GAZA CITY: The Israeli military has claimed to have killed Abu Ubaida, the longtime masked spokesperson for the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas. The announcement came as Israel intensified its military offensive in Gaza City, which it has declared a combat zone. Abu Ubaida, whose real name is believed to be…
TIANJIN, CHINA: During the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the critical issue of cross-border terrorism, receiving a commitment from Chinese President Xi Jinping for increased cooperation in combating the menace. The discussions, held on the sidelines of the summit, were a focal point of international media attention,…
CHENNAI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay has called on the Central and State governments to take “wartime measures” to protect Tamil Nadu’s exporters who have been severely affected by the 50% tariffs imposed by the United States on Indian goods. In a statement released on Sunday, Vijay described the situation as “unprecedented” and said…
C Mahesh Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Japan was marked by a powerful cultural and spiritual exchange when he was presented with a traditional Daruma doll by Rev. Seishi Hirose, the chief priest of the Shorinzan Daruma-Ji temple. This gesture transcended a simple gift, becoming a profound symbol of the deep and centuries-old…
Kalpetta: The long-cherished dream of a ghat-free alternative route between Wayanad and Kozhikode is finally becoming a reality. The Wayanad Tunnel Road, a crucial infrastructure project, has commenced construction, promising to alleviate the perennial traffic congestion on the Thamarassery Ghat and significantly reduce travel time. The ambitious project, which includes a total length of 8.735…
ALAPPUZHA: The Working Journalists’ of India (WJI) has strongly condemned the assault on Shajan Scaria, the editor and owner of ‘Marunadan Malayali’, and has called on the Thodupuzha Police to take swift action to apprehend the culprits.According to a statement released by the WJI, Shajan Scaria was physically attacked by a group of assailants who…
REASI/JAMMU: In a devastating tragedy, seven members of a single family, including five children, were killed after a cloudburst triggered a massive landslide that flattened their house in the remote Badder village of Reasi district in Jammu and Kashmir. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, as the family was asleep, and has…
SANAA: In a major escalation of the conflict, Israeli airstrikes in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, have reportedly killed the entire Houthi cabinet, including Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi and several key ministers and military generals. While the Houthi-controlled government has confirmed the deaths of al-Rahawi and a number of ministers, an assessment reported by Israel’s Channel 12…
TIANJIN/BEIJING: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Tianjin, China, for his first visit to the country in over seven years, marking a significant moment in the evolving global geopolitical landscape. The Prime Minister received a rousing welcome upon his arrival at Binhai International Airport, with a large contingent of the Indian diaspora and cultural…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a significant development, the Nair Service Society (NSS) has announced its support for the upcoming Global Ayyappa Sangamam, stating that it has “complete trust in the government.” This comes despite a previous period of strained relations between the organization and the state government over the Sabarimala issue.The NSS Vice President, M. Sangeeth Kumar,…
