The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that the evaluation of Class 12 board examination answer sheets will go fully digital from 2026. The board will adopt the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, under which teachers will assess scanned copies of answer sheets on computer screens instead of manually checking physical scripts. The move Read More…
Kochi: After a period of sharp swings, gold prices in the state took a breather on Wednesday, remaining unchanged while still hovering above the ₹1.15 lakh mark. A pavan of gold is priced at ₹1,15,800, with the per-gram rate steady at ₹14,475, offering a brief sense of stability to the market after days of turbulence. Read More…
New Delhi: India will witness a sweeping all-India general strike from midnight tonight as trade unions launch a 24-hour protest against what they term the Centre’s anti-worker and anti-people policies, including the labour codes. Workers across sectors will be joined by farmers and agricultural labour organisations, while opposition parties, including the Left, and mass organisations Read More…
Mongolia is witnessing a sharp surge in measles infections, with the total number of confirmed cases rising to 14,123, according to the National Centre for Communicable Diseases (NCCD). Health officials say the outbreak is spreading rapidly, raising concerns about public health, especially in urban and school settings where close contact accelerates transmission. Authorities have noted Read More…
The government has released draft Income Tax Rules ahead of their April rollout, proposing sweeping changes aimed at simplifying compliance while tightening oversight of high-value and digital transactions. The proposals raise thresholds for mandatory PAN quoting across several categories, including cash banking transactions, vehicle purchases, property deals and hotel or event bills, easing compliance for Read More…
Kochi: Kerala has announced an ambitious roadmap to transform Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) into a complete aviation ecosystem, elevating it beyond a passenger airport to a multi-dimensional aviation hub. At the heart of this transformation is the CIAL Aero Park, envisioned to function with all the key features of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Read More…
The state government has given its approval for setting up two multi-modal logistics parks linked to the Vizhinjam International Seaport. The decision is aimed at strengthening supply-chain infrastructure and positioning Vizhinjam as a key transshipment and logistics hub in the region. The proposed logistics parks will integrate road, rail, and port connectivity, enabling seamless movement Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala witnessed a sharp surge on Tuesday, with the rate of one sovereign climbing by ₹1,640 in a single day. The sudden rise has pushed the price of a sovereign to ₹1,16,480, while the per-gram price increased by ₹205 to settle at ₹14,560. Market analysts noted that gold prices continue to fluctuate Read More…
NASA’s Artemis programme is set to redefine human space exploration, marking the return of astronauts to the Moon after more than 50 years and introducing a new generation of space travellers to the lunar surface. The ambitious missions aim to move beyond brief landings and establish a lasting human presence on the Moon, laying the Read More…
India and Seychelles have announced an ambitious Joint Vision aimed at unlocking sustainable development, accelerating economic growth, and strengthening security cooperation through deeper bilateral and maritime linkages. The initiative reinforces the close partnership between the two Indian Ocean neighbours and highlights their shared commitment to regional stability and prosperity. The roadmap focuses on cooperation in Read More…