A woman died in Idukki after a landslide destroyed her home on Saturday as heavy rains caused floods and ...More

A woman died in Idukki after a landslide destroyed her home on Saturday as heavy rains caused floods and fresh landslides across central Kerala. Several people are feared trapped under debris in Kottayam district. Rescue operations are underway in affected areas of both districts. Authorities have issued alerts for continued heavy rainfall. ...Less

Wayanad faces escalating ecological crises and deadly landslides. Recent disasters highlight unscientific ...More

Wayanad faces escalating ecological crises and deadly landslides. Recent disasters highlight unscientific development and policy conflicts. Heavy rains saturate porous soil, causing catastrophic hillside liquefaction. Infrastructure projects destabilize the mountain system, increasing risks. This region grapples with environmental protection and development pressures. ...Less

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, through a post on Twitter, said his government is releasing Rs 20 crore ...More

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, through a post on Twitter, said his government is releasing Rs 20 crore as an immediate assistance for Kerala's flood-affected people. ...Less

Chhetri’s plea for supporting the national football team was viewed 1.1 mn times. ...More

Chhetri’s plea for supporting the national football team was viewed 1.1 mn times. ...Less

Manish Maheshwari, Twitter India’s MD said core to Twitter's 'live, public and conversational nature' is ...More

Manish Maheshwari, Twitter India’s MD said core to Twitter's 'live, public and conversational nature' is the idea that, no matter who users are, it gives people a voice to be heard. ...Less

It said airlines who were found to have spiked airfares operating to an out of Trivendrum and Calicut, ha ...More

It said airlines who were found to have spiked airfares operating to an out of Trivendrum and Calicut, have been "advised" to "cap" the ticket rates. ...Less

Compassionate Keralam, a 6,000-strong group of volunteers, played a major role in helping the government ...More

Compassionate Keralam, a 6,000-strong group of volunteers, played a major role in helping the government machinery save lives of hundreds trapped in the floods. ...Less

Section 80G of the Income-tax Act allows monetary donations made to specified relief funds and charitable ...More

Section 80G of the Income-tax Act allows monetary donations made to specified relief funds and charitable institutions to be deducted from gross total income before arriving at taxable income. ...Less

The new technology will improve response time to natural disasters and healthcare challenges. ...More

The new technology will improve response time to natural disasters and healthcare challenges. ...Less

The state has been flood-affected for almost two weeks, and the death toll has crossed the 400 mark. ...More

The state has been flood-affected for almost two weeks, and the death toll has crossed the 400 mark. ...Less

Insurers are expected to take losses mainly under householders’ policies and life and motor claims. ...More

Insurers are expected to take losses mainly under householders’ policies and life and motor claims. ...Less

The deadly monsoon rains in Kerala have claimed 216 lives since August 8 and has displaced over 7.24 lakh ...More

The deadly monsoon rains in Kerala have claimed 216 lives since August 8 and has displaced over 7.24 lakh people from their homes. ...Less

Expenditure from the NDRF is meant to assist a state to provide immediate relief in those cases of severe ...More

Expenditure from the NDRF is meant to assist a state to provide immediate relief in those cases of severe calamity, where the expenditure required is in excess of the balance in the state's SDRF. ...Less

Kumar said that he was deeply distressed and saddened by the tragic loss of lives and large scale damage ...More

Kumar said that he was deeply distressed and saddened by the tragic loss of lives and large scale damage to properties caused by the incessant rains that have been lashing the southern state for the past few days. ...Less

The discus thrower will donate her $700 pocket money and an additional Rs 1 lakh to Kerala. ...More

The discus thrower will donate her $700 pocket money and an additional Rs 1 lakh to Kerala. ...Less

A fan reached out to the actor and requested him to contribute on his behalf. ...More

A fan reached out to the actor and requested him to contribute on his behalf. ...Less

MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the government was committed to meeting the requirements for relief a ...More

MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the government was committed to meeting the requirements for relief and rehabilitation in Kerala through domestic efforts. ...Less

This was the biggest flood in Kerala in 100 years. ...More

This was the biggest flood in Kerala in 100 years. ...Less

This decision was taken at a state Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan here today. ...More

This decision was taken at a state Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan here today. ...Less

A sum of Rs 1.54 crore has been allocated as initial aid; this is expected to benefit 25,000 people in th ...More

