Kochi: A new alliance comprising India and Israel is being coined in the backdrop of crumbling NATO unity due to US President Trump fuming over allies not backing him in the Iran war.In February 2026, Israel Premier Benjamin Netanyahu proposed an axis of nations including India, Greece, and Cyprus to strengthen ties beyond existing bilateral …
Kochi: A Pakistani Minister has praised India’s strategies in dealing with fuel crisis amidst shoot up in fuel prices triggered by Iran conflict.Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said India stood at a high-level compared to Pakistan following fuel prices crossing 122 dollars per barrel.Mallik attributed it to India’s strategic oil reserves and adequate forex reserves …
Kochi: The 80-year-old Nobel Laureate and former Myanmar leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, who was arrested in 2021, was shifted from prison to house arrest, BBC reported.The 80-year-old Nobel laureate has been held in detention – probably in a military prison in the capital Nay Pyi Taw – since she was removed from office in …
Kochi: Even as Exit Polls have come out with diverse opinions about Assembly Election 2026 results, non BJP parties are worried about post Election outcome, political observers said.For the Congress poll results of Assam, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry might not be a major worry, but it is really concerned about Kerala where the party and its …
Kochi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday announced its plans to quit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), media reports said.The exit of UAE is a blow to the oil producers’ group which will get weak and the development exposes discord among the Gulf countries.Oil producers in the Gulf have been …
Kochi: Load shedding of about 30 minutes will come into force between 6 pm and midnight in Kerala due to mismatch in demand and supply.A meeting, chaired by Additional Chief Secretary (Power) Puneet Kumar took the decision, On Manorama reported.The meeting was attended by KSEB Chairman and Managing Director Minhaj Alam, along with directors, chief …
Kochi: The BJP proved its popularity leaving Congress and Aam Aadmi Party far behind in the Local bodies elections in Gujarat.The BJP won 158 out of 192 seats in Ahmedabad, 115 out of 120 inSurat, 65 out of 72 in Rajkot, 69 out of 76 seats in Vadodara, 44 out of 52 in Bhavnagar, 43 …
Kochi: Convicted for evidence tampering, former Kerala Minister advocate Antony Raju’s plea seeking relief was rejected by the Supreme Court on Monday.According to LiveLaw.In the Apex Court rejected Raju’s plea seeking suspension of his conviction in the evidence tampering case dating back to 1990.A division bench of the Court rejected his plea challenging the Kerala …
Kochi: Lebanon said Israel attacked South Lebanon killing 14 people and injuring 37, while Israel accused Iran-backed Hezbollah of killing a 19-year-old IDF soldier and injuring six others in a drone attack in Lebanon.An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had earlier issued evacuation warnings for several villages in southern Lebanon.The IDF later said it had carried …
Kochi: Congress on Sunday flayed its coalition partner Trinamool Congress (TMC) accusing it of killing Congress worker Debdeep Chatterjee Asansol in West Bengal in a poll violence.Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday blamed “TMC goons” for the death of Debdeep Chatterjee Asansol.Rahul said his party will not bow before India’s non-violent tradition.Chatterjee was …
Kochi: Gunshots were fired at an event organised by US President Donald Trump who was rushed to safety on Saturday night.The incident happened at a dinner organised for the White House Correspondents by the President and First Lady Melania Trump at Washington Hilton.The President appeared to be part way through a conversation when he was …
Kochi: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi landed in Islamabad to talk to Pakistani high-level officials” and not to talk to the US representatives to end the Middle East war.The US is sending US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad.Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei says Araghchi would be meeting only “Pakistani high-level …
Kochi: A 28 year old NRI groom, Sabir Sheikh, was among those booked in connection with the marriage of a 16-year-old minor at Thrikarippur in Kasaragod in Kerala, Asianet News reported.The girl’s father, Adachakai Juma Masjid secretary, Padana panchayat member P K Thajudèen, the cleric who solemnized the marriage Ustad Rahmatullah were the others booked …
Kochi: King of festivals in Kerala, Thrissur Pooram, began on Saturday morning with goddess Neythalakkavilamma opening the southern end gate of Lord Siva’s Vadakkunnathan Temple on Saturday morning.Amidst people mourning the death of 16 people in a fire mishap in a cracker unit the other day, the festival began on a mourning note.Carrying the replica …
Kochi: India has taken umbrage remarks against Indians and India” without naming anyone.The remarks made by political commentator and radio host Michael Savage’s podcast were reposted by US President Donald Trump on his Truth Social account, NDTV reported.In his racist rant calling for changes in the United States’ birthright citizenship law, Salage referred to India, …
Kochi: In a setback to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), party Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha quit AAP to join the BJP on Friday, media reports said.Chadha claimed that over two-thirds of the members of the party in the Rajya Sabha are also merging with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).Chadha announced this at a press conference …
Kochi: The tragic fire accident at fireworks making unit ahead of the famous Thrissur Pooram has led to the organisers deciding to make the mesmerizing festival a low key affair sans fireworks.The tragedy killed 15 casting a gloom over festivities while the organisers resolved to mellow down the Kudamattam, one of the key events of …
Kochi: A judicial inquiry has been ordered by Kerala into the circumstances leading to the blast at a fireworks unit in Mundathikode, Thrissur claiming 14 lives on Tuesday.The state Cabinet on Wednesday decided to set up a committee headed by Justice C N Ramachandran Nair to probe the incident, On Manorama reported.An emergency financial assistance …
Kochi: The US will extend the ceasefire with Iran following a request from Pakistan, President Donald Trump said, adding that the blockade of Iranian ports will continue.The White House has now confirmed Vice President JD Vance’s trip to Pakistan for peace negotiations has been cancelled.Vance was expected to travel to reach Islamabad for the second …
Kochi: Thirteen persons were killed and many injured in an explosion cracker making unit at Thrissur on Tuesday.The accident happened when people were engaged in making fireworks display items for Thrissur Pooram.A large quantity of explosive materials were stocked in the unit for making the ‘fireworks display’ for Friday and Monday.The unit was manufacturing items …
