The Government of India has officially announced the appointment of Justice Surya Kant as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI). Surya Kant will assume charge on November 24, 2025, following the retirement of the current CJI, Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai, on November 23. Justice Gavai had formally recommended Justice Surya Kant as his successor Read More…
The United States has granted India a six-month exemption from sanctions related to its operations at Iran’s Chabahar Port, allowing New Delhi to continue its crucial infrastructure and connectivity projects in the region. The decision marks a temporary relief after Washington last month announced plans to revoke the sanction waiver originally granted in 2018 under Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: One more person has died in Kerala after being infected with amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare but deadly brain infection caused by free-living amoebae. The deceased has been identified as Sarasamma, a resident of Thengumkodu, Kallara, in Thiruvananthapuram district. She was 85 years old. According to hospital authorities, Sarasamma had been undergoing treatment at the Read More…
The Kerala State Election Commission (SEC) has decided to cap the number of voters per polling station for the upcoming 2025 local body elections. According to the new guidelines, each polling station in civic bodies will have a maximum of 1,500 voters, while panchayat booths will be limited to 1,200 voters. The SEC stated that Read More…
Kolkata: Even as Cyclone Montha loses strength over land, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that parts of West Bengal are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next two days. The weakened system, now classified as a deep depression, continues to carry large amounts of moisture capable of triggering intense Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled an ambitious blueprint for India’s maritime renaissance, presenting the ocean-bound economy as a central pillar of the nation’s future growth. Addressing a global audience, Modi extended a powerful invitation to international investors to be part of India’s transformation into a world-class maritime hub. “When the global seas are Read More…
On the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid rich tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s “Iron Man,” highlighting his unmatched role in unifying the nation post-independence. Shah announced a series of grand celebrations to commemorate Patel’s 150th birth anniversary, including a Republic Day-style parade and nationwide unity Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The debate over Kerala’s participation in the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme has intensified, with Union Minister George Kurian warning that the state’s withdrawal or reluctance to cooperate could harm the progress of public education. Kurian, who serves as the Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying & Read More…
Washington: In a dramatic move that has reignited global nuclear tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the resumption of nuclear weapons testing—marking a potential end to a 33-year moratorium. Trump announced the directive just minutes before his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, during his ongoing visit to Asia. Posting on his platform Truth Read More…
Kochi: After a sharp two-phase rise of ₹1,400 on Wednesday that hinted gold prices might surge past ₹90,000 again, the market witnessed a surprising drop today. Gold prices fell by ₹1,400 per sovereign (pavan), bringing the rate down to ₹88,360. The price per gram also declined by ₹175, now standing at ₹11,045. After briefly dipping Read More…