Kochi, Dec 24 (IANS) The 2017 actress assault case entered a crucial phase on Wednesday as all three convicted accused approached the Kerala High Court seeking to overturn their convictions. The state government also prepared to challenge the acquittal of actor Dileep and three others.The appeals come amid intensified police action against the circulation of videos revealing the survivor’s identity.The second accused, Martin, in his appeal, argued that he was not present in the vehicle during …
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Kochi, Dec 22 (IANS) Kerala is set to showcase its deep maritime legacy to strengthen its footprint in the global heritage tourism market, with the first International Spice Route Conference scheduled to be held in Kochi from January 6 to 8, 2026. The event is expected to spotlight the historic commercial and cultural networks that linked the Kerala coast with regions extending to the Mediterranean, shaping centuries of global trade and exchange.Kerala Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas said th…
Kochi, Dec 22 (IANS) After its stunning performance in the Kerala local body polls held earlier this month, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) on Monday decided to admit former two-time MLA P.V. Anvar, tribal leader C.K. Janu, and the VSDP of Vishnupuram Chandrasekheran as associate members of the coalition, signalling an early attempt to broaden its political base ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections next year.While the VSDP and Janu’s party were part of the BJP-led NDA, but kee…
Kochi, Dec 22 (IANS) The police have suffered a major setback in the high-profile narcotics case involving actor Shine Tom Chacko, after a forensic report failed to establish that he had consumed drugs, significantly weakening the prosecution’s claims in a case that triggered widespread public debate across Kerala.The forensic findings, which came out on Monday morning, could not confirm drug use by the actor, contradicting the police’s earlier assertions that Shine Tom Chacko and a friend h…