A sum of Rs 1.54 crore has been allocated as initial aid; this is expected to benefit 25,000 people in the flood-hit state. ...Less

Meer Foundation is SRK's welfare organization. ...More

Meer Foundation is SRK's welfare organization. ...Less

In case of the Kerala floods, IRDAI has asked insurers to take immediate steps to mitigate the hardships ...More

In case of the Kerala floods, IRDAI has asked insurers to take immediate steps to mitigate the hardships of the affected insured population of the State. ...Less

A biennial meet will be organised in Kochi that would delve upon measures that would lead to a strong res ...More

A biennial meet will be organised in Kochi that would delve upon measures that would lead to a strong resurgence of tourism in the state. ...Less

Real-time images from the satellites will help in assessing the extent of flooding and in rescue operatio ...More

Real-time images from the satellites will help in assessing the extent of flooding and in rescue operations. ...Less

"The UPA government had taken many good decisions also, including giving special category status to Andhr ...More

"The UPA government had taken many good decisions also, including giving special category status to Andhra Pradesh. Why are they (Centre) not giving (that)?," Reddy asked. ...Less

The firm said cement companies Ramco Cements and India Cements could see a near-term demand slowdown ...More

The firm said cement companies Ramco Cements and India Cements could see a near-term demand slowdown ...Less

The Malayalam film "2018-Everyone is a Hero" has been chosen as India's official entry for the 96th Acade ...More

The Malayalam film "2018-Everyone is a Hero" has been chosen as India's official entry for the 96th Academy Awards. The film, based on the Kerala floods of 2018, was unanimously selected by the 16-member jury of the Film Federation of India. It has received critical acclaim and became the highest-grossing film in Malayalam cinema. The film is available for streaming on the SonyLiv OTT platform and offers audio options in multiple languages. Its selection highlights the global reach and impact of Malayalam cinema. ...Less

Khimji Prajapati, who's is battling cancer, is known for his acts of philanthropy having donated all his ...More

Khimji Prajapati, who's is battling cancer, is known for his acts of philanthropy having donated all his alms towards social causes. ...Less

The city’s F&B industry is celebrating a conscious Onam. ...More

The city’s F&B industry is celebrating a conscious Onam. ...Less

Announcing the cabinet decisions in this regard at a press conference here today, Chief Minister Pinarayi ...More

Announcing the cabinet decisions in this regard at a press conference here today, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the services of KPMG for projects related to revamping the state would be free of cost. ...Less

Kerala’s worst floods in a century have discouraged some from celebrating Onam and instead use the amount ...More

Kerala’s worst floods in a century have discouraged some from celebrating Onam and instead use the amount for the cause of flood relief. ...Less

When asked if the UN been asked for help in India in the Kerala floods, he said the world body has not re ...More

When asked if the UN been asked for help in India in the Kerala floods, he said the world body has not received any direct request from the Indian Government for aid. ...Less

While disaster management and emergency numbers will help to arrange for help to save lives, the insuranc ...More

While disaster management and emergency numbers will help to arrange for help to save lives, the insurance companies have also set up their helpdesk. ...Less

Kerala government has described the crisis as "extremely grave" and rescue operations are underway. ...More

Kerala government has described the crisis as "extremely grave" and rescue operations are underway. ...Less

Paddy has been affected in 20,000 hectare and even banana plantations has been hit badly. Spices like car ...More

Paddy has been affected in 20,000 hectare and even banana plantations has been hit badly. Spices like cardamom have been affected in 2,000 hectare or so, he said. ...Less

Even when the flooding began, especially in the low-lying areas where they see some water logging every y ...More

Even when the flooding began, especially in the low-lying areas where they see some water logging every year, people were reluctant to move out of their homes and into relief camps. ...Less

“Rainfall activity over Kerala is likely to decrease further gradually during the next five days,” India ...More

“Rainfall activity over Kerala is likely to decrease further gradually during the next five days,” India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday. ...Less

GPM is the Global Precipitation Measurement mission core satellite. GPM is a joint mission between NASA a ...More

GPM is the Global Precipitation Measurement mission core satellite. GPM is a joint mission between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Agency, ...Less

The cess will only be on business-to-consumer (B2C) transactions and companies in real estate, aviation, ...More

The cess will only be on business-to-consumer (B2C) transactions and companies in real estate, aviation, banking and telecom would have to make systemic changes. ...Less

