New Delhi: The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on October 10 for a plea seeking a CBI investigation into the tragic Karur stampede. The plea was filed by BJP leader Uma Anandan, who has demanded a thorough and independent inquiry into the incident to ensure accountability. A Bench headed by the Chief Justice of Read More…
WhatsApp is gearing up to launch a groundbreaking ‘Username’ feature, allowing users to chat without revealing their phone numbers. The feature, currently under testing, promises to redefine how people connect on the world’s most popular messaging platform. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is testing the feature for Android (version 2.25.22.9 beta), giving users the option to Read More…
Kochi: Kerala’s gold market is glittering brighter than ever, with prices soaring close to the ₹90,000 mark per sovereign — the highest in the state’s history. On Tuesday, gold prices skyrocketed by ₹920 per sovereign (8 grams), pushing the new rate to ₹89,480. The price per gram now stands at ₹11,185, marking a sharp ₹2,500 Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a first-of-its-kind outreach initiative ahead of the upcoming elections, the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Kerala government has launched the ‘Nava Kerala Welfare Survey’ — an ambitious state-wide exercise designed to assess the impact of welfare schemes and understand people’s priorities directly from their homes. The mega survey will cover 8 million households across Kerala, making Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to experience a spell of intense weather this week, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting thunderstorms and heavy rain across several parts of the state till Friday. The IMD has warned of isolated heavy showers and strong winds up to 40 kmph, urging the public to remain alert and take Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Renowned actor and filmmaker Prakash Raj has been appointed as the chairperson of the jury for the Kerala State Film Awards 2024, marking another milestone in his illustrious career that spans over three decades across Indian cinema. According to the announcement by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, a total of 128 films have been Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In the wake of alarming reports of child deaths in other states linked to toxic cough syrups, the Kerala Health Department has taken decisive action — banning the sale of all medicines to children below 12 years of age without a valid doctor’s prescription. Health Minister Veena George announced that the move aims to Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a petition filed by Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan seeking a vigilance probe into alleged financial transactions between Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) and Exalogic Solutions, a firm once owned by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter, Veena Vijayan. A Bench comprising Chief Justice B.R. Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the Indian contingent for their record-breaking performance at the 2025 World Para-Athletics Championships held in New Delhi — the nation’s first time hosting the prestigious global event. In a post on X, the Prime Minister described the achievement as “historic,” congratulating the athletes for winning 22 medals, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major relief for Kerala’s air travelers, Air India Express has assured Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan that the recent reduction in flight services from the state is only temporary, promising that most curtailed routes will soon be restored. During a meeting at the Chief Minister’s chamber in the Kerala Legislative Assembly, Air India Read More…