Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s electricity demand is on a sharp upward trajectory, with projections indicating that the state’s peak power requirement could exceed 7,000 MW by 2026-27, according to a new report by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). The report estimates an energy requirement of 33,903 million units (MU) during the same period. To tackle this rising Read More…
Chennai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid at the Chennai-based financial institution of businessman and L2: Empuraan producer Gokulam Gopalan. The action was taken following allegations of violations under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) related to chit fund transactions. Two years ago, Gokulam Gopalan was questioned by the ED in connection with alleged Read More…
New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha has passed the Waqf Amendment Bill after over 12 hours of heated discussion. The voting, held at around 1:10 AM, saw 128 Members of Parliament supporting the bill and 95 opposing it. Earlier in the day, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) had expressed its opposition to the bill but later Read More…
On April 2, 2025, users across India encountered widespread disruptions in Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services, particularly on Google Pay (GPay), Paytm, and the State Bank of India (SBI). According to Downdetector, reports of failed transactions surged throughout the day, peaking between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM IST. Around 54% of Google Pay and Paytm Read More…
Recent government data has revealed a major disparity in the allocation of funds under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) for the fiscal year 2024-25. While Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal received no funds, Uttar Pradesh was allocated ₹4,487 crore, sparking concerns over fairness in resource distribution. The SSA is a central government program aimed Read More…
Kerala’s Health and Women and Child Development Minister, Veena George, has stressed the need for a more women-friendly film industry, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for women both on and off-screen. Speaking at the launch of a training program organized by the Women and Child Development Department in collaboration with Gender Park, Minister George Read More…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for several districts in Kerala, warning of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms from April 2 to April 6, 2025. A yellow alert indicates rainfall between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm within 24 hours. Districts Under Yellow Alert: The IMD has also warned of thunderstorms with lightning Read More…
U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 26% reciprocal tariff on Indian imports as part of a broader global trade strategy. While this move presents challenges for India’s export sectors, several factors could still work in India’s favor. Despite the tariff hike, India enjoys a comparative advantage over key Asian competitors. China faces a 34% Read More…
Renowned playback singer M.G. Sreekumar has been slapped with a ₹25,000 fine by the Mulavukad Panchayat for allegedly dumping waste into the Kochi backwaters. The incident came to light after a foreign tourist captured a video showing garbage being discarded from a residence in Mulavukad Panchayat. The footage, which was shared on social media and Read More…
Kerala’s AI-driven traffic monitoring system has identified an astonishing 9.8 million traffic violations since its rollout in June 2023, as per the latest data from the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD). Over this period, ₹631 crore in fines were issued, with ₹400 crore collected so far. In the 2024-25 financial year, e-challans worth ₹273 crore were Read More…