New Delhi: In a major boost to its military modernisation drive, India has approved a sweeping $40 billion defence procurement package, including the acquisition of additional Rafale fighter jets. The high-profile clearance comes just ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit, highlighting the growing strategic partnership between the two countries. The advanced Rafale jets, manufactured Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: With temperatures soaring across Kerala, the State Disaster Management Authority has sounded a statewide alert, cautioning the public against the growing threat of sunstroke, dehydration, and fire hazards. Officials warned that the intensifying heat wave could trigger serious health complications and increase the risk of forest fires and urban blazes if preventive steps are Read More…
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha was adjourned today, formally bringing the first phase of the Budget Session of Parliament to a close. The House will meet again on March 9 for the second and crucial leg of the session. The opening phase saw intense debates on the Union Budget, with members from across the political Read More…
Chennai: In a sweeping welfare announcement that brought cheer to millions of households, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin credited ₹5,000 directly into the bank accounts of 1.31 crore women beneficiaries across the State today. The surprise financial boost comes under the flagship Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme, which provides monthly assistance to eligible Read More…
Kochi: In a significant development for jewellery buyers and investors, gold prices in Kerala have recorded a sharp decline for the second consecutive day. The price of gold fell by ₹1,920 per sovereign, bringing the new rate down to ₹1,14,240. The price per gram also dropped by ₹240, with gold now trading at ₹14,280 per Read More…
New Delhi: Marking a transformative moment in India’s administrative history, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today inaugurate his new office complex, christened ‘Seva Teerth’, under the ambitious Central Vista redevelopment project. The name of the state-of-the-art complex will be formally unveiled at 1:30 pm, symbolising a shift from colonial-era governance structures to a modern, future-ready Read More…
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has stepped up its scientific examination at the sanctum sanctorum of the revered Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple. The move aims to secure clearer forensic evidence regarding the alleged gold theft. Led by SP S. Sashidharan, the SIT began collecting fresh samples on Thursday evening after the temple doors opened Read More…
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that the people of Kerala are “fed up” with both the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF),and are now looking toward the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) with renewed hope. The Prime Minister made the remarks after hosting newly Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant policy reversal, the Kerala government has suspended its controversial order restricting firearms licence holders from participating in wild boar culling operations. The earlier directive had barred individuals holding arms licences for sports or institutional purposes from engaging in culling, limiting the task to those licensed for crop protection or self-defence. The Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Finance Minister for presenting what he described as a “comprehensive and visionary” Union Budget, stating that it lays out a clear roadmap for India’s economic transformation. PM said the Budget reflects the government’s long-term commitment to inclusive growth, infrastructure expansion, innovation, and fiscal stability, while addressing the Read More…