Kochi: A Thiruvananthapuram court lambasted the prosecution for not filing chargesheet against those who were accused of planning to allegedly assassinate Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi in mid air on 13 June 2022, Asianet News reported.The ThiruvananthapuramPrincipal Sessions Court was not satisfied with the prosecution’s reply that delay in central government hampered it in going further …
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: The Kerala High Court set upSpecial Investigation Team (SIT) questioned actor Jayaram in connection with Sabarimala gold robbery case, the Hindu reported.The SIT questioned Jayaram at his residence in Chennai in connection with the actor taking part in pujas organised by the Prime accused Unnikrishnan Potti in 2019.Jayaram denied having any financial deals with …
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 …
Kochi: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, 66, was among six persons killed when their chartered aircraft blew up during emergency landing at about 8.45 am at Baramati in Maharashtra on Wednesday.Pawar and others were rushed to hospital, but they could not be saved.The NCP chief was travelling to Baramati to address rallies.He was the …
Kochi: Six Cops in Kerala were suspended on Tuesday for consuming liquor inside a vehicle while on duty in Thiruvananthapuram.The visuals of the erring policemen boozing in the car parked in front of Kazhakkoottam police station were taken by a person secretly.Grade assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Binu, Civil Police Officers Ratheesh, Manoj, Arun, Akhilraj, and Arun …
Kochi: A court on Tuesday rejected the bail plea of Shimjitha arrested in connection with abetment to suicide of Deepak U after a video sighting Deepak, 41, was posted by the accused in the social media.The Kunnamangalam Judicial First Class Magistrate Court rejected the plea after perusing the police remand report.The preliminary probe indicated that …
Kochi: India and the European Union sealed a vital Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Tuesday, media reports said.The EU Commission President and the President of the European Council joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the India-EU Summit.The agreement is a culmination of two decades of negotiations and partnership-building between two largest democratic markets.In 1962 India …
Kochi: China and India are “good neighbours, friends and partners”, Chinese President Xi Jinping said while greeting President Droupadi Murmu on the 77th Republic Day celebrations, the Hindu said quoting the official Xinhua news agency.Xi said that over the past year, China-India relations have continued to improve and develop and are of “great significance for …
Kochi: In a blow to value-based politics in Kerala, CPM on Monday kicked out veteran party leader V Kunhikrishnan accusing him of anti-party activities, media reports said.The decision was made by the Kannur district committee on Sunday. This was ratified on Monday, District committee secretary K K Rajesh told reporters.In an interview to Asianet News, …
Kochi: Late personalities Dharmendra, V S Achuthanandan, Shibu Soren, are among those selected for country’s second highest civilian award Padma Vibhushan awards to be given for 2026.Names of legendary actor Dharmendra, Veteran Left leader late Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan, Late Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, were announced on the eve of Republic Day.Others …
Kochi: CPM veteran leader V Kunhikrishnan is likely to face action for his outburst against party MLA T I Madhusoodanan for misappropriation of funds amassed for slain party worker C V Dhanraj, media reports said.Kunhikrishnan had alleged that around ₹46 lakh was misappropriated from a ₹1 crore fund collected by the party for helping the …
