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WORLD NEWS

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Iran-US peace deal brings temporary relief to global energy crisis; Strait of Hormuz reopened

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON: A temporary ceasefire has been reached in the Iran-US conflict, which had triggered concerns over a global energy crisis. The Strait of Hormuz has been officially reopened.

TOP STORIES

general | Jun 19

Satheesan government to present maiden budget today amid ₹5.07 lakh crore debt

general | Jun 18

Governor calls meeting with officials; government expresses displeasure

general | Jun 18

Rs 300 crore Vizhinjam port fraud: Forged signature of Divya S Iyer used; Malappuram native on the run

general | Jun 18

Kerala dams drying up: KSEB faces power challenges due to poor rainfall

general | Jun 18

Sabarimala gold theft: Kerala HC gives SIT until June 29 to wrap up probe

general | Jun 19

FIFA World Cup: England, Ghana and Colombia secure victories

general | Jun 18

'Rescue Operation' case sabotage: SIT focus shifts to ADGP MR Ajith Kumar; offices raided

SPECIALS

editorial | Jun 19

PM SHRI imperative

editorial | Jun 19

Light of goodness has not faded yet

general | Jun 18

Dr. Moopen’s legacy scholarship & fellowships expand to support 45 students, continues historic 100% tuition fee waiver for MBBS

general | Jun 18

Dirtier than toilet seat? Shocking germ counts lurking on unwashed pillowcases

cine-news | Jun 17

'Lot of pain, please pray for me'; Renu Sudhi with latest update about health ailment

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ASTROLOGY

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‘TN will not allow to construct new dam’: Vijay hits out at Kerala over Mullaperiyar issue

A Tactical Pause: What US-Iran ceasefire reveals about India

Accused confesses to rape and murder of 32-year-old woman in Gavi

Assault case: SIT searches ADGP office, collects visitors register, CCTV clippings

Case against ‘Mollywood Times’ for screening censored sleazy dialogues READ MORE

KERALA

POLITICS

Pinarayi hits out at UDF over PM SHRI implementation, questions Congress’s core stance

Pinarayi Vijayan alleged that the Congress and the Muslim League, while in the opposition, had fiercely resisted the initiative and attempted to manufacture public outrage.

general | Jun 19

Money laundering in organ trade: ED raids five hospitals, seizes records of recent transplants across Kerala

general | Jun 19

Kerala faces 900 MW power deficit; KSEB scrambles for interstate power purchases to avert severe crisis

social-media | Jun 19

No more chemotherapy pain: Renu Sudhi receives PICC line treatment

Monsoon spike: Kerala on high alert as fever cases surge; 19 new Shigella cases reported Picture of murder case accused in bulletin; PSC finally admits mistake CCTV, male ban, and female coaches: Human Rights Commission overhauls Kerala women’s cricket safety Out-of-control car rams highway patrol team in Kasaragod; two cops seriously injured Rains likely to intensify; two districts on orange alert

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CINEMA

cine-news | Jun 18

Madras High Court halts OTT release of 'Drishyam 3' Telugu version

cine-news | Jun 17

Nazriya Nazim’s ‘red flag’ Instagram story sparks divorce rumours; fans react

cine-news | Jun 18

Dhanush’s D55 officially titled 'OM'! Brutal 'First Strike' teaser going viral

The "First Strike" video hits audiences with a barrage of intense, fast-paced imagery that moves far away from the average commercial hero-entry package.

cine-news | Jun 16

The 'Odiyan' no one saw coming! Dharma Productions, Rahul Sadasivan and Prithviraj join forces for Mollywood horror

cine-news | Jun 16

Big surprise on June 22? Amid court proceedings patch-up rumours intensify

cine-news | Jun 16

'Best in the world, lucky to have them with me'; Mouni Roy clears air on divorce and gossips

cine-news | Jun 15

Smiling in pink just hours before: Sanchita Ugale's final Instagram reel leaves fans in disbelief after tragic demise

cine-news | Jun 14

Madhoo’s shocking revelation on Pearle Maaney Show: How Mohanlal saved her from drunk rowdy crowd

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INDIA

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general | Jun 19

Cross-voting by alliance MLAs, Congress candidate loses in Jharkhand; NDA's strength in Rajya Sabha rises to 152 NEW DELHI: The Congress’ attempt to send senior leader Pranav Jha to the Rajya Sabha from Jharkhand failed after alliance partners cross-voted in the election.

general | Jun 18

BJP leader burnt alive inside car; four arrested RAIPUR: In a shocking incident, a BJP leader was burnt alive in Chhattisgarh’s Korea district.

general | Jun 18

19-year-old NEET aspirant commits suicide in Chennai

general | Jun 18

Woman commits suicide on 48th day of marriage; Doctor installs camera even in bedroom to watch wife

general | Jun 18

NEET, JEE systems unfair, cruel extortion machines that exclude majority: Rahul Gandhi in Kota

general | Jun 18

Karantaka shocker! 11 patients die within 24-hour span in Mysuru government hospital

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WORLD

gulf | Jun 18

UAE bans social media for children under 15; first GCC nation to implement decision DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a social media ban for children under the age of 15.

europe | Jun 17

'We'll go back to dropping bombs on their heads': Trump warns Iran deal 'not final' ahead of formal signing EVIAN: Just hours before a highly anticipated peace agreement with Iran is set to be signed, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a blunt warning to Tehran.

others | Jun 17

Just handshake, no trademark hug! Safety of Indian sailors paramount, PM Modi tells President Trump

gulf | Jun 17

Holy Kaaba covered with new silk and gold Kiswah for new Islamic year

gulf | Jun 17

Attention expats in the Gulf and those on visit visas: Changes in regulations

america | Jun 16

Eight killed after US’ bomber crashes soon after takeoff in California

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LIFESTYLE

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general | Jun 17

Chemistry of containment: Why plastic-bottled alcohol poses extra health risk While the standard health risks of alcohol consumption are heavily documented, a lesser-known hazard sits directly on liquor store shelves: the packaging.

general | Jun 16

Earn big, spend bigger: Why Gen Z is choosing good time over home loan KOCHI: Armed with lucrative packages in IT, marketing, and management, the newest cohort of the workforce is showing a distinct lack of interest in traditional investments.

general | Jun 15

Beyond Ponmudi: Five hidden waterfalls shaping Thiruvananthapuram’s Eco-Tourism scene

general | Jun 14

Roads less travelled: Inside extraordinary career of KSRTC’s first woman driver

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general | Jun 13

Foul play! Custom-jersey wearing duck becomes World Cup’s biggest mascot

general | Jun 09

Side of cash with that rice! Court hits eatery with ₹10,000 fine and orders to feed ‘traumatised’ victim free biryani for five weeks!

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SPORTS

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general | Jun 18

DR Congo shock for Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal; Wissa scores historic goal HOUSTON: Congo proved everyone wrong, putting out a warrior performance to hold Cristiano Ronaldo's cup favourites Portugal to a draw.

general | Jun 16

'Not Shubman Gill, it was this youngster who changed the game in Dharamshala, he is an asset for the team'; Sunil Gavaskar heaps praise on young all-rounder DHARAMSHALA: Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has heaped praise on young Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy following his excellent performance in the first ODI against Afghanistan.

general | Jun 15

Cape Verde unveils 'Never say die' performance; First shocker of WC 2026

general | Jun 15

Curaçao make World Cup history despite 7-1 defeat against Germany

general | Jun 14

‘Duties of responsible boyfriend’: Justin Trudeau ditches Canada’s World Cup match to watch US match with Katy Perry

general | Jun 14

Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma shine as India crush Pakistan in T20 World Cup

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