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 …
Kochi: US President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed he turned down an Iranian offer making him the Supreme leader of the Islamic Republic, NDTV reported.Speaking at a Republican fundraiser, Trump said Iran said “We’d like to make you the next supreme leader. No, thank you. I don’t want it.”Remarks come amid a power vacuum in …
Kochi: Congress on Wednesday accused BJP of having secret understanding with CPM-led LDF in Kerala.Addressing an election meeting, he said voting for the Left front is like helping the BJP.BJP is aiming to help CPM win in Kerala.Kharge said LDF is not with people but with BJP.He exhorted people to vote for UDF to bring …
Kochi: Ramesh Chennithala has been proposed as the Chief Minister senior Congress leader P J Kurian if the party led front was voted to power, Kerala Kaumudi reported.Speaking at the United Democratic Front (UDF) convention in Thiruvalla, Kurien made the proposal in the presence of Chennithala.‘We are sure to win the polls. Chennithala will be …
Kochi: After Iran rubbishing US’ claim of agreeing to an interim ceasefire as false, reports are rife over Pakistan is reportedly trying to mediate peace talks in the middle-east.NDTV World quoted a report published by the Financial Times.Pakistan has reportedly suggestedIslamabad as a meeting point the nations in strife.The report said Pakistan’s army chief, Asim …
Kochi: Police have recovered a three-month-old fetus from a refrigerator in an apartment in Kodungallur in Kerala’s Thrissur district, Kerala Kaumudi reported.The apartment was occupied by an unmarried young couple who were in a living together relationship.The police carried out a search following a tip off from some local people.The 28-year-old woman, who lived with …
Kochi: Iran has rejected President Donald Trump claims of holding talks with Tehran on a five-day ceasefire,Times of India reported.Dismissing claims by Trump as “fake news”, Iran said the news was floated by US to manipulate “oil markets.”“No negotiations have been held with the US, and fake news is used to manipulate the financial and …
Kochi: Australia is among 22 countries who have joined hands to protect the shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amidst ongoing fighting in the area, media reports said.The move comes after Iran imposed restrictions on the navigation through Hormuz strait which is used for transporting a total of 20 million barrels of oil on a …
Kochi: BJP Kerala Chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar has declared total assets exceeding Rs 93 crore, while the Congress has accused Rajeev of hiding details about his 49,000 sq ft mansion in Bengaluru, media reports said.Taking to the X, Congress alleged that Chandrasekhar did not disclose the property worth around Rs 200 crore.According to Rajeev’s affidavit Chandrasekhar …
Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern over the West Asia unrest, media reports.It has hit the global economy and over one crore people working in the Middle East, Modi said while addressing the Lok Sabha.He apprised the Lok Sabha on the steps taken to ensure India’s energy security due to the war.India imports 60% …
Kochi: US President Donald Trump said that the US and Iran VERY GOOD AND PRODUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS for resolution of hostilities in the Middle East, BBC reported.In a post on TruthSocial, Trump said he will “postpone any and all strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure” for a five day period.In a post on TruthSocial …
Kochi: A majority of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) staff will go on strike on Wednesday seeking a better pay hike, BBC reported.Over 60 per cent of the staff are going on strike for the first time in 20 years, after rejecting a 10 per cent pay rise offer.The staff demand over 16 percent hike …
