New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly thanked US President Donald Trump for his Diwali greetings, highlighting the strong friendship and shared democratic values between India and the United States. PM Modi said such exchanges reinforce the commitment of both nations to democracy, tolerance, and global peace, while also celebrating the enduring people-to-people and cultural Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Meteorological Department has updated its rainfall warnings, withdrawing the earlier Red Alert issued for three districts. Idukki, Palakkad, and Malappuram may still experience isolated heavy showers today, according to the revised advisory. To ensure safety, an Orange Alert has been declared for Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, and Wayanad. The heavy Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is poised to make history by officially becoming India’s first state to eradicate extreme poverty, and the second in the world after China to achieve this remarkable milestone. The announcement will be made by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on November 1 at 5 PM at the Trivandrum Central Stadium, according to a joint Read More…
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sold a total of $7.7 billion (₹64,000 crore) in August to contain the sharp depreciation of the Indian rupee, which has been under intense pressure following the U.S. decision to impose heavy tariffs on Indian imports. According to the RBI’s latest monthly bulletin, the central bank intervened aggressively Read More…
Bengaluru: Fresh off their historic first-ever IPL title win, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise has become the center of major buzz once again — this time for being put up for sale. According to reports, Diageo Great Britain, the UK-based parent company of RCB, is preparing to sell its stake in the team. The Read More…
A government audit has revealed serious financial discrepancies and asset mismanagement at Kerala’s iconic Guruvayur Temple, managed by the Guruvayur Devaswom Board. The reports, covering the fiscal years 2019–20 and 2020–21, expose widespread lapses in financial discipline and transparency, raising questions about the administration’s handling of temple wealth and offerings. According to the audit, there Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is on high alert as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted extremely heavy rainfall across several parts of the state today. The IMD has declared a Red Alert for the districts of Idukki, Palakkad, and Malappuram, warning of very heavy to extremely heavy rain that could trigger flooding and landslides in vulnerable Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: President Droupadi Murmu will embark on a spiritual journey to the Sabarimala temple today for a special darshan of Lord Ayyappa. The President will depart from Raj Bhavan in the morning and travel aboard an Indian Air Force helicopter, which is scheduled to land at Perunad helipad at 9:05 AM — a deviation from Read More…
Following the Red Alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) due to intense rainfall, the district administrations of Idukki, Palakkad, and Malappuram have declared a holiday for all educational institutions on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The decision was taken as a precautionary measure in view of the continuing heavy downpour across several parts of Read More…
Kerala has reported yet another death due to amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare and often fatal brain infection. The latest victim, 78-year-old Hubsa Beevi from Vavara Ambalam, Pothencode, passed away while undergoing treatment at the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital. This marks the second death in the state capital within 48 hours. Hubsa Beevi had developed a Read More…