Malappuram: The spiritually vibrant Mahamagha Mahotsavam, popularly hailed as Kerala’s Kumbhamela, begins today at Tirunavaya on the sacred banks of the Bharathapuzha, with elaborate rituals marking its ceremonial opening. The revered festival will be observed from January 19 to February 3, drawing devotees from across the State and beyond. The Kumbhamela will be formally inaugurated Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in a special programme on January 16 to mark National Startup Day, celebrating a decade of the Startup India initiative. The event will highlight India’s transformation into one of the world’s leading startup ecosystems over the past ten years. During the programme, the Prime Minister is expected Read More…
Kochi: After a brief morning dip, gold prices in the State staged a swift recovery by afternoon, once again moving closer to record levels. The price of gold, which had fallen by ₹600 per sovereign in the morning, rebounded by ₹320 by noon, taking the rate to ₹1,05,320 per sovereign. On a per-gram basis, gold Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared his thoughts on the expanding significance of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam, underlining its role in strengthening cultural bonds and deepening the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. The Prime Minister said the initiative has emerged as a vibrant platform celebrating India’s age-old civilisational links between Kashi Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is set to hear a clutch of petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Kerala on Tuesday, in a case that has drawn sharp political and constitutional attention. The matter will be taken up by a Bench comprising Chief Justice Suryakant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi. The Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, highlighting India’s commitment to democratic values and parliamentary traditions. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister emphasised the importance of dialogue, cooperation, and mutual learning among legislatures of Read More…
New Delhi: Escalating tensions in Iran have sent shockwaves through global aviation, with the country temporarily closing its airspace and triggering widespread disruption to international flight operations. Indian carriers Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet have confirmed that several international services were affected, prompting advisories to passengers. The airspace closure comes amid ongoing anti-government protests in Read More…
Pathanamthitta: In a fresh development in the rape case involving him, MLA Rahul Mamkootathil was remanded again by the court on Monday and shifted to the Mavelikkara Sub Jail. He was produced before the Pathanamthitta Magistrate Court by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) after the expiry of his police custody. The SIT did not seek Read More…
Washington: In a major escalation of its immigration crackdown, the United States has imposed visa restrictions on citizens from 75 countries, citing widespread abuse of its immigration system. The decision, announced by the US State Department on Wednesday, directs American embassies worldwide to stop processing and reject visa applications from nationals of the listed countries. Read More…
Kochi: After touching historic highs, gold prices in the State witnessed a sharp reversal on Friday, offering brief relief to buyers. The price of gold fell by ₹600 per sovereign, bringing the rate down to ₹1,05,000. On a per-gram basis, prices declined by ₹75, with one gram of gold now costing ₹13,125. The setback comes Read More…