A revised factsheet released by the White House on the proposed India–US trade deal has drawn fresh attention — and fresh doubts — over the real shape of the agreement. Changes highlighted in the document include references to India’s digital services tax, tariffs on pulses, and a headline-grabbing $500 billion investment commitment, but without sufficient Read More…
Kerala is set to come to a standstill as a 24-hour nationwide strike called by major trade unions begins at midnight tonight and continues until midnight on Thursday. The strike has been jointly called by 10 central trade unions, including the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), in protest against the Centre’s labour codes and Read More…
New Delhi: The Union government has released updated guidelines on the observance of Vande Mataram, India’s national song, bringing clarity to public conduct during its rendition. While standing as a mark of respect remains mandatory at official events and in educational institutions, the government has made it clear that audiences in cinema theatres are not Read More…
New Delhi: Kerala’s railway infrastructure is set for a major upgrade as the Centre has cleared rail projects worth ₹487.73 crore, paving the way for faster trains, improved freight movement, and fewer delays. The approved projects include doubling of the Alappuzha railway line and the long-awaited Palakkad railway bypass, both expected to significantly enhance rail Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Rising temperatures across Kerala have triggered a sharp increase in the Ultraviolet (UV) Index, prompting health and disaster management authorities to issue a cautionary alert. In the past 24 hours, Idukki district recorded the highest UV Index at 7, while Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Wayanad reported a UV level of 6, indicating a Read More…
New Delhi: Indian Railways is set to usher in a major digital shift for millions of daily passengers by phasing out the widely used UTS mobile app and replacing it with a new all-in-one platform, ‘Rail One’. The Railway Board has announced that the UTS app will be completely discontinued from March 1, 2026, urging Read More…
New Delhi: Health experts have raised concern over a sharp and unusually early increase in H3N2 influenza cases this year, a trend that is typically seen during the peak of summer. Several parts of the country are witnessing a steady rise in fever and respiratory infections, prompting warnings from the medical community. Doctors attribute the Read More…
New Delhi: Parliamentary activity picked up momentum on Tuesday as both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha resumed proceedings at 2:00 pm, marking the continuation of the crucial Budget Session. Lawmakers returned to their respective Houses after the recess to take up key legislative and financial business. The session is expected to see intense Read More…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that the evaluation of Class 12 board examination answer sheets will go fully digital from 2026. The board will adopt the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, under which teachers will assess scanned copies of answer sheets on computer screens instead of manually checking physical scripts. The move Read More…
Kochi: After a period of sharp swings, gold prices in the state took a breather on Wednesday, remaining unchanged while still hovering above the ₹1.15 lakh mark. A pavan of gold is priced at ₹1,15,800, with the per-gram rate steady at ₹14,475, offering a brief sense of stability to the market after days of turbulence. Read More…