India has tightened its visa regulations for foreign nationals, removing the 14-day grace period previously allowed for registration after the expiry of a 180-day visa stay. Under the revised Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025, foreigners visiting India on visas valid for 180 days or less must now complete registration formalities before their permitted stay expires […]
Passengers travelling through Indian airports are being urged to exercise caution when taking selfies or recording videos, following new guidelines issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) restricting photography and videography in sensitive airport areas. The new rules were introduced after several complaints and incidents involving passengers inadvertently capturing security-related information while filming […]
The newly sworn-in UDF government will present its revised Budget for the 2026-27 financial year in the Kerala Assembly on June 19, with Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, who also holds the Finance portfolio, set to unveil the government’s economic vision and welfare roadmap. The Budget is expected to convert several key election promises and policy […]
The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has ordered the recall of two insecticide products sold under the brand name “Goodbye All Insects” as part of ongoing efforts to protect consumer health and ensure that all products in the UAE market comply with approved regulatory and safety standards. The recall covers “Goodbye All Insects Max Kills in […]
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that its online portal for verification of marks, obtaining photocopies of evaluated answer sheets and re-evaluation of Class 10 and Class 12 board examination results is now live. In a post on X, CBSE informed students that candidates wishing to review their results can now submit […]
Congress leader Shanimol Usman was elected Deputy Speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, defeating Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate Muhammed Muhsin in the election held during the Assembly session. Shanimol secured 99 votes, while Muhsin received 34 votes. As per legislative convention, Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan did not participate in the voting process. The […]
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that rainfall activity is likely to intensify across Kerala from June 3 as conditions become increasingly favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon. In view of the forecast, the IMD has issued weather alerts across the state, cautioning residents about the possibility of heavy rainfall, waterlogging […]
A fire broke out at the Taluk Hospital in Kunnamkulam, Thrissur, at around 5 pm on Monday, triggering a swift emergency response and the precautionary evacuation of patients from the affected area. Hospital authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported and that all patients and staff members remained safe throughout the incident. According to officials, […]
For most job seekers, receiving an appointment order marks the successful end of a long journey. For Muchikkal Abdul Majeed of Malappuram, however, it has become a story of extraordinary delay and disappointment. After waiting for more than two decades for a Public Service Commission appointment, the 60-year-old finally received an advice memo last month, […]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has announced that five patients infected with the rare Ebola strain, Bundibugyo virus, have recovered following the opening of a new treatment centre in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo. The WHO confirmed that the newly established treatment facility in Bunia has a capacity of 24 beds, […]