Kochi: Thrissur Vigilance Court has directed police to book Congress leader Saneesh Kumar Joseph, MLA, and others for allegedly demanding bribes for issuance of a title deed of a land.The Thrissur Vigilance Court directed the registration of a case against Saneesh Kumar Joseph, KPCC secretary Rajendran Arangath and six government officials in connection with the …
Kochi: Iran attacked US targets in Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq and Bahrain in retaliation to strikes by American forces against Tehran on Tuesday.Five people, including a child, were killed and over 50 injured in the US missile in Sirik in southern Iran.The US Central Command (Centcom) said US strikes on Iran followed “recent attempted attacks” by …
Kochi: A Mumbai court sentenced Mani C Kaappan, MLA, to one year’s imprisonment and slapped a penalty of Rs 1.20 crore in a Kannur Airport stake cheating case.The Mumbai Borivali Magistrate court ruled that Kaappan should pay the penalty amount within one month, else Nani would jail term will be extended by additional three months.The …
Kochi: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain two petitions seeking to defer Cockroach Janata Party‘s (CJP) proposed march on Sep 5. Dismissing the PILs filed by those including a retired police officer expressing fear that the march from the India Gate to the Police Headquarters is intended to create lawlessness ahead of September …
Kochi: A circular empowering top cops to adopt police stations in Keralam as per directives of the Prime Minister has been withdrawn as it turned debatable.The circular became controversial after it gave powers to suspended ADGP M R Ajit Kumar to adopt a police station, Asianet news reported.The circular suggested that top cops should adopt …
Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that terrorism continued to pose a grave challenge to humanity.Addressing the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, Modi said peace and security were the foremost requirements for achieving the SCO’s objectives.Modi exported countries to speak with one voice against terrorism and said there could be no double …
Kochi: Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Monday recommended investigation of the scam behind a failed exhibition match of Lionel Messi and others in Kochi in 2025 during the Left government. Satheesan suggested Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala to set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe into the alleged scam linked to an …
Kochi:Football legend Lionel Messi, 39, announced his retirement from Intentional Football. The legendary footballer confirmed that he is stepping down from international football. The Argentine footballer announced his retirement from international football after his 21-year career. Messi announced in an Instagram post on Monday, media reports said. This brings an end to his international career …
Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in the Central Asian city of Bishkek on Monday.held a bilateral meeting Monday with“The two leaders discussed bilateral ties. They also discussed the recent developments in the West Asia conflict and shared perspectives …
Kochi: The US revived attack in Iran bystriking two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island, perhaps the first since late July.The attack came after US suspected Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) forces preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz,” the BBC’s US partner CBS News quoted US Central Command (Centcom) …
Kochi: Two women Anjana and Ann Maryfrom Kerala were found dead in California in the US on August 28.The police suspect their friend Anila was behind the crime, On Manorama reported.Anjana, 35, daughter of Haridas and Sushma, belonged to Mannuthy in Thrissur while Ann Mary Mathew, 22, hailed from Kesavadasapuram in Thiruvananthapuram.Ann Mary is wife …
Kochi:The Kerala government will render full form Vande Mataram atthe culmination of state-level Onam celebrations at the capital by the Vice President on Sunday, Asianet news reported.The state will have to stick to the protocol as the Vice President is presiding over the valedictory event, Cultural Minister P C Vishnunath said.The state had skipped playing …
Kochi: A massive haul of MDMA weighing 12.8 kg worth Rs 10 crore was seized by a police team from Malappuram.Three persons from Malappuram and Wayanad were arrested as part of Toofan operations against drug trafficking in the state.The narcotics was seized from the vehicles of the accused.The seizure was done in a follow-up to …
Kochi: Congress leader Chenthi Anil was expelled from the party on Saturday for waylaying Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Friday, media reports said.A member of the District Congress Committee (DCC), Anil was taken into custody for blocking the convoy of the Chief Minister V D Satheesan in the Sreekaryam police station limits in …
Kochi: In a major announcement by US President Donald Trump, the US has reached a deal with Venezuela to control over 65 billion barrels of its oil reserves.This Historic Transaction MORE THAN DOUBLES American Oil Reserves, greatly increases our Oil Supply, and will substantially lower Gas Prices for all Americans,” Trump posted on social media.Venezuela’s …
Kochi: Exposing division persisting in the Congress, police on Saturday arrested District Congress Committee (DCC) member Chenthi Ani for allegedly picketing Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan’s vehicle in Thiruvananthapuram.Ani allegedly intercepted the convoy around 5.55 pm on Friday while the Chief Minister was on his way to Chempazhanthy to attend the Sree Narayana Guru …
Kochi: The devastating floods has claimed 547 lives in Central Nepal on Friday even as search and rescue operations continue unabated.Rising of water levels at the site of the flood earlier this week increased the risk of another flood in the area, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).Reports of a …
Kochi: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has registered a case in connection with illegal financial transactions to organise a failed football event involving legendary footballer Lionel Messi and others in Kerala in 2025 during the LDF rule.The ED has registered the case under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) to probe into suspected andfinancial irregularities …
Kochi: A massive flash flood in Nepal killed eight persons and left several missing including 400 travelers, including foreign nationals.A mudslide hit China’s Gyirong port, where the government has ordered intensive search and rescue, media reports said.Chinese media has warned of major casualties in Tibet.Helicopters, searching the area as part of rescue, are unable to …
Kochi: The US has directed countries to business association with Iran else they will have to face sanctions after its war with Iran nearing six months, media reports said.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. was launching an “economic onslaught” against Iran’s worldwide financial connections without specifying countries that would be targeted.The Treasury Department …
