Kerala CM launches 'Operation Toofaan' to combat drug abuse

Thiruvananthapuram : Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Tuesday launched 'Operation Toofaan', an anti-drug initiative of the Home Department. He stated that substance abuse is one of the biggest challenges faced by the state. In his inaugural address, Satheesan said that over 60 per cent of the state&

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Iran Attacks Damage 20 U.S. Military Sites Across the Middle East

New satellite images show that Iranian attacks have damaged around 20 U.S. military sites across the Middle East since the conflict began. The strikes reportedly targeted important military facilities in eight countries, causing significant damage to air defence systems, refuelling aircraft, radar installations, and other military equipment. Iran says

Canada's New Immigration Rules Take Effect June 1: What International Students and Workers Need to Know

Ottawa: Canada has implemented sweeping changes to its immigration and visa regulations effective June 1, 2026, affecting international students, work permit holders, and certain family visa categories. The changes were announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as part of its effort to better manage temporary resident flows and

Centre approves four High Court Chief Justices; Justice V. Mohana cleared for Supreme Court elevation

New Delhi: The Central Government has officially notified the appointment of five new judges to the Supreme Court of India, including four sitting Chief Justices of High Courts and Senior Advocate V. Mohana. The appointments were made by President Droupadi Murmu under Article 124(2) of the Constitution after consultation

Army Launches Court Martial Against Major General and Others in Kapurthala Job Scam

Chandigarh: The Army has initiated court-martial proceedings against a Major General and other officers in a five-year-old case involving alleged bribes to select officer candidates for the armed forces at the Service Selection Centre in Kapurthala, Punjab. The case dates back to a 2021 Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe

India and Australia Strengthen Defence Partnership with New Supply Agreement and Enhanced Undersea Surveillance Cooperation

New Delhi: India and Australia on Monday agreed to develop a defence supplies and services pact while strengthening cooperation in maritime surveillance, undersea domain awareness, and military interoperability as the two Quad partners deepen strategic coordination in the Indo-Pacific. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence

Rubio leading efforts for Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, announcement expected Tuesday: Reports

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading diplomatic efforts to consolidate a ceasefire in Lebanon, with a potential breakthrough expected as early as Tuesday according to Lebanese media. If successful, the announcement will follow Tuesday's negotiations between Lebanese and Israeli diplomats, LBCI television reported Monday. The

US Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Kills Three in Eastern Pacific Ocean in Fourth Attack This Week

WASHINGTON: The US military said it carried out another strike Saturday on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men in the fourth attack this week and bringing the total death toll to 205. US Southern Command announced the strike with its usual language

India, Australia underscore maritime freedom and supply chain security in high-level talks

New Delhi : India and Australia on Monday underscored the importance of freedom of navigation, overflight and unimpeded maritime trade amid disruptions in energy supply chains following the West Asia crisis as well as concerns over China's increasing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific. These issues figured prominently during wide-ranging talks

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ലണ്ടൻ: താനൊരു നടനാണെന്നോ ഒരു പാട് സിനിമകളിൽ അഭിനയിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ടെന്നോ തന്‍റെ മകന് അറിയില്ലെന്ന് വെളിപ്പെടുത്തി ഹാരിപോട്ടർ താരം ഡാ