Kochi: The US is reportedly preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, including raids on Kharg Island and coastal sites near the Strait of Hormuz, NDTV quoting the Washington Post reported.The operations will be executed subject to President Donald Trump approval which emains uncertain even as the war in the Middle East stretched into …
Kochi: In a bid to provide a legal validity to permanent proof of residency, Kerala cabinet has given the nod to introduce a permanent, photo-based Nativity Card, media reports said.The bill in this regard will be introduced in the current session of the assembly.The card, which will help in accessing state services and simplify citizenship …
Kochi: India defeated New Zealand by 46 runs to win the Twenty20 4-1 at Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday.India posted a huge total of 271 for 5 in 20 overs backed by Ishan Kishan’s 103 off 43 balls after opting to bat first.Skipper Suryakumar Yadav scored 63 off 30 balls, Hardik Pandya 42 off 17.New Zealand started …
Kochi: BJP-Shiv Sena bloc is predicted to sweep polls in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Times of India reported.Exit polls have projected the alliance to cross the 130-seat mark in Asia’s richest civic body.The Shiv Sena (UBT)–MNS alliance is expected to get just over 60 seats. Congress is likely to get around 20 seats.The Axis …
Kochi: Supreme Court today rejected former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) member K P Shankardas’ plea seeking to remove High Court of Kerala’s remarks against him in Sabarimala gold loot case.Delivering the verdict, the Apex Court observed that those who were in the helm of the TDB in 2019 when the heist took place cannot wash …
Kochi: Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner Mohanlal’s mother, Santhakumari, 90, died at his house in Elamakkara here on Tuesday.She was bedridden due to paralysis for some time now.Her husband Viswanathan Nair and another son Pyarelal predeceased her. Hailing from Elanthoor in Pathanamthitta, the family moved to Thiruvananthapuram years ago as Nair was employed in Kerala government …
Kochi: CPM leader and former Kerala Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran, MLA, and Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB)former president P S Prasanth were grilled by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold loot case, media reports said.Surendran confirmed that his statement was recorded last week, as he was the Devaswom Minister when the alleged loss …
Kochi: Acclaimed film personalitySreenivasan, 69, was cremated with full state honours at his residence in Kandanad in Kochi on Sunday morning.Sreenivasan, who shot into fame through his inimitable acting and film making skills, was ill for the last few years. He developed complications on Saturday morning and died midway to a hospital for dialysis.His body …
Kochi: Two gunmen who killed 15 people at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Sunday were father and son identified as Akram, 50, and son Naveed, 24, BBC reported.The older man died on the spot while his son is in a critical condition in hospital. The men had reportedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group, …
Kochi: Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Taliban regime in Afghanistan was combating terrorist organisations and had curbed opium production, India Today reported.Justifying Moscow’s decision to recognise the Taliban regime in Kabul, Putin asserted that the Taliban was acting against terrorism which dismissed Pakistan’s narrative that the Taliban was fuelling terrorism in Pakistan.Speaking exclusively to …
Kochi: Ash plume from the volcano in Ethiopia has hit Indian skies disrupting Air traffic in the country, NDTV reported.Several flights were cancelled, while airports were issued an advisory to deal with possible disruptions.Northern India is likely to be affected by plumes from Hayli Gubbi volcano that erupted on Sunday for the first time in …
Kochi: The French Navy on Sunday dismissed Pakistan’s Geo TV reports citing France validating Pakistan’s air superiority over India during Operation Sindoor in May.The French Navy strongly refuted the claims, labelling the reports as “extensive misinformation.”“These statements were attributed to Captain Launay who never gave his consent for any form of publication. The article contains …
Kochi: The saga of Police personnel commiting suicide in Kerala continues with a fresh case was recorded at Palakkad on Saturday, media reports said.Cheruplasserey Station House Officer Binu Thomas, 52, a native of Kozhikode was found hanging from the ceiling fan in his quarters.The reason behind the Officer taking the extreme step is not known.Thomas …
Kochi: At least eight people were killed and 24 others injured in a car blast near the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday, Times of India reported.The incident occurred near Gate Number 1 of the station, the reports said.“Eight of them died before reaching the hospital. Three are seriously injured. One is in stable condition,” …
Kochi: After India suspending the Indus Water Treaty, Afghanistan appears to be treading the same route restricting water to Pakistan, India Today reported.The Taliban ruled Afghanistan is planning to build a dam on the River Kunar “as fast as possible”.The Afghan Ministry of Water and Energy said that Supreme Leader Akhundzada had instructed the ministry …
Kochi: The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) administrative committee head A Padma Kumar of CPM is one of the accused in the gold scam in Sabarimala temple by the police, Manorama reported.Padma Kumar was at the helm in 2019 when the sanctum door frame and sanctum guards (Dwarapalaka) were removed in violation of the laid down …
Kochi: In a major peace move in West Asia, Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase Gaza ceasefire deal, US President Donald Trump said, BBC said.According to the deal, Hamas would release Israeli hostages and Tel Aviv Palestinian prisoners. Withdrawal of Israeli forces from parts of Gaza and entry of international aid are …
Kochi: Actor Dulquer Salmaan reached here amid the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) conducting probe at his residence in connection with the Bhutan car smuggling case, media reports said.The actor is likely to appear in front of the Customs department in connection with the case.Dulquer did not respond to the media at the Cochin International Airport. …
Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday commended US President Donald Trump for his initiative that has led to Hamas agreeing to release Israeli hostages under US brokered 20-point plan.“We welcome President Trump’s leadership as peace efforts in Gaza make decisive progress. Indications of the release of hostages mark a significant step forward. India will …
Kochi: Actor Dulquer Salmaan moved Kerala High Court on Friday against the decision of Customs to seize one of his cars on suspected tax evasion, media reports said.Son of noted actor Mammootty, Salmaan argued that the vehicle was purchased from the Indian Red Cross.Land Rover was seized from his house at Elamkulam in Kochi, Kerala, …
