Rajya Sabha Adjourned till Monday Amid Opposition Protests

NEW DELHI:The Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Friday amid repeated disruptions by Opposition members who were demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's presence in the House. As soon as the House met at noon, there was uproar…

Nation

Rs 1.46 Lakh Cyber Fraud Busted: Delhi Police Arrests 4, Including Nigerian National

NEW DELHI:The Cyber Police Station of Delhi’s South-West District has busted an inter-state cyber fraud syndicate involved in impersonation-based online scams and arrested four accused, including a Nigerian national. The…

Telangana to Conduct ‘Varuna Yagam’ on Aug 10 for Rains

HYDERABAD:Telangana Chief Minister, A. Revanth Reddy, has decided to conduct ‘Varuna Yagam’ on August 10 to pray for abundant rains across the State. Acting on the Chief Minister’s instructions, the…

Maha Govt Orders Confiscation of Radical, Anti-National Literature Linked to Banned Terror Outfits

MUMBAI:In a major administrative crackdown on violent extremism, the Maharashtra government’s Home Department has issued an official notification declaring the immediate forfeiture of over 100 radical publications, manuals, magazines, and…

Kerala

Doorstep Pension Delivery Stop Decision Sparks Political Storm in Kerala

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:The Kerala government’s decision to end doorstep distribution of social welfare pensions through cooperative societies and route payments into beneficiaries’ Aadhaar linked bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) has…

Rain Likely to Intensify Across Kerala; IMD Sounds Red Alert in Seven Districts

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:Heavy rain continued to batter Kerala on Friday morning, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) stepping up its weather warning by issuing a red alert for seven districts and cautioning…

Article

Can Reliable Internet Reduce Urban Migration? Lessons from Kerala’s Remote Communities

For decades, migration to cities has been seen as a natural path to better opportunities. But as work, education, healthcare…

Solving the Longevity Paradox

By Anurag Gupta, Axis Max Life Insurance We are living longer. Across the globe, and particularly in India, advances in…

Entertainment

Michelle Yeoh Named Busan’s Asian Filmmaker of the Year

LOS ANGELES:Michelle Yeoh, the star of Everything Everywhere All at Once, Wicked and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, has been named Asian Filmmaker of the Year…

New Velo Global Research Reveals the “Ripple Effect” of Self Expression

LONDON:New global research from Velo highlights the growing need for shared experiences, as Velo launches “Echoes of Tomorrowland” – a global network of live events…

Business

Kerala Startup FalconFeeds Wins NASSCOM Emerge 50 Award 2026

KOCHI:Kerala-based cybersecurity startup FalconFeeds has bagged the prestigious NASSCOM Emerge 50 Award 2026, organized by the apex Indian IT industry body, NASSCOM. The company earned this recognition in the 'Cybersecurity Quantum & Digital Trustees' category, highlighting its pivotal role in…

Federal Bank Deepens HNI Engagement in Thiruvananthapuram

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:Federal Bank's Wealth Management team hosted an exclusive edition of its flagship ‘Wealth & Wisdom’ series at Vivanta Thiruvananthapuram, bringing together HNI customers for insightful discussions on market trends, investment opportunities, and long-term wealth creation strategies. The event is part…

Automobile

Yamaha’s XSR155, RayZR and Fascino Get Special Onam Offers in Kerala

KOCHI:As Kerala celebrates the festive spirit of Onam, India Yamaha Motor is bringing special offers for customers across the state. With attractive cashback benefits, insurance…

EKA Mobility Appoints Prashant Kumar Banerjee as Group Head

PUNE:EKA Mobility, a leading Indian electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and a Champion OEM under the Government of India's Auto PLI Scheme, today announced the appointment…

Travel

Air India Express Expands Domestic Network with Six New Destinations

MUMBAI:Air India Express today announced a significant expansion of its domestic network with the addition of six new destinations: Aurangabad,…

Education

IIM Kozhikode Inaugurates Bloomberg Finance Lab

KOZHIKODE:IIM Kozhikode (IIMK) and Bloomberg announced the launch of a Bloomberg Finance Lab with 12 Terminals, marking a significant milestone…

Political News

Gen Z Doesn’t Need Bhagwat’s Certificate: Priyanka

NEW DELHI:Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday said that the country's youth do not need a "certificate" from RSS…

Ministers Lobby for Key Portfolios as Karnataka Cabinet Allocation Nears

BENGALURU:With the allocation of portfolios to the newly-inducted Karnataka ministers expected by Friday evening, intense lobbying has begun within the…

K’taka Minister Yathindra Defends Father Siddaramaiah Amid Allegations Over Cabinet Berths for AHINDA Leaders

MYSURU:Karnataka Urban Development Minister, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, on Thursday defended his father and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah against allegations that he…

DMK MLAs’ Black Shirt Protest During TN Agriculture Budget Presentation

CHENNAI:DMK legislators, led by Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, attended the Tamil Nadu Assembly in black shirts on Thursday as…

Agriculture

Agriculture Budget: TN Unveils Preparedness Plan for Super EL Nino Impact

CHENNAI:The Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led TVK government in Tamil Nadu has stepped up measures to protect its agriculture sector…

ESAF Bank Invites Applications for Climate Smart Agriculture Awards 2026

KOCHI:ESAF Small Finance Bank has invited applications for the ESAF Climate Smart Agriculture Awards 2026, a national initiative to recognise…

Technology Updates

‘Dual Engine’ AI Strategy: Kerala Announces Two Major AI Hubs with India AI

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:The Government of Kerala, in partnership with the India AI Mission (India AI), IBD under DIC, Ministry of Electronics and…

WhatsApp Brings Prepaid Mobile Recharges to Users in India

KOCHI:WhatsApp today announced that people in India can now complete prepaid mobile recharges directly within the app. Powered by PayU,…

Career

Vizag’s Data Centre Boom to Create Over 51,800 Jobs

AMARAVATI:Visakhapatnam is set to become one of India's biggest digital infrastructure hubs, with its growing data centre ecosystem expected to…

RGCB Invites Applications for Temporary Posts at Diagnostic Labs in Kollam District

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB), an autonomous institution under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, has invited applications…

World

Bangladesh Seeks More Diesel Supplies from India Amid Power, Gas Shortages

DHAKA:Bangladesh has sought an increase in diesel supplies from India through the cross-border pipeline to help resolve the country’s ongoing…

Japan’s Hiroshima Marks 81st Anniversary of Atomic Bombing

TOKYO:ug 6 : Japan's Hiroshima on Thursday marked the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the city amid…