In a strong message aimed at protecting American farmers, US President Donald Trump has warned that new tariffs may soon be imposed on Indian rice imports and Canadian fertilizer imports. His remarks come as trade talks with both nations show little movement, prompting the President to take a tougher stance. The warning surfaced during a Read More…
The first phase of Kerala’s local body elections witnessed an impressive voter turnout, crossing 50% by noon on Tuesday. Ernakulam district recorded the highest polling percentage at 50.83%, emerging as the most active region so far. Thiruvananthapuram reported the lowest turnout at 44.50%.Other district-wise figures stood at: Kollam – 48.43%, Pathanamthitta – 46.99%, Alappuzha – Read More…
Tokyo: A powerful earthquake has prompted a tsunami warning in Japan, with authorities cautioning that waves as high as 10 feet may hit the country’s northeastern coast. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the warning follows a strong tremor that struck the region on Tuesday. The quake, which measured 7.6 in magnitude, affected the prefectures Read More…
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is preparing to roll out a new rule that will prohibit the photocopying of Aadhaar cards. The regulation, expected to come into force soon, is designed to prevent hotels, event organisers, and similar establishments from collecting or storing physical copies of Aadhaar. UIDAI CEO Bhuvanesh Kumar told PTI Read More…
North Kerala is witnessing a high-energy political finale today as public campaigning for the second phase of the local body elections draws to a close at 6 PM. While seven districts from Thiruvananthapuram to Ernakulam cast their votes on Tuesday, the focus now shifts to Thrissur, Malappuram, Palakkad, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod — all Read More…
Kerala’s much-anticipated local body elections entered their first phase today (December 9), with polling beginning across seven districts — Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam. Voting will continue until 6 PM as lakhs of citizens head to the booths to choose their local representatives. A total of 11,168 wards across 595 local bodies Read More…
In a major move to strengthen data security and curb identity misuse, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a new rule making registration compulsory for all private entities seeking to conduct Aadhaar-based verification. Under the upcoming framework, hotels, event organisers, service providers, and commercial establishments will no longer be allowed to collect Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has applauded Doordarshan’s morning show Suprabhatam, describing it as an uplifting and inspiring way for viewers across the country to begin their day. In a message shared on X, the Prime Minister said the programme beautifully blends Indian culture, yoga, lifestyle practices and traditional wisdom, making it a “wonderful confluence of Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), one of India’s most prestigious film events, is set to begin on December 12 — and it will open with the globally acclaimed Palestinian drama Palestine 36. Directed by Annemarie Jacir, the film has earned international praise for its powerful depiction of the 1936 Palestinian uprising Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala continue to remain volatile, with values fluctuating between ₹95,000 and ₹96,000 per sovereign over the past few days. Today, prices saw a fresh increase of ₹200, bringing the rate to ₹95,640 per sovereign. The price per gram rose by ₹25, reaching ₹11,955. The all-time high remains ₹97,360 per sovereign, recorded Read More…