Kochi: ISRO launched London-based satellite company OneWeb’s 36 satellites to augment fits worldwide broadband internet system today. The ISRO used its heaviest rocket to launch the 5,796 kg payload past midnight from Sriharikota near Chennai. With this the number of satellites sent into orbit by OneWeb goes up to 462 that turns out to be …
Kochi: An intensive search was being carried out to locate the body of the fifth army man on board the helicopter that crashed in Arunachal Pradesh. Bodies of four members have been retrieved from the mountains in Upper Siang district where the crash took place, media reports said. The Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) carrying five …
Kochi: The Supreme Court quashed the appointment of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University Vice Chancellor Dr M S Rajashree. The verdict came in response to a petition filed by former Dean of the Engineering Faculty P S Sreejith challenging the Kerala High Court judgment upholding the appointment. Sreejit, whose application for the VC’s post was …
Kochi: A Chinese woman with fictitious credentials was arrested by Delhi police for alleged “anti-national activities”, media reports said. A native of Hainan province in China, the woman identified as Cai Ruo was residing in India claiming to be a Nepalese citizen, the reports said. The police found from the Foreigners Regional Registration Office that …
Kochi: Senior Congress leader Mallikarjunn Kharge became supremo of the party polling 7,89 votes beating his rival Shashi Tharoor who managed to get over 1000 votes triggering a debate over drain of votes. Kharge, who becomes first president from a non Gandhi family in 24 years, was an unannounced party nominee who polled over 84 …
Kochi: The Supreme Court today gave a split verdict on the issue of ban imposed on Hijab by educational institutions in Karnataka which was upheld by the High Court. In his verdict, Justice Hemant Gupta upheld the Karnataka High Court ruling banning all religious dresses, while Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia opposed it. The matter would now …
Kochi: It is Big B’s birthday today. The evergreen actor Amitabh Bachchan, who turns 80, is as active and enthusiastic as he was while working in his maiden hit film Zanjeer. His decision to quit a petty job in Calcutta to try his luck in films was the turning point in his life. It all …
Kochi: Samajwadi party founder and three time Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav, 82, passed away in a private hospital in Gurgaon today, media reports said. Born on November 22, 1939, Yadav was on life saving drugs. The demise of the three-time Chief Minister was announced by his son and former Chief Minister, Akhilesh …
Chennai: Mega star Rajinikanth’s supporters suffered a serious blow today as the actor announced his decision to wind up his political activities in the state in future. He disbanded the ‘rajani makkal mandram’ maintaining the status quo of his fans’ outfit ‘Rajani Rasigar Manram’. He said that there were no plans to start a party in …
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Kochi: The country has witnessed perhaps the biggest narcotics seizure worth Rs 1,978 crore in Mumbai, media reports said. Drugs worth Rs 502 crore were seized soon after narcotics worth Rs 1,476 crore were seized the other day from a consignment of fruits imported allegedly by Vijin Varghese, Managing Director, Yammito International Foods. Vijin of …
Kochi: A daring effort of a Kerala youtuber Shihab Chottur, 31, to attain the rare feat to reach Mecca on foot, walking 8,640 kms in February, 2023, has suffered a setback as Pakistan has reportedly refused visa even as Shihab has taken the matter lightly without blaming Pakistan. Punjab Shahi Imam Mohammad Usman Rehmani Ludhianvi …
Kochi: Election of Congress chief has fuelled factionalism in the party in Kerala where the Congress chief K Sudhakaran’s open support for Mallikarjun Kharge has disturbed Shashi Tharoor, MP. Sudhakaran’s stand has annoyed Tharoor’s supporters who are all set to start their campaign in the state. Tharoor had been taking all criticisms in right spirit, …
Kochi: The 137-year-old Congress is all set to elect a new chief after a gap of about a quarter century during which Sonia Gandhi remained at the helm setting a new record of being the longest serving party president for about a quarter century. The last election was held on January 3, 1997 when Sitaram …
Kochi: The Madras High Court today upheld the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to ban RSS march on Gandhi Jayanthi day on October 2, but ruled that the march could be held on November 6. Admitting the State government’s plea that the march might trigger communal clashes in the backdrop of ban on PFI and arrest …
Kochi: A ban on the proposed RSS march on Gandhi Jayanti day across Tamil Nadu by the state government overlooking court permission is likely to help the Sangh Parivar. The government issuing the ban ignoring the Madras High Court’s permission will arm the BJP and similar outfits to take full advantage of the situation through …
Kochi: The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of conducting safe and legal abortion process for women without any discrimination within 24 weeks of pregnancy under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act. The court ruled that any distinction between a married and an unmarried woman in this regard is unconstitutional, media reports said. The …
Kochi: The new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is Ltd Gen Anil Chauhan (Retired). The post is getting filled ten months after the death of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash. Lt Gen Chauhan will function as secretary to the government of India, department of military affairs, media reports quoting the defence ministry …
Kochi: NIA conducted more raids against Popular Front across the country detaining several activists and leaders today, media reports said. This is the second phase of operation against the outfit in eight states from where a large number of leaders, activists and sympathisers were reportedly taken into custody. Unconfirmed reports claimed that at least 200 …
Kochi: Yesteryear Bollywood superstar, Asha Parekh has won the 52nd Dadasaheb Phalke award 2020 for her outstanding contribution to the film industry. It will be presented during the 68th National Film Awards ceremony in New Delhi on Friday. This was announced by the Union I&B Minister Anurag Thakur, media reports said. Asha Parekh was the …
Kochi: The crisis-gripped Congress in Rajasthan is struggling to make Rajesh Pilot Chief Minister in place of Ashok Gehlot who had announced his decision to fight the party president election. With Pilot all set to take over charge, suddenly situation changes as the Gehlot faction publicly opposed Pilot’s candidature even as Gehlot feigned ignorance over …
