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…
Coimbatore: From November 1, tourists heading to the misty hill station of Valparai will need to secure an e-pass before entry, following a new directive from the Coimbatore District Collector. The move comes as Valparai witnesses a sharp rise in tourist inflow, leading to frequent traffic congestion and growing environmental concerns. Nearby destinations like Kodaikanal Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has officially announced the dates for the 2026 SSLC (Class 10) and Higher Secondary examinations. Education Minister V. Sivankutty confirmed that the SSLC exams will commence on March 5, 2026, and conclude on March 30, 2026, with all papers beginning at 9:30 AM. The SSLC IT practical exams are scheduled from Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a sweeping set of welfare measures unveiled ahead of the upcoming local body elections, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced a significant hike in the state’s welfare pension and introduced a new monthly financial aid scheme for women. The welfare pension has been raised from ₹1,600 to ₹2,000 per month, offering much-needed relief Read More…
Ambala: In a historic and symbolic moment at the Ambala Air Force Station on 29 October 2025, President Droupadi Murmu took to the skies in a Rafale fighter jet, marking a proud milestone in India’s defence history. Standing beside her after the sortie was Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh, the nation’s only woman Rafale pilot — Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in the International Aryan Summit 2025, scheduled to be held at Rohini, New Delhi, on October 31 at 2:45 pm. Organised as part of the Jyana Jyoti Festival, the summit marks two major milestones — the 200th birth anniversary of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati and 150 Read More…
Cyclone Montha made landfall late Tuesday night near Kakinada on the Andhra Pradesh coast, unleashing heavy rainfall, fierce winds, and widespread devastation. Packing sustained winds of 90–100 km/h and gusts up to 110 km/h, the storm tore through coastal regions before gradually weakening. At least one person—a 48-year-old woman from Konaseema district—lost her life after Read More…
The Central Railway Board has granted approval for the long-awaited Nedumbassery Airport Railway Station, marking a major step toward fulfilling the decades-old dream of Cochin International Airport passengers. The approval follows a recent meeting between Union Minister George Kurian and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, during which the latter assured that all procedures for the station’s Read More…
India has emerged as the epicentre of global air pollution deaths, accounting for nearly 70% of pollution-related fatalities worldwide, according to the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change 2025 Global Report. The study estimates that over 1.7 million Indians die every year due to prolonged exposure to toxic air — marking a 38% rise Read More…
Kochi: After days of decline, gold has regained its glitter in the Indian market. Prices surged sharply today, with a rise of ₹560 per sovereign (8 grams), pushing the rate to ₹89,160 per sovereign. On a per-gram basis, gold climbed by ₹70, reaching ₹11,145 per gram. The rebound comes just a day after a steep Read More…