First budget session of third Modi government begins today, full budget to be presented tomorrow

First budget session of third Modi government begins today, full budget to be presented tomorrow

NEW DELHI: The first budget session of the third Modi government will begin today. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey Report in Parliament today. The full budget will be presented tomorrow. The opposition may disturb the House on controversial issues in the following days. The budget is expected to make announcements […]

Nipah claims life of 14-year-old boy from Malappuram; preventive measures intensified

Nipah claims life of 14-year-old boy from Malappuram; preventive measures intensified

MALAPPURAM: A 14-year-old boy died from Nipah infection on Sunday even as the state remained on alert with strict preventive measures against the deadly disease. The boy, a native of Chembrassery in Pandikkad, Malappuram, breathed his last at around 11.30 am on Sunday. Meanwhile, none of the boy’s relatives are experiencing any symptoms of the […]

Joe Biden opts out: What happens next in the race to White House

Joe Biden opts out: What happens next in the race to White House

Atlanta: With President Joe Biden ending his re-election bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party faces an unprecedented shift this late in an election year.The Democratic National Convention, scheduled for August 19-22 in Chicago, was originally set to be a celebratory event for Biden. Instead, it now becomes an open contest where […]

Rain to continue in state today; Orange alert in 10 districts

Rain to continue in state today; Orange alert in 10 districts

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Rain will continue in the state on Thursday. Orange alert has been issued in Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded yellow alert in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha. However, no red alert (extreme rain) has been issued in any district. A holiday […]

Are Yogi’s days numbered in UP? Vital decision to avoid outbursts in party

Are Yogi’s days numbered in UP? Vital decision to avoid outbursts in party

LUCKNOW: It is almost clear that Yogi Adityanath’s days as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister are numbered. BJP state chief Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary met the Prime Minister yesterday. There are unconfirmed reports that he had offered to step down from the post. He apprised the Prime Minister about the organizational issues that affect even the party’s […]

Renowned cardiologist Dr MS Valiathan passes away

Renowned cardiologist Dr MS Valiathan passes away

Thiruvananthapuram: Eminent cardiologist and scientist Dr. Marthanda Varma Sankaran Valiathan passed away on Thursday. He was 90.Hailing from Mavelikkara, Dr. Valiathan made significant contributions to the field of health technology and medical education in India. He is credited with the development of artificial heart valves. He is also the founder-director of Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute […]

Kerala prioritises budget for public impact amid economic constraints

Kerala prioritises budget for public impact amid economic constraints

Thiruvananthapuram: Facing a severe financial crisis, the Left government in Kerala announced its decision to cut unnecessary expenditure and prioritise certain areas in the current financial year’s budget.In a statement, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said that the state Cabinet has decided to make necessary adjustments to the budget allocation for the 2024-25 financial year […]

CBI nabs key kingpin in NEET-UG leak case

CBI nabs key kingpin in NEET-UG leak case

New Delhi: The CBI arrested one of the alleged kingpins in the NEET-UG paper leak case who was on the run ever since the crackdown on irregularities in the entrance exam began, officials said.Rockey alias Rakesh Ranjan, who hails from Nalanda, and is said to be a relative of mastermind Sanjeev Mukhia, was nabbed by […]

If sanctity of exam is lost, then re-test has to be ordered: SC on NEET row

If sanctity of exam is lost, then re-test has to be ordered: SC on NEET row

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday expressed deep concern regarding the controversy surrounding the NEET-UG 2024 entrance exam. The apex court said that if the question paper has been leaked via social media, a re-test must be mandated.Additionally, the court also directed Centre and NTA to identify the beneficiary students of the wrongdoing. During […]