The recently enacted Waqf Amendment Act has triggered a legal uproar, with a wave of petitions—around 15 so far—filed in the Supreme Court challenging its validity. The top court is expected to take up the matter for hearing on April 15. Several prominent political parties and organizations have raised strong objections to the amendment, including Read More…
A strengthening low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring thunderstorms and heavy rain to Kerala over the next four days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather system, currently intensifying over the southwest Bay of Bengal, is projected to move north-northwest over the central-west Bay before shifting to a Read More…
New Delhi: In a significant relief to international travelers, the Delhi High Court has directed Customs officials not to unnecessarily detain old or personal jewellery, including ornaments worn by passengers during their journey. The court emphasized that such actions cause undue harassment and inconvenience, and must be avoided. The directive came from a bench comprising Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today warmly welcomed His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), during the latter’s first official visit to India. The meeting marked a significant step in further strengthening the India-UAE Comprehensive Read More…
The Kerala government has turned down key demands from ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers, who have been staging a relentless protest outside the Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram for over 58 days. Labour Minister V Sivankutty stated that the government has already extended the maximum possible concessions, with Health Minister Veena George holding five rounds of Read More…
The Kerala government has given the green light to the ambitious Wayanad ropeway project, designed to dramatically improve connectivity between Kozhikode and Wayanad districts. The 3.9-kilometer aerial route will link Adivaram to Lakkidi, reducing the current 45-minute drive through the winding Thamarassery Ghat to a smooth 15–18-minute ride. Equipped with 40 air-conditioned cable cars, each Read More…
New Delhi: In a historic ruling that could redefine Centre-state relations, the Supreme Court has held that Governors cannot indefinitely withhold bills passed by the state legislatures. The verdict came in response to a petition filed by the Tamil Nadu government against Governor RN Ravi, who had kept several bills passed by the Tamil Nadu Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Despite securing a massive central allocation for National Highway development, Kerala is facing a serious roadblock—its own inability to spend the funds effectively. Critical infrastructure projects across the state are bogged down by delays in land acquisition, environmental approvals, and bureaucratic hurdles, putting thousands of crores at risk of underutilization. The Union Ministry of Read More…
Kochi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has tightened its grip on industrialist and film producer Gokulam Gopalan, issuing yet another summons in connection with alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). Gopalan has been asked to appear for questioning on April 22, either in person or through an authorized representative. This comes after an Read More…
Despite Kerala witnessing substantial summer rainfall since March 1, 2025, water storage in the state’s hydel reservoirs remains worryingly low. As of April 8, the reservoirs managed by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) are operating at just 46% capacity. This trend mirrors previous years, where heavy rains failed to translate into adequate reservoir inflow. Read More…