The Election Commission of India has officially announced that the Delhi Assembly elections will take place on February 5, 2025, with results set to be declared on February 8, 2025. Delhi’s Legislative Assembly comprises 70 constituencies, including 12 reserved seats, and polling will be conducted across 13,033 polling stations. This election is expected to witness Read More…
India has reported seven cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections, with the latest two cases emerging from Tamil Nadu—one each in Chennai and Salem. Both patients are stable and under medical supervision, according to the state’s Health Department. HMPV, first identified in 2001, is a respiratory virus causing symptoms akin to the common cold, including Read More…
Kerala has secured a ₹34.84 crore funding allocation from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for its pioneering green hydrogen pilot project in the transport sector. The project, with an estimated total cost of ₹40 crore, will receive approximately 90% of its funding through viability gap funding (VGF) under the Green Hydrogen Pilot Read More…
In a groundbreaking step towards environmental sustainability, Kerala is set to introduce bio-plastic bottles for packaged drinking water under the leadership of the Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (KIIDC). These innovative bottles, crafted from Polylactic Acid (PLA)—a plant-based material derived from renewable resources like corn and sugarcane starch—offer an eco-friendly alternative to conventional plastic Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on January 8th and 9th, 2025, to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for transformative projects aimed at sustainable development, industrial growth, and infrastructure enhancement. Key Highlights of the Visit: Andhra Pradesh (January 8th): Odisha (January 9th): This two-day visit underscores the government’s Read More…
In a landmark meeting in New Delhi, Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss advancements in technology, innovation, and artificial intelligence (AI). Nadella reaffirmed Microsoft’s commitment to transforming India into an AI-first nation and highlighted the company’s ambitious expansion plans to support this vision. Prime Minister Modi welcomed Microsoft’s Read More…
In a significant diplomatic engagement, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to review the remarkable progress of the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership over the past four years. Their discussions focused on advancing cooperation in critical areas, including technology, defense, space, civil nuclear energy, clean energy, Read More…
In a decisive move against cyber harassment, the Kerala Police have detained a man for posting offensive and derogatory comments about popular actor Honey Rose on social media. The action follows a formal complaint lodged by the actor, naming 30 individuals allegedly involved in similar abusive behavior online. The case was officially registered on Sunday, Read More…
The Indian stock market witnessed a sharp decline as both Sensex and Nifty 50 dropped over 1.5%, driven by mounting concerns over the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) scare, global economic uncertainty, and heavy selloffs by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs). Recent HMPV cases in Bengaluru have sparked investor anxiety, while weak global market cues, fueled by recession Read More…
The Kerala High Court has strongly criticized state authorities for the improper handling of Thrikkakara MLA Uma Thomas after she fell from a VIP gallery during a Bharatanatyam dance event at Kochi’s Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium on December 29, 2024. Despite sustaining critical head, lung, and spinal injuries, she was transported without a stretcher, raising Read More…