New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited citizens to share their ideas, themes, and suggestions for his 12th consecutive Independence Day address from the Red Fort on August 15, 2025, as India prepares to mark its 79th Independence Day. Taking to social media, the Prime Minister said, “As we approach this year’s Independence Day, Read More…
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced September 9, 2025, as the date for electing India’s next Vice President, following the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar on July 21. Citing health concerns, Dhankhar became the first Vice President in Indian history to resign mid-term, stepping down nearly two years before his tenure was due Read More…
Washington: In a sweeping move likely to shake global trade dynamics, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing steep additional tariffs on imports from 70 countries, including a 25% duty on goods from India. The new tariffs, effective from August 7, come amid stalled trade negotiations and rising geopolitical friction. The hardest-hit Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to witness continued scattered rainfall and gusty winds today, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting light showers across all districts. While no district has been placed under immediate warning today, wind speeds may touch up to 40 km/h in parts of the state. Starting tomorrow, the intensity of rain is Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A grand memorial meeting honoring the legacy of veteran communist leader and former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan will be held today at 4 PM at Kanakakkunnu Palace in Thiruvananthapuram. Organized by the CPI(M), the event will witness the presence of top political leaders and prominent religious and cultural figures from across the state, Read More…
New Delhi: Oil companies have reduced the price of commercial LPG cylinders across the country. The cost of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been slashed by ₹33.50, with the new rates coming into effect from today. In the national capital, Delhi, the revised price now stands at ₹1,631.50. However, there has been no Read More…
The Kerala government has announced a new “drink-and-return” scheme under which a ₹20 refundable deposit will be levied on every plastic liquor bottle starting this September. Announced by Excise Minister M. B. Rajesh, the initiative aims to encourage customers to return used bottles to the same BEVCO outlet—with labels intact—for a refund. The pilot will Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s Education Minister V. Sivankutty has proposed a bold change to the state’s academic calendar—replacing the traditional April–May summer vacation with a monsoon break in June–July. The proposal comes in response to rising concerns over extreme summer heat and frequent class disruptions due to heavy rains during reopening. The minister emphasized that the move Read More…
New Delhi: Kerala and Karnataka have emerged as the leading states in facilitating access to international education loans for students from minority communities in India. Between 2020 and 2025, Kerala alone recorded a remarkable 9,982 beneficiaries under the Padho Pardesh scheme, with fund disbursements exceeding ₹8.8 crore. The Padho Pardesh scheme, launched by the Government Read More…
New Delhi: In a significant diplomatic exchange, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a telephonic conversation reaffirming their commitment to deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the United Arab Emirates. The two leaders reviewed the impressive strides made across diverse sectors including economy, defence, technology, Read More…