New Delhi: Delhi’s air quality continues to worsen, with the capital ranking as the sixth most polluted city in India in October 2025, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). The city recorded an average PM2.5 concentration of 107 µg/m³, nearly three times higher than September’s levels, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A controversy has erupted in Kerala’s film fraternity after the 55th Kerala State Film Awards failed to recognise any film in the children’s category, drawing criticism from young actress Deva Nandha. Responding to the backlash, Minister for Films and Culture Saji Cherian defended the jury’s decision, stating that none of the entries met the Read More…
The Kerala High Court has launched a Malayalam Legal Glossary featuring over 6,300 legal terms translated into the state’s native language. The initiative aims to bring greater clarity, accuracy, and consistency to the use of legal terminology in Malayalam, helping both legal professionals and the general public. The newly released glossary provides Malayalam equivalents for Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan arrived in Kerala on Monday for a two-day official visit, marking his first trip to the state since assuming office. The visit will take him to Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram, focusing on education, research, and innovation. The Vice President landed in Thiruvananthapuram around 1:55 p.m. and proceeded to Kollam by Read More…
The Indian rupee staged a sharp recovery on Tuesday, rebounding from its record low to gain 21 paise against the US dollar in early trade. The domestic currency is now trading at ₹88.56 per dollar, bouncing back from Monday’s near-record closing of ₹88.77. Analysts say the rupee’s rebound comes on the back of falling global Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have once again slipped below the ₹90,000 mark per sovereign, following a sharp decline of ₹520 on Monday. With this drop, the price of gold stands at ₹89,800 per sovereign, while the price per gram has fallen by ₹65, bringing it down to ₹11,225. This marks the second time in Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for a paradigm shift in India’s approach to food and agriculture, urging scientists and policymakers to move beyond the goal of “food security” towards achieving true “nutrition security.” Addressing the inaugural session of the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, Modi Read More…
Thrissur is gearing up for the grand 64th edition of the Kerala State School Kalolsavam, the world’s largest youth cultural festival, with a revised schedule announced by the Department of General Education. The much-awaited event, originally planned for January 7 to 11, 2026, will now be held from January 14 to 18, 2026. Officials said Read More…
Canada has rejected a staggering 74% of Indian applications for study permits in August 2025, marking one of the highest refusal rates ever recorded for Indian students. The rejection rate has more than doubled from 32% in 2023, signaling a major policy shift as Ottawa tightens scrutiny on student visa applications. According to Immigration, Refugees Read More…
Kochi: In a startling revelation, Kerala has more Aadhaar cards than people. Official data shows that while the state’s population stands at 3.60 crore (36,063,000), as of September 30, 2025, over 4.09 crore (40,968,282) Aadhaar cards have been issued — a difference of 49 lakh. The finding has sparked serious concerns about the accuracy and Read More…