Kerala: News
20 Jan 2025
ThiruvananthapuramSharon Raj murder: Kerala court hands death sentence to girlfriend
A sessions court in Neyyattinkara, Thiruvananthapuram, sentenced a 24-year-old Kerala woman to death for murdering her boyfriend.
20 Jan 2025
Instagram57 of 59 suspects arrested in Kerala sexual abuse case
In a major breakthrough, the police in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district have arrested 57 of the 59 accused in an alleged sexual abuse case of an 18-year-old Dalit girl.
19 Jan 2025
ChandigarhDense fog disrupts Delhi-NCR, 41 trains delayed
Dense fog enveloped Delhi-NCR on Sunday morning, causing major disruptions in train timings. Over 41 trains were delayed due to the weather, with some running over three hours late.
17 Jan 2025
Indian Army'12 Indians killed, 16 missing in Russia-Ukraine war': MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that at least 12 Indian nationals have been killed while serving in the Russian Army in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Sixteen Indians are also missing.
16 Jan 2025
Kerala High CourtKerala police exhume body of priest found in sitting position
The police in Kerala on Thursday exhumed the body of a self-proclaimed godman, Gopan Swami, who was found in a sitting position in a concrete chamber in Neyyattinkara.
15 Jan 2025
RussiaKerala man forced to fight in Russia-Ukraine conflict shares video
A 32-year-old Kerala man, Jain Kurien, has posted a heartbreaking video explaining how he was forced to enlist as a Russian mercenary in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
14 Jan 2025
RussiaWho was Binil TB—Kerala man who died in Russia-Ukraine war
A 32-year-old man from Kerala's Thrissur district has been killed in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
11 Jan 2025
IndiaKerala athlete alleges sexual abuse by 62 people, 6 arrested
Kerala Police have arrested six people in connection with the sexual abuse allegations leveled by an 18-year-old Dalit girl from the Pathanamthitta district. The teenager claims she was sexually exploited by over 60 people in the last five years.
09 Jan 2025
StartupsBeyond Snack—backed by Ashneer Grover and Aman Gupta—raises $8.3M
Beyond Snack, a leading snacking brand out of Kerala, has raised $8.3 million in a Series A funding round.
09 Jan 2025
HyderabadRam Charan's 'Game Changer' tickets now cost more in Telangana
In a major development, the Telangana government has approved a hike in ticket prices for Ram Charan's upcoming film, Game Changer.
03 Jan 2025
Indian GovernmentFaint hope for death-sentenced Kerala nurse as Iran extends help
Iran has promised to help Nimisha Priya, the Indian nurse from Kerala who is on death row in Yemen.
31 Dec 2024
Priyanka Gandhi VadraWayanad landslides declared 'severe nature' disaster: What it means
The central government has officially declared the landslides in Kerala's Wayanad a "severe nature" disaster. The declaration comes five months after the devastating incident on July 30, 2024.
31 Dec 2024
Ministry Of External AffairsExplained: Why Indian nurse was sentenced to death in Yemen
Nimisha Priya, a 36-year-old nurse hailing from Kerala, is on death row in Yemen after President Rashad Muhammed al-Alimi approved her execution.
31 Dec 2024
Yemen'Extending...help': India after Yemen sanctions death penalty for Kerala nurse
The Indian government is actively looking at options to help Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, who was sentenced to death by Yemen's President Rashad al-Alimi.
30 Dec 2024
Fahadh FaasilMalayalam actor Dileep Sankar's unexpected death: Medical report gives answers
Malayalam actor Dileep Sankar was found dead in his hotel room on Sunday, December 29. The police have now revealed that the cause of his death was internal bleeding, possibly from a head injury after a fall.
30 Dec 2024
IndiaCongress MLA in ICU after 15ft fall at Kochi stadium
Congress MLA Uma Thomas from Thrikkakara constituency in Kerala is battling for her life after she fell from a makeshift stage at Kochi's Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium.
26 Dec 2024
Malayalam'Sadayam,' 'Manorathangal': MT Vasudevan Nair's contribution to Malayalam cinema
MT Vasudevan Nair, a titan of Malayalam literature and Indian cinema, passed away on Wednesday, aged 91.
25 Dec 2024
Droupadi MurmuPresident Murmu appoints new governors for 5 states
President Droupadi Murmu has appointed new governors for five Indian states, including Manipur, Kerala, Bihar, Mizoram and Odisha.
