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Kochi: The mortal remains of 20 killed in separate incidents, including the Iran war, arrived at Kerala's Cochin International Airport on Wednesday (April 1). Notably, out of 20, nineteen Indians had died in separate incidents and natural deaths, but their bodies could not be brought back due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. Meanwhile, 37-year-old Santhanaselvam Krishnan was killed in a drone strike on a water desalination plant. Krishnan belonged to Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district.
Nearly 1,200 Indian nationals, most of them students, have left Iran since the start of the West Asia conflict by crossing via land borders to Armenia and Azerbaijan, while three Indians were injured in attacks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), officials of the external affairs ministry said on Wednesday. About 9,000 Indians, including students and businesspeople, were in Iran when military strikes by Israel and the US on February 28 triggered the conflict. Scores of students were moved from ci ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite MI's dominant chase of 220. KKR seemed in control after posting a commanding 220/4, but the script ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Signalling the government's intent to move ahead with the impeachment motion of Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said that main opposition parties have given their in-principle approval to support the motion in the upcoming monsoon session scheduled for July21-August 21. Rijiju said that the government is yet to decide whether the motion would be brought in the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha. For the Lok Sabha, signatures of a minimum 100 MPs is required. The requirement is the support of at least 50 MPs in the Rajya Sabha. H ...Read More >
Cochin (Keralam) [India], April 1 (ANI): The mortal remains of 20 Indian nationals who died due to various causes in Kuwait recently arrived at Cochin International Airport in Kerala on Wednesday, according to officials. Among the deceased was 37-year-old Santhanaselvam Krishnan from Muthukulathur in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district, who was killed in a drone strike on a water desalination plant. The other 19 individuals had died due to separate incidents and natural causes, but their repatriation had been delayed because of the regional conflict. A total of 8 Indian nationals have lost ...Read More >
Kuwait City: The family of an Indian electrician killed in a drone strike in Kuwait will be paid a year's salary by the Al Thiqa Food Group Company. Santhanaselvam Krishnan, from Tamil Nadu, was killed when an Iranian drone struck his workplace - a power and water desalination plant based in Kuwait, as reported by Hindustan Times. The company made the decision to uphold its social and humanitarian responsibilities, Kuwait Times reported. Al Thiqa told the media outlet that it had received all necessary approvals from authorities to begin paying Krishnan's one-year salary to his family in Tam ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Mar 30: Amid the escalating West Asia conflict, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday said eight Indian nationals have lost their lives while one remains missing in "various incidents" in the region. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp At an inter-ministerial briefing here on the West Asia situation, Additional Secretary (Gulf), MEA, Aseem R Mahajan, also said, "Yesterday, an Indian national unfortunately lost his life in an attack in Kuwait." However, he did not elaborate upon the circumstances of this death. "We express our deepest condolences to the fami ...Read More >
Ten transformative technology solutions could change the way the world powers homes, grows food and secures freshwater, according to a new World Economic Forum report. Many of these critical technologies already exist but remain underused. Unlocking their potential as practical, scalable solutions to pressing climate challenges will hinge on political will, financial and material investment and public awareness. The 10 Emerging Technology Solutions for Planetary Health report, developed in coll ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: US President Donald Trump has issued a severe ultimatum to Tehran, threatening the complete destruction of Iran's energy grid and vital infrastructure if a diplomatic resolution is not reached "shortly." In a social media post on Monday, the President warned that the US military is prepared to target electric generating plants, oil wells, and the strategic Kharg Island export hub. The threat follows a month of high-intensity conflict and comes as Iran retaliates with strikes on energy facilities in neighbouring Gulf states. The escalation has sent global energy markets into ...Read More >
Cochin (Keralam) [India], April 1 (ANI): The mortal remains of 20 Indian nationals who died due to various causes in Kuwait recently arrived at Cochin International Airport in Kerala on Wednesday, according to officials. Among the deceased was 37-year-old Santhanaselvam Krishnan from Muthukulathur in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district, who was killed in a drone strike on a water desalination plant. The other 19 individuals had died due to separate incidents and natural causes, but their repatriation had been delayed because of the regional conflict. Also Read | LPG Prices Hiked: Commercial ...Read More >