Kerala: News
Meet Kaziah Liz Mejo: 19-year-old becomes Miss Universe India 2026
Kaziah Liz Mejo, a 19-year-old law student and model from Mavelikkara, Kerala, has been crowned Miss Universe India 2026. She won the title at the grand finale held in Jaipur on August 23.
Suriya's 'Vishwanath & Sons' posts bumper box office opening!
The Tamil film Vishwanath & Sons, starring Suriya and Mamitha Baiju, witnessed a significant box office collection in its opening weekend.
Lok Sabha passes 2 bills, including one to rename Kerala
The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, which seeks to change the name of the state from "Kerala" to "Keralam."
IMD warns of heavy rainfall in several parts of India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall across several parts of India in the coming week.
'Half': Excel to distribute Malayalam vampire-thriller in North India
Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's production house Excel Entertainment will present and distribute the Malayalam film Half in Hindi across North India in association with AA Films, reported Variety.
Tired of crowded hill stations? Try these 5 places
India's hill stations are famous for their cool weather and scenic beauty, but some of them are becoming too crowded and commercialized.
'Attack against Christians': US Congressman slams India's FCRA Bill
United States Congressman Riley Moore has slammed the proposed amendments to India's Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA).
Kerala rains kill 15, leave 7 missing amid fresh warnings
Kerala has witnessed a spate of rain-related incidents, claiming 15 lives and leaving seven others missing.
Kerala: Heavy rain claims 8 lives, displaces thousands
Heavy rainfall in Kerala has claimed eight lives and left eight others missing. The downpour also injured 13 people and caused widespread damage, including landslides and waterlogging.
Kerala floods: 6 dead, 6 missing; rain alert in Delhi-NCR
Torrential rains in Kerala have caused widespread destruction, killing six people and leaving six others missing.
Kerala landslides kill 5, many feared trapped under debris
Heavy rains in Kerala have triggered multiple landslides, killing five people and leaving many others missing, The Indian Express reported.
IMD warns of widespread monsoon activity across India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh weather bulletin, predicting extremely heavy rainfall in Gujarat and widespread monsoon activity across much of India in the coming days.
Monalisa can't be taken out of Ernakulam without consent: Court
The Kerala High Court has ordered that Monalisa, an aspiring actor who went viral during the Kumbh Mela, should not be taken out of Ernakulam without her consent or the court's permission.
Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon to make first spacewalk next week
NASA astronaut Anil Menon is all set to embark on his maiden spacewalk next week.
Kerala actor rape case: HC refuses relief to 2 accused
The Kerala High Court has refused to suspend the sentences of two accused in the 2017 actor assault case.
Kremlin reacts after India summons envoy over 4 sailors' deaths
Russia has said it is "in touch" with India after a missile strike killed four Indians on a cargo ship in the Black Sea.
India summons Russian diplomat after strike kills 4 sailors
India has summoned Russian Charge d'Affaires (CDA) Vladimir Ladanov after four Indian nationals were killed in an attack on MV Golden Leo, a merchant vessel off the coast of Ukraine.
Kerala man gets death penalty for double murder
A 61-year-old man has been sentenced to death by a court in Kerala for the double murder of his neighbor and the neighbor's mother.
IMD warns of heavy rainfall in several states on Monday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall across several Indian states on Monday.
5 traditional breakfast dishes from Kerala
Kerala, a southern Indian state, is famous for its rich culinary heritage, especially when it comes to breakfast.
Tata to invest $1B in shipbuilding in Kerala
The Tata Group has sought approval to invest $1 billion in shipbuilding in Kerala.
Kerala actor rape case: HC rejects main accused's plea
The Kerala High Court has rejected the plea of N.S. Sunil, also known as "Pulsar" Suni, to suspend his sentence in the 2017 actor assault case.
'I'm not Gandhiji...would've killed more': Kerala double-murder convict in court
Chenthamara, the convicted murderer in the Pothundi double murder case, has shown no remorse after his conviction.
Wayanad landslide: Missing construction manager's body recovered; toll at 8
The death toll in the July 7 landslide at a tunnel project site in Kerala's Wayanad district has risen to eight.
Kerala: 18-month-old boy dies after anesthesia given for stitching lip
An 18-month-old boy, Devansh Shaurya, died at the Baby Memorial Hospital in Kannur, Kerala.
Monsoon causes mayhem across India; 25 dead in rain-related incidents
More than 25 people have been killed in rain-related incidents across the country, as severe monsoon rains wreaked havoc on roadways, uprooted trees, damaged property, and disrupted regular life.
Internal report flagged distress signs before Wayanad tunnel landslide
A recent internal report by Dilip Buildcon Limited (DBL), the sub-contractor for a tunnel project in Kerala's Wayanad, has revealed alarming details about the conditions at the site before a deadly landslide.
Chaos after heavy rain: Delhi, Surat waterlogged, landslides in Uttarakhand
Heavy monsoon rains over the past two days have wreaked havoc in large parts of India.
Gold jewelry sales rebound as prices cool
The demand for gold jewelry has witnessed a resurgence in June, owing to a decline in prices.
Massive landslide near key Wayanad tunnel project; 5 killed
A massive landslide struck Kerala's Wayanad district on Tuesday after the region witnessed heavy rainfall since Monday night, claiming the lives of five people.
Red alert issued in Mumbai, adjoining areas; heavy rain expected
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of active monsoon conditions across large parts of India on July 5 and 6.
AMMA crisis deepens: Ansiba takes legal action; Shwetha withdraws resignation
The ongoing crisis in the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) has taken a new turn with actor Ansiba Hassan seeking legal action against fellow actor Lakshmi Priya and two representatives of an online media outlet.
Dulquer to be questioned again in luxury car smuggling case
Actor Dulquer Salmaan is set to be questioned by Customs officials once again in connection with the alleged luxury car smuggling case, reported Times Now.
Kerala HC refuses to extend Monalisa's husband's transit bail
The Kerala High Court on Thursday denied a request for extended transit bail to actor Farmaan Khan, whose marriage to a woman who gained fame at the Kumbh Mela, Monalisa, has sparked controversy.
5 overrated waterfalls in India you might skip
India is home to many beautiful waterfalls, but some are more famous than they deserve to be.
India on track to witness third-driest June in century
India is on track to witness its third-driest June in a century, with the southwest monsoon being unusually weak across most regions of the country.
Bengaluru woman found dead in homestay, boyfriend hospitalized
A 26-year-old physiotherapist from Bengaluru, Sai Surabhi, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a homestay in Karnataka's Chikkaballapur district.
IMD predicts favorable conditions for monsoon advancement in some states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted favorable conditions for the further advancement of the southwest monsoon over parts of northwest and central India.
North India to witness rainfall as monsoon advances: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms across North India in the coming week.
Union minister George Kurian resigns from his post
Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader George Kurian has resigned from his position as the Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Fisheries.
Monsoon stalls in India; Pune introduces odd-even water supply system
India's southwest monsoon, which entered through Kerala on June 4, has slowed down considerably this year. After covering parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh, its progress has stalled.