New Delhi: Marking Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on August 14, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an emotional tribute to those who endured the “upheaval and pain” of the 1947 Partition, calling it a “tragic chapter of our history.” He lauded the courage and resilience of survivors who, despite unimaginable loss, rebuilt their lives and Read More…
New Delhi: In preparation for India’s 79th Independence Day, the national capital has been placed under an unprecedented security blanket. Over 10,000 police personnel, 3,000 traffic officers, paramilitary forces, and commandos have been deployed, backed by cutting-edge surveillance technology. The Red Fort — where the Prime Minister will hoist the national flag — is under Read More…
Kochi: In a major relief for highway commuters, the Kerala High Court has ruled that toilets at petrol pumps along national highways must be open to everyone — not just customers. Reversing its earlier order that restricted usage to patrons, the court clarified that the facilities should be accessible to the public at any time, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Cabinet has approved a salary hike for government lawyers across the state, according to a release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). The decision is aimed at recognising the contribution of legal professionals engaged in representing the state in various courts. Details of the revised pay structure are expected to be issued Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has stepped in to resolve the ongoing standoff between the Kerala government and Governor Arif Mohammed Khan over the appointment of Vice Chancellors in state universities. A Bench suggested that both the state government and the Governor propose four names each, after which the court will constitute a search committee Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The State Delimitation Commission has completed the ward delimitation process for local bodies across Kerala, following a comprehensive review of petitions, complaints, and objections. Officials said the exercise involved hearing all petitioners and examining every representation before finalising the ward boundaries. The process is aimed at ensuring fair representation and balanced voter distribution ahead Read More…
New Delhi: Parliament has approved a new Income Tax Bill aimed at replacing the six-decade-old legislation, marking a significant overhaul of the country’s tax framework. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, introducing the Bill, clarified that it does not impose any new tax rates. Instead, the primary goal is to simplify the language of the law, making Read More…
New Delhi: Security at all Delhi Metro stations has been intensified ahead of the 79th Independence Day celebrations. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is leading the heightened security operations, which will continue until August 16. As part of the measures, passengers can expect more thorough baggage checks, increased frisking, and deployment of additional personnel Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a move to promote a reading culture among children, the Kerala government will award grace marks to school students who actively participate in reading activities starting from the next academic year. General Education Minister V. Sivankutty announced the initiative through a Facebook post, stating that one period every week will be dedicated to Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has thrown down a final ultimatum to the Central Government — take a clear decision by September 10 on waiving bank loans for victims of the devastating Mundakkai–Chooralmala landslide in Wayanad, or face the court’s displeasure. Hearing a suo motu petition on the tragedy, the Division Bench of Justice A.K. Read More…