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After historic Olympic show, India eves to take on Argentina in semi-final tomorrow

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Tokyo: Indian women’s hockey team which made wonders by making maiden entry into the semi-finals in Olympics defeating mighty Australia will take on Argentina in the semi-finals on tomorrow. The women’s team is entering the semi-finals for the first time in Olympics history. India defeated world number two by a solitary goal in the quarter …

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Sr. Jesme donates her savings, properties for a cause

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Kochi: Practice what you preach is what the rebel nun and author Sr Jesme has done by donating her cash and property to a voluntary outfit named Solace. A Catholic by birth, the 65-year-old nun shot to limelight when she fell out with the church citing the atrocities meted out by it on the faithful …

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Sindhu writes history by winning bronze in Tokyo

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Kochi: Indian star shuttler P V Sindhu has secured the second medal for the country in Tokyo Olympics by winning the bronze. She became the first Indian woman to win a medal in successive Olympics today. The same feat was achieved by Sushil Kumar in wrestling in the men’s section. Sindhu defeated China’s He Bing …

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Female Don Anuradha, partner arrested by Delhi cops

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Kochi: Female Don Anuradha and her notorious criminal partner Kala Jathedi were nabbed by police in New Delhi after making meticulous planning. An AK 47 specialist, Anuradha was lieutenant of noted gangster Anandpal Singh who was killed in an encounter at Churu in Rajasthan in 2017. Anuradha went underground and was associated with Jathedi’s friend …

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NE girls shine for India at Tokyo

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Kochi: Women athletes from North East make India proud as another lass has guaranteed a medal for the country in the Tokyo Olympics. Boxer Lovlina Borgohain of Assam defeated Chen Nien-chin of Chinese Taipei in the second quarterfinal bout of the women’s welterweight (64-69 kg) category. The first medal, as silver, was won by Mirabai Chanu …

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87.94 percent clears Plus Two

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Kochi: A total of 87.94 per cent students passed out the higher secondary examination Kerala in the academic year 2020-21. Last year it was 85.13 per cent. Out of a total 3,28,702 successful students, 48,383 got A plus. A total of 136 schools registered100 percent pass. Out of them, 11 are government schools, Education Minister …

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Vandalism Case against LDF leaders: SC dismisses state govt’s plea

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Kochi: In a major blow to the LDF, the Supreme Court passed a landmark ruling stating that the six accused, including a present minister, should face trial in the 2015 Assembly violence case. Dismissing Kerala government’s Special Leave Petition against Kerala High Court ruling in this regard, the court said privileges and immunity do not make …

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Godman nabbed in POCSO case

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Kochi: A 39-year-old godman Rajeev, (alias) Achan Swamy was arrested for allegedly molesting a teenager at Mala in Thrissur on Thursday. The arrest was on the basis of a complaint lodged against him by the 17-year-old alleged victim. The victim had approached him to save the life of her uncle, media reports said. A mason by …

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Methil, Mukesh on the path to divorce

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Kochi: Popular actor turned politician Mukesh, MLA, is on the verge of splitting with his second wife Methil Devika after eight years of marriage. The petition in this regard was filed by Devika, who confirmed it, while speaking to media persons. A popular danseuse, Devika, refused to reveal the reason for the split-up citing that she …

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Kerala records one-third of Covid -19 cases

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Kochi: According to Covid-19 data recorded at the national level on Monday one third of the newly reported cases each day in the country are in Kerala. Maharashtra is faring much better as it has only one third cases reported in the country. Since both Kerala and Maharashtra appears to be on equal terms with regard …

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Shedding tears Yediyurappa puts in his papers

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Kochi: The grand old man of BJP politics in Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has announced his resignation on Moday. The announcement comes after days of speculation about the chances of his continuing in the post. It is only two years since his government came to power in the state. He made the emotional …

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Now, Sri Lanka woos Kitex

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Kochi: Garment major Kitex is going places after it showed signs of quitting Kerala citing unfriendly business atmosphere. Several states are wooing the promoters with open arms to invest in their states which they claim are very attractive and lucrative. Every state is vying to grab the investment in an attractive manner. Now Sri Lanka has jumped …

