Kerala: News
Southwest monsoon withdraws from west Rajasthan, 3 days before schedule
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that the Southwest monsoon has started withdrawing from parts of west Rajasthan.
Monsoon likely to start withdrawing from September 15: IMD
The southwest monsoon is likely to start withdrawing from northwest India around September 15, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.
When, where to watch Sidharth-Janhvi's 'Param Sundari' on OTT
The new romantic comedy Param Sundari, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor, is heading to Amazon Prime Video after its theatrical release.
GST hike: Kerala traders urge FM to reconsider tax rates
The Kerala Textile and Garments Dealers Association has requested the Finance Minister to reconsider the revised Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates of 18% on the apparel sector.
GST on lotteries increased to 40% despite Kerala's plea
The Indian government has increased the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on lotteries from 28% to a whopping 40%.
Your health, life insurance premiums are about to become cheaper
The Group of Ministers (GoM) on health and life insurance has tentatively agreed that Goods and Services Tax (GST) should be exempted from these insurance policies.
Thanks to dogs, I'm famous globally: SC judge
Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath has said that a recent stray dog case has made him famous worldwide.
Over 170 flights hit as rain lashes Delhi-NCR
The Delhi-NCR region awoke to heavy rain on Friday morning, causing severe flooding and traffic jams in various places.
Suspended Kerala Congress MLA now booked for stalking women
The Kerala Crime Branch has registered a case against Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil for allegedly stalking and harassing women and causing mental agony on social media.
Malayalam actor Rajesh Keshav critical after cardiac arrest during event
Renowned Malayalam actor and television presenter Rajesh Keshav (49), popularly known as RK, is in a critical state after suffering a cardiac arrest during a live event in Kochi on Sunday night.
Is Shashi Tharoor's sister the real Amul girl?
The iconic blue-haired girl in a red polka-dotted dress, popularly known as the Amul Girl, has become a cultural phenomenon in India. She is known for her witty one-liners and "utterly butterly" charm.
Kerala man files vice presidential nomination, forging signatures of MPs
A case of forgery has emerged in the vice presidential election nomination process, which was closed on August 21.
ECI is BJP's agent, says Rahul Gandhi at Bihar rally
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of acting as an agent for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Kerala Congress MLA accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women
Rahul Mamkootathil, a Congress MLA from Kerala's Palakkad, has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women, including actor Rini George, writer Honey Bhaskaran, and trans woman activist Avanthika.
Adani Group begins work on ₹600cr logistics park in Kerala
The Adani Group has commenced work on a new logistics park in Kalamassery, Kerala.
New GSI mapping reveals India's dangerous landslide zones
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has identified around 1,000 square kilometers in Tamil Nadu as highly vulnerable to landslides.
Chiranjeevi birthday special: 'Mega 157' gets title, release date
The title of the upcoming film starring Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara has been revealed. The film, previously known as Mega 157, will be called Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu.
Trans woman now accuses Congress MLA of sending 'sexually-regressive messages'
More trouble appears to be brewing for Kerala Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, as transgender activist Avanthika has now accused Mamkootathil of sending her "sexually regressive messages."
Malayalam actor accuses young politician of sending her offensive texts
Malayalam actor Rini Ann George has accused a young state politician of sending her offensive messages and inviting her to a hotel.
'Pardesiya' reminds you of old love songs? Here's why
The song Pardesiya from the upcoming film Param Sundari has taken the internet by storm. The love ballad, composed by Sachin-Jigar and written by Amitabh Bhattacharya, features singers Sonu Nigam and Krishnakali Saha.
US cancels trade talks visit to India amid tariff row
The United States has canceled a planned visit to India for trade negotiations, sources reported.
Sidharth Malhotra trained in Kalaripayattu for 'Param Sundari'
The recently released trailer of Param Sundari has generated a lot of buzz among audiences.
KSFE becomes India's 1st miscellaneous NBFC with ₹1L crore turnover
Kerala State Financial Enterprises (KSFE) has made history by becoming the first miscellaneous non-banking financial company (NBFC) in India to cross a business turnover of ₹1 lakh crore.
'Coolie' to feature special clip celebrating Rajinikanth's 50yrs in cinema
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared Rajinikanth's upcoming film Coolie with an 'A' certification, despite some cuts and dialogue changes.
'Coolie': Rajinikanth's film to have early shows in Kerala
The countdown has begun for the release of superstar Rajinikanth's much-anticipated film Coolie, which is set to hit theaters on August 14.
