Kerala: News

15 Jun 2025

Indian Navy

UK Navy's F-35 fighter jet makes emergency landing in India

A United Kingdom (UK) Navy F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Saturday night.

15 Jun 2025

COVID-19

India reports 17 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths

India reported a marginal decline in active COVID-19 cases on Sunday, with the tally falling to 7,383 from 7,400 the day before.

13 Jun 2025

Delhi

Heatwave relief for Delhi; IMD forecasts thunderstorm, rain 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms and rain in Delhi on Friday, bringing some respite from the scorching heat.

12 Jun 2025

Rishab Shetty

Tragedy strikes 'Kantara' sets again: Third junior artist dies

In a tragic turn of events, Viju VK, a 33-year-old junior artist from Kerala, has died due to a heart attack. The incident took place while he was shooting for Kantara Chapter 1 in Agumbe.

11 Jun 2025

Fahadh Faasil

Naslen-Mamitha's 'Premalu 2' delayed due to production issues

The much-anticipated sequel to the blockbuster Malayalam romantic comedy Premalu has been delayed. Actor-director and co-producer Dileesh Pothan confirmed the news in a recent interview with The Cue.

11 Jun 2025

COVID-19

India reports 306 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths in 24hrs 

India reported a total of 306 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, according to data shared by the Union Health Ministry.

RT-PCR test now mandatory for ministers meeting PM Modi 

An RT-PCR test has been made mandatory for ministers meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reported India Today TV.

10 Jun 2025

Colombo

Fires, explosions persist aboard ship off Kerala coast; 18 rescued

The Indian Navy's INS Surat has successfully rescued 18 crew members of a Singapore-flagged container vessel that caught fire on June 9, while 4 remain missing.

09 Jun 2025

Indian Navy

Container ship catches fire off Kerala coast, 22 crew stranded 

A Singapore-flagged container ship, MV Wan Hai 503, caught fire off the Beypore coast in Kozhikode, Kerala, on Monday morning.

09 Jun 2025

China

World's largest container ship docks at Kerala's Vizhinjam port

In a historic first for South Asia, the world's largest container ship, MSC IRINA, has docked at the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala.

03 Jun 2025

Arunachal Pradesh

IMD issues rainfall alert for 11 states till June 5

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for 11 states and union territories, including Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Assam.

02 Jun 2025

COVID-19

'Pandemic..far from over': Delhi court seeks report on COVID-19 policy  

The Delhi High Court has ordered the central government to submit a status report on COVID-19 sample collection, transport, and testing within six weeks.

02 Jun 2025

Jairam Ramesh

Shashi Tharoor to address Congress criticism after returning to India  

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has vowed to address criticism from his party over his comments on 'Operation Sindoor' after he returns from an all-party international mission.

02 Jun 2025

COVID-19

COVID-19 cases in India nears 4,000; 32 deaths reported 

India has witnessed a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, with the active case count nearing 4,000.

01 Jun 2025

COVID-19

COVID-19 cases in India at 3,395; 4 dead in 24hrs

India has seen a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, with active infections touching 3,395 as of Saturday. This is a steep increase from the mere 257 cases reported on May 22.

31 May 2025

COVID-19

COVID-19 cases cross 2,700-mark: Kerala, Maharashtra worst hit

India has reported a sharp rise in active COVID-19 cases, with the number crossing 2,700.

31 May 2025

Assam

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Kerala, Karnataka, Assam

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in several states on Saturday, May 31.

31 May 2025

Indonesia

CPI(M) MP cites Khurshid to counter Asim Munir's remark

Communist Party of India (Marxist) Member of Parliament John Brittas has slammed Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir's statement about Hindus and Muslims being different.

29 May 2025

Air India

Rain, thunderstorms likely in Delhi with 70 km/h wind speed 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Delhi on Friday, predicting rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds of up to 70km/h. The warning was upgraded from a previous yellow alert.

28 May 2025

Karnataka

IMD forecasts 'above-normal' monsoon rainfall in June

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has revised its monsoon forecast, predicting above-normal rainfall for most of India.

27 May 2025

Chennai

Nagarjuna may play villain in Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2': Report

The buzz around Jailer 2, the sequel to the 2023 blockbuster starring Rajinikanth, is getting stronger with reports of new cast members.

27 May 2025

Mumbai

Another red alert issued for heavy rain in Mumbai

Mumbai has recorded its earliest monsoon onset ever, with over 200mm of rain falling in several parts of the city.

27 May 2025

India

100 containers—likely hazardous—seen floating after ship sinks off Kerala coast  

Over 100 containers were seen floating in the sea after the Liberian-flagged MV MSC ELSA 3 sank off Kerala's coast.

26 May 2025

Air India

Mumbai's newly-inaugurated Worli Metro station flooded after heavy rain

The Worli underground metro station in Mumbai was inundated with muddy water after the city witnessed an early monsoon.

26 May 2025

India

Kerala on alert after Liberian ship carrying 'hazardous containers' capsizes  

Kerala is on high alert after a Liberian-flagged cargo ship, MSC ELSA 3, capsized near Kochi city on Sunday.

