New Delhi: India recorded its second-highest GST collections in October, reflecting a surge in economic activity. Experts suggest that November’s GST figures, capturing October’s festive transactions, especially in the booming automobile sector, will be key in determining the short-term economic outlook. The October spike is largely due to increased consumer spending during the festive season, Read More…
Bengaluru: Marking Karnataka’s State Formation Day, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a new mandate requiring Kannada labels on all products made within the state, reinforcing the prominence of the Kannada language and culture. This initiative aims to promote local identity and ensure Kannada’s visibility across industries. In a firm stance, CM Siddaramaiah also cautioned against any Read More…
New Delhi: Delhi-NCR’s escalating air pollution has led to severe health impacts, with a recent survey revealing that 69% of families are facing pollution-related illnesses. The alarming findings highlight a surge in respiratory issues, eye irritations, and throat infections as air quality continues to plummet. With winter approaching, pollution levels are expected to worsen, putting Read More…
New Delhi: India experienced its warmest October in 123 years, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The nationwide temperatures soared above usual averages, marking a record-breaking month for heat. IMD also forecasted that warm temperature trends will persist into November across the country. Nights are expected to be warmer than average in all regions Read More…
San Francisco: OpenAI has unveiled a groundbreaking search engine integration within ChatGPT, enabling users to pull real-time web results directly into their conversations. This new feature provides instant access to current events, live data, and recent updates without leaving the ChatGPT interface. By merging historical knowledge with up-to-date web insights, the addition transforms ChatGPT into Read More…
By Our Religious Correspondent Kochi: The great shepherd of the Jacobite Syrian Christian Church , Cathoicose Mar Baselios Thomas I passed away at a private hospital here last night following old-age illness. He was 95, Church sources said. He was undergoing treatment for old-age illness for some time. The body would be interred at Puthancruz Mar Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt wishes to the people of Kerala on the occasion of Kerala Piravi, marking the 68th anniversary of the state’s formation. Kerala Piravi, celebrated on November 1, commemorates the creation of the state of Kerala in 1956 by merging Malabar, Cochin, and Travancore. In his message, the Read More…
Kutch, Gujarat: In a gesture of solidarity with India’s armed forces, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with members of the Border Security Force (BSF), Army, Navy, and Air Force near the Indo-Pak border in Kutch, Gujarat. Upholding his annual tradition of spending Diwali with the troops, PM Modi visited the border area to express Read More…
New Delhi: Ignoring a citywide ban on firecrackers, New Delhi has claimed the unfortunate title of the world’s most polluted city, with an air quality index (AQI) skyrocketing to a hazardous 348, according to Swiss air quality tracker IQ Air. The severe pollution has blanketed the city in thick smog, drastically reducing visibility and posing Read More…
By our legal Correspondent Kochi: The High Court of Kerala on Oct 30, issued notice to Union Minister Suresh Gopi in response to a petition challenging his election from the Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency and pleaded for cancellation of election. The court issued the notice while admitting a petition by A S Binoy, a voter Read More…