Tehran: A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck southern Iran on Tuesday, adding to tensions in a region already rattled by ongoing US–Israel military strikes. The tremor was recorded in the Gerash area at a depth of 10 kilometres, according to the United States Geological Survey. Authorities confirmed that there were no immediate reports of casualties or major Read More…
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed the Class 10 and Class 12 examinations scheduled for March 5 and March 6 in Gulf countries, citing the escalating situation in West Asia. The move comes as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of students appearing for the board exams Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has scripted a new chapter in the digital arena, with his official YouTube channel surpassing an unprecedented 30 million subscribers. The milestone makes him the most-followed global leader on the platform, highlighting his extraordinary reach in the online world. Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who ranks next, has barely Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The much-awaited SSLC and Higher Secondary examinations for the academic year will begin across Kerala on Thursday, marking a crucial phase for lakhs of students. The exams will continue until March 30, with 3,031 centres set up statewide to ensure smooth conduct. As many as 4,17,497 students will appear for the SSLC (Class 10) Read More…
Kochi: After days of dramatic gains driven by global tensions, gold prices in Kerala have shown a modest correction, bringing a measure of relief to buyers. The price of gold fell by ₹360 per sovereign (8 grams) on Tuesday, settling at ₹1,24,680. On a per gram basis, the rate declined by ₹45 to ₹15,585. The Read More…
Kochi: Air connectivity between Kerala and the Gulf received a major boost as flight services on the Kochi–Muscat route resumed on Tuesday. Oman Air restarted operations with its morning departure at 8:10 am from Kochi, while Air India Express also resumed services on the sector. An inbound flight from Muscat landed in Kochi at 7:40 Read More…
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the ongoing war with Iran may stretch beyond initial expectations as fighting spreads across the region. The conflict, which reportedly began on February 28 with a major strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has rapidly intensified. Trump stated that military operations were progressing “substantially ahead of Read More…
Riyadh: A potentially devastating drone strike on a key facility of Saudi Aramco was successfully thwarted after Saudi defense forces intercepted and destroyed two drones mid-air before they could hit the Ras Tanura oil refinery near Dammam. The refinery has been temporarily shut down as a precautionary step following the incident. Authorities confirmed that the Read More…
Dubai: A sweeping closure of airspace across key Gulf nations has plunged international travel into turmoil, with more than 3,400 flights cancelled and nearly 300,000 passengers stranded in a rapidly escalating crisis. Operations have been suspended at major regional hubs including Dubai International Airport, Sharjah International Airport, Abu Dhabi International Airport, and Hamad International Airport. Read More…
New Delhi: India is bracing for a sweltering summer as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warns of soaring temperatures and prolonged heatwave conditions across several regions of the country. Meteorologists predict that northern, central, and western states could witness temperatures well above normal in the coming weeks, with peak afternoon heat posing serious health risks. Read More…