Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala witnessed a decline on today, with the rate of 22-carat (916 purity) gold falling by ₹35 per gram. According to the latest rates, the price of 916 gold stands at ₹13,930 per gram, while eight grams (one sovereign) is priced at ₹1,11,440. The rate of 18-carat gold is ₹11,445 per Read More…
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Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan Begins Four-Day Visit to Mauritius
New Delhi: Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Krishna Swaminathan began a four-day official visit to Mauritius on Monday, as part of India’s efforts to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation and deepen defence ties with the island nation. The visit, scheduled from August 10 to 13, 2026, is aimed at further consolidating India-Mauritius defence and Read More…
Vetiver: Kerala’s Natural Shield Against Soil Erosion
M. A SUDHEER BABU, PATTAMBI, DISTRICT SOIL SURVEY OFFICER, KOZHIKODE oil is one of the most important natural resources, and vetiver, locally known as Ramacham, can play a crucial role in preventing soil degradation and controlling erosion. Known as vetiver in English and khus in Hindi and Bengali, the aromatic grass is also valued as Read More…
India Rejects US Lawmakers’ Criticism of Proposed FCRA Amendments
New Delhi: India on Friday rejected criticism from several US lawmakers over the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), asserting that the legislation is an internal matter and falls within the country’s sovereign legislative process. The response came after a bipartisan group of US lawmakers, including Senator James Risch, Chairman of the Read More…
CEC Gyanesh Kumar Meets Mongolian Ambassador to Strengthen Electoral Cooperation
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner of India and Chairman of the Council of Member States of International IDEA, Gyanesh Kumar, on Saturday met Mongolia’s Ambassador to India, Dr. Ulziit Luvsanjav, at Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of electoral management. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their shared Read More…
President Murmu Presents National Handloom Awards, Releases Commemorative Stamps on National Handloom Day
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on today attended the 12th National Handloom Day celebrations at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi, where she presented the Sant Kabir Handloom Awards and the National Handloom Awards 2025 to outstanding artisans and weavers. The awards recognise excellence in handloom weaving and honour the contribution of artisans Read More…
Gold Prices Rise by ₹15 per Gram in Kerala
Gold prices in Kerala increased by ₹15 per gram on Today. The price of 22-carat (916) gold rose to ₹13,740 per gram, while the rate for 8 grams reached ₹1,09,920. The price of 18-carat gold stood at ₹11,290 per gram, with 8 grams priced at ₹90,320. Meanwhile, the silver price remained at ₹240 per gram, Read More…
Gold Prices Climb Higher; 916 Gold Crosses ₹1.09 Lakh for 8 Grams
Gold prices continued to surge on Thursday, with the price of 916 hallmark gold reaching ₹13,725 per gram. The price of 8 grams of 916 gold has risen to ₹1,09,800. The price of 18-carat gold stands at ₹11,275 per gram, while 8 grams is priced at ₹90,200.Meanwhile, silver remains unchanged at ₹240 per gram, with Read More…
Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos Meets PM Modi, Discusses India’s Growing Media and Entertainment Sector
Netflix Co-Chief Executive Officer Ted Sarandos met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday to discuss the growing opportunities in India’s media and entertainment industry. Following the meeting, Prime Minister Modi said the discussions focused on the immense potential of India’s media and entertainment sector and the country’s emergence as a global content creation hub. In Read More…
PM Modi Marks Seven Years of Article 370 Abrogation, Reaffirms Commitment to J&K and Ladakh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A, describing the move as a historic milestone that ushered in a new era of development and empowerment for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. In a post on social media, the Prime Minister said that the abrogation of Read More…