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…
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…