New Delhi:India is taking steps to internationalize the Indian Rupee by allowing loans to be issued in rupees through the overseas branches of Indian banks. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has sought central government approval for this initiative. This would be the first time loans are made available in rupees outside India. The primary…
Thiruvananthapuram: The owners of the online media channel The Fourth have been arrested in connection with a massive financial fraud. Rajesh Pillai, the Chairman of the parent company Farm Fed, and Managing Director Aghin Francis were arrested by the Museum Police in Thiruvananthapuram. The arrests followed a complaint filed by an investor from Kawdiar. The…
Wayanad, Kerala – May 25, 2025:A massive tree fell on a car near the Food Bay restaurant in Krishnagiri, Meenangadi, injuring the lone occupant. The injured person has been identified as Bineesh, a resident of Mandad in Muttil. Bineesh was immediately rushed to a private hospital in Sultan Bathery for treatment. Fortunately, no other passengers…
Due to the ongoing heavy rainfall across Kerala, district collectors in several regions have declared holidays for all educational institutions. The districts affected include Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Idukki, Kannur, Kasaragod, Wayanad, Kozhikode, and Kottayam. Thrissur District Collector Arjun Pandian announced that all educational institutions — including professional colleges, Kendriya Vidyalayas, CBSE and ICSE schools, anganwadis,…
Kalpetta:As part of the World Environment Day preparations, a joint initiative by the Social Forestry Division Wayanad and the 5 Kerala Battalion NCC Wayanad organized an Environmental Awareness Rally on May 19, 2025. The rally started from Sultan Bathery Court Junction and proceeded to St. Mary’s College. The rally was flagged off by R. Keerthi…
Kochi: In a significant development in Qatar’s fintech sector, Lulu Alternative Investment (Lulu AI), the investment arm of Lulu Financial Holdings, has invested in Paylater, the first company in Qatar to receive a BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) license. Lulu AI aims to support startups focused on technology and innovation through strategic investments. This marks…
Kochi: In a significant development, KNR Constructions has been debarred from participating in future government contracts, following allegations of irregularities in their highway projects. Additionally, the consulting firm responsible for overseeing these projects has also faced suspension. Key Details: Expert Committee’s Findings: A two-member expert committee, led by former IIT professor G.V. Rao, conducted an investigation into…
Abu Saifullah Khalid, a senior commander of the Pakistan-based terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Matli, Sindh province, Pakistan. His death marks a significant development in counter-terrorism efforts targeting individuals responsible for cross-border terrorism. Key Terror Attacks Linked to Saifullah Khalid Saifullah Khalid was allegedly involved in orchestrating several major…
Washington: In a scathing critique of Pakistan’s response to India’s retaliatory actions, former Pentagon official Michael Rubin stated that Pakistan fled “like a dog with its tail between its legs” in the face of India’s strong measures. Speaking to ANI, Rubin emphasized that the Pakistani military can never escape the bitter reality of its defeat….
Pakistan has finally released BSF (Border Security Force) jawan Purnam Kumar Sahu, who was detained after allegedly crossing the border by mistake. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. Sahu, who was providing security to farmers near the international border in Punjab’s Ferozepur sector, accidentally…