26 May 2025

Goa

Heavy rain lashes Mumbai, Pune; Karnataka on high alert

Mumbai and Pune have been witnessing heavy rainfall as the southwest monsoon advances after hitting Kerala on May 24.

25 May 2025

Delhi

Delhi-NCR: Heavy rains disrupt flights, roads get flooded

Delhi and its neighboring areas were battered by heavy rains and thunderstorms early on Sunday.

24 May 2025

Karnataka

Monsoon reaches Kerala, earliest onset over Indian mainland since 2009

The southwest monsoon has made an early arrival in India this year, reaching Kerala on Saturday.

24 May 2025

Chandrababu Naidu

'One state, one global destination': PM at Niti Aayog meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged states to develop "future-ready" cities and at least one world-class tourist destination.

24 May 2025

Narendra Modi

PM Modi, others greet Kerala CM on 80th birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several political leaders have extended their warm wishes to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on his 80th birthday.

24 May 2025

Jharkhand

Monsoon to arrive in Kerala earliest in 16 years

The southwest monsoon is expected to hit Kerala within the next 24 hours, making it the earliest onset in 16 years.

23 May 2025

Goa

IMD issues 'red alert' for Goa, several Maharashtra coastal districts 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a "red alert" for Goa and Maharashtra's coastal districts, including Raigad and Ratnagiri.

21 May 2025

Mohanlal

Mohanlal announces liver transplant aid, anti-drug campaign on his birthday

Malayalam cinema's beloved superstar, Mohanlal, is celebrating his 65th birthday on Wednesday with a flurry of heartfelt wishes from fans and colleagues.

21 May 2025

Delhi

Heavy rain expected in 10+ states; check details 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in Mumbai and West Bengal on Wednesday.

20 May 2025

Bengaluru

5 dead in Bengaluru rains; 5 more rainfall days predicted 

Bengaluru is reeling under heavy rainfall, causing widespread disruption and flooding in several areas.

19 May 2025

Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar's 'OMG 3' in works, scripting to begin soon

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and director Amit Rai have finally begun brainstorming ideas for the eagerly-awaited movie, OMG 3 (Oh My God 3), reports Pinkvilla.

19 May 2025

Bengaluru

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in parts of Maharashtra, Goa, Bengaluru 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in parts of Maharashtra on Monday.

19 May 2025

Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala rapper's concert turns chaotic, 15 fans hurt

A stampede-like situation at rapper Vedan's concert in Palakkad on Sunday injured 15 fans.

18 May 2025

Arunachal Pradesh

IMD confirms low-pressure formation over Arabian Sea, may trigger monsoon

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that a cyclonic circulation may form over the east-central Arabian Sea off the Karnataka coast around Wednesday.

17 May 2025

Arunachal Pradesh

Delhi weather: Rain, thunderstorms expected today; 5-day forecast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a partly cloudy sky with very light to light rain and thunderstorms in Delhi on Saturday.

14 May 2025

Social Media

Kerala TV star Akhil Marar booked for alleged anti-national remarks

Kerala Police have taken legal action against popular Malayalam television star and social media influencer Akhil Marar.

10 May 2025

India

India to receive early monsoon: Here's how it will help

India's crucial monsoon rains are set to arrive early this year.

06 May 2025

Droupadi Murmu

Droupadi Murmu to visit Sabarimala temple—first president to do so 

Droupadi Murmu will become the first sitting Indian President to pray at Kerala's Sabarimala Sree Ayyappa Temple.

06 May 2025

Kiara Advani

Kerala's Neytt designs Met Gala carpet for third year

Did you know the globally acclaimed fashion spectacle, the Met Gala 2025, had its iconic carpet designed by a Kerala-based brand?

05 May 2025

Box Office

It's Mohanlal v/s Mohanlal: 'Thudarum' beats 'Lucifer' at box office

Mohanlal's latest offering, Thudarum, has taken the box office by storm, collecting an impressive ₹71 crore net in merely 10 days.

04 May 2025

Padma Shri

KV Rabiya, Padma Shri awardee and literacy champion, passes away

KV Rabiya, one of the prominent faces of Kerala's literacy movement and women's empowerment, died at 59.

04 May 2025

Delhi

IMD warns of thunderstorms, rain in Delhi-NCR, other states

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released weather alerts for several Indian states, including Delhi-NCR, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, and Kerala.

02 May 2025

IIT Madras

What's special about Vizhinjam International Seaport, inaugurated by PM Modi 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport, Kerala, on Friday.

02 May 2025

Malayalam

Malayalam actor Vishnu Prasad (49) dies of liver complications

Celebrated Malayalam actor Vishnu Prasad (49), known for his villainous characters, passed away on Thursday night following liver complications.

28 Apr 2025

Alappuzha

How one drug raid dragged Mollywood into hybrid 'ganja' case

Actors Shine Tom Chacko (Beast) and Sreenath Bhasi (Manjummel Boys) were interrogated by the Kerala Excise team on Monday in connection with the seizure of hybrid ganja from an Alappuzha resort in Omanapuzha.

