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In this issue

May 03, 2025

Smoke engulfs Kozhikode MCH casualty wing, 5 bodies found

FIVE bodies were found at the emergency wing of Kozhikode Medical College Hospital after smoke billowed out of the UPS room on Friday night.

1 mins

NIA Sees Pak Army Hand in Pahalgam Terror Attack

Preliminary report points to role of LeT, ISI, and Pak Army: Sources

1 mins

Girl, 3, youngest to 'take' Santhara fast unto death

A three-year terminally ill child in Indore became the youngest to 'embrace death' through the Jain practice of Santhara.

1 mins

TN traders flock to Kollam for abundant, affordable jackfruit

TAMIL NADU native Sabu P has been in the jackfruit business for over three decades. And business is good, thanks to Kollam in Kerala.

2 mins

State's Old-Age Homes Failing to Meet Demand

Kerala, often hailed for its high human development indices, is now grappling with a silent emergency: Where do the elders go when families fade away?

3 mins

Devotion keeps venchamaram craftsman going for 5 decades

TWO sets of 15 elephants facing each other with a sea of humanity between them. That's the iconic setting of the Thrissur Pooram.

1 mins

Four Assam natives arrested with 126 g of heroin

IN a major drug bust, the police on Friday arrested four Assam natives and seized 126 g of heroin from their possession at Chembaraki near Perumbavoor.

1 mins

Police Begin Probe Into Abduction & Assault of 2 Youths in Kalamassery

KALAMASSERY police have registered a case and launched an investigation after two youngsters were allegedly abducted and assaulted by five persons in Kalamassery on Wednesday night.

1 mins

Choked by waste, Thevara-Perandoor canal breaches banks; water enters several houses

THE delay in cleaning and desilting the Thevara-Perandoor canal has triggered tidal flooding in adjoining areas in recent days.

1 mins

Warnings fail, malpractices thrive: Corp struggles to check corruption

The number of officials arrested in bribery cases has risen to five since December 2024

2 mins

Family in shock as Malayali couple found dead in Kuwait apartment

THE family of Bincy, a 35-year-old nurse from Kerala who was found dead along with her husband Suraj in their apartment in Kuwait, is struggling to come to terms with the tragedy.

1 mins

VIZHINJAM SEEN AS GAME CHANGER

Congress organises commemorative events lauding Chandy's efforts in making Vizhinjam project a reality

1 mins

Modi Takes Swipes at INDIA Bloc, LDF Govt

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the Vizhinjam port inauguration was a blend of praise for Kerala and pointed political remarks aimed at the Opposition, particularly the INDIA bloc led by Rahul Gandhi.

1 mins

Satyarthi Stresses on Compassionate Governance

NOBEL Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi delivered the keynote address at the 'Reimagining governance: Discourse for excellence' (RGDE) series, organised by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation's (EPFO) premier training academy, PDUNASS.

1 mins

Overseas edu consultancy owner held for cheating

THE POLICE on Friday arrested a woman who was running an overseas educational consultancy for allegedly cheating a Thrissur resident of ₹5.23 lakh by promising a job in the UK.

1 mins

South India's First Green Hydrogen Station to Be Commissioned Soon

First such facility near an airport in country | ₹25-cr plant jointly developed by BPCL & CIAL

2 mins

Pahalgam attack: K'taka fishers asked to keep eye out for suspicious boats

IN the backdrop of the Pahalgam terror attack, the Coastal Security Force (CSF) in Karwar has cautioned fishermen and operators of large trawlers and asked them to keep an eye on any suspicious movement of boats when at sea.

1 mins

Violence marks Dakshina Kannada bandh against VHP worker's murder

Stabbing incident reported; protesters damage KSRTC, private buses; shops remain shut

2 mins

15-Year-Old Girl Escapes Clutches of Attackers; Two Migrant Workers Held

EVEN as the police are checking whether more people were involved in the attempted kidnapping and sexual assault of a 15-year-old in Kozhikode, the girl has come in for praise for her bravery in handling the situation and escaping.

1 mins

On HC's directive, CBI registers its first cybercrime case in Kerala

₹1-CRORE FRAUD

1 mins

DRAMATISING THE LIVES OF OTHERS

HERE is a joke among Telugu speakers that if Lord Krishna were to appear today, people would exclaim: \"Who is this person who looks so much like N T Rama Rao?\" The actor became chief minister of the undivided Andhra Pradesh on the back of powerful mythological roles.

