India News

PM Modi Launches India’s Global EV Drive with Green Mobility Push in Hansalpur

Hansalpur, Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 26 inaugurated a series of green mobility initiatives at Suzuki’s Hansalpur plant, marking a new chapter in India’s clean energy journey. The event saw the launch of Maruti Suzuki’s first global Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), the e-Vitara, which will be exported to over 100 countries, positioning India Read More…

kerala News

Kerala Braces for Very Heavy Rain as Low Pressure Intensifies; Orange Alert in Four Districts

Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a severe weather warning for Kerala, predicting very heavy rainfall today under the impact of a strengthening low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal near Odisha coast. Northern Kerala is expected to bear the brunt, with orange alerts issued in Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts. Widespread Read More…

International News

U.S. Slaps 50% Tariff on Indian Exports Over Russia Oil Trade, Effective Immediately

The United States has imposed a 50% tariff on Indian exports, effective August 27, citing New Delhi’s continued crude oil purchases from Russia. The hike combines an additional 25% penalty duty with the existing 25% countervailing duty, effectively doubling the tariff rate on Indian goods entering the U.S. According to a notification from the U.S. Read More…

kerala News

Rahul Mamkootathil Faces Fresh Heat: Crime Branch Summons MLA in Fake ID Card Scandal

Thiruvananthapuram: Beleaguered MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, already battling allegations of misconduct against women, is once again under the scanner. The Crime Branch has served him a notice to appear for questioning on Saturday in connection with the fake identity card racket tied to the Youth Congress state president elections. The case, which first stirred controversy during Read More…

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Kerala Rapper Vedan Wins Anticipatory Bail in Rape Case, Told to Appear Before Police on September 9

Kochi: Kerala rapper Vedan, born Hirandas Murali, has secured anticipatory bail from the High Court in a case accusing him of sexually exploiting a woman under the promise of marriage. The court, while granting relief with conditions, directed him to present himself before the investigating officer on September 9. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, who heard Read More…

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Kerala Reports 18 Active Cases of Brain-Eating Amoeba; Govt Launches ‘Water is Life’ Campaign

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is on high alert after reporting 18 active cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare but deadly infection caused by the so-called “brain-eating amoeba.” The state has recorded 41 cases so far this year, sparking urgent preventive measures. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has instructed local bodies to intensify monitoring and awareness campaigns to curb Read More…

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Airlines Warn of Flight Delays as IMD Issues Rain Alert for Delhi-NCR

New Delhi: Passengers flying to and from Delhi may face delays as Air India, IndiGo, and other major airlines have issued advisories following a rain alert by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD has predicted light to moderate rainfall across Delhi-NCR throughout Tuesday, cautioning that the showers could disrupt air traffic and lead to Read More…

India News Sports

BCCI Eyes New Big-Ticket Sponsor as Dream11 Bows Out Ahead of Asia Cup

Mumbai/New Delhi: In a dramatic turn just weeks before the Asia Cup, fantasy gaming giant Dream11 has exited as Team India’s jersey sponsor, forcing the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to hunt for a replacement. The pullout comes in the wake of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which Read More…

kerala News

Kochi Metro Phase-III to Reach Angamaly via Airport; DPR Work Underway

Kochi: The ambitious third phase of the Kochi Metro—stretching from Aluva to Angamaly via Cochin International Airport (Nedumbassery)—is gaining momentum with the launch of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) study. The DPR, being prepared by Systra MVA Consulting India Pvt. Ltd. at a cost of ₹1.03 crore, will be submitted in six months. Unlike the Read More…

kerala News

Kerala HC Blocks NHAI’s Move to Resume Paliyekkara Toll; Onam Traffic Woes Cited

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the Kerala High Court has rejected its plea to restart toll collection at Paliyekkara, extending the ban until September 9. The decision came after a court-appointed three-member committee—comprising the District Collector, District Police Chief, and Regional Transport Officer—reported that service roads remain incomplete, construction is moving at a Read More…