Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-I) on Monday, where Gallantry Awards were conferred on armed forces personnel for their exceptional bravery and service to the nation. During the ceremony, the Prime Minister honoured the award recipients and praised their courage, dedication and commitment to safeguarding the country. In a post Read More…
The southwest monsoon has intensified across Kerala, with heavy rainfall continuing in several parts of the state. A Red Alert remains in force in Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts due to the likelihood of extremely heavy rainfall. As a precautionary measure, district authorities have declared a holiday for educational institutions in Kasaragod, Kozhikode, and Kannur. Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the impressive victory of the Civil Contract Party in Armenia’s parliamentary elections. In a message shared on X, Modi said the renewed mandate reflected the enduring trust and confidence of the Armenian people in Pashinyan’s leadership and vision. The Prime Minister also Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by the earthquake that struck Mindanao in the Philippines on Monday. In a message posted on social media, the Prime Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the Read More…
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred seven Kirti Chakras, including two posthumously, on personnel of the armed forces for displaying exceptional courage, outstanding bravery and complete disregard for personal safety in the line of duty. Among the awardees was Air Commodore Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, an Indian Air Force pilot and Gaganyatri, who received the Kirti Read More…
Thrissur: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Thrissur, has ruled in favour of a complainant who alleged that a room with inadequate facilities was provided at a Devaswom-run tourist home in Guruvayur. The complaint was filed by Kozhikode-based advocate P. Chathukkutti against the administrator of the Guruvayur Devaswom. According to the petition, Chathukkutti had rented Read More…
Guruvayur: The Guruvayur Devaswom has decided to construct new cowsheds at Vengad Gokulam, Malappuram, within the next six months. It has also been decided to shift all cattle currently housed at the Gokulam near the PWD road to the Vrindavan Goshala, located farther away from residential areas. The decision was taken during a visit to Read More…
Guruvayur: Entry of devotees to certain areas of the Guruvayur Temple will be restricted on June 26 and 27 (Friday and Saturday) in connection with the Shuddhi and Sree Bhoothabali rituals conducted for Lord Guruvayurappan. Temple authorities said that devotees will not be allowed to enter the Nalambalam from the evening Deeparadhana until the completion Read More…
Kozhikode: The Kozhikode regional leadership meeting of the BJP OBC Morcha has demanded that the Kerala government end its policy of distributing reservation benefits meant for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) on a religious basis. The meeting, held at the BJP district committee office in Kozhikode, was inaugurated by OBC Morcha state president M. Preman Master. Read More…
The Indian rupee weakened by 17 paise to 95.35 against the US dollar in early trading on Monday, pressured by the strengthening American currency in global markets amid robust US economic data and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Forex traders said rising crude oil prices also weighed on investor sentiment. Brent crude prices climbed after Iran launched Read More…