28 Kerala tourists missing after Uttarkhand flash floods; rescue on
A group of 28 tourists from Kerala has gone missing in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand after a cloudburst triggered devastating flash floods.
India's tea output falls 9% in June on adverse weather
India's tea production witnessed a significant drop of 9% in June, amounting to 133.5 million kg.
Kerala film policy to address casting couch, compensation issues
The Kerala state government is set to introduce a comprehensive film policy within two months.
Heavy rain in Delhi disrupts flight operations; airlines issue advisories
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in Delhi on Tuesday morning have disrupted flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Nimisha Priya case: Government denies report her death sentence overturned
The death sentence of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, who was convicted of murder in Yemen, has been overturned, the office of Indian Grand Mufti Kanthapuram AP Abubakker Musliyar announced on Monday.
IMD issues red alert for these states on July 27
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat on July 27.
Amputee rape-murder convict, who escaped Kerala prison, caught after 10hrs
A notorious rape and murder convict, Govindachamy, escaped from the high-security Kannur Central Jail in Kerala early Friday morning.
2011 Soumya rape-murder accused, serving life imprisonment, escapes from jail
Govindachamy, a life convict in the 2011 Soumya rape and murder case, has escaped from the high-security Kannur Central Jail in Kerala.
What was cost of parking UK's F-35B in Thiruvananthapuram airport?
A British Royal Navy F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet, which has been stranded in Kerala for over five weeks, has finally left the country.
UK's stranded F-35B fighter jet departs from Thiruvananthapuram airport
The United Kingdom's F-35B fighter jet, which had made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram airport on June 14, has finally taken off after successful repairs.
IMD predicts heavy rains for several states till July 27
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for several states, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall.
UAE: Another Kerala woman found dead; family alleges dowry harassment
A 29-year-old woman from Kerala was found dead in her apartment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday morning.
Nimisha Priya case now rests on 'Qisas'—What's this Islamic law
Nimisha Priya, a 38-year-old nurse from Kerala, is currently on death row in Yemen after being convicted of murdering her business partner, Talal Abdo Mehdi.
Lesser-known dance forms of Kerala
Known for its rich cultural heritage, Kerala has a variety of traditional dance forms.
'No pardon': Yemeni man's family demands execution of Nimisha Priya
The brother of Talal Abdo Mehdi, the Yemeni man allegedly murdered by Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya in 2017, has demanded her execution.
Harassed over dowry, Kerala woman kills infant daughter, then self
A 32-year-old woman from Kerala, Vipanchika Mani, allegedly died by suicide on July 8 after killing her one-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Vybhavi, in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya's execution in Yemen postponed
The execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, which was scheduled for July 16 in Yemen, has been postponed, multiple news channels reported.
Trust offers ₹11cr to stay execution of nurse Nimisha Priya
Efforts are underway to delay the execution of Nimisha Priya, a 38-year-old Kerala nurse sentenced to death in Yemen.
Kerala reports second Nipah virus death; 6 districts on alert
A 57-year-old man from Palakkad district, Kerala, died on July 12 allegedly after contracting the Nipah virus.
President nominates 4 new members to Rajya Sabha
President Droupadi Murmu has nominated four new members to the Rajya Sabha.
IMD issues orange alert for heavy rainfall in 4 states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in four states—Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi, Gurugram due to rainfall
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi and Gurugram, warning of moderate to heavy rainfall.
Indian-origin student pilot killed in midair collision in Canada
A 21-year-old student pilot from Kerala, Sreehari Sukesh, was killed in a midair collision near Steinbach South Airport in Manitoba, Canada.
Indian nurse Nimisha Priya faces execution next week in Yemen
Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse from Kerala, will be executed in Yemen on July 16, multiple reports said.
Kerala government sponsored Pakistan 'spy' Jyoti to promote tourism: RTI
Jyoti Malhotra, a vlogger arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan, had visited Kerala on an official invitation from the state government, a Right to Information (RTI) reply has revealed.
Stranded UK Royal Navy's F-35B fighter jet towed to hangar
The Royal Navy's F-35B stealth fighter jet, which has been stranded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala for over three weeks, has finally been towed to a hangar.
British team to examine stranded F-35 in Kerala today
A British team of around 25 to 40 aviation engineers is expected to reach Thiruvananthapuram on July 5, with an initial schedule for Sunday, to examine the F-35 fighter jet of the Royal Navy.