3 mins

Kashmir Rings Familiar Notes In Northeast

It doesn't help when others' reading of a conflict is forced on the locals. The quieter voices for peace must be heard as much as the hawkish ones for revenge

4 mins

BJP Allies to Have Edge as Move May Reshape UP Political Landscape

The Centre's decision to include caste enumeration in the census process is set to reshape the political landscape of Uttar Pradesh dominated by caste equations.

1 mins

UGC panel to probe twin suicides

RESPONDING to a call from Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba for an investigation into the death of a Nepali student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Odisha, India said that a \"thorough enquiry is currently being conducted by the Odisha Police.\"

2 mins

Unease in RJD, Cong as BJP plays masterstroke with caste census move

Switching sides

1 mins

Govt will decide on 50% quota cap, says minister

AS the Congress upped ante over its demand for removing the 50 per cent ceiling on reservations for SCs, STs and OBCs, Union Minister of state for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale on Friday said that the decision lies with the Central government and it will take a call on the issue.

2 mins

Tech, Tradition Must Go Together

TERMING WAVES 2025 as a microcosm of the global community, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar S Jaishankar on Friday said the world order, which has a strong cultural dimension, is under transformation.

1 mins

Yunus aide threatens to take over 7 NE states if India takes action against Pak

A former Bangladesh army officer and close associate of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has suggested that Dhaka should consider aligning with China to take control of India's northeastern states in the event that India launches a retaliatory strike against Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack.

2 mins

Indian Influencers Shape $350 Bn Spending Annually

INDIA's digital landscape is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the rise of its creator economy.

1 mins

'No coercive action': SC stays deportation of 6 of family overstaying in India

THE Supreme Court on Friday directed the Centre not to deport to Pakistan six members of a family, who allegedly overstayed their visa, till their citizenship claim is verified.

1 mins

Pak Must Help India to Track Terrorists: Vance

Terrorists responsible for the recent deadly assault in Jammu and Kashmir must be hunted down and dealt with,\" Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday, urging Pakistan to cooperate with India in tracking down those behind the Pahalgam terror attack.

2 mins

Show Of Resilience In Punjab Villages

UNFAZED by the rising hostility between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 lives were lost, life in the border villages along the Indo-Pak Intentional border in Punjab continues as usual.

1 mins

Herald case: Rahul, Sonia receive court notices

A Delhi court on Friday issued notice to Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi in the National Herald money laundering case, stating that the accused have the right to be heard before cognizance is taken and that this right is crucial for ensuring a fair trial.

1 mins

FIR after Pak national claims to have voted in J&K

A probe has been ordered after a Pakistani national, who was deported to his country after the Pahalgam terror attack, claimed that he got an Aadhaar and a voter ID card during his stay in Uri of Baramulla district for 18 years and that he voted in Jammu and Kashmir elections.

1 mins

CWC meet calls for fitting reply to Pakistan-based terror groups

URGING the Centre to act with firmness in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack and penalise Pakistan, a resolution passed by the Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Friday said this is an opportune time to demonstrate the nation's collective will to teach the neighbouring country a lesson for its export of terror.

1 mins

Fearing reprisal from India, Pak ramps up forces, conducts exercises near LoC

THE Pakistan military is carrying out a major mobilisation of troops and assets as part of the exercises, which include three exercises simultaneously by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF).

1 mins

23-yr-old Surat tutor, who eloped with 13-yr-old student, 5 months pregnant

THE 23-year-old private tutor, who had eloped with her 13-year-old student in Gujarat's Surat, was found to be five months pregnant during a medical examination, raising urgent concerns over child safety in informal education settings.

1 mins

Turkish Cypriots Condemn Rule

TURKISH Cypriots are expected to take to the streets on Friday to protest a new regulation allowing students to wear the hijab in secondary schools, a move that critics say undermines their people's secular traditions.

1 mins

EU wins post-Brexit fishing row with Britain

The European Union on Friday won a landmark case against Britain at the world's oldest arbitration body over post-Brexit rights to fish sandeels, a tiny North Sea species.

1 mins

Germany Concerned Over Sectarian Clash in Syria

GERMANY expressed \"deep concern\" on Friday at reports of sectarian clashes between Druze fighters and other forces in Syria and called on the country's new rulers to \"ensure civilians are protected\".

1 mins

Trump Signs Executive Order to Cut Media Funds

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to cut public funding for NPR and PBS, accusing the news outlets of being biased in his latest attack on traditional media.

1 mins

China Says Evaluating US Overtures for Trade Talks, Wants Steep Tariffs Axed

CHINA's Commerce Ministry said Friday that Beijing is evaluating multiple approaches by the Trump administration for trade talks, but steep tariffs imposed by Washington must go.

1 mins

Vessel Carrying Aid to Gaza Struck by Drones Off Malta

DRONES attacked a vessel carrying aid to Gaza on Friday in international waters off Malta, the group organising the shipment said.

