Spain banished memories of an earlier World Cup frustration with a commanding 3-0 victory over Austria in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 in Los Angeles, booking their place in the Round of 16 after another patient display of possession football. For the opening half hour, it felt like history was repeating itself. Three […]
The Kerala Assembly has passed the Kerala Finance Bill, 2026, paving the way for lower taxes on several categories of electric vehicles (EVs), tax relief for private buses and revised motor vehicle tax structures aimed at promoting cleaner transport and boosting commercial vehicle registrations in the state. The Bill was passed on Wednesday in the […]
The UAE has announced an ambitious national vision to increase community contributions to more than Dh20 billion by 2031, reinforcing the country’s commitment to sustainable development through stronger partnerships between the public and private sectors. The announcement follows the successful mobilisation of Dh3.23 billion in community contributions during 2025, achieved through the participation of 191 […]
July 2026 brings a series of major transitions across the UAE, covering transport, education, business compliance, public services and lifestyle changes that will impact residents, expatriates and companies. One of the biggest developments is the launch of Etihad Rail’s passenger service, which officially began phased operations after its first journey on June 30. From July, […]
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall and thundershowers across Kerala on Wednesday, with isolated places expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall, prompting authorities to issue weather alerts and precautionary measures across several districts. An orange alert has been issued for Kannur and Kasaragod, where the IMD has warned of very […]
Bekal Police have seized six cars and detained a group of youths who allegedly organised an illegal and dangerous car racing event on the playground of Government Higher Secondary School, Pallikkara, in Kerala’s Kasaragod district. According to police, the organisers claimed the event was being held as a promotional activity for Operation Toofan. The incident […]
Oil marketing companies have reduced the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹183.50, effective July 1, bringing welcome relief to hotels, restaurants, catering businesses and other commercial consumers. However, there has been no change in the price of domestic LPG cylinders, providing stability for household consumers. With the latest revision, the price of […]
Gold 101.3 FM’s Morning Show hosts Vysakh and Samira were among the first passengers to travel on Etihad Rail’s inaugural passenger service, journeying from Fujairah to Abu Dhabi on Tuesday as part of a landmark moment in UAE transport history. The launch marks the beginning of Etihad Rail’s long-awaited passenger operations, introducing a faster, smarter, and more sustainable […]
A heated political exchange erupted in the Kerala Assembly after Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan accused the Opposition CPM of hypocrisy over allegations that the government was planning to privatise the state’s mineral wealth. Replying to the discussion on the Revised Budget, the Chief Minister said the Opposition had strongly criticised the government over alleged privatisation, […]
An adventure inspired by social media reels turned into a frightening ordeal for three school students from Kozhikode, who were rescued after a tense overnight search involving police, forest officials and local residents. The trio—two Plus Two students and a Class 10 student from a school near Thamarassery—had planned a camping trip to Kodaikanal, hoping […]