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Petrol, Diesel prices today on May 20: Check fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and other metro cities

Petrol, Diesel prices today: Fuel prices remained steady on Wednesday after recent hikes, with petrol and diesel rates seeing an increase of up to 90 paise per litre. Global crude markets are on edge due to geopolitical tensions. Hyderabad recorded the highest petrol price at Rs 111.84 per litre, while…

The Economic Times

'Everything is alright': KC Venugopal welcomes dignitaries for VD Satheesan's swearing-in as Keralam CM

The United Democratic Front is set to take power in Keralam. VD Satheesan will be sworn in as Chief Minister today. Senior Congress leaders and Chief Ministers from other states are attending the ceremony. The new government promises to fulfill election guarantees.

The Economic Times

Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi to attend V D Satheesan's swearing-in ceremony on Monday

Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Kerala chief minister-designate V D Satheesan on May 18. Chief ministers from Congress-ruled states Karnataka, Telangana, and Himachal Pradesh are also expected to be present. The ceremony will take place at the Central Stadium…

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UDF says full Cabinet to take oath on May 18, ministerial list to be finalised shortly

The new Kerala government cabinet is set for a swearing-in ceremony on Monday. Minister lists are expected to be finalised soon. UDF allies held a formal meeting in Thiruvananthapuram. Preparations for the Monday ceremony are underway. The full cabinet aims to take the oath on the same day. Details of…

The Economic Times

Adani Airport Holdings signs deal with IHG Hotels & Resorts for 5 properties

Adani Airport Holdings is partnering with IHG Hotels & Resorts to build five new hotels. These hotels will be located in important cities. This collaboration will add nearly 1,500 hotel rooms. It also marks the debut of IHG's luxury brand, Kimpton, in India.

The Economic Times

Adani and IHG are building hotels around India’s fastest-growing airports

Adani Airport Holdings and IHG Hotels & Resorts are joining forces to build five new hotels in India. This collaboration will bring nearly 1,500 hotel rooms to cities like Navi Mumbai, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, and Jaipur. The partnership marks the debut of the luxury Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brand in India.

The Economic Times

Kerala Congress (J) to seek two ministerial berths in UDF govt: P J Joseph

Kerala Congress (J) chairman P J Joseph has stated his party will seek two ministerial positions in the next UDF government. He was speaking before a UDF meeting in Thiruvananthapuram to discuss government formation. The UDF secured a majority in the recent elections. Joseph also conveyed his party's view that…

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NEET-UG row: SFI holds protests across Kerala

The NEET-UG examination and its cancellation prompted the Students Federation of India (SFI) activists to continue their protests across Kerala. Protestors raised slogans against the Centre and National Testing Agency (NTA), brought down barriers in many places and on Tuesday barged into the office of the Principal Accountant General in…

The Economic Times

4 Must-Visit Hanuman Temples in India Over 500 Years Old

Lord Hanuman is revered as one of the most powerful and kindest deities in Hinduism. Being the Sankot Mochan, Lord relieves the troubles and obstacles faced by every sincere devotee. It is believed that devoted followers of Lord Bajrangbali will receive the God’s blessings in the form of absolute fearless,…

Times Life

4 Powerful Lord Vishnu Temples Outside India You Must Visit

Lord Vishnu is worshipped as the Hindu deity who preserves and balances the universe. Indeed, being a part of the Trimurti alongside Bhagwan Brahma and Maha Dev, Lord Vishnu is believed to be one of the most powerful deities of Hinduism. Also known as Hari and Narayana, the Lord symbolises…

Times Life

After Decades of Service, Employee’s Final Day at Work Leaves Internet Emotional

A heartwarming video of the retirement day of a senior employee of the State Bank of India is trending and gaining popularity among social media users. In the video, the emotional moments of her last working day have been shown. The video is making people nostalgic. The video was uploaded…

