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Operation Toofan Row: Chennithala Rejects Sudhakaran Meet Link
Thiruvananthapuram, June 30: Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has distanced the Home Department from a reported Operation Toofan meeting linked to Congress MP K Sudhakaran, saying official meetings under the campaign can be convened only by senior police officers. Operation Toofan is Kerala’s police-led anti-drug campaign aimed at cracking down on narcotics networks, drug trafficking and substance abuse. The clari
Operation Toofan Row: Chennithala Rejects Sudhakaran Meet Link
Thiruvananthapuram, June 30: Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has distanced the Home Department from a reported Operation Toofan meeting linked to Congress MP K Sudhakaran, saying official meetings under the campaign can be convened only by senior police officers. Operation Toofan is Kerala’s police-led anti-drug campaign aimed at cracking down on narcotics networks, drug trafficking and substance abuse. The clari
Indian Navy Removes Warhead From MT Olympic Life Fuel Tank
Indian Navy specialists removed an unexploded missile warhead from the fuel tank of MT Olympic Life after the tanker reached Kochi, India, following a nearly 2,000-kilometer voyage from waters off Oman. The recovery involved an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from the Southern Naval Command and was described by India’s Ministry of Defence as a meticulously planned, high-risk operation. Missile Warhead Lodged in MT Olympic Life Fuel Tank
Indian Navy Removes Warhead From MT Olympic Life Fuel Tank
Indian Navy specialists removed an unexploded missile warhead from the fuel tank of MT Olympic Life after the tanker reached Kochi, India, following a nearly 2,000-kilometer voyage from waters off Oman. The recovery involved an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from the Southern Naval Command and was described by India’s Ministry of Defence as a meticulously planned, high-risk operation. Missile Warhead Lodged in MT Olympic Life Fuel Tank
India allows Iranian warship to dock in Kochi amid US strike on IRIS Dena
India granted docking permission to Iranian naval vessels following their participation in multinational maritime events earlier this year, even as regional tensions intensified after a United States submarine sank one of the ships in the Indian Ocean. The Iranian vessels IRIS Lavan, IRIS Bushehr and IRIS Dena had taken part in the Milan 2026 multilateral naval exercise and the International Fleet Review held in Visakhapatnam in February, events designed to highlight cooperation among dozens of
India allows Iranian warship to dock in Kochi amid US strike on IRIS Dena
India granted docking permission to Iranian naval vessels following their participation in multinational maritime events earlier this year, even as regional tensions intensified after a United States submarine sank one of the ships in the Indian Ocean. The Iranian vessels IRIS Lavan, IRIS Bushehr and IRIS Dena had taken part in the Milan 2026 multilateral naval exercise and the International Fleet Review held in Visakhapatnam in February, events designed to highlight cooperation among dozens of
PM Modi To Visit Kerala On March 11, Launch Major Projects Before Assembly Polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Kerala on March 11 as political activity intensifies ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. The one day visit is expected to focus on both development initiatives and political outreach, with several major events planned in Kochi, the state’s largest city and a key financial centre. The visit comes at a significant time when political parties are preparing for the Assembly polls expected to take place later this year.
PM Modi To Visit Kerala On March 11, Launch Major Projects Before Assembly Polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Kerala on March 11 as political activity intensifies ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. The one day visit is expected to focus on both development initiatives and political outreach, with several major events planned in Kochi, the state’s largest city and a key financial centre. The visit comes at a significant time when political parties are preparing for the Assembly polls expected to take place later this year.
India allows emergency docking of Iranian naval ship IRIS Lavan in Kochi
India has granted emergency docking permission to an Iranian naval vessel at Kochi and arranged accommodation for its crew after the ship reported technical difficulties, according to government sources. The Iranian vessel, identified as IRIS Lavan, arrived at Kochi on 4 March after receiving approval from Indian authorities earlier this month. Government officials said the request from Iran was received on 28 February 2026, stating that the ship required urgent docking due to technical issu
India allows emergency docking of Iranian naval ship IRIS Lavan in Kochi
India has granted emergency docking permission to an Iranian naval vessel at Kochi and arranged accommodation for its crew after the ship reported technical difficulties, according to government sources. The Iranian vessel, identified as IRIS Lavan, arrived at Kochi on 4 March after receiving approval from Indian authorities earlier this month. Government officials said the request from Iran was received on 28 February 2026, stating that the ship required urgent docking due to technical issu
Bombay HC Orders BCCI to Pay ₹538 Cr to Kochi Tuskers Kerala
In a major legal setback for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the Bombay High Court has upheld an arbitration award, directing the board to pay ₹538 crore to the now-defunct IPL franchise Kochi Tuskers Kerala. The franchise, which played only one season in 2011, was terminated by the BCCI for allegedly failing to submit a mandatory bank guarantee, an act the board cited as a breach of contract. Thi
Bombay HC Orders BCCI to Pay ₹538 Cr to Kochi Tuskers Kerala
In a major legal setback for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the Bombay High Court has upheld an arbitration award, directing the board to pay ₹538 crore to the now-defunct IPL franchise Kochi Tuskers Kerala. The franchise, which played only one season in 2011, was terminated by the BCCI for allegedly failing to submit a mandatory bank guarantee, an act the board cited as a breach of contract. Thi









