Malappuram: The political spotlight is firmly on Nilambur as the vote counting for the high-stakes by-election begins. UDF candidate Aryadan Shoukath has taken an early lead, surging ahead by 183 votes in the postal ballot count. Counting is underway at Chungathara Marthoma Higher Secondary School. The constituency witnessed a strong voter turnout on June 19, Read More…
Kerala is rolling out a major education reform to boost academic performance and civic understanding among students. Under the Samagra Gunameenma Vidyabhyasa Padhathi, students in Classes 5 to 9 must now score a minimum of 30% in written exams for each subject to be promoted. Those who fall short will be offered summer support classes, Read More…
Kerala University is fast emerging as a global education destination, with a staggering 138% rise in international student applications over the past four years. For the 2025–26 academic year, the university has received 2,620 applications from 81 countries, compared to just 1,100 in 2021–22. The surge reflects a consistent upward trend—1,400 applications in 2022–23 and Read More…
In a major relief operation amid rising tensions in the Middle East, 290 Indian nationals, including several Kashmiri students, arrived safely in Delhi on Saturday aboard an Iranian Mahan Air flight—the first direct commercial evacuation since the Iran–Israel conflict flared up last Friday. Describing the experience, one student said, “It was terrible… felt as if Read More…
The Kerala Film Producers’ Association (KFPA) has announced a first-of-its-kind initiative mandating all actors and crew members to sign a “No-Drug Affidavit” before starting work on a film. Effective from June 26—coinciding with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking—this legally binding clause will be part of remuneration contracts. The affidavit includes a Read More…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has firmly rejected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s demand to publicly release CCTV footage from polling stations, citing significant privacy and legal concerns. The move comes amid Gandhi’s persistent accusations of electoral tampering during the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, where the BJP-led alliance emerged victorious. Rahul Gandhi had Read More…
Air India has removed three top officials, including its Divisional Vice President, from their positions. The action comes on the heels of a strong directive from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which cited serious lapses in crew scheduling and operational oversight. The move follows the tragic crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Read More…
Indian Railways has slashed the number of waiting list tickets to just 25% of total available berths. The new rule, aimed at improving passenger experience and ensuring safety, is set to roll out this week. Under the new system, once the 25% threshold of waiting list tickets is reached for a train, no further bookings Read More…
In a landmark celebration of the 11th International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a massive yoga event in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, with over 3 lakh participants stretching along a 26-kilometre corridor from RK Beach to Bhogapuram. Themed “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” the event was the centrepiece of a nationwide “Yoga Read More…
A four-year-old girl was killed by a tiger in Valparai. The child, Rajani, was dragged into the forest while playing outside her home and was later found dead, her body partially consumed. The remains were discovered about 300 meters from the family’s residence. The shocking attack occurred around 6 PM yesterday as the girl played Read More…