Kannur Airport

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National Governance & Policy Just now (01:49 AM IST)

Kannur Airport Set for Major Upgrade Within a Year, Kerala Chief Minister Says

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has said Kannur airport will undergo a major transformation within one year as the state moves to reposition airports across Kerala as aviation hubs. The government says the strategy is aimed at strengthening economic growth, improving connectivity and expanding the state’s contribution to GDP. The announcement signals a broader policy shift in which airports are being treated not merely as transport infrastructure but as engines of regional development, logistics expansion and investment attraction.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (03:19 PM IST)

ANEC issues legal notice over ‘Operation Kannur Makhna’, seeks full statutory review

The Animal and Environmental Care (ANEC) has issued a legal notice over the reported ‘Operation Kannur Makhna’, pressing authorities to subject any proposed intervention to statutory, judicial, veterinary and scientific scrutiny. The trust has urged officials to ensure every legal safeguard is in place before any irreversible action is taken. The move adds a fresh layer of legal and policy scrutiny to a matter already touching wildlife management, public safety and administrative accountability.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

British National Among Six Dead After Explosion Levels Building Near Athens' Acropolis

Six people, including a British national and four American holidaymakers, were killed when an explosion destroyed a three-storey building in Athens' historic Plaka district, close to the Acropolis. Greek authorities suspect a gas leak caused the blast, which also damaged nearby buildings and prompted emergency crews to search the rubble for survivors before all six bodies were recovered.

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National Governance & Policy2h ago

Ride-Hailing Coercion Allegations Rock Gujarat as Bharat Taxi Faces Scrutiny

Passengers and drivers in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar have alleged that groups of men stopped ride-hailing vehicles and pressured riders to cancel Uber and Rapido trips in favour of Bharat Taxi, India's government-backed platform. The allegations, which remain independently unverified, have raised fresh questions about competition, driver livelihoods and passenger safety in one of the country's busiest urban mobility markets.

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Space Exploration & Commercial Space11h ago

Nor'easter Batters U.S. Northeast With Flooding, Outages and Emergency Declarations

A powerful nor'easter is sweeping across the northeastern United States, bringing coastal flooding, strong winds, heavy rain and widespread travel disruption from Virginia to Maine. New York and New Jersey have declared states of emergency as officials warn of dangerous inundation, power outages and worsening conditions tied to Saturday's full moon.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace1h ago

Fresh Fighting in Tigray Raises Fears of Wider War in Ethiopia

New clashes between Tigrayan regional forces and Ethiopia's national army have shattered an uneasy calm in the country's north and revived fears of a return to full-scale war. With internet and call services disrupted, panic buying reported and key political disputes still unresolved, residents in Tigray are once again bracing for a conflict that could spread beyond the region.

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World Politics & Diplomacy1h ago

Pope Leo XIV Draws Huge Crowds in France as Paris Visit Blends Faith, Politics and AI

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in France for a four-day visit that is drawing large crowds and renewed attention to the Catholic Church's place in a secular country. After being greeted by President Emmanuel Macron at Orly airport, the pontiff addressed geopolitical tensions and artificial intelligence at the Élysée Palace ahead of a Mass expected to bring more than half a million people to central Paris.

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World Politics & Diplomacy5h ago

Iran Warns Regional Airports Could Pay Price as U.S. Sanctions Ground Its Flights

Iran is escalating pressure on neighboring states after new U.S. sanctions sharply curtailed its aviation links, warning that regional airports could face consequences if they continue to cooperate with American restrictions. The threat underscores how sanctions on Iran's airline sector are rippling beyond commercial aviation and into the geopolitics of the Middle East.

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V.D. Satheesan(1)Kerala State Government(1)Kerala(1)