🇺🇦 Russia Launches Fresh Attack on Kyiv
Russia launched a fresh wave of missile and drone strikes on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, early Monday, killing at least seven people and injuring more than 20 others, according to Ukrainian…
Kerala Records Heaviest 24-Hour Monsoon Rainfall of the Season
Thiruvananthapuram, July 4: Kerala has recorded its heaviest 24-hour rainfall of the 2026 southwest monsoon season, with widespread heavy to extremely heavy rain affecting several districts across the state. The…
Hyderabad Intensifies Food Safety Crackdown; 185 Adulteration Cases Registered in 100 Days
Hyderabad, July 4: The Hyderabad Food Administration Safety Teams (H-FAST) have significantly intensified their enforcement efforts against food adulteration, registering 185 cases and seizing nearly 122 tonnes of suspected unsafe…
Operation Thoofan: Kerala Police Arrest 143 in Statewide Anti-Drug Drive
Thiruvananthapuram, July 4: Kerala Police have intensified their statewide campaign against narcotics under Operation Thoofan, leading to the arrest of 143 individuals and the registration of 131 cases during the…
Bengaluru Mandates Water-Saving Aerators Amid Conservation Drive
Bengaluru, July 4: In a major step toward conserving water resources, the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has directed all households, apartment complexes, commercial establishments, hotels, offices, and…
Debate Continues Over Kerala’s Low-Alcohol Beverage Policy
Thiruvananthapuram, July 4: The Kerala government’s proposed policy on permitting the sale of low-alcohol beverages continues to generate widespread debate, with religious bodies, social organizations, and public health advocates expressing…
Argentina Edge Past Cape Verde in World Cup Classic to Reach Round of 16
Argentina secured their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after defeating Cape Verde 3–2 in one of the tournament’s most thrilling knockout encounters. The reigning world…
The Common Treepie (Rufous Treepie) – Dendrocitta vagabunda
The common treepie, or rufous treepie (Dendrocitta vagabunda), is a highly adaptable and inquisitive bird belonging to the crow family, Corvidae. It was first formally described in 1790 by John…
Motor Vehicles Department Blames Overspeeding and Mobile Phone Use in Kottarakkara Tipper Tragedy
A preliminary investigation by the Kerala Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) has concluded that overspeeding and mobile phone use by the driver were major factors behind the tragic tipper lorry accident…
IFFK to Continue in Thiruvananthapuram, Confirms Kerala Government
The Kerala government has officially confirmed that the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) will continue to be held in Thiruvananthapuram, ending recent speculation that the internationally acclaimed film festival…