Thiruvananthapuram: In a dramatic turn of events, suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil made his way into the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Monday, brushing aside objections from party leadership and Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan. Rahul entered the House during condolence references for departed leaders. Rahul, clad in a green khadi shirt and mundu, arrived in a Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms with rain in isolated parts of Kerala from today through Thursday. Officials have warned that thunderstorms can endanger lives, harm livestock, and disrupt power and communication systems. Household electrical appliances connected to power lines are also at risk of damage. The State Disaster Management Authority has Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Tension gripped the capital on Friday after Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Attukal Devi Temple received bomb threat emails warning of an evening explosion. The alarming message, first spotted by Padmanabhaswamy Temple authorities, prompted immediate police inspections at both temples. However, no explosives or suspicious materials were found. Police revealed the threats bear striking similarity Read More…
A 79-year-old man from Padanayarkulangara, Kollam, lost ₹3.72 crore after falling victim to a “virtual arrest” scam. Fraudsters, posing as telecom staff and Mumbai Cyber Police officers, tricked him through WhatsApp and video calls by showing a fake arrest warrant and claiming that a bank account in his name was linked to illegal activities. Under Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Cabinet has given the green light to a landmark bill that permits authorities to kill wild animals declared dangerous when they pose a threat to human life. Chaired online by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the special Cabinet meeting decided to table the bill in the Assembly session beginning Monday, with the objective Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Cyber Police have sounded an alarm over a surge in WhatsApp hacking cases, where fraudsters hijack user accounts to steal personal data and trick friends and family into sending money. Scammers typically call victims, win their trust, and send fake app installation files, ultimately capturing the victim’s OTP to log in to their account. Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Manipur today for the first time since the ethnic clashes that erupted in May 2023, marking his return to the conflict-hit state after over two years. Modi’s visit comes with a strong development agenda and heightened security arrangements. Landing around 12:30 p.m., Modi will first Read More…
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has announced that the state’s IT exports are poised to touch the ₹1 lakh crore milestone, reflecting the rapid transformation of its digital economy. Speaking at the Kerala Urban Conclave and during the inauguration of Zoho’s new R&D hub in Kottarakara, he highlighted that Kerala’s start-up ecosystem has witnessed a Read More…
The Supreme Court of India has issued a tough new circular banning photography, videography, reels, selfies, and interviews within its High-Security Zone, except for official purposes. The notification, dated September 10 and signed by Secretary General Shekhar C. Munghate, makes it clear that the ban applies to everyone — including advocates, litigants, interns, law clerks, Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spotlighted the Great Nicobar Island Project, calling it a matter of strategic, defence, and national importance. He said the initiative would transform the island into a maritime and air connectivity hub in the Indian Ocean Region. The PM’s remarks came after sharing an article by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, Read More…