Kochi: Kerala rapper Vedan, born Hirandas Murali, has secured anticipatory bail from the High Court in a case accusing him of sexually exploiting a woman under the promise of marriage. The court, while granting relief with conditions, directed him to present himself before the investigating officer on September 9. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, who heard Read More…
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Kerala Reports 18 Active Cases of Brain-Eating Amoeba; Govt Launches ‘Water is Life’ Campaign
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is on high alert after reporting 18 active cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare but deadly infection caused by the so-called “brain-eating amoeba.” The state has recorded 41 cases so far this year, sparking urgent preventive measures. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has instructed local bodies to intensify monitoring and awareness campaigns to curb Read More…
Airlines Warn of Flight Delays as IMD Issues Rain Alert for Delhi-NCR
New Delhi: Passengers flying to and from Delhi may face delays as Air India, IndiGo, and other major airlines have issued advisories following a rain alert by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD has predicted light to moderate rainfall across Delhi-NCR throughout Tuesday, cautioning that the showers could disrupt air traffic and lead to Read More…
BCCI Eyes New Big-Ticket Sponsor as Dream11 Bows Out Ahead of Asia Cup
Mumbai/New Delhi: In a dramatic turn just weeks before the Asia Cup, fantasy gaming giant Dream11 has exited as Team India’s jersey sponsor, forcing the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to hunt for a replacement. The pullout comes in the wake of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which Read More…
Kochi Metro Phase-III to Reach Angamaly via Airport; DPR Work Underway
Kochi: The ambitious third phase of the Kochi Metro—stretching from Aluva to Angamaly via Cochin International Airport (Nedumbassery)—is gaining momentum with the launch of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) study. The DPR, being prepared by Systra MVA Consulting India Pvt. Ltd. at a cost of ₹1.03 crore, will be submitted in six months. Unlike the Read More…
Kerala HC Blocks NHAI’s Move to Resume Paliyekkara Toll; Onam Traffic Woes Cited
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the Kerala High Court has rejected its plea to restart toll collection at Paliyekkara, extending the ban until September 9. The decision came after a court-appointed three-member committee—comprising the District Collector, District Police Chief, and Regional Transport Officer—reported that service roads remain incomplete, construction is moving at a Read More…
U.S. Slaps 50% Tariff on Indian Goods from Tomorrow; Trade Talks with Delhi Hit Roadblock
New Delhi: Starting Tuesday midnight (U.S. time), the United States will enforce an additional 25% tariff on Indian exports, pushing the total extra duties on Indian goods to a steep 50% under the Trump administration’s trade regime. With the hike, India now joins Brazil as the nation facing the highest U.S. import tariffs, ahead of Read More…
India Defies U.S. Tariff Pressure, to Keep Buying Cheap Russian Oil: “National Interest Comes First”
New Delhi: India has firmly stated that it will continue importing oil from Russia, making it clear that it will not yield to international pressure. “India will buy oil from whoever offers it at the lowest price. What matters are market conditions,” said Vinay Kumar, India’s Ambassador to Russia, underscoring that national and economic interests Read More…
PM Modi Unveils ₹5,400 Crore Development Push in Ahmedabad; Focus on Infrastructure, Healthcare & Urban Growth
Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated, dedicated to the nation, and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth ₹5,400 crore in Ahmedabad, marking a major boost to the state’s infrastructure and growth roadmap. The initiatives cover a wide spectrum, including modern infrastructure, healthcare upgrades, urban development, transport, housing, and water supply Read More…
Supreme Court Orders Probe into Reliance’s Vantara Project; SIT to Examine Wildlife Transfers
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ordered a high-level probe into Vantara, Reliance Foundation’s ambitious wildlife rehabilitation and conservation project in Gujarat. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by former Supreme Court judge Justice J. Chelameswar will scrutinize alleged violations of environmental, wildlife, and financial regulations, including the transfer of animals to the facility. Joining Read More…