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Thiruvananthapuram: As heavy rains lashed parts of Kerala on Thursday, the IMD issued an ‘orange alert’ in the three southernmost districts of the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) sounded the ‘orange alert’ in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Pathanamthitta districts of the state for three hours from 7.15 am. It said that “thunderstorms with moderate rainfall

After a year of consolidation and muted returns, the Indian equity market could be gearing up for a strong comeback in 2025 — provided one key global overhang is resolved. That’s the view of Rajesh Bhatia, Chief Investment Officer, ITI Mutual Fund, who believes the market has already done its “time correction” and is poised

Synopsis Central bank governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated robust September-quarter growth, citing agricultural prospects and services sector strength. However, he expressed caution about the second half of FY26 due to US tariffs, despite GST rationalization. The RBI maintained its repo rate at 5.50% and a neutral stance. PTI RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra High-frequency indicators pointed to

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has alleged that Afghanistan’s Taliban government is “fighting a proxy war” on behalf of India, casting doubts over the recently brokered 48-hour ceasefire between Islamabad and Kabul, reported Pakistani News Outlet Dawn on Thursday. Speaking to Geo News on Wednesday night, Asif said, “I have my doubts that the ceasefire

The Electricity Employees’ Federation of India (EEFI) claimed that the Bill removes the mandatory no-objection requirement from the Central Government for obtaining the license in defence establishment areas. | Photo Credit: REUTERS/AMIT DAVE Central Trade Unions (CTUs) and power employees federation have criticised the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, terming it an attempt by the

The Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted the sale and bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali. Allowing the joint request of the Centre and Delhi government, a bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran relaxed the ban on green firecrackers. It asked the Central Pollution Control Boards and state

Home Info-tech Through this partnership, Airtel Cloud customers will be able to deploy IBM’s offerings, such as AI-ready servers for applications, in regulated industries like banking, healthcare, government and others By Reuters Updated – October 15, 2025 at 10:50 AM. IBM and Airtel will also establish two new Multizone Regions, or MZRs, in Mumbai and

Home Economy Agri Business  The event seeks to debunk pervasive myths surrounding food choices, specifically addressing critical concerns around palm oil, processed and packaged foods, A1/A2 ghee varieties, and protein supplements The Ind Food and Beverage Association (IFBA), in partnership with the National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-Kundli) and the Institute of

Tata Trusts has clarified that it does not support the listing of Tata Sons amid SP Group’s debt issues of over ₹52,000 crore.  | Photo Credit: PAUL NORONHA/businessline In direct opposition to the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, Tata Trusts is understood to have decided not to support the listing of Tata Sons at this time, as

Synopsis LG Electronics is set to tap into India’s software talent for its semiconductor, robotics, and AI product development. The company also aims to boost exports of components from India. This strategic move capitalizes on India’s growing capabilities and cost-effectiveness. LG Electronics sees India as a key partner for innovation and global market expansion. Reuters