New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which both leaders strongly reaffirmed their shared resolve to combat terrorism in all its forms. During the discussion, Prime Minister Modi conveyed India’s firm stand against terrorism and emphasized the need for the international community to Read More…
New Delhi: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has revised the service charge for the Aadhaar PVC card, increasing the fee from ₹50 to ₹75. The updated charge, which includes taxes and delivery costs, came into effect from January 1, marking the first price hike since the card’s launch in 2020. UIDAI announced the Read More…
Kochi: In a historic leap towards digital justice, the Kalpetta court has emerged as India’s first judicial district where all courts operate entirely without paper. The landmark paperless digital court system was inaugurated by Supreme Court Chief Justice Surya Kant at a ceremony held at the High Court. Highlighting the significance of the achievement, the Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has extended the interim stay on the arrest of MLA Rahul Mankoottil in a rape case until January 21, while also allowing the complainant to be impleaded as a party in his anticipatory bail plea. Granting the complainant two weeks to file a detailed counter-affidavit, the court adjourned the matter Read More…
Kochi: The surge in gold prices continues across the state, raising speculation that a new record may be set soon. On Tuesday, the price of gold increased by ₹480 per sovereign, taking the rate to ₹1,02,280 per sovereign. The price per gram rose by ₹60 to ₹12,785. Over the last three days alone, gold prices Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Weather conditions are set to turn active across Kerala as a strong low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a deep depression in the coming hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This marks the first low-pressure system of the new year, formed over the southeast Bay of Read More…
Palakkad: In a major setback to traffic enforcement in Kerala, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has disconnected the power supply to the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) in Palakkad after electricity arrears crossed ₹50,000, bringing enforcement activities to a complete halt across the district. With the power cut, the office responsible for operating and monitoring Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major boost to the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), Malayalam cinema icon Mohanlal has agreed to serve as the Goodwill Ambassador of the state-run transport utility. Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar announced that the actor accepted the role free of charge, expressing personal interest and goodwill towards KSRTC. Speaking at a Read More…
New Delhi: Indian Railways is gearing up to introduce its most advanced long-distance service yet — the Vande Bharat Sleeper — with the new-generation train completing its final high-speed trial under the supervision of the Commissioner of Railway Safety. The first service is set to run on the Kolkata–Guwahati route, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The first low-pressure system of the new year has taken shape over the Bay of Bengal, setting the stage for widespread rainfall across Kerala on Friday and Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced. The system has intensified into a well-marked low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjoining equatorial Read More…