Kerala: News

06 Apr 2024

Congress Party

'Delhi mein hugging, Kerala mein begging': Smriti Irani to Congress

Union Minister Smriti Irani took a dig at the Congress on Saturday regarding its electoral strategies.

03 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

Elections 2024: Kerala YouTuber arrested for spreading misinformation on EVMs

The owner of the YouTube channel Venice TV Entertainment was recently arrested for spreading misinformation about Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

03 Apr 2024

Arunachal Pradesh

Kerala couple, their friend found dead in Arunachal hotel room

A couple and their friend from Kerala were found dead in a hotel room in Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh.

Tharoor's response to 'Muslim coined Bharat Mata Ki Jai slogan' 

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has joined the debate about the origins of the slogan Bharat Mata ki Jai, ignited by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

25 Mar 2024

Rahul Gandhi

Who's K Surendran, BJP's Wayanad candidate contesting against Rahul Gandhi 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Kerala chief, K Surendran, has been named as a party candidate to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from the Wayanad constituency of the state.

23 Mar 2024

Droupadi Murmu

Kerala government moves SC against president withholding assent to bills

The Kerala government has initiated legal proceedings against President Droupadi Murmu for withholding assent to four bills passed by the legislative assembly.

18 Mar 2024

Tamil Nadu

'Thalapathy' Vijay returns to Kerala for 'GOAT' after 14 years

South sensation Thalapathy Vijay is all set to film the climax of his forthcoming movie Greatest of All Time (GOAT) in Trivandrum, Kerala.

14 Mar 2024

West Africa

'Was called monkey': African footballer attacked, racially abused in Kerala 

A footballer from Ivory Coast, West Africa, has filed a police complaint, alleging he was racially abused and attacked by a mob in Kerala.

13 Mar 2024

Karnataka

Kerala sees mumps outbreak; over 2,500 cases reported in March

Kerala is witnessing a mumps outbreak with the state reporting over 2,500 of the infection cases alone.

12 Mar 2024

Congress Party

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge may skip 2024 Lok Sabha contest

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge might not contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, NDTV reported.

07 Mar 2024

OTT releases

Kerala launches India's first government-owned OTT platform: What it offers 

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has launched India's first state-owned OTT platform, CSpace.

Meet Iris: Kerala's first school teacher powered by generative AI

A school in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, called KTCT Higher Secondary School, has introduced a cutting-edge humanoid AI teacher named Iris.

05 Mar 2024

Israel

Centre's advisory to Indians in Israel after Kerala man's death

Following the death of a Kerala man in an anti-tank missile attack in Israel, the Indian Embassy has advised Indians residing in the country to move to "safer locations."

05 Mar 2024

Lebanon

Israel: Kerala man killed in missile attack from Lebanon

An Indian man was killed, while two others were injured after an anti-tank missile from Lebanon struck an orchard close to Israel's northern border community in Margaliot on Monday, PTI reported.

27 Feb 2024

Narendra Modi

PM Modi kicks off three-state tour from Kerala

Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off his two-day visit to Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra on Tuesday.

Kerala: CPI(M) leader murdered in Kozhikode, bandh declared

A local Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader PV Satyanathan (62) was attacked with an axe and killed during a temple festival in Kozhikode district, in Kerala.

08 Feb 2024

Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala cabinet's protest against Modi government in Delhi today

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his Left Front government will stage a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Thursday against the Centre's alleged "injustice" to the state in fund allocation.

15 PFI activists sentenced to death for killing BJP leader

A local court in Kerala on Tuesday handed down death sentences to 15 people linked to the now-banned outfit Popular Front of India (PFI).

27 Jan 2024

Kollam

'Hatt, hatt': Kerala governor confronts SFI activists holding black flags

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Saturday staged a roadside sit-in protest in Kollam after Student Federation of India (SFI) members waved black flags at his convoy.

16 Jan 2024

Central Government

Vijayan, ministers to protest Centre's 'neglect' of Kerala in Delhi 

The Kerala Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, will stage a protest on February 8 at Delhi's Jantar Mantar to protest the "neglect" of the central government towards the state.

12 Jan 2024

Pope Francis

Pope Francis unable to complete speech, cites bronchitis

Pope Francis struggled to finish a speech on Friday due to a bout of bronchitis while addressing a group of French religious communications experts at the Vatican.

