In a major development in the MSC Els-3 ship accident case, the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has deposited ₹1,227.62 crore as security before the Kerala High Court, leading to the release of the detained cargo vessel MSC Aquitaine-2 from Vizhinjam port. The vessel had been arrested and held at Vizhinjam following a High Court order Read More…
A tragic road accident shook Tamil Nadu’s Tenkasi district on Monday morning, as two private buses collided head-on near Idaikal village, leaving six people dead and more than 35 passengers injured. The crash, which occurred on the busy Thirumangalam–Kollam National Highway, caused widespread panic as locals and authorities rushed to rescue trapped passengers. According to Read More…
Bengaluru: In a heartfelt gesture, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has announced ₹25 lakh compensation for each family of the 11 fans who lost their lives in the stampede at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium during the team’s IPL title celebration. The initiative, launched under ‘RCB Cares,’ comes as the franchise pays tribute to its supporters. On June Read More…
The Kerala government has announced a compensation of ₹10 lakh to the family of Mithun, an 8th-grade student of Thevalakkara Boys High School in Kollam, who died after being electrocuted on the school premises. The decision was taken at the state cabinet meeting, and the aid will be disbursed from the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Read More…
Alappuzha — A country boat carrying around 20 passengers, including several women, capsized in the scenic backwaters of Kerala’s Alappuzha district on Monday, leaving one person missing and prompting an urgent search and rescue operation. Eyewitnesses reported that the boat overturned due to overloading and rough water currents, throwing passengers into the water. While most Read More…
Moscow: A Russian aircraft carrying 50 people, including five children, has crashed near the Chinese border in the remote Amur region. The ill-fated flight belonged to Ankara Airlines, a Siberia-based carrier. Russian authorities have confirmed the discovery of the wreckage, sparking an urgent search for survivors. The aircraft, an An-24 twin turboprop, developed during the Read More…
Chennai: A heart-wrenching accident in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore district claimed the lives of three young students after a speeding train collided with a school van at an unmanned level crossing. At least ten other children sustained injuries, with several reported to be in critical condition. The incident took place near Chemmankuppam, involving students from Krishnaswami Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a tragic accident in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. Taking to social media, the Prime Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. “Deeply saddened by the tragic accident in Uttara Read More…
In the first ten months of 2024, Kerala reported 40,821 road accidents, resulting in 3,168 fatalities and 45,657 injuries, according to data from the Kerala Police. This marks a significant increase from previous years. In 2023, the state recorded 48,141 road accidents, a 9.6% rise from 2022, which had 43,910 incidents. Nationally, Kerala ranked third Read More…
Actor Allu Arjun has been granted bail after his arrest in connection with a stampede during a Pushpa 2 screening in Hyderabad, which led to a fan’s tragic death. Following his brief judicial custody, Arjun was released after expressing deep regret and pledging to prioritize safety at public events. The actor’s cooperation with authorities underscored Read More…