Kerala

India has a once-in-a-generation semiconductor demand window: Infosys SVP

Speaking at SEMICON India 2026, Meghal said the traditional semiconductor pipeline is breaking amid massive shifts driven by artificial intelligence (AI), geopolitical supply chain challenges, and a transition from Moore's Law towards system-level scaling.

After more than 20 years of research, IIT-Madras develops bird-inspired ‘morphing skin’ to prevent aircraft stalls

A pioneering team at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras has unveiled a cutting-edge morphing wing attachment. This groundbreaking technology is designed to avert aircraft stalls by dynamically adjusting to changes in airflow. With its flexible skin tha…

Stock alert: Wipro, NBCC, Hero Motocorp, Adani Power, GE Shipping

Shares of Tempsens Instruments will list on the stock exchanges today. The IPO received bids for 279.44 crore shares as against 1.51 crore shares on offer. The issue was subscribed 184.07 times. The price band of the IPO was fixed between Rs 285 and 300 per s…

Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty signals tepid open; Asia mkts mixed; US Fed Chair's speech in focus

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Friday: The GIFT Nifty signalled a slightly lower open for the benchmark Nifty50. Asian markets were trading on a mixed note

Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: BHEL (₹433)

Sensex, Nifty, Stock Price Live Updates: The short-term outlook is bullish for BHEL. The 4 per cent surge on Wednesday indicates that the upmove in the stock is gaining momentum. Prior to this rise, the stock has found very good support around ₹410. The regio…

Q1 Results Today Live: SBI, Titan, Hindalco, Hitachi Energy, PFC, Godrej Consumer, Oil India, NLC, Kaynes Tech, Ramco Cements, Afcons Infra, Lemon Tree, Cello to announce Q1 results, Trent, Hero Motocorp, Lupin, LIC, Bosch, Premier Energies, Emcure, Blue Star, Siemens Energy in focus

Q1 Results Today, 07th August 2026 Live Updates: Find all the latest Q1 results 2026 updates of Aarti Pharmalabs, Advait Energy Transitions, Amba Enterprises, Afcons Infrastructure, AG Ventures, Akshar Spintex, Alankit, Anuh Pharma, APM Industries, Aqylon Nex…

Kerala sports-tech startup Dartle raises $100,000 to expand US footprint

Dartle operates a vertical business-to-business (B2B) software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed for youth sports and football academies

Two held with 25.36g MDMA in Njarackal

Two men were arrested with 25.36g MDMA in Njarackal, Kochi, allegedly brought from Bengaluru for sale in Vypeen and Cherai beach areas.

Two held with MDMA at Amaravila checkpost

Two Kollam men were arrested at Amaravila excise checkpost after 4.042g of MDMA was seized from their bags on a Bengaluru-Kerala Volvo bus.

SIT conducts searches at Reporter TV, residences of company owners in Messi event financial irregularities case

Kerala Police SIT raids Reporter TV, owners’ homes in Kochi/Wayanad over alleged Messi-Argentina Kerala visit financial irregularities; FIR cites cheating, conspiracy.

Ernakulam enforcement squad seizes car without registration plate

Ernakulam MVD enforcement squad seized a car in Nedumbassery for missing registration number and HSRP, fined Rs 6,000, sought dealer explanation.

CM pitches for relocation of Thiruvananthapuram zoo to forest area

Kerala CM V D Satheesan proposes relocating Thiruvananthapuram zoo to a forest area near Neyyar and redeveloping the current site into a public square.

Delay in fixing uneven roads in Kochi irks Kerala HC

Kerala High Court pulls up Kochi Corporation for delay in fixing uneven roads near metro pillars; seeks action-taken report by Sept 18; Rs 10 crore allotted.

Bank of India ordered to pay Rs 15,000 to Kerala man after delay in releasing deceased wife's savings

A Kerala consumer commission ordered Bank of India to pay compensation. The bank delayed releasing a deceased woman's savings to her elderly husband. This delay caused significant hardship and mental agony for the complainant. The commission found deficiency …

Dividends and stock splits: Hindustan Copper, Cochin Shipyard among 200+ stocks with record dates this week. Check full list

Over 90 companies have fixed September 18 as the record date for dividends and other corporate actions. Victoria Mills leads with a Rs 50 per share dividend, followed by Sharda Motor Industries at Rs 20. The list also includes several companies announcing div…

Gym told members paying Rs 15,000 can train at any branch, denied access when moved to another city; franchise ordered to pay Rs 19,400