08 Jan 2024

Health & Wellness

18% of 1.53 crore in Kerala prone to lifestyle diseases

A recent health screening in Kerala, found that nearly one in five people over the age of 30 are at high risk for developing lifestyle diseases.

05 Jan 2024

Travel And Tourism

Secluded beaches of India to visit on your next vacay

When you think of Indian beaches, Goa's Baga or Kerala's Kovalam may come to mind instantly.

27 Dec 2023

Weddings

Southern India's best wedding destinations

Dreaming of a wedding that transcends the ordinary and leaves an indelible mark on your memories?

26 Dec 2023

COVID-19

India reports 412 new COVID-19 cases; Kerala top contributor

India registered 412 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of active cases to 4,170, the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry said on Tuesday.

20 Dec 2023

Mansukh Mandaviya

India witnesses COVID-19 surge, health minister calls for mock drills

India on Wednesday witnessed a fresh surge in COVID-19 cases, with 614 new cases reported in the last 24 hours—reportedly the highest daily tally since May 21. This increase is attributed to the coronavirus sub-variant JN.1.

18 Dec 2023

Travel And Tourism

Working this holiday season? Travel to these amazing workation destinations 

Dreaming of a perfect blend of work and vacation? As the holiday season approaches, consider transforming your workspace by heading to one of India's top workcation destinations.

18 Dec 2023

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu: 500 passengers stranded, rain washes away rail tracks

Nearly 500 passengers are stuck at the Srivaikuntam Railway Station in the Tuticorin district of Tamil Nadu, which continued to witness heavy rainfall on Monday.

Heavy rainfall forecast in TN, Kerala; cold wave in north 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in southern India on Sunday and Monday, which will likely affect normal life in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Lakshadweep.

16 Dec 2023

COVID-19

What is JN.1? New COVID-19 variant detected in Kerala

Kerala has detected a case of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1, official sources confirmed on Saturday.

14 Dec 2023

Christmas Day

Christmas 2023: Visit these Indian destinations for unforgettable celebrations

As the festive season approaches, the merry spirit of Christmas permeates the air throughout India.

13 Dec 2023

Kerala High Court

Kerala: Chaos at Sabarimala Temple amid massive rush, HC intervenes

Kerala's Sabarimala Temple, dedicated to Lord Ayyappan, witnessed a massive surge in pilgrims this year, resulting in chaos.

08 Dec 2023

Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala HC notice to CM Vijayan, daughter over bribery allegations

The Kerala High Court on Friday issued notices to Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T Veena, and some other leaders seeking their response to a plea seeking an investigation into the bribery allegations against Veena's IT firm.

08 Dec 2023

Travel And Tourism

Warmest places in India to visit during winter

As winter paints the northern regions of India in cool hues, there's a beckoning call to escape the chill and bask in the warmth of the sun.

07 Dec 2023

Dowry Prohibition Act

Kerala: Doctor kills self over dowry demand of BMW, gold

A 26-year-old postgraduate medical student in Kerala allegedly died by suicide after her wedding was nixed due to exorbitant dowry demand.

IMA Kerala objects National Medical Commission's logo depicting Hindu deity

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Kerala has slammed the National Medical Commission (NMC) for redesigning its logo, which featured a Hindu deity, Dhanwantari, and the word "Bharat" instead of "India."

27 Nov 2023

Books

Calling all bookworms! Head to these literary festivals in India

Bibliophiles, rejoice! India (like every year) is organizing some incredible literary festivals that are all set to draw several revered authors, poets, editors, and enthusiastic readers.

26 Nov 2023

Kochi

Kerala stampede: 4 dead at Nikhita Gandhi's concert, probe ordered

At least four people were killed and 65 others injured in a stampede at the annual festival of Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) in Kerala on Saturday.

School holiday, landslides: Heavy rain cripples Tamil Nadu, Kerala

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released a forecast on Friday predicting the possibility of heavy rain in isolated parts across several districts in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

23 Nov 2023

S Sreesanth

Former cricketer S Sreesanth booked in cheating case

Former cricketer S Sreesanth has been booked in a cheating case along with two others, based on a complaint filed by Sareesh Gopalan, a resident of Kerala's Choonda.