The money will be donated in the Kerala Chief Ministers Relief Fund, the Maharashtra-based party said and ...More

The money will be donated in the Kerala Chief Ministers Relief Fund, the Maharashtra-based party said and expressed solidarity with the people of the southern state. ...Less

Consecutive floods in Kerala not only washed away lives and livelihoods, it also left psychological scars ...More

Consecutive floods in Kerala not only washed away lives and livelihoods, it also left psychological scars. ...Less

Financial Services Secretary Rajiv Kumar said that as part of the Kerala relief measures, need-based top- ...More

Financial Services Secretary Rajiv Kumar said that as part of the Kerala relief measures, need-based top-up loans for house repairs would be provided. ...Less

The 40,000 members of the Singapore's Malayalee community along with the local Red Cross has raised aroun ...More

The 40,000 members of the Singapore's Malayalee community along with the local Red Cross has raised around 50,000 dollars for the Kerala Flood Relief Fund (KFRF) this month ...Less

The result kept India alive in the five-match series after heavy losses in the first two Tests in Birming ...More

The result kept India alive in the five-match series after heavy losses in the first two Tests in Birmingham and London respectively. ...Less

While the floods wreaked havoc on the finances of people living in the state, they could also have an imp ...More

While the floods wreaked havoc on the finances of people living in the state, they could also have an impact on the portfolios of others elsewhere. ...Less

Air bookings see a clear spike in cancellations of around 20% on an average for the period August 14-16. ...More

Air bookings see a clear spike in cancellations of around 20% on an average for the period August 14-16. ...Less

Altogether 87 people were injured and 32 others went missing in the deluge which hit all the 14 districts ...More

Altogether 87 people were injured and 32 others went missing in the deluge which hit all the 14 districts of the southern state. ...Less

"I am quite confident that what we have seen in Q2 will be repeated or better in Q3 and Q4" ...More

"I am quite confident that what we have seen in Q2 will be repeated or better in Q3 and Q4" ...Less

The Army, Navy and Air Force have been mobilised to carry out flood relief operations in Kerala on Octobe ...More

The Army, Navy and Air Force have been mobilised to carry out flood relief operations in Kerala on October 17 as unprecedented rains resulted in heavy flow of water in various rivers, flooding multiple districts in the state. ...Less

A Kuwait Red Crescent (KRC) delegation visited Kerala to lend helping hand to the flood affected people t ...More

A Kuwait Red Crescent (KRC) delegation visited Kerala to lend helping hand to the flood affected people there. ...Less

The unprecedented deluge since last week has left 31 people dead and displaced four lakh people in 80 tal ...More

The unprecedented deluge since last week has left 31 people dead and displaced four lakh people in 80 taluks of 17 districts in Karnataka. ...Less

The company produces commercial vehicle tyres and off-highway tyres at the two plants. ...More

The company produces commercial vehicle tyres and off-highway tyres at the two plants. ...Less

"I would say it was a great team effort. We had to work till 3-4 am and sleep for two hours, then get up ...More

"I would say it was a great team effort. We had to work till 3-4 am and sleep for two hours, then get up again at 5:30 am. " ...Less

The RBI services board had conducted the phase I/ paper 1 of examination for recruiting Grade-B officers ...More

The RBI services board had conducted the phase I/ paper 1 of examination for recruiting Grade-B officers on August 16. ...Less

Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said around 2.25 lakh people have been moved to 1568 relief camps spread ...More

Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said around 2.25 lakh people have been moved to 1568 relief camps spread in the state. ...Less

As floodwaters recede, all hands are on the deck to rebuild the state and a million stranded lives. ...More

As floodwaters recede, all hands are on the deck to rebuild the state and a million stranded lives. ...Less

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) prime minister and Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has c ...More

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) prime minister and Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has come out in support for deluge-hit Kerala. ...Less

Bengali labourers are returning home in thousands from Kerala, the southern state hit by its worst floods ...More

Bengali labourers are returning home in thousands from Kerala, the southern state hit by its worst floods in a century ...Less

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has offered USD 100 million (around Rs 700 crore) as financial assistance ...More

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has offered USD 100 million (around Rs 700 crore) as financial assistance for flood relief operation in Kerala. ...Less

According to the Disaster Management State Control room, 231 people have lost their lives and 32 are miss ...More

According to the Disaster Management State Control room, 231 people have lost their lives and 32 are missing in flood-related incidents since August 8. ...Less

