The Kerala State Lotteries Department announced the results of the Akshaya AK-653 Lottery on Sunday (May 26). The declaration took place at Gorky Bhavan, near Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram, at 3 p.m.

Fresh petrol and diesel prices have been released nationwide on Friday, May 26. Fuel prices in the country are decided based on international crude oil prices.

On May 26, the price of 10 grams of gold remained stable at approximately Rs 73,000. Pure 24-carat gold was priced at Rs 72,440 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold held steady at around Rs 66,400.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a 26% increase in pre-monsoon rainfall in Karnataka, reaching 11.3 cm by May 22. Coastal and northern regions saw varied rainfall, with some districts facing deficits. Despite potential delays, the monsoon is expected soon after Kerala's onset on May 31, with a yellow alert for several districts on May 24-25.

The Congress Party has sparked controversy by accusing former Maharashtra Government Advocate and BJP candidate Ujwal Nikam of concealing details about the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. They allege he shielded an RSS-supported officer in the shooting of ATS chief Hemant Karkare. Nikam denies the claims, leading to a heated exchange between parties, and reigniting debate over the tragic events.

At the same time, IMD said the maximum temperatures were very likely to be around 39 degrees Celsius in Palakkad, around 38 degrees Celsius in Kollam, Thrissur and Kozhikode, around 37 degrees Celsius in Alappuzha, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta and Kannur districts and around 36 degrees Celsius in Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Malappuram and Kasaragod districts from May 4 to May 6.

Amid the ongoing general elections 2024, the BJP on Saturday announced its decision to replace incumbent Lok Sabha MP Poonam Mahajan with lawyer Ujjwal Deorao Nikam for the Mumbai North Central seat.

The decision to replace Mahajan had been anticipated for some time, although the selection process for her successor was reportedly meticulous and time-consuming, sources revealed.

The price of gold in India today is Rs 6,624 per gram for 22 carat gold and Rs 7,226 per gram for 24 carat gold. Check prices in top cities across country.
 

Kerala Lottery Nirmal NR-377: Due to the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections, today's Nirmal lottery has been postponed to Saturday (April 27).