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UK Navy's F-35 fighter jet develops hydraulic failure, may have to be airlifted for return: Defence Officials

The British Royal Navy F-35B fighter jet, which had made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram airport, has developed a hydraulic failure, and possibly, it would be taken back in a military transport aircraft, said defence officials on Friday.... read..

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Kerala: Three remanded in judicial custody after woman dies by suicide over moral policing in Kannur

Three men have been remanded in judicial custody in connection with the death of a woman who was found dead at her house in Kayalode under the Pinarayi police station limits on Tuesday, Kerala Police said.... read..

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Kerala woman died by suicide following mob trial, confirms Kannur city police commissioner

A woman has died by suicide after being subjected to a mob shaming, police said on Friday.... read..

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There are increasing attempts to destabilise elected governments by using governors: Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty

Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty announced on Friday that the powers and duties of governors will be included in school textbooks.... read..

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Nilambur Assembly By-election sees 70.76% voter turnout by 5 PM

The Nilambur Assembly by-election in Kerala recorded a voter turnout of 70.76% as of 5 PM, according to data from the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Kerala.... read..

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Assembly bypolls: Voting progresses smoothly at Malappuram's Punchakkoli

Voting progressed smoothly at the Punchakkoli polling booth located deep within forest region on Thursday.... read..

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Nilambur Assembly bypoll: 13.15% voter turnout recorded till 9 am

Nilambur Assembly bye-election in Kerala saw a 13.15% voter turnout till 9 am from the start of polling at 7 am. The bypoll has been necessitated after the resignation of Left Democratic Front independent legislator PV Anvar, who later joined the All Indi... read..

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Nilambur bypolls: UDF candidate expresses confidence in winning bye-elections, says "state govt totally neglected area"

United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate Aryadan Shoukhath, contesting Kerala's Nilambur bypoll expressed confidence in a UDF victory for the constituency, saying that the state government has "totally neglected Nilambur area," with tribals not being rehab... read..

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Resident Commissioner to support Keralites returning in wake of Israel-Iran war: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday instructed the Resident Commissioner in Delhi to provide necessary facilities to Keralites returning from Iran and Israel amid the escalating conflict between the two countries.... read..

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Polling begins for assembly by-elections across 4 states

Voting began for the high-stakes assembly bye-elections in five constituencies across the country on Thursday.... read..

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"I have disagreements with Congress leadership": Shashi Tharoor says party did not invite him for Nilambur byelection campaign

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said that he had a difference of opinion with his party's leadership but added that the Congress party, its values, and its workers are dear to him.... read..

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Nilambur Assembly by-election: UDF and LDF workers enter into scuffle in Kurumbalangod of Malappuram district

United Democratic Front (UDF) and Left Democratic Front (LDF) workers engaged in a scuffle in Kurumbalangod of Malappuram district during polling for the Nilambur Assembly by-election on Thursday.... read..

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Nilambur Assembly bypoll: 59.68 pc voter turnout recorded till 3 pm

The Nilambur Assembly Constituency in Kerala, where by-elections are underway, recorded an approximate voter turnout of 59.68 per cent by 3:00 pm on Thursday.... read..

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Pinarayi Vijayan parroting RSS's narrative against Muslim majority Malappuram: Kerala LoP

VD Satheesan, Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, on Thursday accused the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) of having an unholy nexus with the BJP. He also accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of parroting the RSS's "narrative" against... read..

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Polling begins for assembly by-elections across five states

Voting began for the high-stakes assembly bye-elections in five constituencies across the country on Thursday.... read..

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Kerala: Odapoo flower in annual Kottiyoor festival attracts huge crowds in Kannur

The Odapoo, a unique flower, is attracting multiple people to Kerala's annual 28-day Kottiyoor festival held in Kannur. The special flower is only found in Kottiyoor during the festival season and is given by people to their relatives to symbolise sharing... read..

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Tharoor says 'not invited' for Nilambur bypoll campaign, but he was in Congress star campaigners' list

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday claimed he was not invited by the party to campaign for its candidate in the Nilambur Assembly byelection in Kerala; however, he was among the list of star campaigners submitted to the Election Commission by the part... read..

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BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar slams Congress over Jamaat-e-Islami support in Nilambur bypoll

BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday criticised the Congress party over its alleged association with Jamaat-e-Islami in the upcoming Nilambur Assembly bypoll and accused the party of playing "opportunistic" politics.... read..

