Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala continues to reel under intense heat, with Kannur recording the highest temperature in the past 24 hours at a sweltering 37°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Daytime temperatures climbed to 35°C in Ernakulam, Kottayam, and Kozhikode, while Thiruvananthapuram recorded the lowest daytime temperature at 31°C. The lowest night temperature of 20°C Read More…
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has firmly dismissed Opposition allegations of a reduction in states’ share of tax revenue, assuring the Lok Sabha that the Centre remains fully committed to the Finance Commission’s recommendations. Replying to the Budget 2026–27 discussion, she stated that a substantial ₹25.44 lakh crore is estimated to be transferred Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A sweeping 24-hour nationwide strike has brought large parts of India to a standstill, with Kerala witnessing near-total shutdown as millions of workers unite in protest against the Centre’s labour policies. The strike, called by a Joint Trade Union Committee, began at midnight and is expected to see participation from nearly 300 million workers Read More…
Skywatchers are counting down to a spectacular celestial event as a rare annular solar eclipse is set to transform the Sun into a blazing “ring of fire” on February 17, 2026. The phenomenon occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun but is too far from Earth to completely block the Read More…
In a groundbreaking advance for medical science, researchers from Mass General Brigham and Harvard Medical School have developed an artificial intelligence model capable of extracting remarkable insights from routine brain MRI scans. The innovative system, known as BrainIAC, can estimate a person’s brain age, assess dementia risk, identify tumor-related genetic mutations, and even predict survival Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spotlighted carbon capture technology as a game-changer for India’s steel sector, sharing an insightful article on how innovation can power the industry’s next big transformation. Emphasizing the importance of sustainable growth, the Prime Minister noted that strategic investments in carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), along with green hydrogen initiatives, Read More…
The Government of India has directed social media platforms to remove unlawful and harmful content within three hours of receiving official notice. The new rule, notified on February 10, 2026, significantly reduces the earlier 36-hour compliance window under the IT Rules, 2021. Platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X must act swiftly on flagged Read More…
New Delhi: In a significant move to combat the growing menace of “digital arrest” and online frauds, the Centre has informed the Supreme Court that platforms such as WhatsApp may soon require mandatory SIM-based verification. The submission was made in a suo motu case taken up by the apex court amid rising concerns over large-scale Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala continue to witness sharp fluctuations. After rising sharply a day earlier, the price of gold fell by ₹200 per sovereign on Thursday, taking the rate to ₹1,16,240 per sovereign. The price of gold per gram also declined by ₹25, settling at ₹14,530. The record high gold price in the state Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is reeling under intense heat conditions, prompting authorities to issue an Orange Alert in Idukki district, where UV radiation levels have surged sharply. Munnar recorded a UV Index of 8, the highest in the state, signalling a very high health risk from sun exposure. Meanwhile, Yellow Alerts have been sounded in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Read More…