New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to the United States next month, with a packed agenda that includes addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on the 26th and a potential meeting with US President Donald Trump. Diplomatic efforts are underway to iron out trade disagreements ahead of the possible high-level talks. Bilateral Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Monsoon activity is set to pick up pace in Kerala as a fresh low-pressure system forms over the Bay of Bengal near the Andhra–Odisha coast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced. The development is expected to bring widespread showers to the state today, with rain likely to linger through the week. Under the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala continues to rely heavily on electricity imports, incurring an annual expenditure of nearly ₹10,000 crore, despite possessing significant hydropower infrastructure, including 61 dams and 42 hydroelectric stations. Officials point out that the state’s own generation capacity is insufficient to meet rising demand, particularly during summer months when water levels in reservoirs drop. Hydroelectric Read More…
Singapore: A local company has announced a paid holiday for its Tamil employees on August 14 to mark the global release of Superstar Rajinikanth’s much-awaited film Coolie. Alongside the day off, the firm is offering first-day-first-show tickets and a S$30 allowance for food and beverages. The initiative, introduced under the company’s “workers’ welfare and stress Read More…
Kochi: With Independence Day around the corner, airports across India, including Cochin International Airport, have ramped up security to the highest level. Passengers are being strongly advised to arrive well ahead of their flight time as enhanced checks could take longer than usual. According to airport authorities, stringent screening for both passengers and baggage, along Read More…
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) via video link, delivered a stirring message blending India’s rich astronomical heritage with cutting-edge scientific progress. Welcoming over 300 young talents from 64 countries, he hailed them as “shining stars,” celebrating the union of tradition, innovation, spirituality, science, curiosity, and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Cricket fever is set to grip Kerala as the iconic Kariavattom Greenfield Stadium gears up to host five matches of the upcoming Women’s Cricket World Cup, including a high-stakes semi-final. The fixtures, originally slated for Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium, have been shifted to Thiruvananthapuram in what promises to be a sporting spectacle for the state. Read More…
New Delhi: In a high-profile judicial controversy, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has constituted a three-member inquiry panel to investigate serious allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, after large piles of burnt cash were reportedly discovered at his Delhi residence in March this year. The panel will scrutinize the charges and present its report, potentially triggering Read More…
Bengaluru: The South Western Railway (SWR) has announced a route and terminal change for Train No. 16512 Kannur – KSR Bengaluru Express, impacting passengers traveling from Kerala to Bengaluru. Under the new arrangement, the train will be diverted via Yasvantpur Junction, Hebbal, and Banaswadi before terminating at Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) Bengaluru, replacing its Read More…
New Delhi: The Prime Minister has spotlighted India’s ambitious National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission (NSCAEM) 2047, a transformative initiative launched in 2023 with the goal of eradicating sickle cell disease (SCD) as a public health challenge by the nation’s centenary of independence. The mission focuses on mass screening, early detection, advanced treatment, and awareness Read More…