India’s space prowess reached a new milestone as ISRO’s most powerful rocket, the LVM3—popularly known as ‘Bahubali’—scripted history by successfully launching the heaviest payload ever carried by an Indian launch vehicle. The mission placed BlueBird-6, a next-generation American communication satellite, into its designated orbit with precision. The launch vehicle lifted off at 8:54 am IST Read More…
The 2026 calendar released by Lok Bhavan has drawn public attention with the inclusion of a portrait of Hindu Mahasabha leader V.D. Savarkar among a distinguished lineup of national and regional icons. Savarkar’s image appears on the February page of the calendar, alongside portraits of legendary freedom fighter Chandrashekhar Azad and India’s first President, Dr. Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his compliments to Members of Parliament for highlighting India’s rich cultural and linguistic diversity during parliamentary proceedings. He said the use of different Indian languages and references to regional cultures on the floor of the House reflects the true spirit of the nation’s unity in diversity. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The draft electoral roll prepared as part of the intensive revision of the voters’ list in the state will be published today. Citizens can submit claims and objections up to January 22. Separate forms have been prescribed for each type of request. Form 6 is to be used for inclusion of new voters, Form Read More…
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a major hike in the remuneration of domestic women cricketers, bringing their pay on par with that of men. The revised pay structure, approved at the recent BCCI Apex Council meeting, marks a significant step towards pay equality in Indian cricket. The Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala state government has increased the premium amount for Medisep, the health insurance scheme for government employees and pensioners. The monthly premium has been raised sharply from ₹500 to ₹810, according to an order issued by the State Finance Department. The hike amounts to an additional ₹310 per month. On an annual basis, Read More…
New Delhi: Following the aviation disruptions witnessed in the first week of December, IndiGo Airlines has announced compensation for affected passengers, starting from the 26th of this month. Passengers whose flights were cancelled within 24 hours of departure will be eligible for a full ticket refund along with additional compensation. Based on the duration of Read More…
A bird flu outbreak has been officially confirmed in Alappuzha district after the death of more than 20,000 ducks across seven panchayats in the Kuttanad region. The Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has informed the Kerala government of the confirmation. The mass deaths were reported from Nedumudi, Cheruthana, Karuvatta, Karthikappally, Ambalappuzha South, Read More…
Thodupuzha: The hill station of Munnar in Idukki district is once again in the grip of intense cold, with temperatures dipping below zero. The lowest temperature was recorded at the Letchmi Estate in Munnar, where the mercury fell to minus one degree Celsius, marking one of the coldest spells of the season. The sub-zero conditions Read More…
New Delhi: Indian Railways has announced stricter measures for passengers carrying luggage beyond the prescribed weight limits, introducing additional charges for excess baggage. The move comes soon after the Railways increased fares for long-distance train services, signaling a broader tightening of travel regulations. Drawing parallels with airline baggage policies, the Railways said carrying luggage beyond Read More…