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P Kesavadev Awards 2021: Journalist Thomas Jacob and Dr. Shashank R Joshi named winners

June 12, 2021 7:35 pm

While Thomas Jacob was chosen for the Kesavadev Literary Award, Dr. Shashank R Joshi won the Diabscreen Kerala Kesavadev Award for his efforts in imparting public health education, especially during the pandemic.

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IPS Jacob Thomas lashes out: Those fighting graft labelled lunatics

December 10, 2015 1:52 am

Thomas was recently shunted out as the chief of the state’s fire and rescue services department after refusing to grant NOCs to 77 high-rise buildings that did not meet the mandatory safety criteria.

Kerala: IPS officer Thomas Jacob says won’t please politicians to retain post

October 23, 2015 1:41 am

The other day, a reply under RTI had revealed that there were no complaints against Thomas in writing.

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US government shutdown set to end just ahead of Thanksgiving as Senate votes to pass crucial funding bill

Updated: November 11, 2025 08:55 IST

The US Senate passed a funding bill in a 60-40 vote, effectively ending the 41-day government shutdown as eight Democrats joined Republicans to advance the measure, which now heads to the House for approval.

Dharmendra health update: Veteran actor ‘stable, under observation’, son Sunny Deol’s team requests fans to not indulge in false rumours

November 11, 2025 08:54 IST

Bollywood stars including Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan visited Dharmendra at the hospital last evening, followed by late-night visits from Govinda and Ameesha Patel.

NSG commandoes, in their signature black overalls, arriving at the blast site.

Blast outside Red Fort: No splinter wounds, no crater at spot, say cops

Updated: November 11, 2025 08:52 IST

Over a dozen vehicles were gutted in fire, and occupants killed. Moments later, body parts were scattered up to 100 metres from the spot.

‘A boom, damaged cars, body parts’: People inside temple recount horror

‘A boom, damaged cars, body parts’: People inside temple recount Red Fort blast horror

Updated: November 11, 2025 08:52 IST

A case under sections 16, 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and Explosives Act has been registered at Kotwali Police Station in north Delhi.

Retired AGM K Shridhar Shetty was given a one-year jail term for his role in the irregular loan disbursal.

Rs 26 crore bank fraud: Court jails two, imposes Rs 1 crore fine on housewife

Updated: November 11, 2025 08:51 IST

A special CBI court sentenced 53-year-old Anitha Mathias to three years in jail and fined her Rs 1 crore, while retired bank official K Shridhar Shetty got one year in jail.

Delhi blast: Fresh Traffic advisory issued after explosion near Red Fort. Check before you step out

Updated: November 11, 2025 08:51 IST

Delhi Blast: Delhi is on high alert after a car explosion near Red Fort, prompting the Delhi Traffic Police to issue fresh advisories and diversions on key routes. Commuters are urged to avoid Netaji Subhash Marg and use alternative roads.

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‘Constant ringing in my ears… brain feels heavy’: At Lok Nayak hospital, Red Fort blast survivors grapple with burns, bruises — and shock

Updated: November 11, 2025 08:49 IST

The entry to the emergency ward remained restricted amid heavy police deployment; family members were not allowed to go inside and meet their loved ones.