Kochi: Gold prices soared to new heights today, marking a dramatic jump of ₹2,160 per sovereign and setting a fresh record at ₹66,480. The per gram price also shot up by ₹270, now standing at ₹8,560. This steep rise follows global market shifts and volatility in the stock market, with investors flocking to gold as Read More…
On April 9, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Navkar Mahamantra Divas, celebrating the deep spiritual essence of the revered Jain mantra. Calling it a powerful path to inner peace and societal harmony, Modi highlighted how the mantra fosters self-awareness and compassion across communities. Reflecting on his roots in Gujarat, the Prime Minister acknowledged Read More…
Kerala’s flagship digital governance platform, K-SMART (Kerala Solution for Managing Administrative Reformation and Transformation), is set to make a significant leap as the government prepares to roll out the app in over 1,000 rural local bodies across the state. The move marks a major step toward digitizing public services and empowering rural communities with access Read More…
The Kerala government has issued a strong warning against the rising trend of unassisted home births, calling the practice dangerous and unscientific. Health Minister Veena George emphasized that these unsupervised deliveries pose serious health risks to both mothers and newborns. The government is considering legal action under the Kerala Public Health Act and the Bharatiya Read More…
Lawyers across Kerala staged a statewide boycott of court proceedings today, protesting the recent hike in court fees implemented by the state government. The legal fraternity claims the increased fees have made access to justice unaffordable for many citizens, particularly the economically weaker sections. Courts, including the Kerala High Court, witnessed minimal activity as advocates Read More…
The recently enacted Waqf Amendment Act has triggered a legal uproar, with a wave of petitions—around 15 so far—filed in the Supreme Court challenging its validity. The top court is expected to take up the matter for hearing on April 15. Several prominent political parties and organizations have raised strong objections to the amendment, including Read More…
A strengthening low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring thunderstorms and heavy rain to Kerala over the next four days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather system, currently intensifying over the southwest Bay of Bengal, is projected to move north-northwest over the central-west Bay before shifting to a Read More…
New Delhi: In a significant relief to international travelers, the Delhi High Court has directed Customs officials not to unnecessarily detain old or personal jewellery, including ornaments worn by passengers during their journey. The court emphasized that such actions cause undue harassment and inconvenience, and must be avoided. The directive came from a bench comprising Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today warmly welcomed His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), during the latter’s first official visit to India. The meeting marked a significant step in further strengthening the India-UAE Comprehensive Read More…
The Kerala government has turned down key demands from ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers, who have been staging a relentless protest outside the Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram for over 58 days. Labour Minister V Sivankutty stated that the government has already extended the maximum possible concessions, with Health Minister Veena George holding five rounds of Read More…