North Kerala is witnessing a high-energy political finale today as public campaigning for the second phase of the local body elections draws to a close at 6 PM. While seven districts from Thiruvananthapuram to Ernakulam cast their votes on Tuesday, the focus now shifts to Thrissur, Malappuram, Palakkad, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod — all Read More…
Kerala’s much-anticipated local body elections entered their first phase today (December 9), with polling beginning across seven districts — Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam. Voting will continue until 6 PM as lakhs of citizens head to the booths to choose their local representatives. A total of 11,168 wards across 595 local bodies Read More…
In a major move to strengthen data security and curb identity misuse, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a new rule making registration compulsory for all private entities seeking to conduct Aadhaar-based verification. Under the upcoming framework, hotels, event organisers, service providers, and commercial establishments will no longer be allowed to collect Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has applauded Doordarshan’s morning show Suprabhatam, describing it as an uplifting and inspiring way for viewers across the country to begin their day. In a message shared on X, the Prime Minister said the programme beautifully blends Indian culture, yoga, lifestyle practices and traditional wisdom, making it a “wonderful confluence of Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), one of India’s most prestigious film events, is set to begin on December 12 — and it will open with the globally acclaimed Palestinian drama Palestine 36. Directed by Annemarie Jacir, the film has earned international praise for its powerful depiction of the 1936 Palestinian uprising Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala continue to remain volatile, with values fluctuating between ₹95,000 and ₹96,000 per sovereign over the past few days. Today, prices saw a fresh increase of ₹200, bringing the rate to ₹95,640 per sovereign. The price per gram rose by ₹25, reaching ₹11,955. The all-time high remains ₹97,360 per sovereign, recorded Read More…
Mumbai: IndiGo has refunded a total of ₹827 crore to passengers affected by large-scale flight disruptions over the past two weeks, according to reports. The airline has also managed to return nearly half of the stranded baggage across airports, handing back around 4,500 out of 9,000 delayed bags. The refunds cover tickets booked between November Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a special debate in the Lok Sabha marking the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, recalling its historic role in India’s freedom struggle and the contrasting conditions during its earlier milestones. Modi noted that when Vande Mataram completed 50 years, India was still under colonial rule, and Read More…
In a major boost to Kerala’s transportation infrastructure, Indian Railways has begun preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a massive 750-km expansion of the state’s rail network. The plan, considered one of the biggest railway upgrades Kerala has seen in decades, aims to ease congestion, increase train frequency, and significantly cut travel times across Read More…
In a dramatic turning point in one of Kerala’s most closely watched criminal trials, actor Dileep was acquitted on Monday in the 2017 actress abduction and assault case. The Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the charges against him beyond reasonable doubt, bringing an end to an eight-year legal battle Read More…