New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Indian Navy successfully completed a complex operation involving the recovery of an unexploded missile warhead from the crude oil tanker MT Olympic Life which was on its way from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Kochi, an official said on Thursday. The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker, which did not have any Indian nationals onboard, was on passage from UAE’s Fujairah to Kochi reported an explosion in its hull, while off the coast of Oman on May 26, the official sai…
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Kochi, June 9 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday intensified its investigation in the Exalogic-CMRL case, marking a significant escalation in proceedings with the issuance of summons to Veena Vijayan, daughter of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.She has been directed to appear before the agency on Friday for questioning. Alongside her, summonses have also been served on eight officials of CMRL, as part of a broader probe into alleged financial irregularities.According to of…
Kochi, June 8 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has received a major boost in the ‘Masappadi’ case, with a special PMLA Court in Kochi ordering the transfer of crucial documents related to the financial transactions between Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter Veena Thaikandi and mineral company CMRL.The court directed that certified copies of 134 key documents seized by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) be handed over to the ED, which is probing alleged financial i…
Kochi, June 8 (IANS) In a major crackdown on an alleged illegal immigration network operating in Kerala, central agencies have arrested a suspected syndicate member along with nine Bangladeshi nationals during a joint operation in Kottarakkara in Kollam district.The operation was carried out by the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and Military Intelligence as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal infiltration and the use of forged identity documents by foreign nationals residing in the state.T…
Kochi, June 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the demise of veteran Malayalam actor Salim Kumar, describing him as a versatile performer whose memorable roles left a lasting impression on Indian cinema. In a condolence message posted on X, the Prime Minister said he was deeply saddened by the actor’s passing.“Deeply saddened by the passing of veteran actor Shri Salim Kumar Ji. Over the course of a distinguished career, he made a mark with his versatility and memorable …
Kochi, June 7 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Sunday paid an emotional tribute to veteran actor Salim Kumar, describing his death as not merely the loss of a gifted artist to Malayalam cinema, but a deeply personal loss of “a brother”.The beloved actor, who passed away late Saturday night at a private hospital in Kochi following health complications, will be laid to rest at his residence in North Paravur on Sunday evening. He was 56.In a heartfelt condolence message, CM Sathee…
Kochi, June 6 (IANS) Popular Malayalam actor and National Award winner Salim Kumar has been admitted to Amrita Hospital in Kochi following health related concerns.The 56-year-old actor, who had been undergoing treatment for various health issues over the past few days, has been placed on ventilator support after doctors assessed his condition to be serious.A team of specialist doctors of the hospital is closely monitoring Salim Kumar’s health and continuing treatment.However, hospital authoritie…
Kochi, June 5 (IANS) The 2017 actress assault case has taken a new turn as the survivor of the sexual assault has approached the Kerala High Court seeking a fresh investigation into the alleged leak of the memory card, a crucial piece of evidence in the case, alleging that there were deliberate attempts to sabotage the trial.The case relates to the alleged abduction and sexual assault of a Malayalam film actress on February 17, 2017, while she was travelling from Thrissur to Kochi.The prosecutio…
Kochi, June 1 (IANS) India’s seafood exports touched an all-time high in both volume and value during 2025-26, underlining the sector’s resilience amid uncertain global trade conditions and strengthening the country’s position as a major supplier to international markets. According to the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), India exported 19.72 lakh metric tonnes of seafood during the fiscal year, valued at Rs 73,890 crore ($8.46 billion), the highest ever achieved by the secto…
Thiruvananthapuram/Kochi, May 29 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) action in the controversial CMRL-Exalogic financial transactions case has pushed Kerala politics into one of its most volatile phases in recent years, with the spotlight now firmly on Veena Vijayan, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister and current Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan.According to highly placed sources, the ED believes it has secured crucial documentary and digital evidence during the recent back-to-ba…