Flights to Gulf countries from Kerala airports hit as Middle East conflict disrupts airspace
Kochi: Flight operations to Gulf countries from Kerala airports have been affected, with several airlines cancelling services following the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, officials said on Saturday. The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Ltd (TIAL), Kannur International Airport Limited (KIAL) and authorities at Calicut International Airport have issued separate advisories…
Education shapes character, nation’s future: C P Radhakrishnan at St Berchmans Centenary
Kottayam (Kerala): Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday underscored the transformative power of education, asserting that it shapes the character of individuals and, in turn, the future of the nation. Addressing the valedictory function of the centenary celebrations of St Berchmans College at Changanassery, he said education plays a vital role in moulding responsible citizens…
63.66 lakh names deleted, 60 lakh under adjudication in post-SIR electoral rolls in Bengal
Kolkata: Around 63.66 lakh names, nearly 8.3 per cent of the electorate, have been deleted in West Bengal since the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) began in November last year, bringing down the total number of voters in the state to over 7.04 crore ahead of the assembly elections due in April, EC officials said. The…
PM congratulates J&K team for first-ever Ranji Trophy win
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team on Saturday for its first-ever Ranji Trophy win and said the historic triumph reflects the players’ remarkable grit, discipline and passion, and is a proud moment for locals. Modi hoped that this feat would inspire many young athletes to dream big. “Congratulations…
Gulf on Edge: A War the World Cannot Ignore
The first reports are still fragmentary. What we know, from official statements and early battlefield assessments in the public domain, is this: the United States and Israel have launched coordinated strikes on targets inside Iran. Tehran has retaliated with reported missile attacks on several U.S. military installations across the Gulf region. Claims and counter-claims are…
18 dead, 6 critically injured in Andhra Pradesh cracker unit explosion
Vetlpalem (Andhra Pradesh): Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha said 18 people died and six were critically injured in the cracker unit blast here in Kakinada district on Saturday. The intensity of the explosion at Vetlakpalem village in Samarlakota mandal was so strong that the bodies were flung into nearby paddy fields, said a police…
‘Operation Epic Fury’: Trump says US aims to destroy Iran’s military, topple its government
West Palm Beach: US President Donald Trump announced a major attack against Iran on Saturday, vowing to “annihilate” the country’s navy and missile sites, and urging Iranians to overthrow their government. In a video address, after the United States and Israel started bombing Iran. Trump made clear the goal was the destruction of the Islamic…
J&K tower over Karnataka to clinch maiden Ranji Trophy title
Hubbali: Jammu and Kashmir scripted an extraordinary tale of resilience in Indian domestic cricket to claim their maiden Ranji Trophy title by out-batting traditional heavyweights Karnataka here on Saturday, capping a glorious season that saw them tackle favourites and fellow upstarts with equal tact and confidence. The bald facts will tell that Jammu and Kashmir…
Delhi-Tel Aviv flight diverted to Mumbai following Israel airspace closure: Air India
New Delhi: Air India on Saturday diverted its Delhi-Tel Aviv flight to Mumbai due to the closure of Israeli airspace. Israel and the US have launched attacks on Iran, following which some airspaces are closed for flight operations. “AI139 operating from Delhi to Tel Aviv on 28 February is returning to India due to the…
Indian Embassy in Iran advises nationals to ‘stay indoors’ after joint US-Israel strikes
Tehran: The Indian Embassy in Iran on Saturday issued an advisory for its citizens, urging them to exercise “utmost caution” and “remain indoors as far as possible” amid the ongoing regional tensions. “In view of the developing situation, all Indian nationals in Iran are advised to exercise utmost caution, avoid unnecessary movements and remain indoors…
