Veteran film and television actor Ramakant Dayama, known for his roles in Chak De! India, Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story and Ram Setu, passed away after a prolonged illness. He was 71. According to a family friend, Dayama had been unwell for several months, though the exact cause of death has not been disclosed. Read More…
Saudi authorities have signed the release order for Abdul Rahim, a native of Kodampuzha in Kozhikode district who has been imprisoned in Saudi Arabia for nearly two decades. The action committee coordinating efforts for his release said only emigration formalities remain before he can return to India. Rahim was jailed in connection with the death Read More…
The Gujarat government has announced plans to rebuild the hostel complex of B J Medical College that was severely damaged in last year’s AI-171 Air India plane crash, even as some families of the victims have demanded that the site be preserved as a memorial. State Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said the government will construct Read More…
Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Penny Wong and held discussions on further strengthening the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed cooperation in key sectors including defence, trade, technology and supply chain resilience. They also reviewed the growing bilateral ties between India and Australia. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to working Read More…
Gold prices declined in Kerala on Tuesday, bringing slight relief to buyers after recent fluctuations in the bullion market. According to the latest market updates, the price of 22-carat gold dropped by ₹45 per gram. The rate of one gram of 916 hallmark gold now stands at ₹14,565, while the price of eight grams (one Read More…
The Guruvayur Devaswom Board has dismissed allegations of ritual violation during the recent visit of Kerala Chief Minister to the Guruvayur Temple, clarifying that all procedures were followed in accordance with temple rules. Devaswom Board Chairman A V Gopinath said there was no breach of temple customs or traditions during the visit. He explained that Read More…
Authorities have announced financial assistance for the family of Jessy, who was killed in a wild elephant attack at Meppadi in Wayanad. South Wayanad DFO Ashiq Ali said a compensation of ₹10 lakh would be provided to the family, of which ₹5 lakh would be handed over immediately as emergency assistance. Minister T Siddique said Read More…
V D Satheesan has assured that the state government will seriously consider and address issues faced by senior journalists, including pension revision. During a meeting with a delegation of the Senior Journalists Union Kerala (SJUK) on Monday afternoon, the chief minister said the memorandum submitted by the organisation would be examined in detail and a Read More…
Droupadi Murmu on Monday presented the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards for 2026 during the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Among the dignitaries present at the ceremony were Narendra Modi, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
The Kerala High Court on Monday sentenced 12 convicts to life imprisonment in the case related to the lynching of tribal youth Madhu in Attappady. The court also awarded one year imprisonment to another accused in the case. Earlier, the High Court had acquitted first accused Hussain. It also upheld the trial court’s decision acquitting Read More…