Kochi: Convicted for evidence tampering, former Kerala Minister advocate Antony Raju’s plea seeking relief was rejected by the Supreme Court on Monday.According to LiveLaw.In the Apex Court rejected Raju’s plea seeking suspension of his conviction in the evidence tampering case dating back to 1990.A division bench of the Court rejected his plea challenging the Kerala …
Kochi: Lebanon said Israel attacked South Lebanon killing 14 people and injuring 37, while Israel accused Iran-backed Hezbollah of killing a 19-year-old IDF soldier and injuring six others in a drone attack in Lebanon.An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had earlier issued evacuation warnings for several villages in southern Lebanon.The IDF later said it had carried …
Kochi: Congress on Sunday flayed its coalition partner Trinamool Congress (TMC) accusing it of killing Congress worker Debdeep Chatterjee Asansol in West Bengal in a poll violence.Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday blamed “TMC goons” for the death of Debdeep Chatterjee Asansol.Rahul said his party will not bow before India’s non-violent tradition.Chatterjee was …
Kochi: Gunshots were fired at an event organised by US President Donald Trump who was rushed to safety on Saturday night.The incident happened at a dinner organised for the White House Correspondents by the President and First Lady Melania Trump at Washington Hilton.The President appeared to be part way through a conversation when he was …
Kochi: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi landed in Islamabad to talk to Pakistani high-level officials” and not to talk to the US representatives to end the Middle East war.The US is sending US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad.Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei says Araghchi would be meeting only “Pakistani high-level …
Kochi: A 28 year old NRI groom, Sabir Sheikh, was among those booked in connection with the marriage of a 16-year-old minor at Thrikarippur in Kasaragod in Kerala, Asianet News reported.The girl’s father, Adachakai Juma Masjid secretary, Padana panchayat member P K Thajudèen, the cleric who solemnized the marriage Ustad Rahmatullah were the others booked …
Kochi: King of festivals in Kerala, Thrissur Pooram, began on Saturday morning with goddess Neythalakkavilamma opening the southern end gate of Lord Siva’s Vadakkunnathan Temple on Saturday morning.Amidst people mourning the death of 16 people in a fire mishap in a cracker unit the other day, the festival began on a mourning note.Carrying the replica …
Kochi: India has taken umbrage remarks against Indians and India” without naming anyone.The remarks made by political commentator and radio host Michael Savage’s podcast were reposted by US President Donald Trump on his Truth Social account, NDTV reported.In his racist rant calling for changes in the United States’ birthright citizenship law, Salage referred to India, …
Kochi: In a setback to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), party Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha quit AAP to join the BJP on Friday, media reports said.Chadha claimed that over two-thirds of the members of the party in the Rajya Sabha are also merging with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).Chadha announced this at a press conference …
Kochi: The tragic fire accident at fireworks making unit ahead of the famous Thrissur Pooram has led to the organisers deciding to make the mesmerizing festival a low key affair sans fireworks.The tragedy killed 15 casting a gloom over festivities while the organisers resolved to mellow down the Kudamattam, one of the key events of …
Kochi: A judicial inquiry has been ordered by Kerala into the circumstances leading to the blast at a fireworks unit in Mundathikode, Thrissur claiming 14 lives on Tuesday.The state Cabinet on Wednesday decided to set up a committee headed by Justice C N Ramachandran Nair to probe the incident, On Manorama reported.An emergency financial assistance …
Kochi: The US will extend the ceasefire with Iran following a request from Pakistan, President Donald Trump said, adding that the blockade of Iranian ports will continue.The White House has now confirmed Vice President JD Vance’s trip to Pakistan for peace negotiations has been cancelled.Vance was expected to travel to reach Islamabad for the second …
Kochi: Thirteen persons were killed and many injured in an explosion cracker making unit at Thrissur on Tuesday.The accident happened when people were engaged in making fireworks display items for Thrissur Pooram.A large quantity of explosive materials were stocked in the unit for making the ‘fireworks display’ for Friday and Monday.The unit was manufacturing items …
Kochi: Avocado is a highly healthy fruit and people should make it a part of their diet, Former Kerala Minister P J Joseph, MLA, said.Speaking after visiting the Avocado Festival at Malabar Foods Thenamkunnu in Thodupuzha, Joseph said cultivating in the hilly areas of Idukki would fetch good returns for the farmers.This is the first …
Kochi: Veteran Communist leader and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s son Vivek Kiran and others’ visit to Sree Krishna Temple at Guruvayur Temple has turned controversial.There are allegations that the CPM ruled temple administration forced a journalist to delete the video of Vivek’s visit to the temple, Kerala Kaumudi reported.The incident happened after Vivek and …
Kochi: Nida Khan, one of the accused in the sexual harassment and religious coercion case linked to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Nashik, failed to get interim bail from a court on Monday, Live Law reported.Nida Khan, whose anticipatory bail citing her pregnancy among others, has been posted by the Nashik District Court for next hearing …
Kochi: After a tsunami hit Northern Japan following a major earthquake of 7.7 intensity, authorities have alerted people in the region to prepare for larger tremors off the coast of Iwate on Monday, media reports said.A special advisory has been issued for 182 municipalities from Hokkaido to Chiba Prefecture to evacuate peopleat short notice, The …
Kochi: India and South Korea on Monday signed a number of MoUs aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation between the two countries, media reports said.Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that partnership between the two nations is now moving towards a more advanced phase.“Following President Lee’s visit, we are going to transform our trusted collaboration into a …
Kochi: Iran rejects reports that Iran is taking part in the second round of peace talks with the United States blaming Washington for excessive demands, Times of India reported.IRNA also dismissed reports of an imminent second round of talks in Islamabad as “not true”, calling them part of a “media game” and pressure campaign by …
Kochi: Eight children between one year and 14 years of age shot dead in Shreveport, Louisiana.After shooting the children, the gunman tried to flee in a stolen car which was chased by police and killed the suspected shooter, BBC reported.Police did not identify the suspected gunman or the victims, but said some of the children …
