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Full rendition of Vande Mataram at official events ‘unnecessary’: Tharoor
Thiruvananthapuram: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has questioned the necessity of playing all five verses of Vande Mataram at the beginning and end of official events, labelling the practice “unnecessary and burdensome” for…
- India
Monsoon knocks on Kerala’s door, heavy rain alerts issued
Thiruvananthapuram: With millions across India awaiting the annual arrival of the southwest monsoon over Kerala, the traditional gateway for the country’s rainy season, weather agencies on Monday, June 1, indicated that the…
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Kerala: Toddler dies after constant harassment from stepfather, 50 injuries found
Thiruvananthapuram: A woman and her male partner have been arrested in connection with the death of her one-and-a-half-year-old child from her first marriage in Nedumangad two days ago, police said on Sunday.…
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From mangoes to dolphins, Modi’s Mann Ki Baat covers summer, sport and service
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the 134th episode of his monthly radio programme “Mann Ki Baat” on Sunday, May 31, to speak about a wide range of topics – from urging…
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Beef served as mutton? 2 Bengaluru restaurant owners held after police probe
Bengaluru: The Bengaluru police have arrested two restaurant owners for reportedly serving beef to customers while claiming it was mutton. The incident came to light following multiple customers’ allegations that they were…
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This small cafe in Hyderabad feels like a mini Kerala food street
Hyderabad’s cafe culture is growing beyond the usual menu, and food lovers are now exploring regional flavours from across India. Joining this trend is Cafe Hagale in Film Nagar, a cosy food…
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12 arrested for attack on ED officials after search at Vijayan residence
Thiruvananthapuram: Police on Thursday said it has arrested 12 people so far in connection with the violent attack on vehicles belonging to ED officials who had searched the rented residence of former…
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With monsoon round the corner in Kerala, IMD predicts heavy rain and winds
Thiruvananthapuram: With the southwest monsoon set to arrive over Kerala in the coming days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of intensified rainfall activity across the state till Sunday, accompanied by…
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Indian man returns home after 20 years in Saudi prison, reunites with mother
Kozhikode: The prayers and patience of the global Malayali community finally found an answer on the morning of Thursday, May 28, when Abdul Rahim, who spent 20 years in a Saudi Arabian…
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ED searches ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s residence, others
Thiruvananthapuram: The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday, May 27, conducted searches at the residence of former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and others as part of its investigation into the CMRL money laundering…
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Woman killed in wild elephant attack in Kerala’s Wayanad
Wayanad: A woman was killed and her husband sustained injuries in a wild elephant attack in this district on Tuesday, May 26, police said. The deceased has been identified as Jessy, a…
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Kerala CM Satheesan to meet PM Modi in New Delhi today
New Delhi: Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan will hold his first official meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, May 26, in New Delhi, marking a politically significant engagement soon after…
- Middle East
Indian expat couple found dead in Kerala before Dubai return flight
An elderly Indian expat couple were found dead at their residence in Kerala’s Kollam district on Saturday, May 23, hours before they were due to return to Dubai, according to media reports.…
- Middle East
Indian expat woman in Sharjah pushes daughter from 15th floor before suicide
Sharjah: A 35-year-old Indian expatriate woman allegedly pushed her five-year-old daughter from a high-rise apartment in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) before jumping to her death, according to multiple media reports. The…
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BJP to contest Kerala Speaker election, fields Gopakumar
Thiruvananthapuram: The BJP, which won three seats in the Kerala Assembly for the first time, will field its candidate in the election for the Speaker’s post, state party president Rajeev Chandrasekhar said…