Kochi: Sexual abuse accused director Ranjit was sent to police custody by a court until Monday,Asianetnews reported.Ernakulam Chief Judicial Magistrate made the ruling while hearing the bail plea of Ranjit.The prosecution opposed his bail plea on the ground that the Director had committed grave criminal offence.Ranjit pleaded that his bail plea may be considered as …
Kochi: Nine members of a family, including six children, died when the vehicle in which they were travelling plunged into a well in Dindori, around 25 km from Nashik on late Friday, media reports said.The victims were returning home in a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) after attending a coaching class get-together in the town.According to police …
Kochi: After shooting down a US F-15 fighter jet, Iran has claimed to have brought down another fighter, BBC reported.US and Iran are searching for a missing crew member after two US warplanes were shot down in different parts of the region, US media report said. The missing weapon systems officer was aboard a US …
Kochi: After spending a day, the Artemis II lunar mission left Earth’s orbit carrying four astronauts after their Orion spacecraft got a final push towards the Moon, BBC reported.The main engine fired to propulsion for five minutes and 55 seconds to continue the journey.Artemis II is now on a looping path that will carry the …
Kochi: The Orion capsule carrying four astronauts including a woman on its way to a lunar mission has started orbiting the Earth.Flight control teams are putting its engines, navigation and life support systems through their paces to make sure everything is working perfectly before committing to deep space, BBC reported.If all the checks are passed, …
Kochi: The US and Israel have won the war ‘Operation Epic Fury’ against Iran, President Donald Trump claimed.He warned of further escalation if negotiations fail,NDTV reported.The military intervention has destroyed Iran’s military prowess and will ‘finish the job’ very soon, he said addressing the nation about his plans in the Middle East.The forces will hit …
Kochi: The US’ Artemis II space mission carrying four astronauts including a woman blasted off from Florida on flight around the moon.The launch becomes historic as it is the first time humans are traveling beyond low-Earth orbit in more than 50 years.The mission is a major step in NASA’s plan to return humans to the …
Kochi: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has taken de facto control over key areas of governance in the country sidelining political dispensation, Indian Express reported quoting Iran International.The country is witnessing “complete political stalemate” due to mounting friction between President Masoud Pezeshkian’s administration and Iran’s military establishment, Iran International said.The IRGC has obstructed several …
Kochi: Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) has suspended noted director Ranjit its different outfits after he was booked in an alleged sexual abuse case, Asianet News reported.FEFKA Director’s Union and FEFKA Writers unions suspended him.FEFKA Director’s Union general secretary Ranji Panicker, General Secretary G S Vijayan said.The film maker Ranjit was arrested last night …
Kochi: A US journalist Shelly Kittlesonhas been kidnapped in Baghdad by an Iran-backed militia among others on Tuesday, BBC quoting Iraqi and US officials said.One suspect was arrested escaping in a vehicle which overturned while being chased by security forces.The suspect had ties to an Iranian-aligned militia group, Kataib Hezbollah.Dylan Johnson, assistant secretary of state …
Kochi: Noted Malayalam film director and scriptwriter Ranjit was arrested on the basis of a harassment complaint lodged by a young actress against him, Kerala Kaumudi reported.According to the complaint the accused had allegedly harassed the actress of his new film on the set of Ranjith’s new film.The arrest was made at the direction of …
Kochi: The BJP-led NDA on Tuesday launched its manifesto for Kerala Assembly elections including Rs 3000 monthly pension for women heads of poor households, Malayala Manorama reported.Launching the document for five years from 2026 at Thiruvananthapuram, BJP Chief Nitin Nabin said the Rs 3000 monthly pension is also for widows and senior citizens above 70.The …
Kochi: The US used about 900 kg of bunker bombs at Iran’s ammunition depot in Isfahan city.Signalling escalation of war in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump posted the video of a massive explosion on his Truth Social platform.The videos show massive fireballs followed by secondary explosions, NDTV reported.Iran has not formally acknowledged the …
Kochi: Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that CPM is no longer a Left front as it had entered into a deal with the BJP.Addressing a political rally seeking votes for the Congress front in Kannur, Rahul who is the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, said the CP has become extreme Right leaving …
Kochi: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday denied allegations of the Left front making any deal with SDPI in Kerala.Speaking at Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayan said it is the policy of the Left front to keep off from communal forces even as those affiliated to outfits could have voted for the Left front to keep BJP …
Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Jammu and Kashmir for winning their maiden Ranji Trophy title after beating eight time winner Karnataka.In his Man ki Baat programme, Modi credited the victory to their hard work and dedication.Modi praised captain Paras Dogra for his leadership and mentioned young bowler Aaqib Nabi’s performance of claiming 60 wickets …
Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that people of Keralam will benefit if the BJP alliance comes to power in the state, media reports said.Expressing concern over the financial mismanagement of the state by the Left government, Modi said at a rally in Palakkad that the CPM led Government has burdened the state …
Kochi: The US is reportedly preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, including raids on Kharg Island and coastal sites near the Strait of Hormuz, NDTV quoting the Washington Post reported.The operations will be executed subject to President Donald Trump approval which emains uncertain even as the war in the Middle East stretched into …
Kochi: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt will gather in Pakistan on Sunday to hold talks for two days to end the month-old Iran war, Reuters reported.The Foreign Ministers of the countries will discuss matters to de-escalate tensions in the region”.The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest developments and analysis of the …
Kochi: Kerala Cultural Minister Saji Cherian refused to respond to former CPM Minister G Sudhakaran’s charges that Saji is head of a criminal gang in Chengannur, media reports said.Cherian said he had no answer to the political criminal allegations levelled by independent nominee Sudhakaran in Ambalapuzha.Cherian said efforts to keep Sudhakaran in the party failed …