According to the CWC report, the average release from the Idukki reservoir on August 15 was about 1,100 c ...More

According to the CWC report, the average release from the Idukki reservoir on August 15 was about 1,100 cumec, with peak release of 1,500 cumec against the average inflow of 1,640 cumec. ...Less

Assessment of claims will take place with situation moving to normal, a senior official of an insurance f ...More

Assessment of claims will take place with situation moving to normal, a senior official of an insurance firm said, adding clear picture will emerge in the next 4-5 days when claims are received. ...Less

While outstation candidates were allotted centres elsewhere, exams for the candidates from the state were ...More

While outstation candidates were allotted centres elsewhere, exams for the candidates from the state were postponed. ...Less

For the last quarter of 2018, the research firm expects the growth in the FMCG sector to drop to as much ...More

For the last quarter of 2018, the research firm expects the growth in the FMCG sector to drop to as much as 12-13% due to macro-economic factors. ...Less

All Malayalee Samajams have cancelled community celebrations. ...More

All Malayalee Samajams have cancelled community celebrations. ...Less

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said there was no shortage of food in the state as traders had sto ...More

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said there was no shortage of food in the state as traders had stocked up ahead of Onam, the state's biggest festival which falls on August 25. ...Less

Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, the Malayalam drama was released in theatres on May 5 and raised over Rs ...More

Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, the Malayalam drama was released in theatres on May 5 and raised over Rs 137 crore globally. ...Less

Honda Cars India today reported a marginal decline in its domestic sales to 17,020 units in August. ...More

Honda Cars India today reported a marginal decline in its domestic sales to 17,020 units in August. ...Less

The southern state is facing its worst flood in 100 years with 80 dams opened and all rivers in spate. ...More

The southern state is facing its worst flood in 100 years with 80 dams opened and all rivers in spate. ...Less

Sewa International USA has raised over USD 10,000 towards the flood relief in Kerala, the organisation sa ...More

Sewa International USA has raised over USD 10,000 towards the flood relief in Kerala, the organisation said in a statement. ...Less

With several wells getting filled up with slush, cleaning them up can cost up to Rs 15,000 for each one. ...More

With several wells getting filled up with slush, cleaning them up can cost up to Rs 15,000 for each one. ...Less

She was also hopeful of a bountiful harvest in the state next year and expressed her Onam wishes on twitt ...More

She was also hopeful of a bountiful harvest in the state next year and expressed her Onam wishes on twitter. ...Less

At least 300 people have lost their lives in the rains, floods and landslides in Kerala where over 7.24 l ...More

At least 300 people have lost their lives in the rains, floods and landslides in Kerala where over 7.24 lakh displaced people have been sheltered in 5,645 relief camps. ...Less

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The IRDAI has already asked insurers for quick registration and disposal of claims for any one affected b ...More

The IRDAI has already asked insurers for quick registration and disposal of claims for any one affected by these floods. ...Less

Pinning down the cause of the disaster is important in assessing Modi’s spending priorities as he heads i ...More

Pinning down the cause of the disaster is important in assessing Modi’s spending priorities as he heads into an election year. ...Less

Maruti Suzuki India said today that the company along with its employees will donate Rs 3.5 crore as Kera ...More

Maruti Suzuki India said today that the company along with its employees will donate Rs 3.5 crore as Kerala flood relief effort. ...Less

Indian governments have discovered that opening the gates to aid leads to a lot of unnecessary obligation ...More

Indian governments have discovered that opening the gates to aid leads to a lot of unnecessary obligations. ...Less

Kerala's government has described the crisis -- one of the worst in decades -- as "extremely grave" and r ...More

Kerala's government has described the crisis -- one of the worst in decades -- as "extremely grave" and rescue operations are underway to help thousands who remain trapped by floodwaters. ...Less

India Ratings said that the margin of tyre companies is likely to shrink by 1.5-2 per cent. ...More

India Ratings said that the margin of tyre companies is likely to shrink by 1.5-2 per cent. ...Less

Home improvement loans are for properties located in Kerala, even if the customer is stationed somewhere ...More

Home improvement loans are for properties located in Kerala, even if the customer is stationed somewhere else, and will be valid only for loan applications submitted till October 31. ...Less

A directive issued by the indirect tax department or Deputy Commissioner State GST Department Mattancherr ...More