27 Apr 2025

Kochi

Malayalam filmmakers Khalid Rahman, Ashraf Hamza arrested for drug possession

In a late-night operation, Kerala's Excise Department caught three people, including famous filmmakers Khalid Rahman and Ashraf Hamza, with hybrid ganja (cannabis).

24 Apr 2025

Bahrain

Indian man stuck in Bahrain for 4 decades returns home 

Gopalan Chandran, a 74-year-old Indian expatriate, has finally returned home to Kerala after being stuck for over four decades in Bahrain.

22 Apr 2025

Malayalam Movies

Misconduct row: Shine Tom Chacko apologizes to co-star Vincy Aloshious 

Actor Shine Tom Chacko has apologized to his colleague Vincy Aloshious after the latter accused him of inappropriate behavior during the shooting of Soothravakyam.

19 Apr 2025

Kochi

Kerala Police arrest Shine Tom Chacko for alleged drug use

The Kerala Police arrested Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko on Saturday after a four-hour-long interrogation for allegedly using drugs.

19 Apr 2025

Malayalam Movies

Shine Tom Chacko appears before police in drug raid case

Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko (Dasara) was summoned by the Kochi City police in Kerala on Saturday (April 19).

17 Apr 2025

Kochi

Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko flees police raid, manhunt on

Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko reportedly escaped the police during a raid at a luxury hotel in Kochi on Wednesday night.

16 Apr 2025

Ajay Devgn

Mohanlal's 'Drishyam 3' to be made in both Malayalam, Hindi?

The third installment of the successful Drishyam franchise, Drishyam 3, will be produced in Malayalam and Hindi, reported Mid-Day.

15 Apr 2025

Ladakh

India to experience above-average monsoon in 2025: IMD

India will witness an above-average monsoon in 2025, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.

11 Apr 2025

India

Kerala man gets life for raping COVID-19 patient in ambulance

A man was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Principal Sessions Court in Pathanamthitta in Kerala on Friday for raping a 19-year-old COVID-19 patient inside an ambulance in September 2020.

08 Apr 2025

Box Office

Mohanlal-Prithviraj's 'L2: Empuraan' remains strong; crosses ₹100cr mark in India

Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, with Mohanlal in the lead, the Malayalam film L2: Empuraan has crossed the ₹100 crore milestone in India.

06 Apr 2025

Rahul Gandhi

Rajeev Chandrasekhar criticizes Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Waqf Amendment Act

BJP's Kerala chief and former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has lashed out at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for his comments on the Waqf (Amendment) Act.

06 Apr 2025

India

Probe into Kerala firm—Forced employees to crawl, lick coins

The Kerala Labor Ministry has launched a probe against a marketing company in Perumbavoor in Ernakulam district.

05 Apr 2025

Bangladesh

India experiences contrasting weather: North faces heat, rain in south

India is witnessing a striking weather contrast right now: while parts of the north are reeling under an intense heatwave, heavy rainfall is predicted in the southern and eastern regions.

04 Apr 2025

Bengaluru

Heavy rainfall expected in Kerala, Karnataka, TN; heatwave in others 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms, and isolated heavy rainfall over areas of South Peninsular India until April 6.

ED raids offices linked to 'L2: Empuraan' producer 

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted a series of raids on the Tamil Nadu and Kerala offices linked to Gokulam Gopalan, a prominent businessman and film producer.

03 Apr 2025

Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala launches POSH training for film industry professionals

Kerala's Women and Child Development Department is launching a training program to sensitize film industry professionals about the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace (POSH) Act.

02 Apr 2025

Bengaluru

Humayun's tomb to Maha Kumbh land: Properties Waqf Board claimed

India's third-largest landowner, the Waqf Board, has made several controversial property ownership claims over the years.

'Empuraan' producer asks director Prithviraj to alter film amid controversy

Producer Gokulam Gopalan has asked director-actor Prithviraj Sukumaran to alter Empuraan amid allegations that the film hurt some viewers' sentiments.

29 Mar 2025

Lyca Productions

Where to watch Mohanlal-Prithviraj's 'L2: Empuraan' post-theatrical run

The much-anticipated Malayalam film, L2: Empuraan, starring Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran, hit theaters on Thursday.

27 Mar 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Kerala MLAs earn the least? New report reveals salary breakdown  

A recent analysis by PRS Legislative Research has revealed a huge gap in earnings of Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) across Indian states.

27 Mar 2025

Politics

What is the debate around Kerala chief secretary's skin color 

Kerala Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan recently sparked a major debate on social media about racial and gender discrimination.

27 Mar 2025

Mohanlal

Mohanlal-Prithviraj Sukumaran's 'L2: Empuraan' sequel gets title, 'L3: The Beginning'

The last part of Mohanlal's Lucifer franchise and the sequel to L2: Empuraan, L3: The Beginning, was officially announced on Thursday.

26 Mar 2025

Box Office

'L2: Empuraan' fever: Million tickets sold, bumper advance figures

The much-awaited Malayalam movie, L2: Empuraan, helmed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and featuring Mohanlal, will be released in theaters on Thursday.

'Mission is...Viksit Kerala': Rajeev Chandrasekhar after becoming Kerala BJP chief

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, a veteran politician and former Union Minister, has been appointed as the new president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Kerala unit.