Kochi: Six convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case were set free by the Supreme Court today. In its verdict, the Apex Court pronounced the judgment ordering the release of Nalini Sriharan, Robert Pais, Ravichandran, Suthenthira Raja (alias) Santhan, Shriharan (alias) Murugan and Jaikumar. Citing the Apex Court’s May 17 order setting free another convict …
Kochi: Karnataka becomes first state to run train under ‘Bharat Gaurav’ on a day when South India’s first Vande Bharat Express was flagged off from Mysuru to Chennai by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bengaluru. Fifth one to start operation in the country, Vande Bharat will redefine train travel in the sector where conventional trains …
Kochi: Three decades after losing the ODI World Cup in 1992 to Pakistan, England is all set to avenge the defeat in the finals of the World T20 at Melbourne on Sunday. England thrashed yesteryear WT20 champion India by 10 wickets in the second semi finals to qualify for the finals today. India made 168 …
Kochi: The BJP-CPM alliance in West Bengal has crushed Trinamool Congress in local election in Midnapore giving rise to debate over similar associations across the country. The Left and Right tie-up saw the ruling party in the state facing a setback in the hands of West Bengal Cooperative Bachao Samiti floated by the BJP and CPM …
Kochi: The Kerala State Small Industries Association (KSSIA) has appealed to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to roll back its decision to increase in Repo Rate which had caused huge problems to the sagging KSSIA. This has led to the interest rate zooming up by 1.50 per cent triggering multiple problems to the industry …
Kochi: Pakistan entered the finals of the T20 World Cup beating New Zealand by seven wickets at Sydney in Australia today. The finals will be held on Sunday when Pakistan will play the winners of the match between India and England to be played tomorrow in the second semi finals. Earlier, New Zealand won the …
Kochi: Is it the end of the road for sports celebrities Shoeb Mallik and Sania Mirza, who are reported to be heading for separation, according to reports in cyberspace? India tennis star Sania married Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik in 2010 and they have a son Izhaan, media reports said. The two are not on good …
Kochi: Kerala High Court has rejected Kerala government’s plea to stay Kerala Governor’s appointment of Sisa Thomas as Abdul Kalam Technical University acting Vice Chancellor. The government argued that it was the prerogative of the government to suggest the name of the VC. The court posted the next hearing for Friday. The court has impleaded …
Kochi: Kerala High Court has rejected Kerala government’s plea to stay Kerala Governor’s appointment of Sisa Thomas as Abdul Kalam Technical University acting Vice Chancellor. The government argued that it was the prerogative of the government to suggest the name of the VC. The court posted the next hearing for Friday. The court has impleaded …
Kochi: Upbeat over qualifying into the semifinals, India defeated Zimbabwe comfortably by 71 runs in the T20 men’s World Cup at Melbourne today. Winning the toss, India decided to bat first and laid a strong foundation of mighty 186 runs. Thanks to the valuable contribution of 51 off 35 deliveries by K L Rahul and …
Kochi: In a rain-truncated match, India made a miraculous comeback to defeat Bangladesh by five runs to top the group two in the men’s T20 World Cup in Adelaide on Wednesday. With six points in four games, India is almost through to the semi-finals.The intervention of nature led to curtail the match to 16 overs …
Kochi: St Ephrems Basketball Academy, Mannanam, has added another feather to its cap as one of its players, Krishnalal Mukesh, has been picked up by the US-based NBA academy. He is the third player from Kerala to achieve this feat. A member of Kerala State junior team, Krishna Lal was being trained in the academy …
Kochi: Hailing country’s first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said there is a common perception that things would have been different if Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the first Prime Minister. Addressing the students of the Sardar Patel Vidyalaya on the 147th birth anniversary of Patel, Shah alleged that many attempts …
Kochi: Actor Dileep and his friend and co accused Sharath appeared in a court and rejected charges made against them, while the prosecution claimed they had evidence to prove the complicity of the accused in the actor abuse case of 2017. Eighth accused Dileep and 15th accused Sharat heard the charges made against them in …
Kochi: South Africa defeated India by five wickets in the 30th match of the 45 clashes of the Men’s World T20 in Victoria Park in Australia on Sunday. Winning the toss, Indiandecided to bat first and could make only 133 for nine. Thanks to Surya Kumar Yadav’s 68 that helped India to reach 133. Hooda who …
Kochi: In a blow to the actor Dileep, a city court has rejected a plea seeking to close the further investigation against him in the actor abuse case of 2017. Stating that the new charges leveled against him would sustain, the Principal Sessions Court directed Dileep and his friend Sharat to appear before the court …
Kochi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) nabbed banned outfit PFI former leader C A Rauf from Pattambi in Palakkad. He was arrested from his house last night, by surrounding his house. Rauf had gone underground after the NIA imposed a ban on the outfit and was hiding in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. He also helped …
Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi came in for strong applause from Russian President Vladimir Putin for India adopting “independent foreign policy”.Putin praised Modi giving priority to people’s interest in continuing trade with Moscow despite western sanctions.“He is one of those people who is capable of carrying out an independent foreign policy…,” media reports quoting Putin said. Putin …
Kochi: India defeated Netherlands convincingly by 56 runs in 23rd of the 45 super 12 T 20 World Cup in Sydney today.Winning the toss, India decided to field which turned out in its favour as it made 172 runs losing two wickets.In reply Netherlands were 123 for 9. Kohli made a brilliant 62 not out …
Kochi: Senior BJP leader and noted academic Dr Subramaniam Swamy exhorted the Prime Minister to sack the Left government if it crossed the limits in targeting the Governor. In a tweet, Swamy said that the communists in Kerala should understand that the Governor was a representative of the President and the constitution and the central …
