Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held delegation-level talks in Ahmedabad on Monday, the Hindu reported.The German Chancellor is on a two-day visit coinciding with the celebrations marking country’s 75 years of diplomatic relations.The visit, which also marks 25 years of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership, is aimed at strengthening bilateral …
Kochi: An 18-year-old boy was arrested for raping and murderinga 34-year-old woman software engineer in Bengaluru, Mathrubhumi news reported.The accused, hailing from Kodagu, was a neighbour of the victim.Police said the accused allegedly raped and strangulated the woman to death and set the flat on fire to give an impression that the woman had died …
Kochi: Iran has killed hundreds of anti government protesters even as the Islamic Republic has warned tit for tat to US if it used force against Tehran, media reports said.There were reports of security forces“firing live rounds. It’s like a war zone, the streets are full of blood. They’re taking away bodies in trucks,” reports …
Kochi: BJP’s goal is to form a government led by a BJP Chief Minister,” Union Minister Amit Shah said.Our path was never easy. Securing a BJP victory in Kerala is a formidable challenge, he said addressing the newly elected BJP representatives of local bodies in Thiruvananthapuram.Also inaugurating the party’s Mission 2026 programme for the upcoming …
Kochi: Suspended Congress leader Rahul Mamkootathil, MLA, was arrested in a third rape case the wee hours of Sunday, media reports said.Mamkootathil was taken into custody around 1 am from a hotel in Palakkad and shifted to a police camp in Pathanamthitta district, the reports said.The case was registered based on a complaint filed by …
Kochi: Even as public protests against Islamic government continue in Iran, hospitals are struggling to deal with the flow of injured protesters and others, BBC reported.Iran blamed the US for turning the protests into what it called “violent subversive acts and widespread vandalism”.Meanwhile, international leaders called for protection of the right to peaceful protest.Anti-government protests …
Kochi: The first Ayush cup football championship was organised by Kerala government health service as part of developing a healthy life campaign through sports.A football championship was organised in which the National Health Mission (NHM) defeatedIndian System of Medicine (ISM)2-1 on January 9 at Thodupuzha Soccer School grounds.ISM, National Ayush Mission (NAM) jointly came second. …
Kochi: The nun, who accused Bishop Franco Mullackkal of raping her multiple times, flayed the Left front government of not providing legal help to challenge the court verdict acquitting the Bishop.Speaking to Asianet News on Good morning Kerala on Saturday, the nun said the financial condition of her and other nuns who supported her was …
Kochi: Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against those accused in the gold robbery case in Sabarimala.ED joint Director is heading the probe. The investigation will focus on a single case against all those booked by the crime branch.The ECIR registered by …
Kochi: Sabarimala Thantri Kantararu rajivaru was arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up by the High Court of Kerala today, Asianet News reported.The SIT questioned Mohanaru for long hours in connection with the gold loot from the hill shrine.Over ten accused have been arrested in connection with the case.Prime accused Unnikrishnan Potti got …
Kochi: Four Sabarimala pilgrims were killed and seven injured in a road accident near the Kora region close to the Vasanthanarasapura Industrial Area in Karnataka’s Tumakuru district on Friday, media reports said.Eleven pilgrims, including a six year old girl, died when their vehicle collided with a stationary vehicle.They were returning home after visiting the hill …
Kochi: Directorate of Enforcement’s (ED) Deputy Director P Radhakrishnan has been fired from service due to allegations including bribery, media reports said.The Finance Ministry showed him the door after an internal probe into the allegations proved genuine.Radhakrishnan, an officer hailing from Kerala, investigated the sensational diplomatic gold smuggling case in 2020 when Kerala Chief Minister’s …
Kochi: Over Rs 4.5 lakh in cash was recovered from the possession of a beggar Anil Kishore died in a road accident in Kerala’s Alappuzha district.The money was found in a container recovered from his possession on Monday.Kishore suffered injuries in a road accident and was admitted to a hospital by the people.Kishore, who left …
Kochi: Noted biotechnologist,Madhav Gadgil, 84, passed away in Pune on Wednesday night, media reports said.Gadgil, who was the founder of the Centre for Ecological Sciences, also served as a member of the Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India.Gadgil was appointed chairman of the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP), in 2010 by …
Kochi: Idukki district boys under 20 football team selection trials will be held at 8 a.m at Thodupuzha Soccer School grounds on September 11.The selected team will participate in the State under 20 championship.Those born between 01/01/2007 and 31/12/2009 are eligible to attend the selection.For details contact 8606364223,|9446805417Sanjeev M H, Secretary, District Football Association.
Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended new year greetings to Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu. Modi discussed ways to strengthen strategic partnership between the two countries. Modi received a call from the Israeli Prime Minister who also shared an update on the Gaza Peace Plan, the Hindu reported.The two leaders warmly exchanged New Year …
Kochi: Former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president A Padmakumar’s Bail was rejected by Kollam Vigilance Court on Wednesday in connection with the gold loot from the Sabarimala temple.The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the cases informed the High Court on Tuesday it had found a “larger plan” by the accused to dismantle other gold-cladded plates …
Kochi: The Madras High Court on Tuesday permitted the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam at the Deepathoon stone pillar atop the Thiruparankundram hillock rejecting Tamil Nadu government and temple authorities objections, media reports said.Upholding the single judge’s order,a Division Bench of the Madurai bench sharply criticising what it described as exaggerated and politically driven fears …
Kochi: The CBI has summoned Tamil actor Vijay on January 12 in connection with the Karur Stampede case of September 27, 2025, which claimed 41lives.The stampede occurred during a TVK political rally in Veluswamypuram, Karur district addressed by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Vijay.The CBI probe agency had questioned and recorded statements of top TVK …
Kochi: The Supreme Court today rejected bail to former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student leader, Umar Khalid, and software engineer and activist Sharjeel Imam involved in February 2020 riots in the national capital.The Supreme Court upheld prosecution’sclaim opposing the bail to the accused.However, the Apex Court granted bail to Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur …
