A British Royal Navy F‑35B Lightning II fighter jet, among the world’s most advanced stealth aircraft, has been stranded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport since June 14 after making an emergency landing due to severe weather, fuel shortage, and hydraulic failure during a mission from HMS Prince of Wales in the Arabian Sea. Despite initial repair Read More…
Manolo Márquez has stepped down as the head coach of the Indian national football team following the team’s underwhelming performance in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. The resignation comes shortly after India’s disheartening defeat to Hong Kong, which effectively ended their qualifying hopes. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed accepting Márquez’s resignation, with Read More…
Panic gripped Kottayam Medical College on Wednesday after a section of a three-storey building housing the Orthopaedics department suddenly collapsed. The incident occurred in the 14th ward, prompting an immediate emergency response. Eyewitnesses described a deafening crash as the building section gave way, sending shockwaves through the hospital premises. Fortunately, quick action by the hospital Read More…
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated Zoho Corporation’s new Research and Development campus in Neduvathoor, Kottarakkara, located in Kollam district. This marks the state’s first dedicated R&D facility focused on AI, robotics, and deep-tech innovation. The inauguration ceremony was attended by key dignitaries including Finance Minister K N Balagopal, highlighting the state’s commitment to fostering high-tech Read More…
Veteran Communist leader and former Kerala Chief Minister V. S. Achuthanandan, aged 101, remains in critical condition at a private hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest on June 23. Currently on ventilator support and undergoing dialysis and advanced renal therapy, his condition is being closely monitored by a specialized medical team from Thiruvananthapuram Medical College. Read More…
The Kerala High Court has called on the state government to enact a stringent anti-ragging law with severe criminal penalties. Citing the 2024 suicide of Pookode veterinary student J. S. Sidharthan as a tragic wake-up call, Justice D. K. Singh emphasized that existing UGC regulations are inadequate to curb violent campus behavior. The court warned that unless Read More…
The Kerala High Court has decided to personally screen the controversial Malayalam film JSK – Janaki vs State of Kerala on July 5, before delivering a verdict on the certification dispute raised by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The decision, made by Justice N. Nagaresh, comes in response to the CBFC’s objection to Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spotlighted the transformative power of technology in India’s welfare landscape by sharing a compelling article by Union Minister Annapurna Devi, highlighting the success of the Poshan Tracker and other tech-driven initiatives in empowering women and children. The article underscores how tools like real-time dashboards, geo-tagging, and Aadhaar-enabled Direct Benefit Transfers Read More…
New Delhi – In a landmark move to boost job creation and strengthen social security, the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greenlit the Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme, with a massive outlay of ₹99,446 crore. The scheme, a major announcement from the Union Budget, aims to generate over 3.5 crore jobs across Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – A brewing cyclonic circulation over southern Jharkhand is set to intensify monsoon conditions across Kerala, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next five days. Today (July 2), the state is expected to receive isolated intense showers, with moderate to heavy rain likely to continue until Read More…