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Covid-19 pandemic: Maharashtra, Kerala on high alert as cases spike

On Tuesday, Maharashtra recorded 1,881 new Covid cases, 81 per cent more than the previous day and highest since February 18

LIVE: Qatar, Kuwait summon India envoy over BJP leaders' remarks

Nupur Sharma had made some controversial remarks about Prophet Muhammad

Eight students hospitalised due to suspected food poisoning in Kerala

The Kerala Health minister Veena George has directed an investigation into the incident and has sought a report from the authorities

Kerala clocks 1,544 fresh Covid-19 cases, health minister holds meeting

Kerala on Saturday reported 1,544 new Covid-19 cases which took the number of active patients in the state to 7,972 prompting Health Minister Veena George to call a high-level meeting

Covid again on the rise in Kerala as daily tally crosses 1,500-mark

The cases earlier this month stood at 1,370, 1,278, and 1,465, respectively.

Covid surge in 3 Kerala districts, state minister says 'no need for worry'

With Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram and Kottayam seeing a rise in the coronavirus cases, Kerala's Health Minister Veena George said that there was no need for concern

Rising Covid-19 cases in Kerala, Maharashtra cause concern in Karnataka

The rising Covid cases in neighbouring states of Kerala and Maharashtra have raised concerns in the Karnataka health department.

Improved prospects

Monsoon may still become erratic in second half

14.99% voter turnout in first 2 hours of Kerala's Thrikkakara bypoll

A total of 14.99 voter turnout was registered in the first two hours of Thrikkakara by-election

South-west monsoon arrives in Kerala three days ahead of onset, says IMD

The south-west monsoon has set in over Kerala on Sunday, three days ahead of its normal onset date of June 1, the weather office said.

Monsoon likely to hit Kerala coast within next 2-3 days, says IMD

Heavy downpour unlikely and rains will remain within range in Kerala and Andhra; making this a weak onset

Conditions favour further advance of southwest monsoon in next 48 hrs: IMD

The IMD has a set criterion for declaring the onset of SW monsoon over Kerala that are dependent on factors such as rainfall, wind field and Outgoing Longwave Radiation (OLR)

Ather Energy to set up 8 more retail stores in Kerala to expand presence

The company said it has also been talking to prospective retail partners in these markets and has already begun locating spaces to set up its fast EV charging network -- Ather Grid

Kerala, Maharashtra, Raj reduce VAT on fuel after Centre cuts excise duty

Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Kerala have decreased VAT on petrol and diesel after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's call to provide further relief to consumers following a cut in excise duty by Centre

Kerala govt announces tax cut on petrol by Rs 2.41, diesel by Rs 1.36

"Kerala government announces cut in tax on petrol and diesel by Rs 2.41 and Rs 1.36 respectively," state Finance Minister KN Balagopal said

Kerala announces cut in state tax on petrol by Rs 2.41, diesel by Rs 1.36

The Union government on Saturday cut excise duty on petrol by a record Rs 8 per litre and that on diesel by Rs 6 per litre

Heavy rains to continue in Kerala over the weekend; 2 dams opened

Atleast 10 districts in Kerala will receive heavy rainfall on Saturday and Sunday with the IMD issuing a Yellow alert

SilverLine project: IUML warns Kerala heading towards Sri Lankan tragedy

Criticising the Kerala government for the SilverLine project, Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) PK Kunhalikutty said the state is heading toward the Sri Lankan tragedy due to borrowings.

Kerala by-election Congress' first popularity test after Udaipur meeting

Though it is considered one of the easier battles by many, a lot is at stake for Rahul Gandhi, AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal, and the state leadership

IMD issues two-day red alert in five Kerala districts ahead of monsoons

As rains continue to lash across Kerala days ahead of expected onset of Southwest monsoon, IMD issued red alert in five districts of the state for Sunday and Monday indicating extremely heavy rainfall