Mumbai: In a historic moment for Maharashtra politics, Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as the state’s Deputy Chief Minister on Friday, becoming the first woman ever to hold the post. The oath of office was administered by the Maharashtra Governor at a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan, attended by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and senior Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the inclusion of Patna Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh and Chhari-Dhand Wetland in Gujarat as India’s newest Ramsar sites, highlighting the country’s continued commitment to the conservation of wetlands and biodiversity. In a message shared on social media, the Prime Minister said the recognition reflects India’s growing Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major relief measure for coastal communities, the Kerala government has officially declared sea incursions occurring during high tide and low tide as a state-specific disaster. The move widens the scope of disaster recognition beyond extreme events such as cyclones and severe sea conditions. As per the government order, incidents where sea waves Read More…
Family Alleges Pressure During IT Raid; Funeral to Be Held Tomorrow Bengaluru: In the wake of the shocking suicide of Confident Group Chairman C.J. Roy during an Income Tax raid, authorities have constituted a special investigation team to probe the circumstances surrounding his death. The high-level team includes a Joint Commissioner and two Superintendents of Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has permitted the termination of a foetus over 31 weeks old after medical reports confirmed serious congenital abnormalities, observing that forcing the continuation of such a pregnancy would cause undue physical and mental trauma to the woman. The court issued the order after considering expert medical opinions which stated that Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s Education Minister has announced a series of measures aimed at reducing the academic burden on secondary school students, stressing the need to balance quality education with students’ mental health and overall well-being. The minister said the government is reviewing the existing curriculum, examination patterns, and assessment methods for classes at the secondary level Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said that significant progress has been achieved on 28 proposals put forward through the Loka Kerala Sabha, underlining the state government’s commitment to strengthening ties with the global Malayali community. Speaking about the outcomes of the Loka Kerala Sabha, the Chief Minister noted that several suggestions and recommendations Read More…
World Cup Warm-Up Clash Sparks Massive Fan Excitement Thiruvananthapuram: The Greenfield Stadium at Karyavattom is set to transform into a sea of blue tonight as India take on New Zealand in a much-anticipated international clash beginning at 7 pm. The match carries special significance as it is the final encounter for both teams ahead of Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala witnessed a dramatic fall today, sending shockwaves through the bullion market. The price of one pavan (8 grams) of gold plunged by a massive ₹6,320 in a single day, taking the rate down to ₹1,17,760. The per-gram price also dropped sharply by ₹790, settling at ₹14,720. This marks the second Read More…
Nirmala Sitharaman to Present Her Ninth Consecutive Budget Tomorrow New Delhi: All eyes are on Parliament as Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha tomorrow at 11 am. In a rare occurrence, stock markets will remain open on Sunday, as this year’s Budget presentation coincides with the Read More…