling the NDA’s historic victory in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation a milestone in the state’s political journey. In a series of three social media posts, the Prime Minister thanked party workers, the people of the capital city and voters Read More…
New Delhi: In a major reform move aimed at boosting investment and strengthening the insurance industry, the Union Cabinet has approved a bill to raise foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector to 100 per cent, up from the current cap of 74 per cent. The proposal was earlier announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The United Democratic Front (UDF) emerged as the biggest winner in Kerala’s local body elections, sweeping panchayats, municipalities, corporations and block panchayats in a resounding statewide surge. While the contest for district panchayats ended in a dead heat with the UDF and the Left Democratic Front (LDF) winning seven each, the UDF staged a Read More…
Washington: A group of US lawmakers has introduced a resolution seeking to end tariffs imposed during former President Donald Trump’s tenure, underscoring India’s importance as a key strategic and economic partner of the United States. The move reflects growing bipartisan concern over the continued use of trade restrictions that impact allies and global supply chains. Read More…
New Delhi: With air pollution levels rising sharply, authorities have enforced Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) after air quality deteriorated to the severe category. The move comes as hazardous smog conditions continue to pose serious health risks to residents. Under GRAP-III, all construction Read More…
New Delhi: The nation on Friday remembered the brave security personnel who sacrificed their lives during the 2001 Parliament terror attack, as Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Members of Parliament paid solemn tributes to the fallen heroes. A brief commemorative ceremony was held outside the old Parliament building, now known as Read More…
Thrissur: The United Democratic Front (UDF) has made a strong comeback in the Thrissur Corporation, reclaiming power after a decade with a decisive majority in the local body elections. Of the 56 divisions in the corporation, 29 were needed to secure control, and the UDF has already won 31 divisions while leading in three more, Read More…
New Delhi: The Centre cannot impose a permanent cap on airline ticket prices as fluctuations in seasonal demand make such regulation impractical, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu told the Lok Sabha. Speaking amid concerns over sharp fare hikes during festival seasons and in the backdrop of the recent IndiGo-related crisis, the minister said Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has enforced a complete ban on liquor sales today in connection with the counting of votes for the recently held local body elections. All bars, BEVCO outlets and Consumerfed liquor shops across the state will remain closed as part of the strict dry day measures. The prohibition applies statewide, with authorities making it Read More…