Times Life

6 Famous Shakti Peethas in South India

“या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्ति रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥” There are temples you visit… and then there are temples that stay with you. The Shakti Peethas belong to the second kind. Born from the story of Goddess Sati and Lord Shiva’s unimaginable grief, these sacred sites are believed…

Times Life

4 Vishnu Temples Where Devotees Pray for Financial Stability

“ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय।” There comes a moment in almost every person’s life when money stops being just currency and starts becoming a source of anxiety. The fear of instability, loans that seem endless, business uncertainty, job insecurity, rising expenses. In such times, faith often becomes a quiet anchor. In…

Times Life

5 Temples Where Strange Things Happen After Sunset

“यत्र योगेश्वरः कृष्णो यत्र पार्थो धनुर्धरः।” Where the divine resides, the ordinary laws of the world often feel suspended. India’s temples are not just structures of stone and sculpture. They are living ecosystems of faith, ritual discipline, theology, and centuries of memory. Most temples follow a clear rhythm. They open…

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6 Temples in India Where Men Are Completely Banned – Here’s Why

“यत्र नार्यस्तु पूज्यन्ते रमन्ते तत्र देवताः।” Where women are honored, there the divine dwells. When we talk about temple entry in India, the debate usually goes in one direction. We hear about women being restricted. We hear about court cases. We hear about equality versus tradition. But there is another…

Times Life

4 Powerful Lakshmi Devi Temples in India for Wealth & Prosperity

Goddess Lakshmi is one of the most revered Hindu deities. Devi’s blessings can be particularly beneficial for students or young professional who are studying or are about to launch their careers. Religious leaders say that Lakshmi Devi represents the epitome of prosperity and beauty. She is the goddess who grants…

Times Life

5 Reasons Why Women Are Not Allowed Inside Certain Temples Even Today

Across India, temples follow traditions that are far older than modern social systems. Some welcome everyone without distinction. Others restrict entry based on age, gender, or life stage. Among these, temples that restrict women’s entry often spark strong reactions, confusion, and debate. The issue is frequently framed as discrimination, but…

Times Life

Madam, please take my wife's picture, it's her first train travel; the elderly man's request proves love has no age

"Love has no age," we often hear this line all over social media. But have you ever seen a real-life example of it? Well, this viral video is truly the real-life proof of it. In a video making the rounds on social media, an elderly man from Kerala is seen…

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Newslaundry

‘Raid madam’ to BJP councillor: The story of Kerala’s first woman IPS officer

Years ago, while she was still in the police force, R Sreelekha walked into a sari sale in Thiruvananthapuram. Spotting the other women there, she said with a laugh: “Well, I wonder where to start [shopping] from.” The remark immediately put everyone at ease.

Newslaundry

Asianet News files complaint over online campaign targeting women journalists

Asianet News lodged a complaint with the Thiruvananthapuram cyber police regarding a cyber campaign against the news channel and its women journalists.

Newslaundry

Let Me Explain: CBFC or censorship bureau? Who’s deciding what India can watch

This is a protest outside the CBFC office in Thiruvananthapuram.

The Independent UK

Indian tourist board mocks stranded Royal Navy F-35 fighter jet: ‘I don’t want to leave’

The jet is sitting out in the open at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport after making an emergency landing

The Independent UK

British F-35 jet stranded at Indian airport amid growing concerns over classified technology

Royal Navy jet from HMS Prince of Wales carrier has been stuck at a Kerala airport for over 10 days

Dynamite News

Kerala man kills family members, girlfriend

In a killing rampage, a 23-year-old man murdered five people, including his family members and lover, and injured his mother near Venjarammoodu police station area in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, officials said on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sharon Raj Murder Case: Convict Greeshma taken to correctional facility

After a Kerala court pronounced capital punishment to convict Greeshma for poisoning her boyfriend, she was taken to a women's prison and correctional home in Thiruvananthapuram's Attakkulangara. Read further on Dynamite News:

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