New Delhi: The Supreme Court is set to hear a series of petitions today challenging the ongoing Social Impact Review (SIR) proceedings in Kerala. The state government, along with major political parties including the CPI(M), CPI, Congress, and the Indian Union Muslim League, has urged the court to temporarily suspend the SIR process. With local Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to experience intense rainfall today, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for seven districts — Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam. The alert comes as a result of a low-pressure system and an accompanying cyclonic circulation, both of which are expected to trigger widespread rain Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major relief to pensioners across Kerala, the state government has kick-started the distribution of social security and welfare fund pensions, crediting ₹3,600 to each beneficiary as part of a two-month payout. The disbursal includes ₹1,600, marking the final installment of long-pending arrears, along with the ₹2,000 pension amount for November. With this Read More…
Patna: Bihar witnessed a landmark political moment as Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister for a record tenth time, leading a newly formed NDA government. The grand swearing-in ceremony took place at Patna’s iconic Gandhi Maidan, with 21 ministers inducted into the new cabinet. The oath was administered by Bihar Read More…
Kochi: In a strong affirmation of dignity and equal rights, the Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea seeking separate digital recording of votes cast by persons with mental disabilities in the 2025 elections. Justice P. V. Kunhikrishnan ruled that merely living in a rehabilitation centre or assuming someone has a mental condition does not Read More…
New Delhi: A landmark judgment is expected today as the Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, prepares to rule on the Presidential Reference seeking clarity on whether the court can impose time limits on the President and Governors for acting on bills passed by state legislatures. President Droupadi Murmu, invoking powers Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is bracing for another spell of isolated heavy rainfall, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching up to 40 km/h in select areas today. Despite the unstable weather, no district-specific alerts have been issued so far. A low-pressure system that originated over the Kanyakumari sea has now Read More…
Mumbai: Jio has announced that unlimited 5G users will now get free access to Google Gemini 3, the latest version of Google’s advanced AI model. Currently, Jio Unlimited 5G customers are eligible to receive this premium service free for 18 months as part of the updated Jio Gemini Pro Plan. The company has introduced two Read More…
India is gearing up for a historic leap in rail travel as the country’s first bullet train is scheduled to begin operations in August 2027, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced. The maiden run will take place on the 100-km Surat–Vapi stretch in Gujarat, marking the beginning of India’s long-awaited high-speed rail era. Once the Read More…
The Supreme Court of India will hear on November 21 the Kerala government’s petition seeking to defer the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the state’s electoral rolls. The matter was mentioned before Chief Justice B. R. Gavai, who agreed to list the case for hearing on Friday. The SIR, announced by the Election Commission Read More…