New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 11th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), celebrating it as a landmark initiative that has transformed India’s financial landscape. Calling PMJDY “a story of empowerment,” the Prime Minister said the scheme has given people dignity and the power to shape their own destiny by Read More…
New Delhi: Facing a major setback after the US imposed a 50% additional tariff on Indian goods, the Indian government has swung into action with a multi-pronged rescue plan. At the heart of this strategy is a push to diversify export markets, with discussions already held with 40 countries, including the UK, Japan, South Korea, Read More…
Kozhikode: Kerala has reported yet another case of the rare and dangerous amoebic meningoencephalitis (amoebic brain fever). The latest patient is a 43-year-old woman from Pantheerankavu, Kozhikode, who is now receiving treatment at the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. Doctors have confirmed that her condition remains stable and not critical. With this, the total number of Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Schools across Kerala will close tomorrow as festive Onam celebrations kick off, with classes set to resume on September 8 after the holiday stretch. Education Minister V. Sivankutty dismissed rumours of a government move to shorten the vacation, calling them false and misleading. He confirmed that Onam examinations are already complete and that results Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a yellow alert across six districts of Kerala – Thrissur, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Kannur, Wayanad, and Kasaragod – as heavy rains are set to lash the state today and tomorrow. Isolated heavy showers are expected in the alert zones, with rainfall intensity likely to ease only by Saturday. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Vizhinjam International Seaport has set a world-class benchmark by handling 1 million containers within just nine months of its commercial launch, astonishing the global maritime industry. Ports Minister V. N. Vasavan announced the achievement on Tuesday, crediting the state government, fishing community, security agencies, shipping companies, and Adani Vizhinjam Port’s operational efficiency for Read More…
Hansalpur, Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 26 inaugurated a series of green mobility initiatives at Suzuki’s Hansalpur plant, marking a new chapter in India’s clean energy journey. The event saw the launch of Maruti Suzuki’s first global Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), the e-Vitara, which will be exported to over 100 countries, positioning India Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a severe weather warning for Kerala, predicting very heavy rainfall today under the impact of a strengthening low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal near Odisha coast. Northern Kerala is expected to bear the brunt, with orange alerts issued in Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts. Widespread Read More…
The United States has imposed a 50% tariff on Indian exports, effective August 27, citing New Delhi’s continued crude oil purchases from Russia. The hike combines an additional 25% penalty duty with the existing 25% countervailing duty, effectively doubling the tariff rate on Indian goods entering the U.S. According to a notification from the U.S. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Beleaguered MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, already battling allegations of misconduct against women, is once again under the scanner. The Crime Branch has served him a notice to appear for questioning on Saturday in connection with the fake identity card racket tied to the Youth Congress state president elections. The case, which first stirred controversy during Read More…