Washington: In a significant step towards easing trade tensions, US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day delay in imposing a planned 145% additional tariff on Chinese goods. The move, signed into order by Trump, pushes the tariff implementation deadline to November 10 and raises hopes for a fresh trade agreement between the two nations. Read More…
The Lok Sabha has passed the National Sports Governance Bill, hailed by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya as the biggest reform since the nation’s independence. The bill, passed amid opposition protests, promises to overhaul the country’s sporting framework with a focus on accountability, transparency, and good governance. “This will ensure fairness and responsibility in sports federations Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to face another round of isolated heavy downpours today, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placing Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, and Kasaragod under a yellow alert. Alongside the rain, residents can expect thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 40 km/h in certain areas. Weather experts predict a fresh surge Read More…
Kochi: Responding to mounting public outcry over soaring movie ticket rates, the Kerala government has told the High Court that it has formed a special committee to review and reform cinema ticket pricing. The move follows a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking regulation of what’s being called “exploitative” dynamic pricing in multiplexes. The PIL, filed Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala State Beverages Corporation (BEVCO) has rolled out a fresh proposal to the state government, seeking the green light for home delivery of liquor via an online platform — an idea inspired by Swiggy’s earlier pitch. The plan aims to cut down long queues at the state’s limited liquor outlets and boost tax Read More…
New Delhi: Putting an end to swirling speculation, the BCCI has firmly dismissed rumours that Indian cricket icons Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma are set to retire from One Day Internationals anytime soon. While earlier whispers hinted at a possible swansong after the 2027 ODI World Cup, recent reports claimed the duo might bow Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a state-of-the-art residential complex for Members of Parliament at Baba Kharak Singh Marg, just steps away from Parliament House. The project features 184 newly built Type-VII multi-storey flats, each sprawling over 5,000 square feet—offering spacious layouts, dedicated office spaces, and staff quarters that outsize even the iconic Type-VIII bungalows. Designed Read More…
Bengaluru has entered a new era of urban mobility as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Yellow Line of the Bangalore Metro (Phase 2) and laid the foundation for the Phase 3 Orange Line—transformative projects worth nearly ₹22,800 crore. The Yellow Line, stretching over 19 km with 16 elevated stations, is set to serve up Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s startup landscape is on a meteoric rise, growing at an impressive 20% annually and powering over 3,500 ventures, as revealed by a recent Startup Genome report. This remarkable surge cements the state’s position as one of Asia’s most dynamic innovation hubs, driven by strong government backing, world-class incubation infrastructure, and strategic investments in Read More…
Kerala: After days of subdued showers, Kerala could soon welcome the sound of steady rainfall again, with meteorologists tracking a low-pressure system expected to form over the northwest and west-central Bay of Bengal around August 13–14. The state is currently in a break-monsoon phase, caused by the monsoon trough drifting north of its normal position Read More…