Thiruvananthapuram: The newly elected members of Kerala’s local self-governing bodies will take oath of office on Sunday, December 21, officially marking the formation of new councils across the state. The state government has issued a notification confirming the schedule, coming into effect as the term of the current councils expires on December 20. Traditionally, meetings Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Activist Rahul Easwar will remain behind bars after a court on Tuesday declined to consider his bail plea, sending him back to jail as his custody period ended. Easwar, accused of insulting and defaming a survivor on social media after she filed a complaint against MLA Rahul Mankootathil, has now entered his 12th day Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has decided to directly appoint the Vice Chancellors of the state’s Digital University and Technical University. The move comes after repeated attempts to mediate between the Governor and Chief Minister failed to break the deadlock. A special committee led by Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia has been directed to recommend one candidate Read More…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Manipur today for a two-day visit — her first trip to the state since assuming office. President Murmu will be welcomed with a Guard of Honour upon her arrival, and security has been significantly tightened across Imphal in view of the high-profile visit. Ahead of her arrival, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram is all set to host a spectacular cinematic celebration as the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) kicks off tomorrow. Scheduled from December 12 to 19, this year’s festival promises an extraordinary feast for cinephiles with 206 films from 82 countries, showcased across 26 diverse categories. Delegate pass distribution begins today at 11 Read More…
The second phase of Kerala’s local body elections began today with an impressive voter turnout across northern districts. Polling, which commenced at 7 a.m. and will continue until 6 p.m., saw long queues forming early at many booths. Elections are underway in 12,391 wards across 604 local bodies in Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on people across the country to actively participate in the newly launched ‘Your Money, Your Right’ movement, aimed at empowering citizens to demand transparency, accountability, and fairness in financial services. Addressing the nation, the Prime Minister emphasized that every citizen has the right to clear, reliable, and Read More…
New Delhi: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has reaffirmed that India continues to offer one of the most affordable railway ticket systems in the world, far cheaper than those in developed and even neighbouring nations. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, he revealed that the Indian Railways provided a massive ₹60,000-crore subsidy last year to keep fares Read More…
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has turned down the ‘Veer Savarkar Award’, making headlines with a pointed remark directed at the organisers. Tharoor stated that he declined the honour because the organisers failed to provide clarity on the nature of the award and details about the institution behind it. In a statement, Tharoor remarked that Read More…
Amazon has unveiled a major commitment to India’s rapidly growing tech landscape, announcing a $35 billion investment by 2030 aimed at accelerating Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation across the country. This marks one of the company’s largest long-term investments in India, reflecting the nation’s increasing importance as a global technology hub. The investment will focus on Read More…