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ISIS: The Kerala Connection

ISIS: The Kerala Connection

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

ISIS's online propaganda radicalises Muslim youth in Kerala. A revealing excerpt from Stanly Johny's new book, The ISIS Caliphate From Syria to the Doorsteps of India.

Jolt to TN as HC nod for Modi's Coimbatore roadshow on Mar 18

Jolt to TN as HC nod for Modi's Coimbatore roadshow on Mar 18

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Setting aside the order of the assistant commissioner of police, the judge directed the officer to grant the permission and provide necessary police protection, besides imposing reasonable conditions.

Kerala actor sexual assault: No action against Dileep till Jan 14, says HC

Kerala actor sexual assault: No action against Dileep till Jan 14, says HC

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

The Kerala high court on Tuesday asked the police not to take any action against actor Dileep, in connection with a new case registered against him and five others for allegedly threatening investigation officers probing the sexual assault of an actress back in 2017, till January 14.

'Most shameful actions': PM attacks Kerala govt over Sabarimala

'Most shameful actions': PM attacks Kerala govt over Sabarimala

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

"We know that the Communists do not respect the Indian history, culture and spirituality but nobody imagined they would have such hatred," Modi said.

Key witness in Kerala nun rape case found dead

Key witness in Kerala nun rape case found dead

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

According to police, no visible injury marks were found on the body of the priest.

Phase 5: Rae Bareli, Amethi go to polls on Monday

Phase 5: Rae Bareli, Amethi go to polls on Monday

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Besides Defence Minister Singh (Lucknow), Minister of Women and Child Development Irani (Amethi), those in the fray are Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Kaushal Kishor (Mohanlalganj) and Minister of State of Consumer Affairs Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti (Fatehpur).

Why UAE's 'Hello Modi' Will Be Unusual

Why UAE's 'Hello Modi' Will Be Unusual

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The effort is to make the PM's interaction with the diaspora at Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Sports city stadium on February 13 the largest he has addressed.

Kerala to woo tourists with serviced villas

Kerala to woo tourists with serviced villas

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The serviced villas will be independent, furnished homes preferably built in Kerala architecture style.

Nipah virus contained, no need to run away from Kerala: MoS Health

Nipah virus contained, no need to run away from Kerala: MoS Health

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

The minister said there has been no cases of Nipah reported from anywhere in the country

Let's win first, says Kharge on PM face proposal by INDIA leaders

Let's win first, says Kharge on PM face proposal by INDIA leaders

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Harping on putting up a united front, the Congress alleged that democracy is being "mercilessly murdered" and MPs who raise people's issues are suspended from the House.

Kerala first state to have 4 international airports

Kerala first state to have 4 international airports

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan jointly flagged off the inaugural Air India Express flight, carrying 186 passengers to Abu Dhabi.

How banks in Kerala are helping the flood victims

How banks in Kerala are helping the flood victims

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

All documents and data were safe as there was a Disaster Recovery Centre for every bank

Active Covid cases in India rise with 5,357 new infections

Active Covid cases in India rise with 5,357 new infections

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

While three deaths were reported from Gujarat, two were from Himachal Pradesh and one each from Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh besides one reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com15 May 2024

If Pitroda's blunder cost him his office, what should the BJP's unrepentant attitude cost it?, asks Shyam G Menon.

PIX: India celebrates Eid with prayers, feasting; 'Free Palestine' poster in UP

PIX: India celebrates Eid with prayers, feasting; 'Free Palestine' poster in UP

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Dressed in traditional finery, Muslims across India offered prayers at mosques and eidgahs on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramzan.

Federal Bank expects bad loans from Kerala to go up 20-30%

Federal Bank expects bad loans from Kerala to go up 20-30%

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

The rubber and tourism industries in the state, to which the bank has exposure, have been hit.

Kerala, TN, Assam, WB, Puducherry to vote on Tuesday

Kerala, TN, Assam, WB, Puducherry to vote on Tuesday

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

More than 750 constituencies spread across four states and one union territory will go to the polls on Tuesday

Kerala violence: BJP delegation meets Prez

Kerala violence: BJP delegation meets Prez

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Nitin Gadkari led BJP delegation on Sunday met President Pranab Mukherjee over Kerala violence issue.

Kerala HC commutes jail term of defrocked priest in minor girl's rape case

Kerala HC commutes jail term of defrocked priest in minor girl's rape case

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The Kerala high court on Wednesday reduced to 10 years, the 20 year jail term awarded by a lower court to a defrocked priest convicted in the Kottiyoor rape case.

WPL 2024: Focus on young Indian stars as Mumbai take on Delhi in opener

WPL 2024: Focus on young Indian stars as Mumbai take on Delhi in opener

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The second edition of the Women's Premier League, beginning in Bengaluru on Friday with a high-profile match between defending champions Mumbai Indians and runners-up Delhi Capitals, will be optimistic about meeting its existential purpose of giving a wider platform to promising home-grown talents.

NITI health report: Kerala, Punjab top; UP at bottom but improving

NITI health report: Kerala, Punjab top; UP at bottom but improving

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Among small states, Mizoram ranked first, followed by Manipur and Goa.

