After spending over two weeks in judicial custody, social activist Rahul Eshwar has been granted bail in a case related to allegedly insulting a rape survivor through social media posts. The Thiruvananthapuram Additional Sessions Court allowed his release after 16 days in custody, subject to strict conditions. Granting bail, the court directed Rahul Eshwar not Read More…
The Union government has unveiled a major overhaul of the national rural employment guarantee programme, proposing to remove Mahatma Gandhi’s name and replace the existing framework with a new law titled the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Grameen) Bill, 2025. The Bill, which promises 125 days of guaranteed employment, is scheduled to Read More…
Gold prices in the state surged yet again today, moving a step closer to the coveted ₹1 lakh mark. The price of a sovereign (pavan) rose by ₹600, setting a new all-time high of ₹98,800. On a per-gram basis, gold became costlier by ₹75, pushing the rate to ₹12,350 per gram. Eighteen-carat gold also witnessed Read More…
The Union government is planning a sweeping overhaul of India’s higher education regulatory framework by replacing existing bodies such as the University Grants Commission (UGC), the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) with a single umbrella authority. According to a draft Bill proposed by the Ministry Read More…
A crucial meeting of political party representatives on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls will be held in Thiruvananthapuram today, with the Chief Electoral Officer convening the discussions at 11 am. The meeting comes in response to a long-pending demand from political parties to hold deliberations after the completion of the local Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the BJP’s strong showing in Kerala’s local body elections, calling the NDA’s historic victory in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation a milestone in the state’s political journey. In a series of three social media posts, the Prime Minister thanked party workers, the people of the capital city and voters Read More…
New Delhi: In a major reform move aimed at boosting investment and strengthening the insurance industry, the Union Cabinet has approved a bill to raise foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector to 100 per cent, up from the current cap of 74 per cent. The proposal was earlier announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The United Democratic Front (UDF) emerged as the biggest winner in Kerala’s local body elections, sweeping panchayats, municipalities, corporations and block panchayats in a resounding statewide surge. While the contest for district panchayats ended in a dead heat with the UDF and the Left Democratic Front (LDF) winning seven each, the UDF staged a Read More…
Washington: A group of US lawmakers has introduced a resolution seeking to end tariffs imposed during former President Donald Trump’s tenure, underscoring India’s importance as a key strategic and economic partner of the United States. The move reflects growing bipartisan concern over the continued use of trade restrictions that impact allies and global supply chains. Read More…
New Delhi: With air pollution levels rising sharply, authorities have enforced Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) after air quality deteriorated to the severe category. The move comes as hazardous smog conditions continue to pose serious health risks to residents. Under GRAP-III, all construction Read More…