Thiruvananthapuram: Gyanesh Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner of the Election Commission of India, is set to arrive in Kerala today for a three-day visit to review preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections. During the visit, Gyanesh Kumar will assess the overall election readiness across the state and also examine the progress of the Special Intensive Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala witnessed another notable decline on Thursday, with the rate falling ₹720 per sovereign, pushing the price below the ₹1.20 lakh mark once again. Following the latest drop, the price of one sovereign (8 grams) of gold now stands at ₹1,19,920, while the per gram rate has decreased by ₹90 to Read More…
The UAE authorities have announced a waiver on overstay fines for certain visa holders. The decision was issued by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP). The exemption applies to visitors holding tourist or visit visas, individuals with exit permits, and residents whose residency permits were cancelled to facilitate their departure Read More…
Tehran: Tensions across West Asia have escalated sharply as the United States and Israel launched fresh strikes on strategic locations in Iran, including areas around Tehran, late on Wednesday night. According to reports, the attacks primarily targeted missile launch pads and weapons storage facilities, aiming to weaken Iran’s missile capabilities. The US claimed the strikes Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The SSLC (Class 10) and Higher Secondary examinations for the current academic year began across Kerala today, marking a crucial phase for lakhs of students. The examinations will continue until March 30, with 3,031 examination centres set up across the state. A total of 417,497 students are appearing for the SSLC examination in Kerala. Read More…
New Delhi: The escalating conflict in the Middle East has weighed heavily on global financial markets, dragging the Indian rupee to a record low against the U.S. dollar. Heightened geopolitical tensions have triggered a surge in crude oil prices and strengthened the dollar, putting additional pressure on emerging market currencies, including the rupee. Despite the Read More…
New Delhi: The T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, has shattered all previous records by drawing an astonishing 500 million viewers worldwide — the highest viewership ever recorded in the tournament’s history. Announcing the milestone, International Cricket Council Chairman Jay Shah hailed it as a landmark moment for global cricket. The surge Read More…
New Delhi: Finland’s Alexander Stubb has begun a four-day official visit to India, signaling a renewed push to deepen strategic and economic ties between the two countries. Leading a high-powered delegation of ministers, senior officials, and top business leaders, President Stubb’s visit is set to open new avenues of cooperation and strengthen the growing partnership Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is experiencing elevated ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels, with the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority issuing an Orange Alert for Idukki and Yellow Alerts for most other districts, excluding Kasaragod, Kannur, and Thiruvananthapuram. Authorities cautioned that UV intensity peaks between 10 am and 3 pm, urging residents to limit direct sun exposure during these Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt Holi greetings to the nation, calling upon citizens to celebrate the festival with joy, harmony, and a renewed sense of unity. In his message, the Prime Minister highlighted the timeless significance of Holi as a celebration of hope, positivity, and the victory of good over evil, urging Read More…