23 Dec 2024
Priyanka Gandhi VadraKerala CPI(M) backs leader's remarks against Rahul, Priyanka
The Communist Party of India (Marxist), or CPI(M), in Kerala, has come out in support of its politburo member A Vijayaraghavan, who is at the center of a political controversy.
23 Dec 2024
KarnatakaKarnataka: 9 Lord Ayyappa devotees injured in LPG cylinder blast
Nine devotees of Lord Ayyappa were seriously injured after an LPG cylinder exploded at a Shiva temple in Sainagar, Karnataka.
18 Dec 2024
India22 lakh devotees visit Sabarimala Temple, revenue rises ₹22.76 crore
The Sabarimala Temple in Kerala has recorded a sharp rise in pilgrim visits and revenue over a 29-day period ending December 14.
17 Dec 2024
IndiaKerala: Man trampled to death by elephant, locals protest
A wild elephant killed a 45-year-old man in Knachary, Kuttampuzha, Ernakulam district of Kerala on Monday night.
16 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Priyanka Gandhi carries 'Palestine' bag in Parliament; BJP reacts
In a bold statement in Parliament on Monday, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra carried a bag with "Palestine" written on it.
11 Dec 2024
ChennaiSeveral South districts to receive heavy rainfall till December 16
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for several southern states, including Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala, and Mahe.
03 Dec 2024
Alappuzha5 medical students killed in Kerala in head-on collision
Five first-year medical students of TD Medical College in Alappuzha, Kerala, were killed in a tragic road accident on Monday night.
30 Nov 2024
IndiaKerala announces menstrual leave, Saturday holidays for female ITI students
In a significant move, the Kerala government has announced a policy to provide two days of menstrual leave every month to female students at Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).
29 Nov 2024
AssamBengaluru: Man who killed vlogger girlfriend, stayed with corpse, arrested
A man accused of murdering his girlfriend, vlogger Maya Gogoi from Assam, in Bengaluru has been arrested. He was arrested by police outside Karnataka, police confirmed.
28 Nov 2024
Allu Arjun'Pushpa 2': Allu Arjun addresses Fahadh Faasil's absence from promotions
As Pushpa 2: The Rule's release looms, stars Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna have been busy promoting the film. However, co-star Fahadh Faasil has been missing from the promotional events.
25 Nov 2024
Allu ArjunAfter Patna, Kerala set for special 'Pushpa 2' event
The makers of the much-awaited film Pushpa 2: The Rule have announced a grand pre-release event in Kochi, Kerala.
23 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'It was set match': BJP's Anil Antony on Wayanad bypolls
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Anil Antony has slammed the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election, calling it a "set match" planned by the Gandhi family.
23 Nov 2024
Rahul GandhiWayanad bypoll results: Priyanka Gandhi leads in debut contest
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi is leading in the Wayanad parliamentary by-election, early trends showed.
22 Nov 2024
Cannes Film Festival'All We Imagine as Light' released uncut with frontal nudity
The critically acclaimed Indian film, All We Imagine as Light, was released nationwide in theaters on Friday (November 22).
19 Nov 2024
Mukul RohatgiRape case: Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to Siddique
The Supreme Court of India has granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique, who is facing rape allegations.
18 Nov 2024
Congress Party'Civic sense first...': Rivals halt fight to let ambulance pass
In Kerala's Calicut district, a street brawl between two political factions paused briefly to allow an ambulance to pass, a moment now captured in a viral video.
15 Nov 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Sabarimala temple's annual pilgrimage begins; what devotees need to know
The Sabarimala temple in Kerala will open its doors on Friday evening, marking the beginning of the annual Mandala-Makaravilakku festival.
15 Nov 2024
Bobby Deol'Kanguva' slightly underperforms; earns ₹16.67cr on Day 1
The much-awaited action film Kanguva, starring Suriya and Bobby Deol, has taken a phenomenal start at the box office.
12 Nov 2024
KarnatakaMVA promises menstrual leave in manifesto, what it means
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has promised two-day menstrual leave for women employees in its election manifesto, "Maharashtranama."
12 Nov 2024
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)'Collector Bro' among 2 Kerala IAS officers suspended for indiscipline
The Kerala government, headed by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has suspended two Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers—K Gopalakrishnan and N Prashanth—for disciplinary reasons.
