Kochi: US forces have attacked three Iranian nuclear and military sites as part of denuclearisation of Iran and joining Israel in the mission on Sunday.President Donald Trump said the strikes were “very successful,” andbhad hit the Natanz, Fordo and Isfahan sites, with Fordo being the primary target.Iran’s news agency IRNA confirmed there were attacks early …
Kochi: Israel said that it had killed two Iranian commanders Saeed Izadi and Behnam Shahriyari on Saturday, BBC reported. The Israel Defence Force said it had killed Izadi in a strike on an apartment in Qom, south of Tehran and Quds Force commander, Behnam Shahriyari in a drone strike as he was travelling in a …
Kochi: In a shocking revelation, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has said that Iran could produce nuclear weapons “within weeks”, BBC reported.Gabbard’s revelations come after she testified before Congress in March that Iran was not building them.Dismissing her claims, President Donald Trump had said that she was “wrong” and that Iran could have …
Kochi: Thodupuzha Soccer School (TSC) and Mera Yuva Bharat Idukki jointly organised Yoga Day on Saturday.Sachin H, District Youth Officer, Nehru Yuva Kendra S, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports was present.Benefits of doing Yoga were taught to the participants by Dr Anupriya Mani, Medical Officer, Sports Ayurvedic Research Cell, Thodupuzha.Yoga instructor and Athletic coach …
Kochi: India observed 11th International Day of Yoga led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday.Speaking on the occasion, Modi said, ‘Yoga is the pause button that humanity needs to breathe, balance, and become whole again’.Modi said yoga is a “direction of peace in a world which is going through …
Kochi: Israel and Iran conflict continued on the ninth day with Israel targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, BBC quoting Iranian media said.There were reports of Israel striking on a nuclear site in Ifsahan in the early hours of today. Iranian air defences reportedly responded to the attack.There has been no update from the United Nations atomic …
Kochi: With Nilambur in Kerala recording 75.27 per cent polling in the bye-election on Thursday, major parties are worried over the fate of their candidates due to the presence of Independent candidate P V Anwar, political analysts said. The change of political climate in the constituency due to multiple factors have led to change in …
Kochi: Palakkad defeated Pathanamthitta 2-0 while Kollam tied with Kozhikode 1-1 in the 50th Kerala State junior football Championship began at Thodupuzha Soccer School Ground on Friday.The tournament, which is held under a pool system, will culminate on June 26.Earlier, Dean Kuriakose, MP, inaugurated.Idukki District Football Association (IDFA) president P A Saleem Kutty presided.Kerala Football …
Kochi:A 52-year-old Neeta Brite Fernandes was detained for backing Israel amidst CPM’s rally against war on Wednesday here, media reports said. Neeta was arrested to avoid confrontation during the rally. Neeta, who is a native of Mattancherry, was released later. Neeta too raised slogans in support of Israel flashing the Israel flag. A case was …
Kochi: Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty was accused of insulting the Governor R V Arlekar by violating the protocol during a function on Thursday.In a press release, The Raj Bhavan accused Sivankutty of leaving the venue without informing the Governor setting a “wrong precedent” before students.The release said that the minister’s gesture was a “gross …
Kochi: Tension is growing between Japan and China over Beijing’s military movements in the Pacific near Tokyo, BBC said.Japan had lodged a protest with Beijing overtwo Chinese aircraft carriers Shandong and Liaoning conducting military movements since May 25.A few Chinese fighter jets came close to Japanese surveillance planes, leading to Tokyo lodging its “serious concerns” …
Kochi: A SpaceX rocket exploded when it was being tested in Texas exploded last night, media reports said.The explosion sent a dramatic fireball high into the sky.The Starship “experienced a major anomaly” at about 11 pm while on the test stand preparing for the tenth flight test at SpaceX’s launch site at the southern tip …
Kochi: In a major move, US President Donald Trump has approved plans to attack Iran, but the final decision is still awaited, the BBC said quoting its US partner CBS. The US president is waiting for a last minute persuasion to make Iran agree to abandon its nuclear programme, it said. US targets Fordo, an …
Koch: An annual FASTag-based pass costing Rs 3,000 will be issued from August 15, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced on Wednesday. The pass only for non-commercial private vehicles only will be valid from a year from date of activation or up to 200 trips, whichever comes first, Gadkari said on X. …
Kochi: Three sitting judges and two retired judges of the Madras High Court were among the passengers and crew who escaped a possible train mishap in Salem in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, media reports said.The Erode–MGR Chennai Central Yercaud Superfast Express hit a 10-foot-long piece of rail track and came to a halt as its …
Kochi: After a comprehensive review,Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has given a clean chit to Air India’s Boeing 787 fleet to air operations safety, media reports said. The DGCA confirmation comes after scrutinizing 24 wide-body aircraft for enhanced safety checks. It found the aircraft compliant in aircraft condition and associated maintenance systems.The DGCA did …
Kochi:After a comprehensive review,the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday gave a clean chit to Air India’s Boeing 787 fleet. The DGCA confirmed that Air India’s Boeing 787 fleet meets current safety standards. After scrutinizing 24 wide-body aircraft for enhanced safety checks, the DGCA found the aircraft compliant in both aircraft condition and …
Kochi: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday demanded Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to surrender unconditionally.Warning Iran not to test US’ patience,Trump said US has established “complete and total control” of the skies above the Islamic Republic.Trump demanded Khamenei to surrender unconditionally.In a post shared on Truth Social, Trump downplayed Iran’s defensive capabilities compared …
Kochi: Six persons from Tamil Nadu were arrested in Malappuram for allegedly trafficking a nine month old infant to a woman for Rs.1.5 lakh, Asianet reportedThe baby’s mother Keerthana, step father Siva, buyer Aadi Lakshmi, intermediaries Senthil and Prema Latha were arrested.The buyer told Police that she bought the infant for adoption.The actual price demanded …
Kochi: Air India cancelled six international flights using the 787-8 Dreamliner on Tuesday after adopting stricter safety norms in the wake of Ahmedabad crash that claimed 274 lives on Thursday last, media reports said.AI 915 (Delhi-Dubai), AI 153 (Delhi-Vienna), AI 143 (Delhi-Paris), AI 159 (Ahmedabad-London), AI 133 (Bengaluru-London) and AI 170 (London-Amritsar) were cancelled, NDTV …
