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 …
Kochi: Seven people were killed, and five others were injured due to multiple avalanches hitting the Srinagar-Leh National Highway on Friday, media reports said.Close to a dozen cars were buried under the snow.The avalanches hit the stretch between Zero Point, situated at Zojila Pass in Ladakh, and Minimarg in the afternoon. Ladakh Lieutenant Governor, V …
Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kerala to campaign for BJP-led NDA candidates on March 29, Kerala Kaumudi reported.After holding an election rally in Palakkad on March 29 and a road show in Thrissur, Modi will visit Pala, Poonjar, Kanjirappally, Vaikom and Thiruvananthapuram on April 4.Union Home Minister Amit Shah will participate in election …
Kochi: A married man can enter into a live-in relationship with a woman, the Allahabad High Court has observed, media reports said.Hearing a plea from a live-in couple seeking protection from the woman’s family, the division bench of the court said no offence is committed when a married man cohabits with an adult by mutual …
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Kochi: Social media platform Facebook has removed a portion of the interview of Opposition Leader V D Satheesan of Congress as per the direction of Kerala PoliceThe cyber operations wing of the Kerala Police had issued a notice to Facebook under Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act, 2000, seeking to block access to the interview …
Kochi: In a major relief, the Union government on Friday cut down excise duties for petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each, media reports said.This has brought down taxes on petrol to Rs 3 per litre of petrol and making it zero for diesel.There are fears among the people the benefit will not …
Kochi: The US President Donald Trump has extended undocumented ceasefire against Iranian energy sites for ten days until April 6.Justifying his decision, Trumpsaid talks with Tehran are “ongoing” and “going very well”, BBC reported.After announcing an initial five-day pause on Monday, Trump posted on his Truth Social, to say “As per Iranian Government request… I …
Kochi: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps naval commander Alireza Tangsiri, who was responsible for guarding HormuzStrait, has been killed, BBC reported quoting Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz.He said a number of other “senior Navy command officials” have also been killed.Iran has not yet reacted on it.Tangsiri was one of the few big names who had …