A directive issued by the indirect tax department or Deputy Commissioner State GST Department Mattancherry tells tax officers to disallow input tax credit for goods destroyed in the floods. ...Less

In view of Red Alert in five districts of Kerala, Southern Naval Command Headquarters has been made ready ...More

In view of Red Alert in five districts of Kerala, Southern Naval Command Headquarters has been made ready to provide assistance to local administration in rescue operations. Meanwhile, the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has sought assistance from Southern Naval Command at Kochi for air lifting of marooned families at Koottickal -- the worst affected village in Kottayam district. ...Less

The movie, which was released on May 5, is centred around stories of humanity triumphing over adversity i ...More

The movie, which was released on May 5, is centred around stories of humanity triumphing over adversity in the backdrop of the 2018 floods that devastated parts of Kerala. ...Less

The Council also reviewed revenue trends and deficit of states, he said, adding state deficit this year i ...More

The Council also reviewed revenue trends and deficit of states, he said, adding state deficit this year is 13 per cent and may reduce further as consumption picks up. ...Less

UAE ambassador Ahmed Albannam, without mentioning financial aid, said his government only set up a nation ...More

UAE ambassador Ahmed Albannam, without mentioning financial aid, said his government only set up a national emergency committee to provide relief assistance to people affected by flash floods in Kerala. ...Less

Banks, NBFCs and tyre makers are among the most likely to be hit. ...More

Banks, NBFCs and tyre makers are among the most likely to be hit. ...Less

It is time to seriously consider the recommendations of the Gadgil committee report. Assess these in ligh ...More

It is time to seriously consider the recommendations of the Gadgil committee report. Assess these in light of the repeated instance of extreme events and the impacts of climate change, and implement a regulatory regime that will balance the needs of economic activity and growth and ecological protection. ...Less

The goods, including lifesaving boats, blankets and dry food items, will be handed over to the local floo ...More

The goods, including lifesaving boats, blankets and dry food items, will be handed over to the local flood relief and aid organisations for distribution. ...Less

Gandhi, who is on a two-day visit to the state, arrived in Thiruvananthapuram this morning from abroad. H ...More

Gandhi, who is on a two-day visit to the state, arrived in Thiruvananthapuram this morning from abroad. He then took a helicopter to Chengannur in Alappuzha district. ...Less

The government informed the court that the money collected in the Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund ( ...More

The government informed the court that the money collected in the Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund (CMDRF) would not be diverted for any other purposes. ...Less

The team held talks with officials at the Dakshina Kannada deputy commissioners office and collected info ...More

The team held talks with officials at the Dakshina Kannada deputy commissioners office and collected information on the devastation, they said. ...Less

Torrential rains and landslides during India's June-September mansoon season have ravaged farmlands and p ...More

Torrential rains and landslides during India's June-September mansoon season have ravaged farmlands and prompted massive evacuation efforts in Kerala state. ...Less

So far, 2,182 persons have been rescued, 968 stranded people have been evacuated through prompt action of ...More

So far, 2,182 persons have been rescued, 968 stranded people have been evacuated through prompt action of NDRF, Army and Navy, the MHA informed. ...Less

The production of robusta, which accounts for majority of coffee exports from the country and is the chie ...More

The production of robusta, which accounts for majority of coffee exports from the country and is the chief ingredient for instant coffee, was last year 10-20% short of the Coffee Board’s projection of 2.21 lakh tonnes. ...Less

He said thereason for not taking any environmental precaution (in general) is purely greed for unlimited ...More

He said thereason for not taking any environmental precaution (in general) is purely greed for unlimited profits. ...Less

The government has hiked excise duty on liquor by 0.5% to 3.5% for 100 days with an eye on Onam sales and ...More

The government has hiked excise duty on liquor by 0.5% to 3.5% for 100 days with an eye on Onam sales and expects this to bring in an extra Rs 230 crore. ...Less

Alliance Air, the regional subsidiary of national carrier Air India, has started operating 2 flights conn ...More

Alliance Air, the regional subsidiary of national carrier Air India, has started operating 2 flights connecting Bengaluru and Kochi and others to Trichy and Chennai. ...Less

As the rains abated for a while, he returned home yesterday to take a look at the house and was shocked t ...More

As the rains abated for a while, he returned home yesterday to take a look at the house and was shocked to find his plus two certificates soaked in water. ...Less