Union Minister Raksha Khadse inaugurates final round of Mann Ki Baat Talent Hunt Season 5 in Thiruvananthapuram

July 14, 2025 11:26 AM

Union Minister Raksha Khadse inaugurates final round of Mann Ki Baat Talent Hunt Season 5 in Thiruvananthapuram

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse inaugurated the final round of the “Mann Ki Baat Talent Hunt Season 5” on Sunday at Jyothis Central School in Thiruvananthapuram. Organised by the Global Givers Foundation in collaboration with Mera Yuva Bharat (MyBharat), Kerala, the talent hunt aims to inspire students by encouraging them to engage with the themes and messages shared in the Prime Minister’s monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat. The initiative is de...

Heavy rain to lash Kerala till June 18, IMD issues red alert for five districts

June 15, 2025 11:16 AM

Heavy rain to lash Kerala till June 18, IMD issues red alert for five districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall across Kerala till June 18, prompting authorities to issue red, orange, and yellow alerts for multiple districts. Squally weather conditions are also expected along the state’s coastline, leading to a ban on fishing activities. A red alert, indicating extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 20 cm in 24 hours, has been issued for Malappuram and Kozhikode on June 17. The alert is extended to Wayanad, Kann...