Satheesan to Take Oath in Grand Ceremony on Monday; Rahul, Priyanka to Attend

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:After ten days of intense uncertainty, backroom negotiations and dramatic twists in Delhi and Kerala, the Congress high command finally cleared the way for V.D. Satheesan to take oath as Kerala’s next Chief Minister on Monday, marking the Congress party’s…

Nation

MP High Court Recognises Bhojshala as Hindu Temple

BHOPAL/INDORE:The Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has redefined the legal status of the Bhojshala complex in Dhar by ruling that the site is a temple and that…

Maharashtra Cuts VAT on Aviation Fuel to 7 pc from 18 pc to Ease Pressure on Airlines

NEW DELHI:The Maharashtra Government on Friday reduced value-added tax (VAT) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to 7 per cent from 18 per cent, offering relief to airlines grappling with rising…

Tripura CM, Ministers Reduce Convoys Following PM Modi’s Fuel Conservation Appeal

AGARTHALA:Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce dependence on fuel and opt for public transport, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and several ministers have started reducing the number…

Kerala

Diplomatic Outreach: Satheesan Calls on Vijayan, Chats Over a Cup of Tea

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:In one of the most politically symbolic moments in recent Kerala politics, Chief Minister designate, V.D. Satheesan, on Friday drove to the residence of his predecessor and long time political…

Kerala Leadership Decision: Chennithala Retreats into Silence After Call from Delhi

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:As celebrations erupted in Congress circles following the announcement of V. D. Satheesan as Kerala’s next Chief Minister, an air of silence and disappointment descended over the residence of veteran…

Article

Why Insurance Riders Matter: Completing the Protection Puzzle

Vaibhav Kumar SVP and Head – Product Management Axis Max Life Insurance Limited Insurance is fundamentally about preparing for uncertainty.…

Vietnam’s New Policy Signals Open a Wider Flight Path for India

By James Nguyen Vietnam’s recently concluded Communist Party Congress has delivered a message markets understand well: stability in leadership, continuity…

Entertainment

Solar-Powered Screens: Allu Cinemas, Kokapet Adopts Clean Energy with Freyr Energy

HYDERABAD:In a significant step towards sustainable infrastructure in the entertainment sector, Allu Cinemas, Kokapet (Narsingi) and Freyr Energy – India’s leading rooftop solar company have…

Zee Keralam Announces Launch of ‘Valyettan’

KOCHI:Zee Keralam, one of Kerala’s leading entertainment television channels, is all set to unveil its next big fiction offering, Valyettan, premiering from April 20. Valyettan…

Business

KSUM Launches National-level Virology Innovation Cohort Programme

KOCHI: Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), in partnership with Institute of Advanced Virology (IAV), has launched the national-level Virology Innovation Cohort, a six-month innovation programme aimed at supporting startups and innovators developing solutions in virology and emerging infections and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).…

Jos Alukkas Launches Platinum Jewellery Campaign Featuring Dulquer Salmaan

CHENNAI:Jos Alukkas, a trusted name in quality, innovation, and trendy jewellery in India, has launched a platinum jewellery campaign featuring its brand ambassador, actor Dulquer Salmaan on 15th May 2026. The campaign marks a bold new chapter for Jos Alukkas,…

Automobile

Chinese Cars Face US Ban Over Spying Fears

WASHINGTON:A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced legislation to ban Chinese-linked connected vehicles, software and hardware from American roads, citing national security risks, unfair…

Godrej Enterprises Group’s Tooling Business Showcases Advanced Engineering Capabilities

MUMBAI:Godrej Enterprises Group’s (GEG) Tooling business is showcasing its advanced engineering capabilities at TAGMA 2026, being held from 21–24 April, while targeting 10–15% year‑on‑year growth…

Travel

Malaysia Airlines Unveils Mumbai Indians-Themed Aircraft

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:Malaysia Airlines and Mumbai Indians today unveiled a one-of-a-kind aircraft livery, bringing together the iconic blue and gold of one…

Education

Questions Will be Tougher this Time: Students on NEET-UG 2026 Re-examination

JODHPUR:After the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the re-examination date for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) 2026, students expressed the…

Political News

‘Truth has Triumphed’: Kejriwal’s Cryptic Post After Judge Recuses from Excise Case Hearing

NEW DELHI:Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday wrote “Truth has triumphed. Gandhi’s Satyagraha has once again triumphed” in…

Himanta Biswa Sarma Takes Oath as Assam Chief Minister for Second Straight Term

GUWAHATI:Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday took oath as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term, as the…

Congress Set to Enter TN Govt After Nearly Six Decades as TVK Allots Two Cabinet Berths

CHENNAI:The Congress party is set to return to the Tamil Nadu government after over 55 years, following the formation of…

Amit Shah Arrives in Kolkata; New CM Name to be Finalised Today

KOLKATA:Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata on Friday to choose the new leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party…

Agriculture

M3M Foundation Showcases Grassroots Enterprises at Kisan Kumbh 2026, IIT Delhi

NEW DELHI:Kisan Kumbh 2026 was successfully organized on 30th and 31st March at Dogra Hall, IIT Delhi, bringing together more…

Milma’s TRCMPU to Give Out Rs. 5 Cr as Additional Summer Incentive to Farmers, Societies

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:In good news for dairy farmers and milk cooperative societies in four southern districts, Milma’s Thiruvananthapuram Regional Co-operative Milk Producers…

Technology Updates

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,…

SecurEyes Leads High-Level Dialogue on Cyber Resilience

BENGALURU:SecurEyes participated in the Central Banking Meetings in Kuala Lumpur, where Karmendra Kohli, Cofounder and CEO of SecurEyes, moderated a…

Career

MSDE Drives Skill-led Transformation Across India’s Border Villages

NEW DELHI:Advancing the Government of India’s vision of transforming border villages into engines of growth and opportunity, the Ministry of…

Technopark IT Community Launches Free Job Portal for Employers

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:Prathidhwani, the welfare and recreation forum of IT employees at Technopark, has launched a free job portal for employers to…

World

Xi, Trump Visit Temple of Heaven

BEIJING:Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump on Thursday visited the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. Xi greeted…

Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Claims Eight More Lives; Death Toll Climbs to 432

DHAKA:At least eight more people have died from measles and measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh, taking the total number of confirmed…