India is witnessing a significant shift in wealth distribution, with the asset gap between the rich and the poor steadily narrowing, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed Parliament. Minister highlighted that rural India is leading this transformation, driven by faster asset creation among lower-income households. Quoting household consumption and asset data, Sitharaman said the bottom 40 Read More…
Munnar has slipped into an intense cold spell, recording the lowest temperature of the season at 3 degrees Celsius, turning the hill station into a winter wonderland. The sharp dip was reported from Munnar town, Nallathanni, Thenmala, Chittavara, and the lower division of Chenduvara Estate. Widespread frost covered the grasslands, offering a striking early-morning spectacle. Read More…
The Union Government has released ₹260.20 crore to Kerala’s local self-government institutions. The allocation comes as the first instalment of the 15th Finance Commission grant for the current financial year. The Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj said the untied grant has been distributed among 14 District Panchayats, 152 Block Panchayats, and 941 Gram Panchayats across Read More…
A breathtaking cosmic event is on the way as the longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century is set to darken skies on August 2, 2027. During the rare phenomenon, daytime will briefly resemble night, temperatures will drop, and stars and planets will become visible in the sky. According to NASA, the total solar Read More…
Kerala is all set to elect the new leadership of its local self-government institutions, with Mayor and Municipal Chairperson elections scheduled for December 26. Polling will begin at 10.30 am, followed by the election of Deputy Mayors and Deputy Chairpersons after 2.30 pm. The oath-taking ceremony of members elected in the recently concluded local body Read More…
India’s trade deficit narrowed sharply after a surprise jump in exports to the United States, offering relief amid global economic uncertainties. The unexpected rise in shipments to India’s largest trading partner helped offset weak demand in other major markets and strengthened overall export performance. Official data showed that exports to the US rose significantly during Read More…
New Delhi witnessed major air traffic disruptions on Tuesday as dense fog enveloped the national capital, prompting the Civil Aviation Ministry to review airport preparedness and operational measures at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). According to flight tracking website FlightRadar24, at least 100 flights were cancelled, while over 300 flights faced delays, causing significant inconvenience Read More…
Kerala is set to host the Labour Conclave 2025 on December 19, bringing together policymakers, trade union leaders, labour experts, industry representatives, and academics to deliberate on key issues affecting the workforce. The conclave will focus on labour reforms, workers’ rights, employment generation, and the future of work, with special emphasis on emerging challenges such Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday embarked on a three-nation diplomatic tour, beginning with a key visit to Jordan, aimed at deepening India’s engagement in the West Asian region. During the Jordan leg of the tour, Mr. Modi will hold extensive talks with King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and Read More…
Around 25 lakh voters listed in Kerala’s electoral rolls could not be traced during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, Chief Electoral Officer Rathan Kelkar revealed on Monday, triggering sharp reactions from opposition parties. Addressing a review meeting on the SIR process, Kelkar said parties including the CPI(M), Congress, and the Indian Union Muslim Read More…