Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to witness a politically significant moment tomorrow as the second LDF government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan presents its final budget. Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal will table the budget in the Assembly, with strong expectations of a slew of people-centric announcements as the state moves closer to Assembly elections. Read More…
Vadakara Member of Parliament Shafi Parambil has been convicted in connection with a case involving the blockade of a national highway in Palakkad. The Palakkad Judicial First Class Magistrate Court sentenced him to imprisonment till the rising of the court and imposed a fine of ₹1,000. The case relates to a protest held on June Read More…
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the inaugural ceremony of India Energy Week 2026 via video conferencing, presenting a strong vision for India’s energy transition and reaffirming the country’s commitment to clean, secure and self-reliant energy. In his address, the Prime Minister said India is rapidly emerging as a global leader in the Read More…
The Budget Session of Parliament is set to begin tomorrow, with the Centre convening an all-party meeting today to build consensus and ensure the smooth conduct of proceedings. The meeting, scheduled for 11 am, will see the government seek cooperation from opposition parties ahead of what is expected to be a politically charged session. The Read More…
India and the European Union (EU) have signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), described by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the “mother of all trade deals,” marking a major milestone in global economic cooperation. The Prime Minister said the agreement will open up vast opportunities for people and businesses in both India and Europe, Read More…
The release of actor Vijay’s highly anticipated film Jana Nayakan has hit another roadblock, with the Madras High Court refusing to grant permission for its theatrical release. The setback came after a Division Bench considered an appeal filed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Accepting the CBFC’s contention, the court observed that the Read More…
The Kunnamangalam First Class Magistrate Court has rejected the bail plea of Shimjitha Musthafa, who was arrested in connection with the suicide of a Kozhikode native following the circulation of a controversial social media video alleging sexual harassment on a private bus. With the plea dismissed, Shimjitha will remain in judicial remand. The prosecution informed Read More…
After shattering multiple records in recent weeks, gold prices in Kerala showed no change today, remaining firmly above the ₹1.18 lakh mark. One sovereign of gold is priced at ₹1,18,760, while the per-gram rate stands at ₹14,845. With making charges and taxes added, the final cost for buyers is significantly higher. Gold touched a fresh Read More…
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed the Railways to pay ₹9.10 lakh in compensation to a student who missed her entrance examination after her train was delayed by over two hours. The order was passed in favour of Samriddhi, a resident of Basti district in Uttar Pradesh. The Commission has also instructed the Read More…
Medical college doctors across Kerala have launched a statewide strike today, limiting hospital services to emergency care alone, as they step up pressure on the government over long-pending service-related demands. Outpatient services have been suspended, and all non-emergency surgeries and routine medical procedures will not be carried out. The protest is being organised demanding the Read More…