Kochi: The Supreme Court refused bail to Govardhan accused of involvement in gold robbery in the hill shrine of Sabarimala in Kerala as probe into the case is still continuing.The court also directed that the bail plea can be filed after the charge sheet is submitted.A jeweler from Bellary in Karnataka, Govardhan had moved the …
Kochi: Days after lifting of President’s rule, violence was reported in Manipur where clashes between two groups in Ukhrul district led to torching of some houses, India Today reported.Prohibitory orders were imposed to prevent escalation of the violence.The new chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh had taken charge only a few days back.Meanwhile, Yumnam appealed for …
Kochi: In a serious allegation, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has urged the Union Home Ministry to probe into Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, MP’s, suspected links to Pakistan, NDTV reported.The allegations are serious in nature and must be probed by a central agency in the interest of national security and transparency, Sarma told a …
Kochi: A septuagenarian father has commended police for killing his criminal son Prince in an encounter in Vaishali in Bihar, media reports said.Nand Kishor Singh, 70, defended police action in killing his son Prince who was accused of 31 crimes including looting of gold jewellery from showrooms and banks.Singh said he tried to reform Prince …
Kochi: US government-backed small business loans will nolonger be available for Green card holders from March 1, 2026, the Economic Times reported.This is due to the US Small Business Administration (SBA) tightening its citizenship and residency rules.The change applies to key SBA loan programmes and affects businesses with any ownership by lawful permanent residents, an …
Kochi: Three sisters below 16 years were found dead near their apartment near New Delhi in the early hours of Wednesday, media reports said.They were suspected to have jumped to death from the ninth floor of their apartment building in Ghaziabad.The 16, 14 and 12 year sisters were lying next to each other on the …
Kochi: Massive protests by Congress-led Opposition in Lok Sabha led to suspension of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reply to the Motion of Thanks of the President’s address due to adjournment of the house on Tuesday, NDTV reported.It was the second adjournment of the day as the Opposition protested over denial of permission to Leader of …
Kochi: The High Court of Kerala on Wednesday observed the probe into Sabarimala gold case is progressing in the right direction, media reports said. Hearing petitions seeking a CBI probe into it, the court said the probe is being conducted under its supervision, the court said the SIT needed some more time.The BJP state president …
Kochi: A British couple who came to India as tourists were sent back for violating tourists visa provisions by sticking posters backing Palestine in Rajasthan, NDTV reported.Lewis Gabriel D and his girlfriend, Anushi Emma Christine, were interrogated by police who found out they were engaged in political activities violating provisions of tourist visas. The British, …
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Kochi: Seven Congress MPs were among the eight members suspended from the Lok Sabha for the Budget session for sloganeering and strewing torn paper bits in the Well of the House.Those suspended were Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Gurdeep Singh Aujla, Hibi Eden, Dean Kuriakose, Prashant Padole, Kiran Kumar Reddy, Manickam Tagore and S Venkataraman of …
Kochi: Desperation seems to be gripping Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for lack of support from other boards to boycott the India match even as a massive ICC fine of $38 million is looming large over Pakistan, NDTV reported.The ICC action included the forfeiture of crucial World Cup points, and potential suspension.PCB is yet to formally …
Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the India-US trade deal as a “big decision” benefiting everyone in the country, Times of India reported.The BJP-led government always works for the benefit of the nation, Modu said at the meeting of the NDA Parliamentary Party.NDA partners greeted Modi for the trade deals with the US and …
Kochi: President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke today, the US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said in a post on X.Gor did not give details of what the two leaders discussed. However, he added, “Stay tuned…”The development comes despite the uncertainties in ties Trump’s steep tariffs on Indian exports had created.The phone …
Kochi: In a swift action, Air India has grounded a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft after a reported fault in the fuel control switch, media reports.The aircraft was grounded after fuel switch moved from ‘Run’ to ‘Cutoff’The airline confirmed that the aircraft was taken out of service immediately the pilot reported encountering a problem in the …
Kochi: The White Collar terror module had plotted attacks on outlets of a global coffee chain besides the Red Fort blast in New Delhi on November 10 last year, NDTV reported.The accused had also planned strikes in major Indian cities, the report quoting sources said that the “white collar terror module” had been active for …
Kochi: Real Estate major, Confident Group Chief C J Roy was found at his Langford Road bungalow in Bengaluru on Friday, media reports said.The Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central), Akshay Hakay, confirmed the death to The News Minute.Roy was rushed to a private hospital and then shifted to Narayana Hospital at HSR layout, but was …
Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Friday ordered police protection to the expelled CPM leader Kunhikrishnan V after he moved the court seeking security to him during the release of his book, Live Law reported.The court directed Kannur District Police Chief and the SHO, Payyanur to ensure adequate protection to him. After Kunhikrishnan told Asianet …
Kochi: Padma Shri Fr Thomas V Kunnunkal S J, 99, a pioneering figure in the country’s education system, passed away in Delhi, media reports said.A Jesuit priest and eminent educationist, Fr Kunnunkal is widely regarded as a towering personalityin the country’s educational sector.He was conferred on Padma Shri in 1974.In 2006, he was selected as …
Kochi: Kerala has doubled down on welfare promises at same time stressing on sticking to fiscal discipline in the 2026–27 state Budget presented in the Assembly by Finance Minister K N Balagopal a few monthsahead of assembly elections.The budget envisaged to hike security and welfare board pensions from Rs 1,600 to Rs 2,000 per month …
Kochi: The Railways has decided to lay a Railway line to the temple town of Guruvayur via Kuttippuram, Manorama News reported.In a move to cherish the decades-old dream of linking Malabar with the temple town of Guruvayur, the Ministry of Railways on Wednesday lifted suspension on the project.An order to this regard was issued by …
