Kochi: In a major drug raid, cannabis was seized from the flat of rapper Veden in Kochi. The operation was carried out by the Hill Palace Police in Thrippunithura, who discovered the drugs during a detailed inspection. The raid was part of a wider crackdown following growing concerns over narcotics use within the film industry. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to experience a mix of intense weather conditions, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting isolated heavy showers and a surge in daytime temperatures. Starting today, heavy rainfall is expected to intensify across northern Kerala. A yellow alert has been issued for Palakkad, Malappuram, and Wayanad districts. Alerts are also in Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has officially claimed the top spot in India for the highest number of luxury hotels, outshining industrial giants like Maharashtra and Gujarat. According to the latest data from the Union Ministry of Tourism (2019–April 2025), Kerala now leads the country in the number of 5-star, 4-star, and 3-star hotels. The state currently boasts Read More…
Alappuzha: Popular Malayalam actors Sreenath Bhasi and Shine Tom Chacko appeared before the Alappuzha Excise Office for questioning. Although summoned for 10 AM, both actors arrived early at around 8 AM, signaling the seriousness of the investigation. Sources reveal that Shine Tom Chacko, currently undergoing treatment at a de-addiction center in Bengaluru, requested officials to Read More…
Apple Inc. has unveiled plans to relocate the assembly of all iPhones for the U.S. market from China to India by 2026, in a bold move to mitigate risks linked to the ongoing U.S.-China trade war. The company’s decision comes as the trade conflict intensifies, with steep tariffs being imposed on Chinese imports. Currently, around Read More…
Vatican City: A sea of mourners has gathered at St. Peter’s Square as the funeral ceremony for Pope Francis is underway. More than 200,000 people from around the world have come together to pay their final respects to the beloved spiritual leader. The funeral, steeped in tradition and solemnity, is being led by top cardinals Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Pope Francis’s unwavering dedication to humanity, saying the world would forever remember his service to society. In a heartfelt message, the Prime Minister highlighted the Pope’s efforts to promote peace, compassion, and social justice across the globe. “Pope Francis has been a beacon of hope for millions. His Read More…
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has made it clear that he will not intervene in the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan. His remarks come in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack, which has sharply intensified tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. “I have a very close relationship with India, and I am also Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Dr. M. G. S. Narayanan, a towering figure in Indian historiography, has left an indelible mark on the study of Kerala’s history. Through decades of pioneering research and passionate scholarship, he reshaped the way Kerala’s ancient and medieval eras are understood today. Fondly known as MGS, the historian, born in 1932, masterfully blended meticulous Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Mahatma Gandhi University (MG University) has made a remarkable achievement by securing the 4th position among Indian universities in the prestigious Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2025. Notably, it is the only university from Kerala to feature in the top 25 list across the nation. In the overall Asia rankings, MG University claimed Read More…