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IAF confirms emergency landing of British Navy's F-35B fighter jet at Thiruvananthapuram airport

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday evening confirmed that a British Royal Navy F-35B fighter jet made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram airport on Saturday night (June 14).... read..

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Ahead of bypoll, Priyanka Gandhi holds roadshow in Kerala's Nilambur

Congress General Secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra held a roadshow in Moothedam area of Kerala's Nilambur on Sunday, energising party workers and supporters ahead of the upcoming Nilambur bye-elections.... read..

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British F-35 fighter jet makes emergency landing in Kerala

A United Kingdom (UK) Navy F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Saturday evening due to low fuel, according to sources.... read..

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British Navy's F-35 fighter jet makes emergency landing in Kerala

A United Kingdom (UK) Navy F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Saturday evening due to low fuel, according to sources.... read..

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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi to visit Nilambur again today ahead of bye-polls

With campaigning for the Kerala's Nilambur bye-polls in full swing, Congress leader and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi is set to visit the area, which will energise party working working to get the party's candidate Aryadan Shoukath elected.... read..

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Bodies of 5 people killed in Kenya bus accident brought to Kerala

The bodies of five Indians who lost their lives in a bus accident in Kenya have been brought to Kerala, flying in a Qatar Airways flight and landing at Cochin International Airport on Sunday.... read..

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Heavy rains in Kerala: Holiday declared for educational institutions in eight districts on June 16

In view of the continuing heavy rainfall and a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a holiday has been declared for all educational institutions in several districts of Kerala on Monday.... read..

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ICG transfers tow of MV Wan Hai 503 to ocean-going tug Offshore Warrior; Averts drift towards Kerala Coast

In a significant development in the salvage operations of MV Wan Hai 503, the vessel's tow was successfully transferred from Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ships to the ocean-going tug Offshore Warrior on 13 June 2025. This shift was essential to progress the o... read..

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Indian Navy carries out successful aerial insertion of salvage team on distressed vessel MV Wan Hai 503

The Indian Navy undertook a successful aerial insertion in a daring operation of the salvage team which was onboard distressed vessel MV Wan Hai 503 and has been under fire since June 9, according to the Indian Navy.... read..

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Indian Navy successfully undertook aerial insertion of salvage team onboard MV Wan Hai 503 vessel

The Indian Navy successfully undertook the aerial insertion of the salvage team onboard the distressed vessel MV Wan Hai 503, which has been on fire since 9 June.... read..

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"We are hopeful for a good victory": Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Nilambur by-election

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who is hopeful of a "good victory' in the Nilambur by-election, said everyone in the party and the UDF is fighting together.... read..

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IMD issues red alert for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in 5 districts of Kerala

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a red alert for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Kerala's Kasargod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Wayanad, and Malappuram districts over the next 24 hours.... read..

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What's happening in Gaza very wrong: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday expressed concern over the loss of civilian lives in Gaza due to the ongoing conflict with Israel after India abstained from voting on the United Nations motion on ceasefire.... read..

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ICG, Navy and IAF execute high-risk operation to stabilise fire-hit Singaporean vessel off Kochi

In a major development in the firefighting and salvage operation of Singaporean Vessel MV Wan Hai 503, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), along with the Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, successfully transferred the tow of the distressed container vessel to th... read..

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Israel-Iran conflict: Kerala CM urges international community to end "unlawful aggression" by Tel Aviv

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday urged the international community to speak out to end "unlawful aggression" of Israel against Iran.... read..

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Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrives in Kerala ahead of Nilambur bypoll

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived at the Calicut airport on Friday. Upon her arrival, she was welcomed by Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president Sunny Joseph and other senior leaders of the party's state unit.... read..

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ICG, Navy achieve milestone in MV Wan Hai 503 firefighting ops, pull burning vessel away from Indian Coast

In a breakthrough, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully enabled the towing of the fire-stricken Singapore-flagged container vessel MV Wan Hai 503, marking a major milestone in ongoing efforts to control the blaze and protect the marine environment.... read..

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Security heightened in Malappuram ahead of Nilambur by-election

Security has been heightened in Malappuram ahead of the Nilambur assembly constituency by-election set to be held on June 19. The police officials are carrying out strict checks on vehicles ahead of the by-elections.... read..

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