1 mins

Trump Asks SC To End Protection For 3.5 Lakh Venezuelan Migrants

The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to strip temporary legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially exposing them to being deported.

1 mins

Trump's budget to slash $163 billion in domestic spending, boost defense

Expected to cut funding across departments, including health, education, FBI, diversity initiatives

2 mins

Poonam Gupta assumes charge as Dy governor of Reserve Bank

POONAM GUPTA assumed charge as the fourth deputy governor and in-charge of the key monetary policy department of the Reserve Bank effective Friday.

1 mins

Dhanlaxmi Bank Enables GST Payments via UPI; First Among Kerala Banks

DHANLAXMI Bank has announced that it has gone live in accepting GST payments through UPI and become the 7th bank in India to offer this facility to customers.

1 mins

Investors Now More Focused on AI Start-Ups

WITH Artificial Intelligence (AI) gaining significant traction across various industries, investments in these start-ups are also increasing.

1 mins

2-wheeler sales in slow lane, Hero's dispatches fall 43% in April

TWO-WHEELER sales in April 2025 remained sluggish, with most original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) reporting subdued figures.

1 mins

Most iPhones for US Market for June Quarter to Be Made in India

APPLE INC CEO Tim Cook on Friday announced the majority of iPhones for the United States markets during the June 2025 quarter (April-June 2025) will be manufactured in India.

2 mins

SC Rejects JSW's ₹20k Cr Bid for BPSL

Court held JSW Steel's resolution plan 'illegal'; ordered liquidation of the debt-ridden company

1 mins

Rupee gains for 3rd straight session, settles below 84 against US dollar

THE rupee has extended its rally for the third straight session on Friday, wiping out all losses since Donald Trump's win as the president of the US last November.

2 mins

Un-Chain melody: Focus, belief & practice behind shooter's good rhythm

INDIAN shooting has come a long way in the last decade or so. Chain Singh is one of the rare shooters to have had a unique involvement during this evolution.

2 mins

'Bumrah & Boult make it easy for me'

DEEPAK Chahar has been one of the vital cogs for Mumbai Indians this season.

1 mins

Man United, Spurs One Step Closer to Europa Final

BRUNO Fernandes struck twice as Manchester United put one foot in the Europa League final with a clinical away performance to beat 10-man Athletic Bilbao 3-0 on Thursday.

1 mins

Gujarat's Top-3 Do The Business Again

The triumvirate of Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler fired in unison with their explosive batting to propel Gujarat Titans to 224 for six against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL here on Friday.

1 mins

Rahane adapts and delivers amidst woes

THE air surrounding veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane is usually that of flair, composure and sedateness. Leading the India team on a few occasions, he has carved himself a place in the history of Indian cricket, especially after winning the Test match at the Gabba in Australia.

2 mins

Super Cup final: FC Goa & Jamshedpur fight for glory

THE 2019 champions FC Goa will take on first-time finalists Jamshedpur FC in the summit clash of the Kalinga Super Cup here on Saturday.

1 mins

As climate change hits vulnerable communities, Tamil Nadu strengthens rural resilience

Na hilly village of Yercaud (Kovilur), tribal populations that have been poaching endangered wildlife like pangolins are expected to stop, as new income sources are being created.

2 mins

TN strengthens rural resilience

The lack of development also exacerbates the limited ability of local communities to manage climate risks.

1 mins

Hallelujah! It's a Great Idea

Kerala's hills, plains, and beaches have long attracted both domestic and international visitors. However, pilgrimage tourism is a segment that has seen a notable upswing in recent years.

4 mins

Kundannoor: Tales of Vedic fires, gold pots, potholes...

IN Kochi's ever-evolving landscape, Kundannoor is more than a busy junction. It's a name that stirs up memories, theories, and more than a few laughs from those who've lived here long enough to wonder where it all began. Ask around, and the answers are as varied as the traffic on a Monday morning.

2 mins

Powering the powerplay

Celebrity nutritionist Ryan Fernando, who has worked with Virat Kohli, reveals what goes into the diets of cricketers

2 mins

A SOULFUL TALE OF SURVIVAL AND SOLIDARITY

OVER the years, Sasikumar's filmography has been carefully crafted to evoke a singular thought at the mere mention of his name. He stands as a beacon of restored faith in humanity; that is, once you set aside the image of his signature hysterical laugh. With his latest film Tourist Family, Sasikumar embodies his familiar persona as a symbol of hope, leading a story that may be straightforward on paper but delivers a journey that takes you through the whole nine yards of emotions.

3 mins

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