Kochi, Jan 21 (UNI) The Kerala High Court on Wednesday dismissed the bail applications of former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president A. Padmakumar and two other accused in the sensational Sabarimala gold theft case, observing that the allegations involved a serious breach of trust in the management of temple assets. Justice A. Badharudeen, while rejecting…
Nagpur, Jan 20 (UNI) Members of the Indian cricket team went on a jungle safari at the Pench Tiger Reserve ahead of their T20 match against New Zealand, which will begin in Nagpur on January 21, seeking a glimpse of the elusive tigers. Taking a short break from training before the opening match of the…
Washington, Jan 21 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has rejected French President Emmanuel Macron’s call for an emergency G7 meeting, amid growing tensions between Washington and its European allies over Trump’s push to acquire Greenland. Trump said he would not attend a proposed meeting of G7 leaders to discuss the war in Ukraine. The meeting…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 21 (UNI) Some of the most consequential cyber operations underway today do not look like attacks at all. They cause no immediate disruption, trigger no alarms and may remain invisible for years. Their strategic value lies not in what they do at the moment, but in what they quietly make possible. Modern cyber…
New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the people of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura as the three northeastern states marked their Statehood Day. In a post on social media X, Modi congratulated the people of the three states and conveyed his best wishes for their future. “Today, three…
Kochi, Jan 21 (UNI) The Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini embarked on a historic global voyage with the flag-off of ‘Lokayan 26’, a ten-month-long transoceanic sailing expedition, from the Southern Naval Command in Kochi. The landmark voyage underscores India’s rich seafaring heritage and reflects the Indian Navy’s commitment to professional training, maritime excellence…
Kochi, Jan 21 (UNI) Following the successful launch of its 5G network in Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode and Malappuram, Vi has scaled its network in recent months as part of its focused strategy to strengthen its services in Kerala. The company has significantly densified its 5G coverage and capacity across the state to ensure low latency,…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 21 (UNI) Industries Minister P Rajeeve, leading Kerala’s delegation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, held a series of discussions with global industry leaders, highlighting the State’s potential as a hub for future-ready investments across multiple sectors. Engaging with business leaders from India and abroad, the minister has said…
Tripoli, Jan 21 (UNI) A heavy dust storm swept across eastern Libya on Tuesday, killing one person, halting flights, and prompting school closures, authorities reported. Medical sources from the Libyan Red Crescent said a young man was killed in central Benghazi after strong winds caused the ceiling of his home to collapse. Aviation authorities also…
Baghdad, Jan 21 (UNI) Iraqi Defence Minister Thabet Mohammed al-Abbasi said Tuesday that the country’s armed forces are fully prepared to defend Iraq’s borders, citing concerns about potential Islamic State (IS) penetration from neighboring Syria. “Our valiant army stands as an impenetrable barrier against any threat and will not allow the spread of any evil…
