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FBI arrests an Indian in drug trafficking case
The FBI has arrested Indian national Harmanveer Singh in California fo...
More than 20 dead in Sikkim tunnel tragedy
The death toll in the Sikkim tunnel collapse has risen to 22, with res...
Zelensky ousts army chief in major shake-up
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Commander-in-Chie...
Iran conflict cost US $37.5 million, Hegseth says
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers that the conflict wit...
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Brent nears $96 as Iran tensions lift oil
Global oil prices surged to a six-week high on Thursday as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran heightened fears of disruptions to crude supplies from the Middle East. The rally pushed Brent crude close to $96 a barrel,...
Rupee hits 96.36 on oil surge
The Indian rupee opened weaker on Wednesday, falling 11 paise to 96.36 against the US dollar, as rising crude oil prices and escalating geopoliti...
Rupee hits two-month low at 96.44
The Indian rupee weakened further on Tuesday, falling to its lowest level in nearly two months as soaring global crude oil prices and sustained d...
Offline UPI payments may soon go live
India's popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI) could soon work even without an internet connection, making digital payments more reliable in pl...
Restaurants face heat over service charge
The Centre has sent out a strong message to restaurants across the country: service charges cannot be forced on customers. Union Consumer Affairs...
technology
Autodesk debuts new AI VFX tools
Autodesk has unveiled a new suite of AI-powered tools aimed at transforming the way animation studios, visual effects (VFX) artists and...
Google rolls out 3 Gemini AI upgrades
Google has strengthened its artificial intelligence portfolio with the introduction of three new Gemini Flash models, giving developers...
Millions of WordPress sites at risk
Millions of WordPress websites across the world are facing a renewed cybersecurity threat after researchers discove...
Apple hikes subscription prices in India
Apple has increased the subscription prices of its digital services in India, making Apple Music and Apple One plan...
Samsung unveils Music Studio speakers
Samsung has introduced its new Music Studio Series in India, expanding its premium audio lineup with the launch of ...
Apple brings back-to-school deals
Apple has announced its Back to School 2026 campaign in India, offering education discounts and complimentary acces...
health
India clears first dengue vaccine against four virus strains
India has achieved a significant milestone in public healthcare with the approval of its first dengue vaccine, offering fresh hope in the fight a...
Trump’s 200% pharma tariff plan targets imports
US President Donald Trump has proposed a new tariff framework for imported pharmaceutical products, signalling a major shift in America's trade a...
SC gives Sonam Raghuvanshi bail choice
The Supreme Court asked Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, to either surrender before the trial court or face can...
lifestyle
Elon Musk backs AI remake of Odyssey film
Elon Musk has stirred fresh debate in the entertainment industry after backing a proposed AI-generated remake of The Ody...
Godzilla Vs Kong star Kaylee Hottle dies at 18
The film industry is mourning the loss of Kaylee Hottle, the young actor who won hearts with her mem...
Nagarjuna cals for timely film release in Tollywood
Veteran actor Nagarjuna Akkineni has called on the Telugu film industry to end its habit of postponi...
The quiet giant: Mammootty’s journey to a fourth...
When the news broke that Mammootty had won his fourth National Award for Best Actor, his response wa...
72nd National Film Awards honour cinema’s best
The 72nd National Film Awards celebrated the finest achievements in Indian cinema, with Malayalam, T...
national
Delhi HC to hear ‘Chalo Sansad’ NIA plea
The Delhi High Court is set to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a court-monitored investigation by the National Investigation Agen...
More than 20 dead in Sikkim tunnel tragedy
The death toll in the Sikkim tunnel collapse has risen to 22, with rescue teams continuing an intensive search for workers who remain missing ins...
Assam flood toll rises beyond 40
Relentless monsoon rains continued to wreak havoc across Assam on Thursday, with the flood death toll rising to 41 as fresh rainfall and overflow...
Delhi Metro suspends services at 16 stations
Thousands of commuters across Delhi experienced major travel disruptions on Thursday after the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) temporarily cl...
PM Modi announces fast-track courts to tackle paper lea...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the Centre will establish fast-track courts to ensure speedy trials in exam paper leak cases, de...
CJP protest sparks fresh clashes in Delhi
New Delhi remained on edge on Thursday after fresh clashes erupted between police and protesters at Jantar Mantar, where thousands of students ha...
opinion
When Kerala’s political fault lines surface publicly
Barely two months after the formation of the V.D. Satheesan government, Kerala's political discourse has taken an unexpected turn. Instead of pol...
Austerity begins with the State
While PM Modi’s call to conserve fuel, reduce imports, and avoid buying gold might reflect a genuine economic concern as geopolitical tensions st...
Life of a Peace Dove
Towering mountains, turbulent seas
Rugged terrains, windswept fields,
I fly up there and beyond these
Looking for calm, they call me the dove
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From Nayanar to Vijayan, Sabarimala Row Sparks Credibility
The ongoing Sabarimala gold scam, which has sent shockwaves through Kerala’s political and religious spheres, inevitably recalls a controversial ...
A Hug, a Kiss, and Kerala in Shock: How Saji Cherian Broke the Rules
Whether by coincidence or calculation, the episode showcased Kerala’s shifting political grammar
By Arun M Nair
In Kerala’s high-voltage po...
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FBI arrests an Indian in drug trafficking case
The FBI has arrested Indian national Harmanveer Singh in California for allegedly helping a Canada-based criminal gang traffic drugs across North...
Iran conflict cost US $37.5 million, Hegseth says
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers that the conflict with Iran has cost the United States $37.5 billion so far. He defended the mil...
SC gives Sonam Raghuvanshi bail choice
The Supreme Court asked Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, to either surrender before the trial court or face can...
world news
Houthis target Red Sea tanker, tensions rise
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for an attack on a commercial tanker in the Red Sea, opening a new front in the widening region...
Trump plans fresh tariffs on dozens of countries
The United States is preparing to introduce a new round of import tariffs on goods from dozens of countries as the temporary 10% global tariff im...
Andy Burnham prioritises living costs at first cabinet meeting
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has made tackling the rising cost of living the top priority of his government, promising immediate rel...