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Chanu opens India’s medal tally in Tokyo

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Kochi: India won its first medal in the opening day of the Tokyo Olympics when Mirabai Chanu clinched the silver in the women’s 49 kg weightlifting category. The 26-year-old Mirabai lifted 202 kg to win the medal. Karnam Malleswari won a bronze medal in the category in 2000 Sydney Olympics. The gold was won by China’s Hou Zhihui …

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Kerala far behind in vaccination, says Union Health Ministry

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Kochi: Even as Kerala boasts of achieving higher social development index as compared to other states in the country, the state is much behind in vaccinating people against Covid-19 among frontline workers according to the recent data released by Union health ministry. The state is only on 23rd position in terms of national vaccination average. …

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Mumbai pornography racket case: Raj Kundra sent to police custody

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Kochi: NRI Businessman Raj Kundra, 45, who was arrested in connection with a case related to allegedly publishing pornographic films by luring and tricking aspiring women actors, was sent to police custody until July 23 by a Mumbai Court. Husband of bollywodd actor Shilpa Shetty, Kundra would be interrogated for more details about the case, …

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LDF, NCP give clean chit to Saseendran

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NCP leader facing allegation of sexual assault was on the verge of committing suicide, says minister. Kochi: Forest Minister A K Saseendran of the NCP is upbeat as the Kerala chief minister and NCP party central leadership have given a clean chit to him on the controversial telephonic conversation allegedly suggesting a person to settle …

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Chahar’s grit sees India through

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Kochi: India came close to losing to the young Sri Lankans but was saved by the medium pacer and tail ender Deepak Chahar who not only took a couple of wickets but hit his highest score of 69 to sail to victory by helping India win the three limited overs series. Playing only his fifth …

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Rajini says final no, dissolves his political fans organization

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Chennai: Mega star Rajinikanth’s supporters suffered a serious blow today as the actor announced his decision to wind up his political activities in the state in future. He disbanded the ‘rajani makkal mandram’ maintaining the status quo of his fans’ outfit ‘Rajani Rasigar Manram’. He said that there were no plans to start a party in …

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1983 cricket world cup veteran Yashpal Sharma passes away

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New Delhi: Hard hitter of the 1983 world cup winning team, Yashpal Sharma, 66, died on Tuesday following cardiac arrest. According to media reports, Yashpal died after his daily exercise. Mr. Yashpal made 1,606 runs in 37 Tests, and 883 in 42 ODIs. He has to his credit two wickets as a bowler in a test …

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SC rejects NIAs plea in TVM gold smuggling case

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Kottayam: The Supreme Court has refused to cancel the bail of 12 accused facing charges of gold smuggling in Kerala. The Apex Court also kept in abeyance dealing with the issue of imposing UAPA charges against the accused as Kerala High Court and Rajasthan High Court had given a different ruling in the matter. The …

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P B Jayasankar

After historic Olympic show, India eves to take on Argentina in semi-final tomorrow

Sr. Jesme donates her savings, properties for a cause

Sindhu writes history by winning bronze in Tokyo

Female Don Anuradha, partner arrested by Delhi cops

NE girls shine for India at Tokyo

87.94 percent clears Plus Two

Vandalism Case against LDF leaders: SC dismisses state govt’s plea

Godman nabbed in POCSO case

Methil, Mukesh on the path to divorce

Kerala records one-third of Covid -19 cases

Shedding tears Yediyurappa puts in his papers

Now, Sri Lanka woos Kitex

Chanu opens India’s medal tally in Tokyo

Kerala far behind in vaccination, says Union Health Ministry

Mumbai pornography racket case: Raj Kundra sent to police custody

LDF, NCP give clean chit to Saseendran

Chahar’s grit sees India through

Rajini says final no, dissolves his political fans organization

1983 cricket world cup veteran Yashpal Sharma passes away

SC rejects NIAs plea in TVM gold smuggling case

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