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Cyclone Montha Slams Andhra Coast, Leaves Trail of Destruction

Cyclone Montha made landfall late Tuesday night near Kakinada on the Andhra Pradesh coast, unleashing heavy rainfall, fierce winds, and widespread devastation. Packing sustained winds of 90–100 km/h and gusts up to 110 km/h, the storm tore through coastal regions before gradually weakening. At least one person—a 48-year-old woman from Konaseema district—lost her life after Read More…

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Centre Clears Nedumbassery Airport Railway Station Project: Major Boost for Cochin Air Travelers

The Central Railway Board has granted approval for the long-awaited Nedumbassery Airport Railway Station, marking a major step toward fulfilling the decades-old dream of Cochin International Airport passengers. The approval follows a recent meeting between Union Minister George Kurian and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, during which the latter assured that all procedures for the station’s Read More…

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India Faces Alarming Crisis: 70% of Global Air Pollution Deaths Occur Here, Says Lancet Report

India has emerged as the epicentre of global air pollution deaths, accounting for nearly 70% of pollution-related fatalities worldwide, according to the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change 2025 Global Report. The study estimates that over 1.7 million Indians die every year due to prolonged exposure to toxic air — marking a 38% rise Read More…

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Gold Shines Again: Prices Jump ₹560 per Sovereign, Cross ₹89,000 Mark After Sharp Fall

Kochi: After days of decline, gold has regained its glitter in the Indian market. Prices surged sharply today, with a rise of ₹560 per sovereign (8 grams), pushing the rate to ₹89,160 per sovereign. On a per-gram basis, gold climbed by ₹70, reaching ₹11,145 per gram. The rebound comes just a day after a steep Read More…

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Centre Unveils 8th Pay Commission: Big Pay Hike Likely for Central Employees from January 2026

New Delhi: In a major move set to benefit millions of government employees and pensioners, the Central Government has announced the formation of the Eighth Central Pay Commission (8th CPC). The decision, approved by the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to review and revise the salaries, allowances, and pensions of central Read More…

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Cyclone Montha Weakens After Landfall, But Kerala Braces for Heavy Rains — Yellow Alert in Eight Districts

Thiruvananthapuram: Even as Cyclone Montha loses strength after making landfall on the Andhra coast, Kerala continues to face the brunt of its aftereffects, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heavy rainfall across several districts today. A yellow alert has been issued for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, and Thrissur, where isolated Read More…

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Cholera Resurfaces in Kerala; Case Confirmed in Ernakulam, Patient Under Treatment at Medical College

Kochi: Cholera has resurfaced in Kerala, with a fresh case confirmed in Ernakulam district. The infection was detected in a migrant worker residing in Kakkanad, who is currently undergoing treatment at the Ernakulam Government Medical College Hospital. The case was confirmed on October 25, raising health concerns as it comes amid reports of amoebic meningoencephalitis Read More…

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Kerala High Court Backs Lulu Mall: Parking Fee Collection Declared Legal and Within Owners’ Rights

The Kerala High Court has ruled that the mall’s practice of collecting parking fees from customers is fully legal, reaffirming a previous single-bench order that supported the mall’s right to do so under municipal and building regulations. A division bench comprising Justices S.A. Dharmadhikari and V.M. Shyam Kumar dismissed the plea challenging the practice, observing Read More…

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PM Modi Invites Youth to Shape the Future Through “Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2.0”

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon India’s youth to actively participate in the “Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2.0”, describing it as a unique platform for young minds to contribute to the nation’s journey toward becoming a developed India. In a message shared on social media, the Prime Minister said that “the Read More…