Kochi: The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has raided the centres of a few electric vehicle makers as part of a probe over alleged misappropriation of FAME II scheme fund, media reports said.The SFIO, under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, carried out searches in Hero Electric, Benling India and Okinawa Autotech.The companies are facing charges …
Kochi: The Supreme Court has upheld the Kerala High Court’s verdict quashing the appointment of late CPM MLA K K Ramachandran Nair’s son R Prasanth on compassionate grounds in 2018.A bench headed by the Chief Justice asked how an MLA’s son be given an appointment. However, the court protected the salary received by Prashanth who …
Kochi: Heavy rains lashed many parts of Kerala due to the impact of the Fengal (Feinjal) cyclone, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy showers in the state on Monday, media reports said.The weather office predicts heavy rains in Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kottayam and Pathanamthitta.Restrictions were imposed on Sabarimala pilgrims on taking holy …
Kochi: BJP alliance is heading for an imminent victory in the key state of Maharashtra where it was leading in 229 out of 288 seats.The performance of the saffron party led bloc Mahayuti comprising Eknath Shinde led Shiv Sena and NCP faction headed by Ajit Pawar was convincing. No alliance has ever crossed the magic …
Kochi: The BJP-led NDA has established unassailable lead in Maharashtra while Congress-led front was leading in Jharkhand where assembly elections were held.Congress-led alliance was leading in55.Out of 82 seats in Jharkhand, the Congress-led front was leading in 48 seats crossing the figure to form the government.NDA was leading in 27 seats in Jharkhand.Congress leader Priyanka …
Kochi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed continuation of criminal proceedings against former Kerala Minister Antony Raju, MLA, accused of tampering material evidence in an alleged drug smugling case involving an Australian in 1990.The Apex Court directed to complete the trial within one year.A division bench of the Apex Court restored the lower court order …
Kochi: Actress Kasthuri was arrested in Hyderabad tonight in connection with her alleged hate speech made on November 3, media reports said.Tamil Nadu police arrested her after the Madras High Court rejected her anticipatory bail in connection with the case.Complaints were lodged against her in several districts, taking exception to the derogatory remarks, the reports …
Kochi: The Karnataka High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against two men accused of raising ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans inside a mosque, media reports said.Passing the verdict a few days back, the court observed that the act by them did not “outrage the religious feelings of any class”, the reports said.The order of the court …
Kochi: The election to Wayanad Lok Sabha and Palakkad and Chelakkara assembly seats in Kerala among 15 states will be held on November 13, media reports said.Wayanad, vacated by Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi of the Congress, will see his sister Priyanka Gandhi contesting the polls for the first time as party candidate.Rahul had also won …
Kochi: In a further deterioration of ties, India and Ottawa expelled their top envoys over assassination of a Sikh separatist in Canada which accused New Delhi’s direct involvement in the crime, media reports said.Ottawa took the decision based on Canadian police allegations that Indian agents were directly involved in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar …
Kochi: A live cockroach was removed from the stomach of a youth at a private hospital in New Delhi, media reports said.A 3 cm sized cockroach was found inside the small intestine of a 23-year old man who visited the Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, after becoming sick. The patient complained of abdominal pain and indigestion. …
Kochi: Passengers of Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express 12578 had a providential escape when it collided with a stationary goods train near Chennai on Friday night, media reports said.There were no reports of any casualty. A few passengers who suffered injuries were being treated in Tiruvallur near Chennai.The Bagmati Express collided on the rear of the freight …
Kochi: Late Ratan Tata’s step brother Noel Tata has been elected as Tata group’s new chairman.The decision was taken at a meeting on Friday morning following the demise of Ratan Tata, 86 on October 9.Noel is a trustee in the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and the Sir Ratan Tata Trust which own 66% of Tata …
Kochi: Chief of one of the major conglomerates, Tata Sons, Ratan Naval Tata, 86, passed away at a hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday, media reports said.N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons, announced his death.Born on 28 December 1937, in Mumbai into Parsi Zoroastrian family, Tatawas an industrialist and philanthropist who served the chairman of Tata Group …
Kochi: Bodies of Indian Air Force (IAF) soldiers Thomas Cheriyan of Kerala and three others, who went missing 56 years ago in a plane crash in Himachal Pradesh, were recovered on Monday, media reports said.A native of Elanthoor in Pathanamthitta, Thomas was just 22 years old when the AN -12 aircraft of the IAF crashed …
Kochi: The five-day gala event of Dasara from October 6 in Mysuru is going to be held on a different note and format this time.The authorities have decided to hold Yuva Dasara at a different 100-acre land near Uttanahalli Road off Mysuru-Nanjangud Roadto deal with the huge turn out. The venue can accommodate about one …
Kochi: In a setback to the Congress, the Karnataka High Court has dismissed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s plea challenging Governor’s nod to prosecute him in the alleged MUDA land scam case, media reports said The court said that the Governor “that the order (sanctioning prosecution) “does not suffer from non-application of mind…””There is no fault in …
Kochi: Union Minister of State for Tourism Suresh Gopi took part in a drive to clean the noted tourism destination Fort Kochi on International Coastal Cleanup day on Saturday. The actor turned politician picked garbage including food waste and sea weeds from the beach..A total of 1,800 kg of waste was collected during the drive …
Koch: Delhi Excise Policy scam accused Arvind Kejriwal has decided to quit as Delhi Chief Minister to pave way for Atishi Singh to occupy the post, media reports said. Kejriwal said he would not occupy the post until he proved innocent in the case.Earlier, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced Atishi as successor to Kejriwal who …
Kochi: In a shocking revelation, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari claimed that he was persuaded to contest for Prime Minister’ post which he rejected, media reports said. “’If you are going to become the Prime Minister, we will support you,” Gadkari saidquoting the offer of a leader at an event in Nagpur, the reports said.Without disclosing …
