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US-Iran talks begins on a shaky note

Kochi: Negotiations between US and Iran started in Switzerland amidst reports of Tehran taking umbrage to President Trump’s threat.Iran raised the issue of Israel’s attack on Tehran backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.Trump signed a memorandum of understanding last week signalling the beginning of the process of deescalation.Despite Iran claiming to have closed the Strait of Hormuz …

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Gas leak claims 7 lives

Kochi: Seven migrant workers were killed and 67 others were hospitalized following an ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing and export unit in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district.The National Disaster Response Force’s (NDRF) 4th Battalion headquarters in Arakkonam was immediately informed and mobilised to respond to the emergency situation, India Today reported.The workers from states …

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AMMA office bearers quit

Kochi: The Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) office-bearers led by the outfits first woman president Shweta Menon resigned on Sunday following internal differences. Shweta Menon also quit the primary membership of the organisation. The 17-member committee stepped down after a section moved a no-confidence motion against the leadership at a general body meeting held …

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8-lane Angamaly-Aroor bypass gets centre’s nod

Kochi: As promised by the BJP-led NDA before Kerala Assembly polls, the Union Government has given its nod to the eight lane Angamaly–Aroor bypass.NDA ally partner Sabu Jacob of Twenty20 party had given the promise during election campaign that the road originally planned as six lane will be made eight lane.This originally planned from Angamaly …

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Mullaperiyar: blow to Kerala

Kochi: Mullaperiyar Dam expert committee has witnessed Kerala’s representative T K Sivarajan being replaced by Prof M L Sharma of IIT Roorkee, Uttar Pradesh. The central government citing “personal reasons” for the change. The removal of the Kerala-nominated member has sparked major concerns. Prof. M.L. Sharma, is the head of the International Center of Excellence …

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CJP demands Pradhan’s resignation

Kochi: The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)’s second major protest at Jantar Mantar in support of its demands continued despite crossing the deadline at 5 pm on Saturday. Its founder Abhijeet Dipke still remained on site from 1 pm demanding among other things resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan owing for the follies in conduct of NEET examinations. …

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Israel strikes Hezbollah targets

Kochi: Fresh airstrikes by Israel on southern Lebanon 24 hours after the new ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah have reportedly claimed many lives.BBC quoting the Lebanese state news agency said at least 11 people were killed in the attack by Israel military city of Nabatieh.Justifying the attacks “Hezbollah terrorist targets”, the Israeli military accused Hezbollah …

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HC fumes over absence of Hanish

Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Friday expressed strong displeasure over former Kerala Principal Secretary, Industries Department (Cashew), Mohammed Hanish, not appearing before it despite issuing summons to him.The court had directed him to appear before the court in contempt proceedings related to the government denying permission to prosecute the accused in the Kerala State …

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UDF govt presents revised budget

Kochi: Chief Minister V D Satheesan presented the revised 2026-27 budget for the Congress-led government in the Kerala Assembly on Friday.  The budget envisaged to set up an expert committee to restructure the functioning of KIIFB which had created economic instability in the state due to off-budget borrowings.  The government will launch Mission Samudra at …

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ED searches Veena T”s bank lockers

Kochi:The sleuths of Directorate of Enforcement (ED) are inspecting bank lockers of Kerala Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter Veena T in connection with a money laundering case.The ED sleuths are carrying out searches at HDFC bank near Ayurveda Hospital, Asianet News reported.She was questioned the other day in connection with the case in Kochi.Veena, daughter …

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ED raids Kerala hospitals

Kochi: Raids were conducted in hospitals across Kerala by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Thursday following allegations of organ trafficking racket among others.Raids were held at nine locations across Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Kasaragod districts, NDTV reported.The raids are linked to a larger investigation into an alleged organ trafficking syndicate headed by …

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TN opposes dams at Mullai, Mekedatu

Kochi: Tamil Nadu will block any new construction or safety breaches by Kerala at the Mullaperiyar Dam and it is against Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu Dam project, Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar said in his policy speech.Delivering the Governor’s customary address at the 17th Legislative Assembly, Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar, said the state government is taking “necessary …

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11 heart patients die in Mysuru hospital

Kochi: Eleven heart patients died at Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research within 24 hours.The patients were suffering from severe cardiac conditions and were receiving treatment at the institution, media reports said.Family members of some of the deceased have openly expressed anger and questioned the functioning of the hospital administration and medical staff.Relatives have …

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ED grills Veena Vijayan

Kochi: Kerala Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter T Veena appeared before the Directorate of Enforcement(ED) on Wednesday in connection with the Money Laundering case linked to the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL).She was accompanied by her husband Mohamed Riyas, MLA.This is the first time she is appearing before the ED in connection with allegations …

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70 shigella cases in June

Kochi: Five people have fallen victim to Shigella infection in Kerala where 146 shigella cases have been recorded between January and June.Seventy cases were reported in June.Kozhikode is the worst-affected district where 22 cases were reported in June. Two deaths were reported in Kozhikode, India Today reported.Malappuram recorded nine cases and two deaths, while Thrissur …

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