Ratan Tata, the legendary Indian industrialist who turned Tata Group into a global business giant, passed away at the age of 86. He died in Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital following a decline in health, marking the end of an illustrious era in Indian industry. Under Tata’s transformative leadership, the Tata Group expanded its footprint worldwide, Read More…
The prestigious 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to three renowned scientists for their transformative work in protein research. David Baker earned half of the prize for his revolutionary contributions to computational protein design, enabling the creation of entirely new proteins. The remaining half was shared between Demis Hassabis and John Jumper for Read More…
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has reduced the first-year commission for its agents from 35% to 28%, following a comprehensive revision of the surrender value guidelines. The move aims to align LIC’s agent payouts with the new customer-centric surrender value structure that ensures better benefits for policyholders who choose to terminate their policies Read More…
Veteran Malayalam actor T P Madhavan, a beloved figure in the film industry, passed away at the age of 88. He had been undergoing treatment for various health issues at a private hospital in Kollam. With a career spanning over 600 films, Madhavan was a prominent presence in Malayalam cinema and also served as the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The much-anticipated Kerala Lottery result will be announced today, with a whopping grand prize of ₹ 25 crore awaiting the lucky winner. Thousands of hopeful participants are eagerly waiting for the results, as this massive jackpot could change the life of one fortunate individual. The Kerala Lottery is known for its transparency and popularity, Read More…
Mumbai: In a significant move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has maintained the policy rate at 6.5% for the 10th consecutive time during its latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. The central bank’s decision reflects a continued cautious approach to managing inflation and supporting economic growth. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced a strategic shift Read More…
By Our Correspondent Kochi: The Syro-Malabar Church (SMC) has expressed happiness over the elevation of Monsignor George Koovakad of the Changanassery Archdiocese as a Cardinal. Monsignor Koovakad joined the Vatican Diplomatic Service in 2006 and served the Apostolic Nunciatures (Embassies) in Algeria, South Korea, Iran, Costa Rica and Venezulea. He has been working at the Read More…
Ola Electric has been issued a show cause notice by India’s consumer protection authorities after numerous complaints surfaced regarding potential violations of consumer rights. These grievances primarily focus on issues related to the company’s electric scooters, such as product performance not aligning with advertised claims, delivery delays, and subpar after-sales service. Additionally, customers have reported Read More…
Kerala is currently facing a major administrative challenge as millions of beneficiaries under the Public Distribution System (PDS) stand to lose their access to essential food supplies due to mismatches in names between their Aadhaar and ration cards. The state’s mustering process, meant to streamline beneficiary data by linking Aadhaar with ration cards, has exposed Read More…
Dubai: In the recently released Bloomberg Billionaire Index, Lulu Group Chairman MA Yusuffali has secured a prominent position among the world’s wealthiest individuals. The index ranks the top 500 billionaires worldwide based on their net worth. Topping the list is Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX and Tesla, with a staggering net worth of $263 billion. Read More…