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“Pilot thwarts possible hijack attempt “

Kochi: A total of 150 passengers, most of them jews, and crew of a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv escaped a possible accident after a pilot was stabbed on Wednesday.The flight was  diverted to Saudi Arabia after the attack, Israeli officials have told local media.The Flydubai plane signalled emergency two hours after it took …

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Cops refuse more time for Anto

Kochi: The Kerala Police have rejected jailed Reporter Channel promoter Anto Augustine plea seeking a date after October 5 to appear for questioning in connection with allegedly abusing Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan.The Police had summoned him to appear on September 28 when Anto failed to appear, Asianet news reported.Reporter Broadcasting Company managing director Anto …

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“Keralam Vigilance spots 1,600 corrupt officials”

Kochi: Kerala Vigilance department has prepared a list of 1,600 corrupt officials in different departments of the state government as part of project zero.The Vigilance Department is keeping surveillance on 250 staff who are under its red category, Vigilance Director Manoj Abraham told Asianet news.The majority of the suspected corrupt officials are in the Revenue …

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Army neutralises Pahalgam suspect Moosa

Kochi: The Indian Army on Wednesday eliminated Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Hashim Moosa who was a key associate of slain LeT commander Sulaiman Shah who was involved in the Pahalgam attack in October 2024 that claimed 25 innocent lives.The suspect, a Pakistan-based LeT terrorist, identified as Mohammad Asif alias Hashim Moosa, was neutralised in an encounter …

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No FIR on basis diary: Kerala

Kochi: Kerala has informed the High Court of Kerala that an FIR cannot be registered against Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vjayan, son-in-law Mohammed Riyas, MLA, in alleged money laundering case without an investigation.The government made its position in response of a notice served by the court while hearing a petition filed by a lawyer expressing concern …

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Cops arrest tourists for Church desecration

Kochi Eight tourists from Kozhikode were arrested for allegedly hurting religious sentiments of St. Anne’s Church at Pallivasal near Munnar in Idukki, media reports said. Four tourists scaled the holy cross and captured photos of the surroundings which were posted on social media, while four others,  including a juvenile, took pictures and shared them on …

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Hacker strikes Kerala govt sites

Kochi: A suspected Pakistani group”Team Blackleets”, on Sunday hacked the official website of the General Administration Department of the Keralam government.The website was hacked in the morning, and a Pakistani flag was posted on it, media reports said.A message hailing Pakistan was found posted on the website.”We are Pakistani hackers. Every day, many websites have …

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Police to probe against Pinarayi, Veena, Riyas

Kochi: Kerala government on Tuesday granted permission to probe into Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vjayan, daughter Veena T and her husband Mohammed Riyas, MLA on charges including bribery.The decision to go ahead with the probe was taken after the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) sought action against them under different charges, Asianet news reported.The investigation will be …

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Kerala govt to decide on CMRL case today

Kochi: Kerala government is likely to act on Monday on proceeding against Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vjayan, and son in law Mohammed Riyas, MLA, in alleged bribery cases.The government has got legal advice that there is sufficient grounds to book the two after the Directorate of Enforcement seeking DGP to act against them.The legal advice says …

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Messi scam turns murkier

Kochi: The fictitious Messi event is getting murkier with previous Left Government’s role becoming controversial for spotting Anto Augustine sponsor.BJP leader Shone George has accused Anto of falsely claiming to be promoter of Reporter Broadcasting Company (RBC) even as another person is its real promoter.Anto is unable to produce an official authorisation empowering him to …

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Court sends Anto to custody

Kochi: A Wayanad court on Saturday sent Reporter Broadcasting Company (RBC) promoter Anto Augustine to custody of the Excise Department for storing liquor beyond permissible limits.The custody duration is 24 hours.The liquor was seized by the police probing the fictitious football match organised by Anto Augustine by falsely propagating the participation of Lionel Messi and …

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Bangladeshi held at Naval Academy

Kochi: A Bangladeshi national was arrested from the Indian Naval Academy (INA) at Ezhimala near Payyannur in Kerala, Kannur District Rural Police Chief Umesh Goyal said.The accused, identified as Viplav Soren, 32, was working as a temporary employee at the INA.Goyal said investigation is on to get more details about him, On Manorama reported.Five Bangladeshi …

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Kerala gets nod to probe against Pinarayi, others

Kochi: Kerala government has got legal clearance to go ahead with a probe against Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vjayan, daughter Veena, her husband Mohammed Riyas, MLA, different cases including money laundering and bribery.The Advocate General has given its nod to the government that there is ground to conduct an investigation by agencies to be decided by …

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HC rejects bail to TV channel promoter

Kochi: In a double blow, Kerala High Court on Friday rejected interim bail to Reporter Broadcasting (RBC) chief Anto Augustine accused of possessing liquor in breach of permissible limits.The Court rejected Augustine’s plea challenging a Wayanad Court’s ruling dismissing his bail petition earlier in the day.The Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Sulthan’s Battery had …

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Mosque blast kills 16 in Pakistan

Kochi: Five policemen were among 16 killed in an explosion in a mosque in north-western Pakistan, media reports said.The explosion occurred when a vehicle loaded with explosives rammed into the mosque, BBC quoting a senior police official in Peshawar reported.A battle is still ongoing between attackers and security forces at the site in the Kohat …

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Ex DGP Thachankary taken to Central Jail

Kochi: Disproportionate assets case convict and former DGP Tomin J Thachankary has been allocated number 475 in the Poojapura Central Jail in Thiruvananthapuram.Thachankary has been housed in the Hospital block of the jail as he is suffering from health problems, On Manorama reported.Thachankary, who was brought to the jail hospital straight from Kottayam, will avail …

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