Kerala: News
12-year-old Kerala girl drowns infant over fear of losing love
A 12-year-old girl from Kerala's Pappinisseri has been booked for the murder of her four-month-old cousin. The baby was found in a well at their rented home.
Why 'most violent' Malayalam flick 'Marco' won't debut on TV
The Malayalam film Marco, touted as the "most violent" Indian film ever made, has been denied satellite streaming rights by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
11% of Kerala's total geographic area undergoing desertification
Approximately 11% of Kerala's total geographical area, or about 4,22,299 hectares of land, is currently desertified and degraded.
'Have babies immediately': Stalin's advice to Tamil Nadu couples
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has asked newlywed couples in the state to "have babies immediately."
IMD issues orange alert for snow, rain in Himachal Pradesh
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Himachal Pradesh as heavy rain and snowfall are expected on Monday.
Kerala mass murder: Accused killed girlfriend as 'she'll be alone...'
The prime suspect in a Kerala mass murder case, a 23-year-old man identified as Afan, has reportedly confessed to killing his girlfriend because he believed she "will not be able to live alone" without him.
Amid Congress rift talk, Tharoor posts pic with BJP leader
Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has posted a photograph on X with Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and British Secretary of State for Trade Jonathan Reynolds.
Mumbai, Thane to experience heatwave; mercury to touch 38°C
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for Mumbai, Thane, and the Konkan region of Maharashtra on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Kerala man confesses to killing 6, including family members, girlfriend
A 23-year-old man from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, identified as Afan, walked into the Venjaramoodu police station on Monday evening and confessed to murdering six people.
CPM says Modi government 'not fascist'; CPI, Congress react
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has released a detailed note justifying why it hasn't called the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government fascist or neo-fascist in its draft political resolution.
Anurag Kashyap to present Hindi version of Malayalam thriller 'Footage'
Acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is all set to present the Hindi adaptation of the Malayalam thriller Footage.
'Where ignorance is...': Tharoor's cryptic post amid reports of rift
Amid reports of a rift with his party, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor shared a cryptic post on X, formerly Twitter.
Andhra Pradesh woos Tesla for EV manufacturing unit
Andhra Pradesh is stepping up its efforts to woo Elon Musk's Tesla, to set up an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing unit in the state.
NIA arrests 3 for leaking defense information to Pakistani operatives
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested three people for leaking sensitive defense information to Pakistan-based intelligence operatives.
Sidharth, Janhvi's romantic comedy 'Param Sundari' wraps Kerala shoot
The upcoming rom-com film, Param Sundari, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor, has successfully completed its Kerala shooting schedule.
Kerala man files complaint against neighbor's rooster for disturbing sleep
In a bizarre case from Pallickal village, Kerala, an elderly man has filed a complaint against his neighbor's rooster.
₹529.50 crore loan sanctioned for Wayanad rehabilitation
The Central government has approved ₹529.50 crore loan to Kerala under the 'Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment 2024-25.'
'Dumbbells tied to genitals..stabbed with compasses': Kerala students ragged mercilessly
A horrifying ragging incident has emerged from the Government Nursing College in Kottayam, Kerala.
Kerala to develop state-owned AI engine for schools
The Kerala government has announced plans to develop a state-owned artificial intelligence (AI) engine for its schools.
Kerala's birth rate hits 20-year low, 'serious issue' says government
Kerala has witnessed a sharp decline in its birth rate over the last two decades, hitting a 20-year low.
IMD issues heat alert for Kerala, predicts 2-3°C rise
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heat alert for Kerala, predicting a 2-3 degree Celsius rise in maximum temperatures in some areas. The weather is likely to remain dry over the next few days.
Randeep Hooda criticizes Kerala government's move to control tiger population
The Kerala State Assembly's recent suggestion to amend the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 has sparked a controversy.
Light rainfall expected in North India from January 29
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light rainfall in parts of North India, including Delhi and Uttarakhand, from January 29.
Kerala YouTuber arrested for attempting to run over students
Muhammad Shaheen Shah, a popular YouTuber from Thrissur, Kerala, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to run over college students with his car.
Sharon Raj murder: Kerala court hands death sentence to girlfriend
A sessions court in Neyyattinkara, Thiruvananthapuram, sentenced a 24-year-old Kerala woman to death for murdering her boyfriend.
57 of 59 suspects arrested in Kerala sexual abuse case
In a major breakthrough, the police in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district have arrested 57 of the 59 accused in an alleged sexual abuse case of an 18-year-old Dalit girl.
Dense fog disrupts Delhi-NCR, 41 trains delayed
Dense fog enveloped Delhi-NCR on Sunday morning, causing major disruptions in train timings. Over 41 trains were delayed due to the weather, with some running over three hours late.
'12 Indians killed, 16 missing in Russia-Ukraine war': MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that at least 12 Indian nationals have been killed while serving in the Russian Army in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Sixteen Indians are also missing.
Kerala police exhume body of priest found in sitting position
The police in Kerala on Thursday exhumed the body of a self-proclaimed godman, Gopan Swami, who was found in a sitting position in a concrete chamber in Neyyattinkara.
Kerala man forced to fight in Russia-Ukraine conflict shares video
A 32-year-old Kerala man, Jain Kurien, has posted a heartbreaking video explaining how he was forced to enlist as a Russian mercenary in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Who was Binil TB—Kerala man who died in Russia-Ukraine war
A 32-year-old man from Kerala's Thrissur district has been killed in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Kerala athlete alleges sexual abuse by 62 people, 6 arrested
Kerala Police have arrested six people in connection with the sexual abuse allegations leveled by an 18-year-old Dalit girl from the Pathanamthitta district. The teenager claims she was sexually exploited by over 60 people in the last five years.
Beyond Snack—backed by Ashneer Grover and Aman Gupta—raises $8.3M
Beyond Snack, a leading snacking brand out of Kerala, has raised $8.3 million in a Series A funding round.
Ram Charan's 'Game Changer' tickets now cost more in Telangana
In a major development, the Telangana government has approved a hike in ticket prices for Ram Charan's upcoming film, Game Changer.
Faint hope for death-sentenced Kerala nurse as Iran extends help
Iran has promised to help Nimisha Priya, the Indian nurse from Kerala who is on death row in Yemen.
Wayanad landslides declared 'severe nature' disaster: What it means
The central government has officially declared the landslides in Kerala's Wayanad a "severe nature" disaster. The declaration comes five months after the devastating incident on July 30, 2024.
Explained: Why Indian nurse was sentenced to death in Yemen
Nimisha Priya, a 36-year-old nurse hailing from Kerala, is on death row in Yemen after President Rashad Muhammed al-Alimi approved her execution.
'Extending...help': India after Yemen sanctions death penalty for Kerala nurse
The Indian government is actively looking at options to help Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, who was sentenced to death by Yemen's President Rashad al-Alimi.
Malayalam actor Dileep Sankar's unexpected death: Medical report gives answers
Malayalam actor Dileep Sankar was found dead in his hotel room on Sunday, December 29. The police have now revealed that the cause of his death was internal bleeding, possibly from a head injury after a fall.
Congress MLA in ICU after 15ft fall at Kochi stadium
Congress MLA Uma Thomas from Thrikkakara constituency in Kerala is battling for her life after she fell from a makeshift stage at Kochi's Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium.