Kochi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed bail pleas of those booked under UAPA for allegedly conspiring in the February 2020 riots, the Hindu reported.The verdicts on bail petitions of Tasleem Ahmed, Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Athar Khan, Abdul Khalid Saifi, Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Mohd Saleem Khan and Shadab Ahmed …
Kochi: Onam celebrations in Kerala Legislative Assembly were hit by a tragedy when a 46 m-year-old reveler Junais collapsed and died in the middle of the events on Monday, media reports said.V Junais, who was the deputy Librarian, was rushed to the General hospital where he died.A resident of Vazhayil House, Karthika Housing Colony, Batheri …
Kochi: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that eviction drives to clear encroachment on forest land in the Barak valley districts.The eviction will be on the same lines the way it is being carried out in the Brahmaputra valley, Sarma said after unveiling a 24-feet-tall statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at Rangirkhari here, …
Kochi: A 27 year old woman from Alappuzha was nabbed by police under POCSO for eloping with a teenager, media reports said.The woman who ran away with the boy two days back was not using her mobile phone which made it difficult for the cops to trace her.It was a WhatsApp message from her to …
Kochi: Over 800 people have died in the massive earthquake of 6.0 that hitmountainous Kunar province eastern Afghanistan late on Sunday, BBC reported.The earthquake blocked roads making rescue operations extremely difficult due to which rescue operations were carried out by air.Many are still feared to be trapped under the rubble, while officials report entire villages …
Kochi: In a major boost to India’s diplomacy, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) at Tianjin for the first time condemned the Pahalgam terror attack on Monday, media reports said.“The Member States strongly condemn the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April,” the declaration said.The member nations expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families …
Kochi : At least 600 people were killed and 1,500 injured as an earthquake of a magnitude of 6 struck eastern Afghanistan bordering Pakistan just before midnight local time, media reports said.Homes made of mud and wood collapsed as helicopters were sent in to evacuate the injured.There are reports of aftershocks impacting neighbouring Pakistan and …
Kochi: In a major infrastructure initiative by Kerala, construction of the twin tunnel linking Wayanad and Kozhikode was inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday, media reports said.The Anakkampoyil–Kalladi four-lane road project will connect Thiruvambadi panchayat in Kozhikode with Meppadi panchayat in Wayanad.He said the project was included in the LDF’s 2021 election …
Kochi: A mini marathon was organised onNational Sports Day on the birthday of hockey wizard Dhyan Chand by My Bharat Idukki, Thodupuzha Soccer School (TSS), Actymed Health Care at Thodupuzha.Alappuzha SP and former sports personality Jilson Mathew flagged off the Marathon at Kolany flag off.Dronacharya P T Joseph and former national coach inaugurated the valedictory …
Kochi: A school teacher was booked for allegedly discouraging Muslim students from taking part in celebrations of other religions, the Hindu reported.The female teacher of Sirajul Uloom English High School, Kadavallur, sent audio clips to parents asking them to prevent their wards from attending such functions, the reports said.The Kunnamkulam police have registered a case …
Kochi: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Thursday denied any wedge between RSS and the BJP, Times of India reported.RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said the Sangh can give advice on any issue, but the final decision will be taken by the BJP.There could be “difference of opinion” while working towards the goals of the country.“There …
Kochi:Sri Lanka has slighted Tamil super star Vijay’s demand to seize Kachathheevu from Sri Lanka putting the Congress in soup as it was during Congress’ rule India lost it to Sri Lanka, media reports said.The Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay’s demand will not only spike his party’s popularity, but it will also arm the …
Kochi: Five persons were crushed to death by a Karnataka Transport bus after encountering a brake failure at Thalappady in Kasargod on Thursday, media reports said.Those killed included three persons traveling in an auto rickshaw while two were waiting in a bus stop.Three others with serious injuries were admitted to a private hospital in Mangalore.Details …
Kochi: The Kerala Crime Branch will collect evidence from women who had reportedly made allegations of sexual abuse against Rahul Mamkootathil, MLA, of Congress, Asianet News reported.The investigation team will also collect statements from those who have indirectly accused Rahul of abusing them.Crime Branch DySP Binu Kumar will lead the investigation.Rahul is likely to meet …
Kochi: Israeli forces are preparing to conquer Gaza City while it has suggested Palestinians relocate to the south where Tel Aviv is providing “most generous humanitarian aid”, BBC reported.In a post on X on Wednesday, the military’s Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee said families relocating to the south would “receive the most generous humanitarian aid”.While Israeli …
Kochi: In a blow to the Lulu Group, the CPI has opposed reclamation of wetland for setting up a Mall at Thrissur, media reports said.The party Council took the decision to stand against filling of paddy fields against which a CPI local leader Mukundan had gone to court.Mukundan had told the media that his actions …
Kochi: All rounder Ravichandran Ashwin, 39, announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL).The Right Arm Off Spinner, Ashwin last played for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 2025 edition of the T20 league.He retired from international cricket in December 2024. Ashwin’s retirement comes amidst rumors linking him with a return to the …
Kochi: Rapper Vedan, 31, secured an anticipatory bail from Kerala High Court in rape case filed by a young doctor Wednesday, Manorama reported. Delivering the bail to Hiran Das Murali, (alias) Vedan, the court observed that the registration of a new crime against the rapper or the possibility of another crime being registered cannot be …
Kochi: Kerala BJP Vice president C Krishna Kumar has been accused by a woman of sexual abuse, media reports said.The matter has been brought to the notice of BJP state chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar.Meanwhile, Krishna Kumar has dismissed the case related to a family dispute which was rejected by a court in 2023.Rajeev said the matter …
Kochi: Steep tariffs on goods from India to the US will take effect from Wednesday scaring exporters who are fearing a sharp decline in US orders after trade talks collapsed, media reports said.An additional 25 per cent duty announced by will make total tariffs to 50%, as a punishment for New Delhi buying of Russian …
