The United States has imposed a 50% tariff on Indian exports, effective August 27, citing New Delhi’s continued crude oil purchases from Russia. The hike combines an additional 25% penalty duty with the existing 25% countervailing duty, effectively doubling the tariff rate on Indian goods entering the U.S. According to a notification from the U.S. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Beleaguered MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, already battling allegations of misconduct against women, is once again under the scanner. The Crime Branch has served him a notice to appear for questioning on Saturday in connection with the fake identity card racket tied to the Youth Congress state president elections. The case, which first stirred controversy during Read More…
Kochi: Kerala rapper Vedan, born Hirandas Murali, has secured anticipatory bail from the High Court in a case accusing him of sexually exploiting a woman under the promise of marriage. The court, while granting relief with conditions, directed him to present himself before the investigating officer on September 9. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, who heard Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is on high alert after reporting 18 active cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare but deadly infection caused by the so-called “brain-eating amoeba.” The state has recorded 41 cases so far this year, sparking urgent preventive measures. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has instructed local bodies to intensify monitoring and awareness campaigns to curb Read More…
New Delhi: Passengers flying to and from Delhi may face delays as Air India, IndiGo, and other major airlines have issued advisories following a rain alert by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD has predicted light to moderate rainfall across Delhi-NCR throughout Tuesday, cautioning that the showers could disrupt air traffic and lead to Read More…
Mumbai/New Delhi: In a dramatic turn just weeks before the Asia Cup, fantasy gaming giant Dream11 has exited as Team India’s jersey sponsor, forcing the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to hunt for a replacement. The pullout comes in the wake of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which Read More…
Kochi: The ambitious third phase of the Kochi Metro—stretching from Aluva to Angamaly via Cochin International Airport (Nedumbassery)—is gaining momentum with the launch of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) study. The DPR, being prepared by Systra MVA Consulting India Pvt. Ltd. at a cost of ₹1.03 crore, will be submitted in six months. Unlike the Read More…
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the Kerala High Court has rejected its plea to restart toll collection at Paliyekkara, extending the ban until September 9. The decision came after a court-appointed three-member committee—comprising the District Collector, District Police Chief, and Regional Transport Officer—reported that service roads remain incomplete, construction is moving at a Read More…
New Delhi: Starting Tuesday midnight (U.S. time), the United States will enforce an additional 25% tariff on Indian exports, pushing the total extra duties on Indian goods to a steep 50% under the Trump administration’s trade regime. With the hike, India now joins Brazil as the nation facing the highest U.S. import tariffs, ahead of Read More…
New Delhi: India has firmly stated that it will continue importing oil from Russia, making it clear that it will not yield to international pressure. “India will buy oil from whoever offers it at the lowest price. What matters are market conditions,” said Vinay Kumar, India’s Ambassador to Russia, underscoring that national and economic interests Read More…