New Delhi: Air India has launched precautionary inspections of fuel control switches across its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet after a pilot reported a technical defect on an international flight earlier this month. The issue was detected on February 2, when a pilot flagged a problem with the fuel control switch of a Boeing 787-8 aircraft Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala staged a sharp comeback on Tuesday after a volatile start, underlining the intense fluctuations gripping the bullion market. After slipping by ₹1,040 per sovereign in the morning, prices rebounded dramatically by ₹1,600 by noon, pushing the price of one sovereign (8 grams) up to ₹1,12,880. The rebound was equally reflected Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has given a major push to the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project, aimed at enabling swift, high-speed travel across the length of the state from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod. A government order issued by the Transport Department has granted in-principle approval, signalling the state’s intent to move ahead rapidly with the Read More…
The Supreme Court of India on Monday told WhatsApp and its parent company Meta that they must strictly comply with Indian laws or be prepared to exit the country. The court made it clear that commercial interests cannot override the fundamental rights and privacy of Indian citizens. A Bench headed by Chief Justice Suryakant said Read More…
Mumbai: The Indian rupee strengthened sharply on Monday, rising 119 paise to 90.30 against the US dollar, driven by positive sentiment following the India–US trade deal and the reduction of US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent. Forex traders said the tariff cut has changed market perception by improving India’s relative position compared Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday thanked US President Donald Trump for reducing the tariff imposed on India to 18 per cent, calling the move a boost to bilateral cooperation between the world’s two largest democracies. In a social media post, Modi said he was expressing gratitude on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have witnessed a dramatic fall, bringing major relief to buyers after weeks of record highs. The price of gold dropped by a sharp ₹1,040 per sovereign in a single day, taking the cost of one sovereign (8 grams) to ₹1,11,280. On a per-gram basis, the price declined by ₹130, settling Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced key organisational appointments in Kerala, signalling a renewed push to strengthen its leadership structure. BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has appointed Reji Lukose as the party’s state spokesperson. A former Left fellow traveller, Reji Lukose joined the BJP on January 8, citing the party’s development-driven vision championed Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has announced a statewide Black Day on Wednesday, protesting what it calls the Centre’s continued neglect of Kerala in the Union Budget. The party has instructed its cadres to organise protest demonstrations at all polling booths across the state. The CPM alleged that none of the 29 demands Read More…
Ludhiana: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the new terminal building at Halwara Airport, calling it a moment of immense joy for the people of Punjab, especially those living in Ludhiana and nearby areas. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said the modern terminal marks a significant leap in Punjab’s aviation infrastructure and will Read More…