11 Nov 2024
Cannes Film FestivalWhy 'All We Imagine...' director was tensed about Kerala release
Payal Kapadia's critically acclaimed film All We Imagine As Light will have a wider release in India on November 22.
07 Nov 2024
Box Office CollectionSivakarthikeyan's 'Amaran' maintains pace; nears ₹170cr worldwide
Sivakarthikeyan's latest release, Amaran, is taking the world by storm with its box office collection approaching an unbelievable ₹170cr. The emotional action drama has been loved by audiences in India and abroad alike.
05 Nov 2024
IndiaWhy Kerala Airport will halt flights on November 9
The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala will halt flight operations for five hours on November 9.
04 Nov 2024
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)WhatsApp group for Hindu IAS officers in Kerala sparks controversy
K Gopalakrishnan, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Kerala cadre, has lodged a police complaint after he found out that unauthorized WhatsApp groups were created in his name.
03 Nov 2024
Communist Party of IndiaMinister Suresh Gopi booked for using ambulance to reach event
The Kerala Police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Union Minister Suresh Gopi for allegedly misusing an ambulance to reach the Thrissur Pooram festival site in April.
01 Nov 2024
KochiAMMA to form fresh executive committee, months after MeToo storm
Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi has announced he will form a new executive committee of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA).
01 Nov 2024
Andhra PradeshIAS officer Rajesh Kumar Singh takes over as Defence Secretary
Rajesh Kumar Singh, a 1989-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Kerala cadre, has officially taken over as Defence Secretary.
01 Nov 2024
Manju WarrierMohanlal's 'L2: Empuraan' finally gets release date
The much-awaited movie L2: Empuraan, starring superstar Mohanlal, will be released on March 27, 2025.
01 Nov 2024
CybercrimesKerala: Senior citizen loses ₹6 crore in online trading scam
A 63-year-old senior citizen from Marappalam district in Kerala has become the latest victim of an elaborate online trading scam, losing a whopping ₹6.19 crore.
30 Oct 2024
Bobby DeolWho was Nishad Yusuf? 'Kanguva' editor (43) found dead
Nishad Yusuf, a popular film editor in the Malayalam and Tamil cinema industry, was found dead at his home in Kochi on Wednesday.
29 Oct 2024
DiwaliOver 150 injured in Kerala temple festival firecracker accident
A firecracker mishap at the Anjootambalam Veerarkavu Temple in Kerala's Kasaragod during the Theyyam festival has left over 150 injured.
28 Oct 2024
SabarimalaSabarimala pilgrims can carry 'flammable' coconuts on flights: Here's how
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has given special permission to Sabarimala Temple pilgrims to carry coconuts in their cabin baggage on flights.
25 Oct 2024
Deepa MehtaDeepa Mehta to back Onir's queer love story
Acclaimed filmmaker Deepa Mehta has collaborated with director Onir for his upcoming feature film, We Are Faheem & Karun.
24 Oct 2024
Box Office'Bougainvillea' is slow but steady; earns ₹13.61cr by Day 7
Despite mixed reviews, the Malayalam psychological thriller Bougainvillea has done well at the box office, ending its first week with a global collection of about ₹29 crore.
23 Oct 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Who is Navya Haridas, the 'accidental' politician challenging Priyanka Gandhi
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded Navya Haridas as its candidate for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in the upcoming bypolls.
22 Oct 2024
Box OfficeFahadh Faasil's 'Bougainvillea' fails Monday test; earns ₹12.35cr after Day-5
The Malayalam action crime mystery thriller Bougainvillea, featuring Kunchacko Boban and Fahadh Faasil, saw a major dip in its box office numbers on the first Monday after release.
21 Oct 2024
Box OfficeFahadh Faasil's 'Bougainvillea' impresses; collects ₹11.4cr by Day 4
The Malayalam action drama Bougainvillea, featuring Kunchacko Boban and Fahadh Faasil, has left a strong mark at the box office in its opening weekend.
18 Oct 2024
Box OfficeFahadh Faasil's 'Bougainvillea' opens strong at box office with ₹3.25cr
The Malayalam crime thriller Bougainvillea, directed by Amal Neerad and co-written with Lajo Jose, has made a powerful debut at the box office. The film stars Kunchacko Boban, Fahadh Faasil, and Jyothirmayi in lead roles.
