Thiruvananthapuram: The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), one of India’s most prestigious film events, is set to begin on December 12 — and it will open with the globally acclaimed Palestinian drama Palestine 36. Directed by Annemarie Jacir, the film has earned international praise for its powerful depiction of the 1936 Palestinian uprising Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala continue to remain volatile, with values fluctuating between ₹95,000 and ₹96,000 per sovereign over the past few days. Today, prices saw a fresh increase of ₹200, bringing the rate to ₹95,640 per sovereign. The price per gram rose by ₹25, reaching ₹11,955. The all-time high remains ₹97,360 per sovereign, recorded Read More…
Mumbai: IndiGo has refunded a total of ₹827 crore to passengers affected by large-scale flight disruptions over the past two weeks, according to reports. The airline has also managed to return nearly half of the stranded baggage across airports, handing back around 4,500 out of 9,000 delayed bags. The refunds cover tickets booked between November Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a special debate in the Lok Sabha marking the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, recalling its historic role in India’s freedom struggle and the contrasting conditions during its earlier milestones. Modi noted that when Vande Mataram completed 50 years, India was still under colonial rule, and Read More…
In a major boost to Kerala’s transportation infrastructure, Indian Railways has begun preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a massive 750-km expansion of the state’s rail network. The plan, considered one of the biggest railway upgrades Kerala has seen in decades, aims to ease congestion, increase train frequency, and significantly cut travel times across Read More…
In a dramatic turning point in one of Kerala’s most closely watched criminal trials, actor Dileep was acquitted on Monday in the 2017 actress abduction and assault case. The Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the charges against him beyond reasonable doubt, bringing an end to an eight-year legal battle Read More…
IndiGo has refunded an impressive ₹610 crore to passengers affected by the recent flight disruptions. The airline has also reunited nearly 3,000 pieces of stranded baggage with their owners across airports, following strong directives from the central government. Authorities had instructed IndiGo to complete all fare refunds by Sunday evening and ensure that misplaced baggage Read More…
Kochi: Kerala is set for the first phase of its high-stakes local body elections tomorrow, with seven major districts — Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam — heading to the polling booths. After days of intense campaigning across South and Central Kerala, the political fervor came to a close on Sunday, marking today Read More…
Thrissur city witnessed a vibrant political spectacle as BJP leader Khushbu Sundar led a highly charged women’s roadshow that drew massive participation and electrified the streets. The event began at the Amar Jawan memorial in Ayyanthole, where Khushbu offered floral tributes before stepping into the spirited procession. With traditional percussion bands setting the rhythm and Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday declared that India’s major economic reforms — including sweeping GST changes and substantial income-tax cuts — are no longer triggered by crises or external pressure, but guided by a clear and confident “Nation First” vision. Speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2025, the Prime Minister said Read More…