Washington – In a significant shift from his earlier stance, U.S. President Donald Trump has walked back his claim of intervening in the India–Pakistan conflict. Instead, he now attributes the de-escalation to the decisive dialogue between the leaders of both nations, calling them “two smart leaders” who chose peace over war. This marks the first Read More…
New Delhi – Air India has scaled back its international flight operations by 15%, a move prompted by heightened safety protocols following the recent Ahmedabad flight incident. The reduction, mainly affecting wide-body aircraft, is expected to remain in place until mid-July, airline sources confirmed. Citing a combination of mandatory safety checks, airspace restrictions, technical issues, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – The ambitious Sabarimala Ropeway project has taken a major leap forward with the Kerala State Wildlife Board granting its much-awaited approval. The clearance was given in an online meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, marking a crucial milestone for the project aimed at easing access to one of South India’s most revered Read More…
Voting has begun in the Nilambur Assembly constituency. Aryadan Shoukath, the United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate, cast his vote at Booth No. 184 of the Government LP School at Vettikuthu in Nilambur. Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate M Swaraj voted at Mankut LP School, while voting for the by-election was also held at Ayesha Mukkatt Read More…
Kozhikode: In a major boost to Kerala’s infrastructure, the ambitious Wayanad Tunnel Road project has received the green light from the Union Ministry of Environment, paving the way for construction to commence in July. The ₹2,134-crore project aims to provide a faster, safer alternative to the traffic-heavy Thamarassery Churam, linking Kozhikode and Wayanad districts through Read More…
The central government will roll out a FASTag-based annual toll pass starting August 15, replacing the traditional toll payment system for private vehicles across national highways. Announced by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, the new system offers an annual pass for ₹3,000, which will cover either 200 highway trips or one full year of travel — Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala are climbing once more, with a sharp ₹400 increase per sovereign (8 grams) recorded today. The new rate now stands at ₹74,000 per sovereign, while the per gram rate has risen by ₹50, reaching ₹9,250. This marks another chapter in a series of volatile price swings seen in the gold Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a move that blends ecology with tradition, Kerala is likely to declare the non-venomous rat snake, locally known as Chera, as its official State Reptile. The Forest Department has put forward the proposal, which will be taken up in today’s State Wildlife Board meeting chaired by the Chief Minister. Often hailed as a Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s schools have witnessed a sharp fall in new admissions to Class 1 this academic year, with 16,510 fewer students enrolled compared to last year. Public Education Minister V. Sivankutty revealed that only 2,34,476 students joined Class 1 this year, down from 2,50,986 the previous year. The minister pointed to a declining birth rate Read More…
Nagpur/New Delhi – High drama unfolded mid-air on Tuesday as an IndiGo flight (6E 2706), operating on the Muscat–Kochi–Delhi route, was forced to make an emergency landing in Nagpur after a bomb threat was received via email. The aircraft, carrying 157 passengers and 6 crew members, safely landed at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, where Read More…