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US shuts 3 embassies in Gulf in Iran tensions
The United States has closed or scaled down operations at embassies in...
3 Indian seafarers killed in West Asia conflict
Three Indian seafarers were killed while serving on foreign-flagged ve...
Government considers 24-hr cargo clearance
The government is exploring a plan to clear cargo within 24 hours for ...
Flights to Middle East slightly resume
Air travel across the Middle East remains disrupted, though some fligh...
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Rupee breaches ₹92, marks record low
Rupee touched a fresh record low of ₹92.18 against the US dollar on Wednesday, slipping 69 paise in early trade. The fall marks a significant breach of the ₹92 level, reflecting heightened pressure on the domestic currency. The decline was...
Rupee hits ₹91.50 due to Middle East crisis
The Indian rupee came under heavy pressure on Monday, weakening beyond the 91 mark against the US dollar as global tensions rattled financial mar...
India-Canada seal major $2.6 bn uranium pact
India and Canada have taken a major step to strengthen their economic partnership by signing a $2.6 billion uranium supply agreement and setting ...
PM Modi meets PM Carney in New Delhi
In a high-profile visit to New Delhi, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Narendra Modi to explore ways to strengthen the bond between India ...
PM Modi opens Micron chip plant in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday officially opened a new semiconductor facility by Micron Technology in Sanand, Gujarat, marking a major st...
technology
X brings clear ad labels to posts
X, formerly known as Twitter, has launched a new feature that allows creators to add a “Paid Partnership” label to sponsored posts. The...
New iPhone 17e, affordable yet powerful
Apple has launched the iPhone 17e, its latest budget-friendly model in the iPhone 17 series, combining popular premium features with an...
Airtel, Google launch AI spam shield for...
Bharti Airtel and Google have announced a collaboration to enhance the security of Rich Communication Services (RCS...
Instagram expands teen safety tools
Instagram has introduced a new feature aimed at helping parents spot potential emotional distress in teenagers by a...
Minister seeks fair pay, safer internet
In a message that resonated with journalists, creators and everyday internet users alike, Union Minister Ashwini Va...
Tecno debuts ultra-thin modular phone at...
Tecno grabbed attention at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 with a futuristic concept that could change how sma...
health
Global breast cancer cases soar, India hardest hit
Low and middle-income countries are likely to feel the brunt of this surge. While wealthier nations have benefited from better screening, early d...
14-year-old girls in India to get free HPV vaccines
India is taking a major step in women’s health with a nationwide programme offering free HPV vaccinations to 14-year-old girls. Scheduled to begi...
Kerala infant donor saves 4 lives
In a heart-rending yet inspiring story from Kerala, a 10-month-old baby has become the youngest organ donor in the State, helping save four lives...
lifestyle
Bollywood soaks in colourful Holi spirit
Bollywood celebrities welcomed Holi 2026 with bright colours, laughter and heartfelt family moments. From playful gulal ...
Women light up Kerala for Attukal Pongala
Thiruvananthapuram came alive as lakhs of women participated in the annual Attukal Pongala festival,...
Actor Sunny Leone’s daughter patents ‘Boo Box’
Actor Sunny Leone recently shared a proud mom moment, her 10-year-old daughter, Nisha, has not only ...
Jordan, Buckley shine as ‘Sinners’ wins SAG awards
The 32nd annual Actor Awards, presented by SAG‑AFTRA, honoured the best performances in film and tel...
Nikesh Arora’s daughter’s fairy-tale wedding
In a spectacular blend of tradition and modernity, Ayesha Arora, daughter of Indian-American tech bi...
national
Saba Shawl takes charge of Srinagar jail
In a first for Jammu & Kashmir, Saba Shawl, a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, has been appointed as the Superintendent of Srinaga...
IAF reopens Agniveer Vayu applications
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has reopened its online application process for the Agniveer Vayu recruitment, offering another opportunity for young ...
India holds almost 50 days of oil, fuel reserves
India has enough crude oil and fuel reserves to meet demand for about 50 days, government sources said, seeking to calm concerns over supply disr...
Centre alerts states for Iran-Israel unrest
The Indian government has issued a security advisory to all states and Union Territories warning of possible protests or violence following recen...
Toxic gas leak in Palghar, 2,500 people shifted
Around 2,500 people were evacuated in Palghar on Tuesday after a toxic gas leak at a chemical unit caused panic and health concerns among nearby ...
President launches 4 women empowerment schemes
In a major step to strengthen women’s rights and opportunities, President Droupadi Murmu launched four welfare schemes aimed at improving safety,...
opinion
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...
Kerala’s Fiscal Paradox: How Bottles and Tickets Keep the State Afloat
By Arun M Nair
Thiruvananthapuram: Behind the enviable social indicators of Kerala lies an unusual revenue model. Liquor queues and lottery coun...
Will Trump Turn the Screws on Adani to Corner Modi?
BY BYRON NEALE
Donald Trump has rarely tolerated losing face. And yet, that’s exactly where he finds himself in the escalating standoff with Ind...
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US shuts 3 embassies in Gulf in Iran tensions
The United States has closed or scaled down operations at embassies in Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar as tensions with Iran escalate. Non-essent...
3 Indian seafarers killed in West Asia conflict
Three Indian seafarers were killed while serving on foreign-flagged vessels during recent attacks in the Persian Gulf region, officials said. The...
Government considers 24-hr cargo clearance
The government is exploring a plan to clear cargo within 24 hours for compliant importers, reducing current delays of 3–5 days, and supporting tr...
world news
Nepal votes as monarchy debate returns
Nepal is heading to general elections amid growing political energy from younger voters and renewed debate over the monarchy, nearly two decades ...
Iranian ship sinks near Sri Lanka, 101 missing
A tense rescue operation is underway off the southern coast of Sri Lanka after an Iranian Navy frigate, IRIS Dena, sank following what authoritie...
Iran’s assembly names Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader
Iran’s powerful clerical body, the Assembly of Experts, has reportedly appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader following t...