The tunnel boring machines (TBMs) required for constructing India’s first undersea rail tunnel for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed bullet train project are set to arrive at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust on Monday, sources said. The specially customised TBMs have been manufactured by Herrenknecht at its facility in China. These machines are designed to meet the specific Read More…
The Government of India on Sunday said it is closely monitoring developments in West Asia and has taken proactive measures to ensure stability across key sectors, including energy supply and port operations. According to an official statement, the delivery of domestic LPG cylinders remains normal across the country, with panic bookings witnessing a decline. The Read More…
Gold prices have fallen again in the state, continuing the recent downward trend. The price of gold is now ₹13,380 per gram. The price of one sovereign stands at ₹1,07,040, making it one of the lowest rates this month. In early March, the price had touched ₹1,26,920 per sovereign. It has now dropped significantly. The Read More…
Iran has launched missile attacks on areas near a major nuclear research facility in southern Israel. The strikes targeted cities including Dimona and Arad. These areas are close to Israel’s high-security nuclear installations. The attack caused heavy damage. Several people were injured, and some are reported to be in critical condition. The Israeli military said Read More…
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. He said the US could target Iran’s energy facilities if the route is not reopened. Iran responded strongly. It warned that it could strike US-linked energy, technology, and water facilities in the Middle East. The situation has raised global Read More…
New Delhi: The price of premium petrol in India has increased as tensions continue in West Asia. Fuel companies like Indian Oil Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum have raised prices by ₹2 to ₹2.23 per litre. Premium fuels such as XP95 and Power Petrol are now costlier. The price hike is linked to the ongoing tensions Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Gold prices in Kerala fell today, bringing slight relief to buyers in the jewellery market. The price of 916 gold is currently ₹1,13,400 for 8 grams. Meanwhile, the price of 18-carat gold decreased by ₹235 per gram, bringing the rate to around ₹93,640 for 8 grams. Silver prices were also noted in the market, Read More…
Tensions in the Middle East have increased after Iran warned of possible attacks on key energy facilities in Gulf countries following an Israeli strike on its South Pars gas field. According to reports, Iran issued evacuation warnings for major sites in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. The facilities named include major refineries and Read More…
The Central government has said that the hurdles in the Angamaly–Erumeli Sabari Rail project have been resolved, giving fresh hope to the long-pending plan. The Ministry of Railways informed the Kerala High Court that land acquisition will begin soon in coordination with the state government. Deputy chief engineer from Southern Railway told the court that Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Gold prices in Kerala fell today, bringing slight relief to buyers in the jewellery market. The price of 916 gold is currently ₹1,15,680 for 8 grams. Meanwhile, the price of 18-carat gold decreased by ₹65 per gram, bringing the rate to around ₹95,520 for 8 grams. Silver prices were also noted in the market, Read More…