Thiruvananthapuram: Bringing festive cheer ahead of Christmas and New Year, the Kerala government has announced that the December welfare pension will be distributed from December 15, with beneficiaries receiving the enhanced amount of ₹2,000. Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal has approved ₹1,045 crore to facilitate the distribution. This month, over 62 lakh beneficiaries will receive the Read More…
The central government has withdrawn its controversial directive that required all smartphones sold in India to come with the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app pre-installed. The move follows strong resistance from political parties and reports that leading manufacturers — including Apple — were preparing for legal action against the mandate. According to the government, the decision Read More…
In a dramatic turn in the high-profile rape case, the Thiruvananthapuram Sessions Court has stated that it will deliver its decision on Rahul Mamkoottil’s anticipatory bail plea tomorrow, after completing the final round of arguments. Notably, the court has refused to grant protection from arrest until the verdict is announced. During the closed-door hearing, which Read More…
The Kerala High Court has granted the Special Investigation Team (SIT) an additional one month to continue its probe. The order came from the High Court’s Devaswom Bench, providing crucial breathing space for investigators handling the high-profile case. The court also set aside the magistrate court’s earlier ruling that an FIR could not be registered—clearing Read More…
In a major setback for activist Rahul Easwar, the Vanchiyoor Additional Sessions Court has denied his bail and ordered that he remain in police custody until tomorrow evening. The case pertains to allegations that Easwar publicly humiliated the survivor in the Rahul Mankoottil rape case. Easwar had filed a bail application before the district court, Read More…
In a significant move reflecting India’s ongoing de-colonisation efforts, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) will soon be renamed ‘Seva Teerth’. The new name, officials said, symbolizes the Prime Minister’s commitment to service and national welfare. Ahead of the renaming, the PMO is set to shift operations from the historic South Block to a newly constructed Read More…
In a major boost to Thrissur’s development roadmap, Union Minister Suresh Gopi held high-level discussions in Delhi with three key Union Ministers to fast-track the implementation of the ‘Vikasit Thrissur’ Manifesto. He confirmed that Thrissur’s growth projects would receive top priority from the Centre. Suresh Gopi presented the manifesto to Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Read More…
Kerala’s capital is all set for a spectacular showcase of India’s maritime strength as President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Thiruvananthapuram today to attend the Navy Day celebrations at Shanghumukham Beach. The President will land at Thiruvananthapuram airport in the morning, where she will be welcomed by Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and senior officials. The highlight Read More…
Kerala is gearing up for a fresh spell of active northeast monsoon showers as Cyclone Dithwa over the Bay of Bengal continues to weaken, paving the way for favorable easterly winds across the state. After nearly a week of subdued rainfall, several parts of Kerala witnessed a revival of showers from Wednesday. The India Meteorological Read More…
With local body election campaigning heating up across Kerala, State Election Commissioner A. Shajahan has ordered an unprecedented crackdown on social media misuse, directing the Cyber Police to intensify monitoring of reels, videos, and WhatsApp group content shared by candidates and political parties. The Commissioner has instructed that parody songs, voice clips, edited videos, animations, Read More…