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 …
Kochi: In a bid to persuade Israel and Iran to end hostilities, leaders of the G7 nations in Canada have appealed to the countries to end war in the region, even as they opposed Iran having a nuclear weapon, BBC reported.Stating that they have “commitment to peace and stability” in the region, they said in …
Kochi: Four days after striking Iran, Isreal claimed that it was having “full aerial operational control” over Tehran, BBC reported.Media in Iran reported new attacks in the west of Iran on Monday while Iran showered missiles in an overnight attack with some breaching Israel’s much touted Iron Dome defence system. The total number of those …
Kochi: A gazette notification was issued by the Union Home Ministry on Monday for conducting Census in 2027, media reports said.The notification issued by Mritunjay Kumar Narayan, Registrar General and Census Commissioner, said that the reference date for the Census will be March 1, 2027, barring the Union Territory of Ladakh, Union Territory of Jammu …
Kochi: In a hit and run case, the accused sped away after allegedly hitting a cop engaged in vehicle check at Thodupuzha in Idukki district near here.Sub-Inspector E M Muhammed sustained injuries on Saturday afternoon. The official of the Kalloorkad Police Station in Muvattupuzha was admitted to a private hospital in Thodupuzha, media reports said.The …
Kochi: In a fresh wave of attacks, Iran missiles hit central Israel which has pclaimed to have carried out a number of strikes against Iranian nuclear infrastructure sitesTehran’s Oil Ministry has confirmed Israel hitting the Shahran Oil Depot in the capital.A video showing a fire burning near the Haifa oil refinery following missiles fired from …
Kochi: A junior cop in Kerala was arrested for allegedly taking videos of women cops in their private room using a surveillance camera, media reports said.Vyshak attached to the Vandiperiyar police station in Idukki district was held on Thursday.The matter came to the knowledge of the authorities when a woman cop lodged a complaint with …
Kochi: Israel struck Iran’s nuclear programme with blasts happening in Tehran, BBC reported.Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iran was a threat to “Israel’s very survival”. The strikes were part of Operation Rising Lion, Netanyahu said. Israel has declared a state of emergency.The strikes targeted “Iran’s nuclear programme and other military targets”, BBC quoting an …
Kochi: A total of 241 on board a London bound Air India plane were killed while one survived after a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed soon after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on Thursday, media reports said.The flight crashed into a hostel of B J Medical College. The passengers included 217 …
Kochi: A total of 241 on board a London bound Air India plane were killed while one survived after a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed soon after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on Thursday, media reports said. The flight crashed into a hostel of B J Medical College. The passengers included …
Kochi: The US will evacuate non-essential US embassy staff and their dependents from Iraq due to high security risks due to Iran and Israel strife, the BBC said.Israel was getting ready to launch an operation into Iran which could lead to Iran retaliating on certain US sites in Iraq where around 2,500 US troops are …