A gym member who paid Rs 15,500 expecting nationwide access to training was denied entry at a franchise branch in another city after relocating, with the parent company and franchise blaming each other over a failed transfer. The Ernakulam consumer commission…

Drydocks World, Cochin Shipyard form 50:50 JV for ship repair facility

The joint venture will operate, consolidate and expand Kochi's International Ship Repair Facility, adding capacity for Indian, regional and international vessel customers

Insurance company rejected Rs 3 lakh mediclaim saying it was an obesity treatment; court found the surgery also treats high BP, weight gain, knee pain; insurer ordered to pay Rs 3.5 lakh

An insurance company rejected a Rs 3.2 lakh mediclaim by calling a weight loss surgery an obesity treatment excluded under the policy. The Ernakulam consumer commission found the surgery was meant to treat high blood pressure, weight gain and knee problems to…

After centuries in India, the last Cochin Jews try to keep their history alive

As the sun set over Kochi’s historic Jew Town neighborhood, Keith Hallegua donned a gray kippah and began a solitary walk to the synagogue at the end of his...

Heavy rain batters Kerala; IMD issues red alert for seven districts

India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues a red alert for Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts

Kerala Weather Today: IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rain in 13 districts; check district-wise rain forecast till August 10

Kerala Rain Forecast: Heavy rainfall is on the horizon for Kerala, particularly intensifying on Friday. The state should see a reduction in rain intensity starting August 8, with lighter showers predicted for most districts by August 9 and 10. In addition, La…

Kochi corp begins steps to form development council

Kochi Corporation begins forming Greater Cochin Development Council to coordinate urban development, evaluate projects, and include experts; MPC elections still pending.

Kerala HC tells state govt to decide within three months on RTC conductors’ menstrual leave demand

Kerala High Court directs state govt to decide in 3 months on KSRTC women conductors’ request for two days paid menstrual leave monthly, citing tough duties.

Two held in baby-selling racket targeting pregnant women

Kerala police arrest two in Kottayam baby-selling racket after Assam woman’s complaint; pregnant women allegedly lured via Instagram with fake adoption offers.

Move to encroach upon Thattakkattupuzha River foiled

Locals and elected representatives stopped an alleged encroachment of Kochi’s Thattakkattupuzha River near Poonithura; complaint led firm to remove pillars.

36-year-old man held with MDMA drug under Op Toofan

36-year-old Arun arrested in Thiruvananthapuram rural with 220g ganja and 0.03g MDMA seized via courier under Operation Thoofan; NDPS case filed.

Weather Tomorrow, July 8: IMD issues heavy rain alert for Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala, UP, Uttarakhand & more; check if your state is on the warning list

Weather Tomorrow, July 8: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across several parts of the country on Wednesday, July 8. Heavy to very heavy rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, is expected in multiple stat…

My honest rating : German traveller ranks over 20 Indian states , says Kerala has the best people | Offbeat

Kerala HC modifies condition to let three MSC Elsa sailors leave India

The growing clamour for ‘Kochi Central’ railway stn

Demand grows to name Kochi’s new Ponnurunni railway terminal “Kochi Central”; Rs 267-crore project aims to decongest Ernakulam stations, platform count debated.

Corporation approves free Ro-Ro rides for women

Kochi Corporation approves free Fort Kochi–Vypin RoRo rides for women pedestrians, waiving Rs 3 fare; implementation date soon amid loss concerns.

NHAI launches drainage project to tackle NH66 flooding in Ernakulam

NHAI to fund Rs 29 crore drainage works with local bodies to curb NH-66 waterlogging in Ernakulam; wider package approved across Kerala districts.

Kerala state election commissioner’s appointment cabinet’s decision, says LSG minister K M Shaji

Kerala LSG minister K M Shaji says cabinet collectively approved N Seshadrinathan as State Election Commissioner, amid objections and political criticism.

Will implement minimum wage law: Min

Kerala health minister says govt will implement minimum wage law for nurses, act within a week on Thrissur strike demands, and tighten patient care protocols.

Aroma Chundan wins Champakulam Moolam boat race

Aroma Chundan wins Rajapramukhan Trophy at Champakulam Moolam boat race on Pamba River, launching Kerala’s boat-race season; grant to be raised.

No comments on Mullaperiyar issue, matter before SC, says Rajiv Pratap Rudy

Parliamentary panel heard Kerala and Tamil Nadu on Mullaperiyar dam; chair Rajiv Pratap Rudy says no comments as issue is sub judice in Supreme Court.