Mann Ki Baat: PM calls Emergency dark era; Congress slams Modi’s silence on Manipur 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Emergency was a dark era in the country's history when atrocities were committed on those supporting democracy. Whereas the Congress took a swipe at Modi over the situation in Manipur, saying one more 'Mann Ki Baat' but 'Maun' (silence) on Manipur. Read more

Veteran Malayalam actor Poojappura Ravi passes away at 86

Popular actor Poojappura Ravi alias Raveendran Nair passed away on Sunday. He was 86. He breathed his last due to age-related illness at his daughter’s residence in Marayoor, Idukki. He has played more than 600 characters in numerous plays, television serials and movies. Read more

CB refutes MV Govindan's claim against Sudhakaran in Monson-linked POCSO case

In a massive letdown for the CPM state secretary MV Govindan, the Crime Branch dismissed his claim that KPCC president K Sudhakaran was present when controversial self-styled antique dealer Monson Mavunkal sexually assaulted a minor girl. Read more

Sreeshankar jumps huge 8.41m in National Inter-State, qualifies for World Championships

Star long jumper Murali Sreeshankar produced a huge 8.41m effort in his very first attempt in the qualifying round at the National Inter-State Athletics Championships to qualify for the World Championships, here on Sunday. The 24-year-old Sreeshankar's jump was just 1cm shy of Jeswin Aldrin's national record of 8.42m set earlier this year. Read more

Philippine ferry with 120 people onboard catches fire at sea

All 120 passengers and crew members aboard a Philippine ferry that caught fire at sea on Sunday were rescued safely and the fire was extinguished, the coast guard said. The M/V Esperanza Star caught fire at dawn while travelling from Siquijor province to Bohol province with 65 passengers and 55 crewmembers. Read more