Gold prices in Kerala witnessed a sharp surge today, marking one of the biggest single-day jumps in recent weeks. The price of gold rose by ₹1,400 per sovereign (pavan), taking the new rate to ₹97,280. The per-gram price climbed by ₹175, reaching ₹12,160. The market had seen a brief dip yesterday morning, but prices rebounded Read More…
Amid growing speculation about a potential trade agreement between India and the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a warm and constructive phone conversation. The discussion focused on strengthening cooperation across several key areas critical to both nations. According to an official statement, the leaders explored ways to deepen Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has stayed the High Court verdict that declared the Munambam land as not Waqf property. With this order, the Munambam Inquiry Commission can continue its proceedings without interruption. The directive came while hearing an appeal filed by the Kerala Waqf Protection Forum, which sought a stay on the High Court Read More…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India has extended the deadline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in five states and one Union Territory. The revision period has now been extended until December 14 in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, and until December 18 in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and the Andaman & Read More…
After an intense and closely fought electoral battle, all eyes are now on the results. The counting of votes for the two-phase local body elections will be held on Saturday across 244 designated counting centres in the state. Most results are expected to be known before noon, with a clear picture likely to emerge by Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The 30th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) lifts its curtain today, bringing eight vibrant days of world cinema to the state capital. A magnificent lineup of 206 films from 82 countries, screened across 16 theatres, promises an exceptional cinematic journey for audiences. The films are categorized into 26 sections, showcasing Read More…
Kozhikode: Northern Kerala turned out in full strength as the second phase of the local body elections concluded with an impressive 75.38% voter turnout, reflecting strong public engagement and high political enthusiasm. Voting began at 7 a.m. and continued steadily until closing time at 6 p.m., marking a peaceful and energetic polling day across the Read More…
New Delhi: Offering significant relief after a massive flight disruption, IndiGo has rolled out ₹10,000 travel vouchers for all passengers affected by cancellations on December 3, 4, and 5. These vouchers can be redeemed on any IndiGo flight within the next 12 months, giving stranded travellers a flexible way to rebook their journeys. The airline’s Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Christmas has come early for school students in Kerala, with the state government announcing an extended 11-day holiday this year. The festive break, typically lasting 10 days, has been stretched after Christmas exam dates were shifted to accommodate the local body elections. The Christmas examinations, which began on December 15, will wrap up on Read More…
Kerala witnessed a vibrant second phase of the local body elections on Tuesday, with polling crossing 50% across all seven districts by 1 PM, driven by heavy voter participation in North Kerala. Long queues formed at several booths as Thrissur recorded 50.02%, Malappuram 53.41%, Palakkad 52.14%, Kozhikode 51.96%, Wayanad 51.16%, Kannur 50.13% and Kasaragod 50.19%. Read More…