Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian Men’s Hockey Team for their stunning 4-1 victory over defending champions South Korea in the Asia Cup 2025 final held in Rajgir, Bihar. The emphatic win not only ended an eight-year wait for the title but also secured India a direct berth in the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey Read More…
Kochi: Kerala’s gold market is on fire, with prices racing towards the historic ₹80,000 mark per sovereign. After a brief dip in the morning, rates skyrocketed by afternoon, setting a new all-time high and reinforcing gold’s position as the ultimate safe-haven investment. Gold opened the day at ₹79,480 per sovereign following a small decline of Read More…
Kerala is grappling with a worrying surge in cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis, commonly known as the brain-eating amoeba infection, as the state confirmed its fifth death in just one month. The latest victim, 56-year-old Shobhana from Wandoor, Malappuram, succumbed while undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. Earlier fatalities included a 45-year-old man from Wayanad, Read More…
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has increased the UPI transaction limit to ₹10 lakh per day for select high-value categories starting September 15. The revision will benefit payments such as taxes, insurance premiums, EMIs, capital market investments, travel bookings, jewellery purchases, and government e-marketplace transactions, making it easier for users to handle large Read More…
Kochi: This Onam, Kerala once again raised the bar in festive spending, with liquor sales surging to an all-time high. The Kerala State Beverages Corporation (Bevco) reported sales worth ₹920.74 crore during the festival season, marking a 9.34% jump from last year’s figure of ₹842.07 crore. The biggest spike came on Uthradam day, when Bevco Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The monsoon is set to intensify over Kerala from tomorrow, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heavy downpours and thunderstorms across the state until Wednesday. On Tuesday, heavy showers are expected in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, and Idukki, prompting authorities to issue a yellow alert. The alert will extend to Pathanamthitta and Idukki Read More…
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has voiced confidence that India’s fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP (₹15.69 lakh crore) for FY 2025-26 will be met, despite a projected revenue shortfall of ₹48,000 crore. The government is banking on a spurt in consumer spending, especially after the rollout of the new GST regime, to Read More…
Milan: Renowned Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, who revolutionized global fashion with his elegant and timeless creations, has passed away at the age of 91 due to age-related ailments. Founder of the Armani Exchange Group, Armani redefined men’s and women’s fashion with his innovative concepts and left an indelible mark across multiple industries, including haute Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have touched fresh highs once again, with rates shooting up by ₹560 in a single day. A sovereign (8 grams) of gold now costs ₹78,920, while the price per gram has climbed to ₹9,865. In just two weeks, gold has become dearer by nearly ₹5,000, breaking records almost daily. After Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the recently introduced NextGen GST reforms, calling them a major step towards simplifying the tax system, boosting transparency, and improving the ease of living for citizens. Speaking at an event on Friday, the Prime Minister said the reforms reflect the government’s vision of “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India), where Read More…