Kochi: One of the wanted terrorists, Shahid Latif, 41, has been shot dead by unidentified attackers in Pakistan today, media reports said.A key conspirator of the 2016 Pathankot terror attack that martyred seven security personnel, Latif was killed inside a mosque in Sialkot where he was working as a Moulivi.Another terrorist was killed in the …
Kochi: Amidst tension between India and Canada,wanted Khalistan separatist Sukha Duneke was killed in an inter-gang rivalry in Canada’s Winnipeg on Wednesday night, media reports said.Duneke was a close associate of gangster Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dala of Canada, the reports said.Sukhdool Singh, alias Duneke, who was a member of the Devinder Bambiha Gang in …
Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping interacted briefly at the 15th Brics summit in Johannesburg, media reports said.The two were snapped having a conversation before occupying their seats, the reports said.The two leaders shook hands on the stage after the briefing.However, Xi was absent during Modi’s address at the Brazil, Russia, …
Kochi: People queued up before shops to buy rice as shortage of rice sent a panic wave in the US after India imposed a ban on export of non-basmati white rice, media reports said.People were buying rice in large quantities to stock up the grain to counter its shortage in the coming days, the reports …
Kochi: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan of the Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)was arrested in an alleged corruption case from a court today.The 70-year-old former cricketer was taken into custody when he was preparing to enter the Islamabad High Court in connection with a case against him, media reports said.The PTI have accused the police of dragging …
Kochi: An American journalist has accused former President Donald Trump of allegedlyassaulting her sexually over two decades back.E Jean Carroll, 76, alleged that she was targeted in a department store in Manhattan in 1996, media reports said.The former advice columnist for Elle magazine, Carrol had confided in friends about the assault, her lawyer said while …
Kochi: The Islamic republic of Pakistan is in deep financial crisis for a few years now even as rumors of a military rule has terrorised the people.Former Premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has warned of a possible threat of military takeover if the problem continued, media reports quoting “The Dawn”, said.The country was ruled by military …
Kochi: A major earthquake has killed at least 46 people and injured 700 others in Indonesia’s Java on Monday afternoon, media reports said. The 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit the island for several seconds creating huge losses to men and materials. It impacted about 75 km away from the capital Jakarta. The authorities denied that there …
Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi came in for strong applause from Russian President Vladimir Putin for India adopting “independent foreign policy”.Putin praised Modi giving priority to people’s interest in continuing trade with Moscow despite western sanctions.“He is one of those people who is capable of carrying out an independent foreign policy…,” media reports quoting Putin said. Putin …
Kochi: The 42-year-old Indian origin Rishi Sunak has resumed charge as the Prime Minister of the UK after meeting King Charles III.King Charles invited the leader of the Conservative Party to become Prime Minister and form a government during a function held at Buckingham Palace, London. The greatest challenge before Sunak is bringing unity in …
Kochi: The 42-year-old Rishi Sunak of Indian origin is all set to become Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following the resignation of Liz Truss expressing inability to solve the issues facing the country, media reports said. He will be the youngest Prime Minister in the last 200 years, a non white leader and the …
Kochi: The UK Premier Liz Truss resigned saying that she could not deliver the mandate on which she was elected, media reports said.Remaining in the post for 45 days, Truss becomes the shortest serving Prime Minister in the history of the country.The country should get a new Prime Minister by Friday amidst the country facing …
Kochi: Shehan Karunatilaka of Sri Lanka won the Booker Prize 2022 for authoring The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida. Receiving the trophy for the 50,000 pounds prize (Rs 46.62 lakh) from Queen Consort Camilla in London, he thanked his countrymen for their support. The satirical book on Sri Lanka dwells about a dead war photographer. …
Kochi: A former police officer killed 34 people and wounded 12 with a gun and knife in at a daycare centre in Thailand. The accused identified as Panya Kamrab, fled the scene in a pickup truck after committing the crime. The accused ended his life after killing his family in Nong Bua Lamphu province after …
Kochi: Elon Musk has finally decided to proceed with his plan to buy Twitter which had sued him for backing out of the deal to acquire the social media platform. Musk has agreed to pay the remuneration for acquiring Twitter just before the matter was to be heard in court. In a letter to the …
Kochi: In a major relief for former premier Imran Khan, a High Court in Pakistan has absolved him from Anti terrorism charges for allegedly making remarks against cops and the female judge. The division bench of the Islamabad High Court directed to drop charges against Khan as his remarks would not attract provisions of Anti …
Kochi: Passengers and crew members of a Kochi-bound Air India Express flight had a providential escape due to timely detection of smoke in the aircraft before take off from the Muscat International Airport today. A total of 141 passengers including children and six crew members were evacuated through the safety slides of the IX-442 aircraft, …
Kochi: Noted film director and mentor of French film industry, Jean-Luc Godard, 91, died on Tuesday, media reports said. The Franco-Swiss film personality introduced to the French film industry new technology of film making in the 1960s. Godard, who is popular for classics such as “Breathless” and “Contempt”, broke with the established conventions of French …
Kochi: The 73-year-old Charles has been formally proclaimed as king of the United Kingdom. He acceded to the throne after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II.He becomes the head of the state of not only the UK, but also 14 other commonwealth countries including Australia, Canada and New Zealand. He was proclaimed King …
Kochi: Liz Truss took over as the 57th Prime Minister of the UK on Tuesday after Queen Elizabeth II made the appointment at Balmoral Castle, Scotland. Truss, who was the Foreign Minister, became the third women to occupy the post after Borris Johnson lost support of many ministers including Rishi Sunak who was the rival to …
