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, …
Kochi: Women and children were among atheist 30 people reportedly killed when Pakistan struck them from air in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province Monday, media reports said.Chinese fighter jets dropped and laser-guided precision munitions were used on a village in the Tirah Valley around 2 am.Pakistan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has hit out at the government and the party’s …
Kochi: BJP led NDA candidate C P Radhakrishnan, 67, was elected as 15th Vice President with 452 votes, media reports said.His rival retired Supreme Court Justice B Sudershan Reddy, 79 of Congress-led INDIA bloc got 300 votes.There were 781 electors out of which 767 cast votes. Fifteen votes were invalid.Justice retired from the Supreme Court …
Kochi: Five persons were crushed to death by a Karnataka Transport bus after encountering a brake failure at Thalappady in Kasargod on Thursday, media reports said.Those killed included three persons traveling in an auto rickshaw while two were waiting in a bus stop.Three others with serious injuries were admitted to a private hospital in Mangalore.Details …
Kochi: Disgraced former Youth Congress Kerala chief, Rahul Mamkootathil, MLA, was suspended from the party today following sexual allegations against him, media reports said.However, he will continue as an MLA.The party took the extreme step after unrest within the party.He had quit as Youth Congress chief soon after an audio clip purportedly of Rahul and …
Kochi: Leak of a complaint filed by a Chennai-based industrialist Mohammed Sharshad accusing a former SFI leader Rajesh Krishna of becoming a benami of some CPM leaders has delivered a blow to the CPM in Kerala ahead of the local bodies and Assembly polls.Sharshad alleged that he suspected that the confidential letter sent to the …
Kochi: India and the US had to reach a common ground on the US Tariff issue, Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu has said.Talking to reporters, he quipped that he would “privately” offer PM Modi some advice on handling Trump.Both are friends of mine. There is a basic understanding in the relationship between India and the US. …
Kochi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah today said three terrorists involved in the Pahalgam terror attack were neutralised by the Indian Army, CRPF and J&K Police in an encounter tagged Operation Mahadev, media reports said.Over three months after Pakistani terrorists gunned down 26 civilians, at Pahalgam, the Army’s para commandos have killed Suleiman, believed to …
Kochi: Continuing his “coercive expatriation” rhetoric, President Donald Trump warned to strip off the citizenship of his longtime rival Rosie O’Donnell on Saturday, CNN reported. “Because of the fact that Rosie O’Donnell is not in the best interests of our Great Country, I am giving serious consideration to taking away her Citizenship,” Trump wrote on …
Kochi: The arrest of a doctor, a cop and a terror suspect’s mother by NIA for helping banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba agent Thadiyantavide Nazeer has exposed the extent of anti national activities taking place in jails, media reports said.The NIA arrested psychiatrist Dr Nagaraj, Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Chan Pasha and Anees Fathima, mother of a …
Kochi: Wanted terrorists, Abu Bakr Siddique, 60, and Mohammed Ali werenabbed by Tamil Nadu police from Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, media reports said.Allegedly linked to Al Umma, AL Qaeda’s Base Movement, Siddique carried a prize of Rs 5 lakh. Going underground for over 30 years, Siddique was the mastermind behind a number of bomb blasts …
