Kochi: The much-awaited Kochi-Lakshadweep seaplane service will be inaugurated on July 19, with regular commercial operations commencing from July 20. Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu will inaugurate the service after the successful completion of trial flights. The seaplane service is aimed at improving connectivity to Lakshadweep and boosting tourism. It will be India’s Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s power crisis has intensified, with load shedding expected to continue across the state. Power Minister Sunny Joseph said the situation has worsened due to rising electricity consumption, reduced hydropower generation following weak rainfall, and the obligation to return borrowed power. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that there is little chance of Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India’s first green hydrogen-powered train from Jind in Haryana on July 17, 2026, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition towards clean, zero-emission rail transport. The train will run on green hydrogen, a zero-emission fuel produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Gold prices in Kerala increased sharply on today, with the price of 22-carat gold rising by ₹70 per gram. According to the latest market rates, 22-carat (916) gold is now priced at ₹13,160 per gram, while the rate for 8 grams has climbed to ₹1,05,280. The price of 18-carat gold stands at ₹10,810 per Read More…
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…
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…