India reports 5,676 new Covid cases, active tally rises to 37,093

India reports 5,676 new Covid cases, active tally rises to 37,093

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The death toll has increased to 5,31,000 with 21 deaths.

Tendulkar kicks-off plans for a residential football academy in Kerala

Tendulkar kicks-off plans for a residential football academy in Kerala

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Legendary cricketer and co-owner of Indian Super League football club Kerala Blasters, Sachin Tendulkar, on Wednesday met Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to discuss about setting up a state-of-the-art residential football academy in the state.

Row after ex-priest trespasses into Ponnambalamedu near Sabarimala for rituals

Row after ex-priest trespasses into Ponnambalamedu near Sabarimala for rituals

Rediff.com16 May 2023

In a purported video which surfaced on social media, the accused man, reportedly a Tamil Nadu native, could be seen sitting on a platform atop the Ponnambalamedu Hills, located about four km from the Sabarimala temple, and chanting mantras and doing some rituals.

Fortune to set up 10,000 terminals across country

Fortune to set up 10,000 terminals across country

Rediff.com19 Aug 2003

Online lottery company Fortune is planning to set up 10,000 terminals across the country by the year end.

'A prime minister should take the country forward'

'A prime minister should take the country forward'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

'The prime minister took a meeting recently and he asked for suggestions and ideas for a plan till 2047.'

Kerala nurse died after treating Nipah patient, left heartbreaking note

Kerala nurse died after treating Nipah patient, left heartbreaking note

Rediff.com22 May 2018

In her letter to her husband Sajeesh, Lini expressed her pain and anguish that she could not see him again.

North trails South in electric scooter sales

North trails South in electric scooter sales

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The state is also the biggest market for TVS, another incumbent player, and together with Bajaj Auto, they accounted for 88 per cent of Maharashtra's total electric scooter sales last month. As many as 8,417 units were sold in Maharashtra in September. Bajaj Auto's contribution was 4,048 vehicles and that of TVS was 3,389, according to model- and state-wise data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam).

Kerala court orders Latvian woman's killers to stay in jail for rest of life

Kerala court orders Latvian woman's killers to stay in jail for rest of life

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

The verdict was welcomed by the victim's sister who told a TV channel that she would like to thank the Sessions Judge "for pronouncing a fair judgement".

Meet Modi's Pakistani Sister

Meet Modi's Pakistani Sister

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

This year, she plans to visit him in New Delhi for Raksha Bandhan.

Rahul in Kerala, to file nomination from Wayanad today

Rahul in Kerala, to file nomination from Wayanad today

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra would accompany him to Wayanad.

Rains continue to ravage Kerala, Onam celebrations put off

Rains continue to ravage Kerala, Onam celebrations put off

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

One man was killed and two others injured in Thrissur district on Tuesday after an uprooted tree fell on them in heavy rains and strong winds.

Country celebrates historic Ram temple consecration with religious zeal

Country celebrates historic Ram temple consecration with religious zeal

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Several states declared a holiday for schools, while government offices, other establishments and public sector banks remained closed for half a day.

Mamata skips Sidda-DKS swearing-in, Pinarayi not invited

Mamata skips Sidda-DKS swearing-in, Pinarayi not invited

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Even as the grand old party seeks to promote opposition unity ahead of the hustings next year, Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, however, would be conspicuous by her absence at the event at Sree Kanteerava Stadium.

Flood situation grim in Maha, Kerala; 15 dead

Flood situation grim in Maha, Kerala; 15 dead

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Sixteen deaths in rain and flood-related incidents have been reported from western Maharashtra in the last seven days, while the toll in Karnataka rose to five since Sunday.

BMW, LG eye Kerala

BMW, LG eye Kerala

Rediff.com16 Mar 2005

German auto major BMW, Korean company LG group and Italian firm Liberty have shown interest in investing in Kerala, according to state Industries Minister V K Ibrahim Kunju.

Inside the rehab centre for elephants in Kerala

Inside the rehab centre for elephants in Kerala

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

For years, elephants have gone through unspeakable torture and abuse at the hands of human beings -- from hunters and poachers targeting them for sport or their tusks, to people trying to tame them for entertainment purposes -- they have been beaten, shocked, and whipped into submission Since there's no concrete way to curb this violence, Kerala has come up with a unique initiative to help them - an elephant rehabilitation centre. Take a look at the home for the gentle giants situated at Kottoor, an ecotourism village situated nearly 35 km from Thiruvananthapuram.

Priyanka Must Take On Modi In Varanasi

Priyanka Must Take On Modi In Varanasi

Rediff.com7 May 2024

In the five years in politics Priyanka Gandhi has undeniably emerged as a thorn in the BJP flesh, notes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay. It is time that this thorn is twisted a wee bit more when the elections have become far more uncertain than what it was when the Election Commission announced the poll schedule.

Kerala: NIA arrests absconding accused for conducting terror camp

Kerala: NIA arrests absconding accused for conducting terror camp

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The National Investigation Agency on Thursday arrested a man from Kerala wanted for his alleged role in conducting a terror camp in Kannur district of the state in 2013.

5 more people from Kerala test positive for coronavirus

5 more people from Kerala test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

All the five have been isolated in Pathnamathitta general hospital and are under observation. Their tests were confirmed on Saturday night.