Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has alleged that the previous LDF government waived a penalty of around ₹219 crore that Adani Port was liable to pay for delays in completing the Vizhinjam International Seaport project. Addressing a press conference after a Cabinet meeting, Satheesan also rejected the CPI(M)’s allegation that the proposed transfer of Read More…
Brussels: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met European Council President Antonio Costa in Brussels and reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening trade and technology cooperation with the European Union. Jaishankar, who is on a two-day visit to Belgium from July 14 to 15, is attending the third India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting along with Read More…
Bhopal: Khajuraho Airport in Madhya Pradesh has been ranked the best airport in the country in the 2026 National Customer Satisfaction Index conducted by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), according to an official. Raja Bhoj Airport in Bhopal also performed strongly, securing the third position in the national rankings. Officials said the recognition reflects Read More…
Dubai: An Indian crew member was killed by an Iranian strike on UAE shipping tankers on Tuesday. The strike in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman injured eight crew members as the conflict in West Asia escalated. The UAE Defence Ministry reported that Iranian cruise missiles struck the national tankers Mombasa and Al Bahiyah in Read More…
Aizawl: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday stressed the importance of preserving indigenous craftsmanship and improving market opportunities for tribal artisans. Speaking at the inauguration of the week-long Zo Fair in Aizawl, the Chief Minister said the history and cultural identity of the people of the North East have been safeguarded through traditional attire, handicrafts Read More…
New Delhi: India on Sunday strongly condemned the attack on the merchant vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman, stressing that attacks targeting civilian shipping and critical infrastructure in the region must cease immediately. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that 11 Indian nationals were on board the vessel at the time of Read More…
Auckland: India and New Zealand have elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership, marking a significant step in strengthening cooperation across trade, defence, maritime security and regional stability. The announcement was made following bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon on Saturday. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment Read More…
New Delhi: Congress General Secretary Randeep Surjewala on Friday accused the Centre of projecting “false bravado” and presenting “half-baked truths” over the implementation of ethanol-blended fuel, alleging significant policy gaps in the rollout of E20 petrol and the proposed introduction of 15 per cent methanol-blended diesel. In a post on X, Surjewala claimed that recent Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Gold prices in Kerala witnessed another increase on Friday, with the price of 22-carat (916) gold rising by ₹35 per gram. Following the latest revision, the price of one gram of 22-carat gold stands at ₹13,275, while the price of an eight-gram sovereign has climbed to ₹1,06,200. The price of 18-carat gold has been Read More…
BHUBANESWAR: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday launched the national programme for issuing Letters of Authorisation (LoAs) for the sustainable harvesting of fisheries in the high seas at Bhubaneswar. During the event, he also unveiled the Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission document and handed over Letters of Authorisation to ten Fish Farmer Producer Organisations Read More…