Kochi: The Trump administration has imposed restrictions on Iranian diplomats and officials shopping at Costco or other wholesale retailers without approval from the State Department, the New York Times reported.The regulations were imposed in the wake of diplomats from across the world visiting New York this week for the annual United Nations General Assembly.International sanctions …
Kochi: Seventeen people were killed and 124 missing when a barrier lake in Taiwan breached due to heavy rains triggered by Super Typhoon Ragasa causing havoc in parts of east Asia since Monday, media reports said.Guangfu township was worst affected.Trees were uprooted, building roofs were blown off buildings in northern Philippines, where thousands sought shelter …
Kochi: Smuggling of Bhutan vehicles which were brought by those including actors Dulquer Salmaan and Prithviraj is a “serious national security threat,” T Tiju, Commissioner of Customs (Preventive), KochiTiju said on Tuesday, Manorama reported.The cars in the possession of Dulquer and other personalities were registered in multiple states using forged paperwork.“The smugglers used counterfeit seals …
Kochi: Malayalam actors Prithviraj Sukumaran and Dulquer Salmaan’s houses were raided by the Customs department on Tuesday in connection with a nationwide probe into smuggling of luxury vehicles from Bhutan, media reports said. The operation, Numkoor, (vehicle in Bhutanese) is carried out as part of a probe against a network allegedly involved in illegal imports …
Kochi: Hakyung Lee, 44, was convicted by New Zealand’s Auckland High Court for killing her two children and hiding the bodies in suitcases, BBC reported.Lee is set to be sentenced in November.Hakyung Lee fled to South Korea after the killings before being extradited for trial. Lee was arrested in Ulsan, South Korea, in September 2022 …
Kochi: A probe into the suicide of a trainee cop Anand A, 24, in Thiruvananthapuram has found no controversy in the death, media reports said.Anand had survived an attempt earlier, was found dead on September 18.A preliminary investigation done by the DIG has come to the conclusion no one the camp was responsible for the …
Kochi: Noted actor Mohanlal has been selected for the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) announced on Saturday.The award will be presented at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony on September 23, 2025, the MIB announced on X.“The legendary actor, director, and producer is being honoured for his iconic …
Kochi: A Rs 1,000 crore plan for the development of Hill shrine of Sabarimala was announced by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today, media reports said.The projects would be executed to make the shrine safe and convenient for the devotees, he said opening the Global Ayyappa Sangamam atthe foothills on Saturday.Vijayan said that development work …
Kochi: The US hiked H-1B visas fee to a staggering $1,00,000 annually from the existing rate of $1,500, even as it brought a Gold Card programme offering scope for a Green Card, BBC reported.President Donald Trump signed the proclamation to ensure that the people being brought into the country are “actually very highly skilled” and …
Kochi: Books written by women have been removed by the Taliban government from the university teaching system in Afghanistan, BBC reported.The move is part of a new ban outlawing the teaching of human rights and sexual harassment.Some 140 books including ones like “Safety in the Chemical Laboratory” – were among 680 books found to be …
Kochi: In a blow to Sino-Pak move to impose a ban on Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) in the UN, three countries led by the United States have countered it, media reports said.The US, United Kingdom and France have checked the bid by Pakistan and China to impose sanctions on the BLA’s suicide wing Majeed Brigade …
Kochi: A techie Mohammed Nizamuddin, 30, from India was shot dead by the police in California for allegedly stabbing his roommate earlier this month, NDTV said.Nizamuddin, from Mahabubnagar in Telangana, was shot after he was found inside his residence in Santa Clara with a knife on September 3.He was also found pinning down his roommate, …
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has ordered an inquiry into the drop in quantity of gold by over four kilograms in the gilted plates of Dwarapalakas at the Sabarimala temple, according to Live Law.A division bench suo motu ordered TDB Chief Vigilance and Security Officer, a Superintendent of Police, to conduct a probe and file …
Kochi: Palestinians’ escape from Gaza City continues amidst Israel’s offensive to occupy the area, BBC reported.Israel’s aim is to free Israeli hostages held by Hamas and defeat up to 3,000 fighters.The leaders of over 20 major aid agencies warned of the situation.A UN commission of inquiry accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza …
Kochi: A tenth standard girl Devika was found dead hanging in her house today, Manorama reported.Devika was found hanging from a saree in the bedroom.She was a student of Government Higher Secondary School, Kundamkuzhi.She was the daughter of Savita running a hotel near Benduduka Gramina bank.Devika was president of Balasangham Benduduka village.Police are investigating the …
Kochi: Two teenagers in China were ordered to pay about Rs 2.72 crore Indian rupees to two catering companies in China for urinating into a pot of broth in a premium restaurant in China, BBC reported.The court in Shanghai ordered the 17 year olds to pay 2.2m yuan ($309,000; £227,000) to China’s biggest hotpot chain …
Kochi: Stating that Hamas leaders would not have immunity “wherever they are”, Israel did not rule out further strikes against them, BBC reported.Speaking at a joint press conference with visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said every country had the right “to defend itself beyond its borders”.Israel’s decision …
Kochi: Twenty four persons including 22 school students were injured when a school van turned over while climbing a hill near Thiruvananthapuram today, media reports said.The incident occurred at Nilamel Veykalnear the border of Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram.The students were from Believers Church Vidya Jyothi English School in Kilimanoor. The accident was reported at Maramkuzhy in …
Kochi: Teenager Owen Cooper became the youngest-ever male Emmy winner, for his breakout role in Netflix mini-series Adolescence, BBC reported.The 15-year-old said “I was nothing about three years ago – I’m here now… Step out of your comfort zone a little bit, who cares if you get embarrassed?”Meanwhile, Seth Rogen’s comedy series won four awards.The …
Kochi: The Supreme Court has rejected pleas to stay the entire Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, even as the Apex Court stayedcertain provisions of the law, legal portal Live Law said.The Supreme Court in its interim order stayed the rule that made it mandatory for a person to be a practitioner of Islam for five years …
