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Kerala Man Jailed for 106 Years For Raping, Impregnating Mentally Challenged Teen

Press Trust of India | Monday April 29, 2024, Idukki, Kerala

A Kerala court on Monday sentenced a 44-year-old man to a cumulative 106 years' imprisonment for raping and impregnating a 15-year-old mentally challenged girl in this mountainous district of the state.

"Kallakkadal Phenomenon" Threatens Kerala, Tamil Nadu Coastlines

Press Trust of India | Monday April 29, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

The entire coastal areas of Kerala and the southern coastal parts of Tamil Nadu are likely to experience the "kallakkadal phenomenon" -- the sudden swell of the seas causing rough waves -- until 11.30 pm on Monday.

South India Stares At Severe Water Crisis As Reservoir Levels Plunge To Mere 17%

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 27, 2024, New Delhi

The southern region, encompassing states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, has significantly reduced water storage compared to historical averages at just 17 per cent of reservoir capacity.

"Is This A Friendly Match?" Shashi Tharoor's Jab At Left Over Poll Tactic

Reported by Uma Sudhir | Friday April 26, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

Shashi Tharoor - looking to win the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat for a fourth consecutive term - has once again questioned the campaign strategy of the Left front.

Shashi Tharoor's Thiruvananthapuram Winning Streak In BJP's Crosshair

NDTV News Desk | Friday April 26, 2024, New Delhi

The Congress' Shashi Tharoor is bidding for a four-peat of wins from Thiruvananthapuram, but arguably faces his toughest test yet in Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, with the CPI's Pannyan Raveendran also in the mix.

BJP Lurks, INDIA vs INDIA Battle As Rahul Gandhi Defends Wayanad Seat

NDTV News Desk | Friday April 26, 2024, New Delhi

The Wayanad Lok Sabha seat will see an intriguing three-way contest between Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, the BJP's K Surendran, and Annie Raja of the Communist Party of India.

Kerala Goes To Polls Tomorrow - Over 2.75 Crore Voters, 194 Contestants

Press Trust of India | Thursday April 25, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

A total of 194 contestants in 20 Lok Sabha seats are vying for voters' support as Kerala goes to the polls on Friday, after over a month-long fierce campaign by the CPI(M)-led ruling LDF, Congress-headed UDF, and the BJP-led NDA.

Body Of Missing Kerala Woman Found Buried On Land Surrounding Her House: Cops

Press Trust of India | Monday April 22, 2024, Alappuzha

Kerala police on Monday recovered a body suspected to be of a missing woman, which was found buried within the plot of land that her house stands on.

Watch: On Campaign Trail, Shashi Tharoor Dances To 'Jai Ho' Tunes In Kerala

NDTV Newsdesk | Monday April 22, 2024, New Delhi

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor was seen dancing while campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections in his constituency Thiruvananthapuram.

Case Against Kerala Online Channel For Fake News Against Voting Machines

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 20, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

The Kerala police on Saturday registered a case against an online channel for propagating fake news against electronic voting machines and poll officials.

Woman, Part Of Indian Crew On Board Ship Seized By Iran, Returns Home

Edited by Debanish Achom | Thursday April 18, 2024, New Delhi

An Indian sailor who was among the crew of a cargo ship that was seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guards near the Strait of Hormuz on April 13 has safely reached home, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said today.

Exclusive: How Many Lok Sabha Seats Will BJP Win In South India? Congress's Revanth Reddy Says...

Reported by Marya Shakil | Thursday April 18, 2024, New Delhi

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has predicted the Bharatiya Janata Party will struggle for traction among South Indian voters, and win fewer than 15 of the region's 130 Lok Sabha seats.

Bird Flu Outbreak Reported In Kerala's Alappuzha

Press Trust of India | Thursday April 18, 2024, Alappuzha (Kerala)

A bird flu outbreak has been reported in two places in this district, officials said here on Thursday.

Kerala Woman With Cerebral Palsy Clears Civil Services Exam

Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 17, 2024, Kozhikode, Kerala

Surpassing the challenges posed by cerebral palsy, a congenital disorder that affects movement, muscle tone and posture, Sarika AK, hailing from this north Kerala district, has cleared the civil services exam.

Passenger Bitten By Snake On Kerala-Tamil Nadu Train, Hospitalised: Cops

Press Trust of India | Monday April 15, 2024, Kottayam (Kerala)

A passenger was allegedly bitten by a snake on a Madurai-bound train on Monday, police here said.