Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has revised the rain warning for Kerala, issuing a yellow alert for three districts—Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam—where isolated heavy rainfall is expected. According to the IMD, “heavy rainfall” refers to precipitation between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm within 24 hours. The forecast indicates that rain intensity will decrease from Read More…
The Election Commission of India has struck 334 unrecognised political parties off its rolls for failing to meet registration norms—citing six years of inactivity since 2019 and the absence of valid headquarters addresses. Among those affected, seven parties hail from Kerala, including the Revolutionary Socialist Party of India (Marxist), Revolutionary Socialist Party of Kerala (Bolshevik), Read More…
New Delhi: Indian Railways has introduced a ‘Round Trip Package’ on a trial basis. Under this offer, passengers booking tickets for both onward and return journeys at the same time will receive a 20% discount on the base fare of the return ticket. The scheme, effective from August 14, 2025, will benefit passengers who pre-book Read More…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence has dismissed media reports claiming that India has halted weapons procurement from the United States amid an ongoing tariff dispute. Clarifying the matter, the ministry stated that such reports suggesting India has frozen arms deals are baseless. According to the statement, all processes related to the planned procurement of Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to the nation, calling Sanskrit a “timeless source of knowledge and expression” with an enduring influence across diverse fields. In messages shared on X (formerly Twitter), he praised the dedication of scholars, students, and enthusiasts worldwide who continue to learn, teach, and promote the ancient language. Reaffirming the Read More…
India has opened talks with China to reopen three crucial Himalayan trade routes—Lipulekh (Uttarakhand), Shipki La (Himachal Pradesh), and Nathu La (Sikkim). This initiative comes just ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to China at the end of August for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, marking his first trip to China since Read More…
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has withdrawn the proposed Income Tax Bill from Parliament, with a revised version set to be introduced on August 11. The new draft will incorporate key recommendations from the Parliamentary Select Committee, aiming to address concerns raised by lawmakers and stakeholders. The original bill, which sought to modernize and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday handed over 348 newly built flats to families displaced due to sea erosion and the Vizhinjam International Seaport project, under the state’s Punargeham rehabilitation scheme. The flats, designed to provide safe and modern housing, are part of the government’s efforts to resettle coastal communities affected by development Read More…
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹30,000 crore compensation package for Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to offset their losses in supplying subsidized domestic LPG cylinders. The move comes as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to maintain affordability of cooking gas, especially under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). Launched in May 2016, PMUY provides Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has issued a strong condemnation of the United States’ recent move to impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods, warning that the decision could cripple Kerala’s key export sectors and threaten the livelihoods of thousands. Calling the tariff hike a “blatant violation of global trade norms” and a “direct Read More…