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KERALA BUDGET 2026

general | 4 HR 51 MIN AGO

Kerala Budget 2026: No new taxes, focus on development projects

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan presented a new-age budget in the Assembly, promising a new direction for development without imposing new taxes.

TOP STORIES

general | Jun 19

Sree Narayana Guru statue and cultural center in Delhi; 5 crores for Sivagiri

general | Jun 20

UDF government unlikely to implement assured pension scheme; changes expected in participatory pension plan

general | Jun 20

Kerala announces second land reform to boost industries

general | Jun 19

NEET re-examination on Sunday; 19-year-old arrested for selling fake question papers via Telegram

others | Jun 19

Peace back in Beirut; Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire in Lebanon

general | Jun 20

Canada record historic World Cup win; Qatar lose two players to red cards

general | Jun 19

'How come some officials get permanent positions in Sabarimala?' High Court asks Devaswom Board

SPECIALS

editorial | Jun 20

Shaping new Kerala through urbanisation; UDF govt's first budget

general | Jun 19

'Film industry will see revival, new hope to thousands of filmmakers'; Mohanlal heaps praises on new budget

cine-news | Jun 19

'Cheers to seven years of laughter and fights; I’m always there with you'

editorial | Jun 19

Light of goodness has not faded yet

general | Jun 18

Dr. Moopen’s legacy scholarship & fellowships expand to support 45 students, continues historic 100% tuition fee waiver for MBBS

EPAPER

ASTROLOGY

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'Gives me joy and confidence'; Prithviraj Sukumaran welcomes govt's film city project

'Invest Keralam Cell' to attract investors and ensure sustainable development of state

'Oommen Chandy Free Health Insurance' to help families; Main poll promises implemented

'Physically assaulted Aditya near Thalassery old bus stand'; Family comes out with more allegations against boyfriend Sharan

'Virat Kohli will be with the team until 2030'; big hint about star batter's future READ MORE

KERALA

KERALA POLICE

CM Satheesan's strict warning to 'Criminal Thoppis’

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister VD Satheesan, in his budget, gave a sly warning to police officers who conspire with criminals and cover up cases.

general | Jun 20

'Pookie' CM impresses Gen Z fanbase with big announcements

general | Jun 20

'Golden Hour Project' for emergency treatment; govt allocates Rs 2076.02 crore for health sector

general | Jun 19

Mystery in cemetery in Kannur: Body-like remains found wrapped in mat; police launch investigation

10 more Shigella cases confirmed in Kerala, 120 infections reported this month 'It was LDF government that created DA arrears, Keralam is now 25 years behind'; CM hits back at Pinarayi ‘Goal is comprehensive growth of Kerala, ordinary people and marginalized will be carried along' ‘Budget lacks blueprint for future Kerala, allocations for sectors reduced' International film city in Kochi, cultural park in Kozhikode, major projects in film, art sectors

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CINEMA

cine-news | Jun 18

Dhanush’s D55 officially titled 'OM'! Brutal 'First Strike' teaser going viral

cine-news | Jun 18

Madras High Court halts OTT release of 'Drishyam 3' Telugu version

cine-news | Jun 19

'This should be India’s official entry to Oscars; Top-notch cinema'

‘Balan: The Boy’, the new Malayalam movie that falls in the psychological survival-drama genre, is here in theatres.

cine-news | Jun 17

Nazriya Nazim’s ‘red flag’ Instagram story sparks divorce rumours; fans react

cine-news | Jun 16

The 'Odiyan' no one saw coming! Dharma Productions, Rahul Sadasivan and Prithviraj join forces for Mollywood horror

cine-news | Jun 16

Big surprise on June 22? Amid court proceedings patch-up rumours intensify

cine-news | Jun 16

'Best in the world, lucky to have them with me'; Mouni Roy clears air on divorce and gossips

cine-news | Jun 15

Smiling in pink just hours before: Sanchita Ugale's final Instagram reel leaves fans in disbelief after tragic demise

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INDIA

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general | Jun 19

Cross-voting by alliance MLAs, Congress candidate loses in Jharkhand; NDA's strength in Rajya Sabha rises to 152 NEW DELHI: The Congress’ attempt to send senior leader Pranav Jha to the Rajya Sabha from Jharkhand failed after alliance partners cross-voted in the election.

general | Jun 18

BJP leader burnt alive inside car; four arrested RAIPUR: In a shocking incident, a BJP leader was burnt alive in Chhattisgarh’s Korea district.

general | Jun 18

19-year-old NEET aspirant commits suicide in Chennai

general | Jun 18

Woman commits suicide on 48th day of marriage; Doctor installs camera even in bedroom to watch wife

general | Jun 18

NEET, JEE systems unfair, cruel extortion machines that exclude majority: Rahul Gandhi in Kota

general | Jun 18

Karantaka shocker! 11 patients die within 24-hour span in Mysuru government hospital

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WORLD

others | Jun 19

Iran-US peace deal brings temporary relief to global energy crisis; Strait of Hormuz reopened TEHRAN/WASHINGTON: A temporary ceasefire has been reached in the Iran-US conflict, which had triggered concerns over a global energy crisis. The Strait of Hormuz has been officially reopened.

gulf | Jun 18

UAE bans social media for children under 15; first GCC nation to implement decision DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a social media ban for children under the age of 15.

europe | Jun 17

'We'll go back to dropping bombs on their heads': Trump warns Iran deal 'not final' ahead of formal signing

others | Jun 17

Just handshake, no trademark hug! Safety of Indian sailors paramount, PM Modi tells President Trump

gulf | Jun 17

Holy Kaaba covered with new silk and gold Kiswah for new Islamic year

gulf | Jun 17

Attention expats in the Gulf and those on visit visas: Changes in regulations

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LIFESTYLE

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general | Jun 18

Dirtier than toilet seat? Shocking germ counts lurking on unwashed pillowcases For most people, a comfortable pillow is the non-negotiable anchor of a good night’s sleep.

general | Jun 17

Chemistry of containment: Why plastic-bottled alcohol poses extra health risk While the standard health risks of alcohol consumption are heavily documented, a lesser-known hazard sits directly on liquor store shelves: the packaging.

general | Jun 16

Earn big, spend bigger: Why Gen Z is choosing good time over home loan

general | Jun 15

Beyond Ponmudi: Five hidden waterfalls shaping Thiruvananthapuram’s Eco-Tourism scene

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general | Jun 14

Roads less travelled: Inside extraordinary career of KSRTC’s first woman driver

general | Jun 13

Foul play! Custom-jersey wearing duck becomes World Cup’s biggest mascot

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SPORTS

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general | Jun 19

Former Blasters player to miss match, Neymar update; Brazil to face Haiti in crucial second match PHILADELPHIA: If Brazil fail to win, the situation will worsen. Even a draw with Haiti could hinder their progress.

general | Jun 19

Cyber-attack, trolls and girlfriend's 'difficult decision': Not a great week for Piero Hincapie WASHINGTON: Ecuadorian star Piero Hincapie's love affair has now grabbed headlines amid the frenzy of the World Cup.

general | Jun 18

DR Congo shock for Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal; Wissa scores historic goal

general | Jun 16

'Not Shubman Gill, it was this youngster who changed the game in Dharamshala, he is an asset for the team'; Sunil Gavaskar heaps praise on young all-rounder

general | Jun 15

Cape Verde unveils 'Never say die' performance; First shocker of WC 2026

general | Jun 15

Curaçao make World Cup history despite 7-1 defeat against Germany

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