New Delhi: In a major policy shift, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has halted the import of Russian crude oil to its Jamnagar refinery in Gujarat, aligning its operations with the European Union’s strict sanctions on fuel derived from Russian oil. Reliance, one of India’s largest buyers of Russian crude, announced that it has completely stopped Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s ambitious Kerala Fiber Optic Network (KFON) project has crossed a major milestone, delivering over 1.3 lakh internet connections across the state. The achievement marks a significant step in Kerala’s mission to build an inclusive digital infrastructure and ensure internet access as a basic right. According to officials, the majority of these connections have Read More…
Kozhikode: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday launched extensive searches at the residences and establishments of former MLA P.V. Anvar and his relatives across Kerala in connection with a loan fraud and money-laundering investigation. According to sources, multiple ED teams from Chennai, Kochi, and Kozhikode units, backed by personnel from the Central police force, began Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is set to hear a series of petitions today challenging the ongoing Social Impact Review (SIR) proceedings in Kerala. The state government, along with major political parties including the CPI(M), CPI, Congress, and the Indian Union Muslim League, has urged the court to temporarily suspend the SIR process. With local Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to experience intense rainfall today, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for seven districts — Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam. The alert comes as a result of a low-pressure system and an accompanying cyclonic circulation, both of which are expected to trigger widespread rain Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major relief to pensioners across Kerala, the state government has kick-started the distribution of social security and welfare fund pensions, crediting ₹3,600 to each beneficiary as part of a two-month payout. The disbursal includes ₹1,600, marking the final installment of long-pending arrears, along with the ₹2,000 pension amount for November. With this Read More…
Patna: Bihar witnessed a landmark political moment as Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister for a record tenth time, leading a newly formed NDA government. The grand swearing-in ceremony took place at Patna’s iconic Gandhi Maidan, with 21 ministers inducted into the new cabinet. The oath was administered by Bihar Read More…
Kochi: In a strong affirmation of dignity and equal rights, the Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea seeking separate digital recording of votes cast by persons with mental disabilities in the 2025 elections. Justice P. V. Kunhikrishnan ruled that merely living in a rehabilitation centre or assuming someone has a mental condition does not Read More…
New Delhi: A landmark judgment is expected today as the Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, prepares to rule on the Presidential Reference seeking clarity on whether the court can impose time limits on the President and Governors for acting on bills passed by state legislatures. President Droupadi Murmu, invoking powers Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is bracing for another spell of isolated heavy rainfall, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching up to 40 km/h in select areas today. Despite the unstable weather, no district-specific alerts have been issued so far. A low-pressure system that originated over the Kanyakumari sea has now Read More…