Thiruvananthapuram: With the deadline for updating the voter list for Kerala’s upcoming local body elections ending today (August 7), major political parties are urging the State Election Commission to extend the timeline. The Congress has requested an extension until August 25, while the CPI is seeking an additional one-month window, citing widespread confusion and logistical Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated rainfall across Kerala today, with a yellow alert issued in Idukki, Malappuram, Kannur, and Kasaragod due to the likelihood of heavy showers in select areas. The IMD also warned of strong surface winds reaching up to 40 km/h, which could impact daily life in some regions. Read More…
Kochi – The owners of the cargo vessel MSC Elsa 3, which recently sank off the coast of Kerala, have approached the Kerala High Court seeking to limit their legal liability under maritime law for the incident. The petition, filed under the Merchant Shipping Act, aims to cap the financial responsibility of the shipowners, arguing Read More…
New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, scheduled to take place from August 31 to September 1. If confirmed, this would mark a significant diplomatic engagement amid ongoing border tensions between the two countries. The summit, which brings together leaders from China, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has downgraded the red alert to an orange alert for the northern districts of Kannur and Kasaragod, following a reduction in the intensity of rainfall. The change comes as weather conditions show signs of improvement after days of heavy downpours. Meanwhile, a yellow alert has been issued for Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, the first of ten cutting-edge Central Secretariat buildings planned under the Central Vista redevelopment project. Spanning a massive 1.5 lakh square kilometers, this ultra-modern facility will consolidate key ministries — including Home Affairs, External Affairs, Rural Development, and Petroleum & Natural Gas — currently scattered across Delhi, under Read More…
Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand – Massive flash floods triggered by heavy rains have wreaked havoc in Dharali and surrounding areas of Uttarkashi district, leaving behind destruction and prompting large-scale rescue operations. One body has been recovered, while 150 people have been successfully rescued so far. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is personally monitoring the situation and Read More…
New Delhi – The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a firm directive requiring all Class 10 and 12 students to maintain at least 75% attendance during the 2025–26 academic year to be eligible for the 2026 board exams. Aimed at reinforcing academic discipline and regular classroom engagement, the board has made it Read More…
Hiroshima, Japan – Marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui delivered a poignant message urging the world not to forget the devastating human cost of nuclear weapons, especially as the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East deepen. Speaking at a solemn memorial held on August 6 at Hiroshima Peace Read More…
The Kerala High Court has ordered a four-week suspension of toll collection at the Paliyekkara toll plaza, located on the Edappally–Mannuthy stretch of National Highway 544. The decision comes amid mounting complaints of severe traffic congestion and incomplete road infrastructure. The court intervened after a petition highlighted that motorists are being charged full toll rates Read More…