Kerala Tourism Minister Kadakampally Surendran on Friday said that nearly 60 tourists, including foreigners, stranded at a resort near here are safe.


All tourists stranded at Idukki resort safe: Kerala Minister


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The Assam government on Friday destroyed over six lakh bottles of illegal liquor and beer valued at Rs 168.55 crore with Excise Minister Parimal Shuklabaidya crushing these under a roadroller. The Excise Department had seized the liquor in the state in 2016.


Illegal liquor valued at Rs 168 crore destroyed in Assam


A film on child trafficking made by National award 'Natya Bhushan' winning filmmaker Sachin Gupta has not been granted a certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) due to what an offical said was its "crude" content.


Film on child trafficking denied certificate by CBFC


Actor-director Casey Affleck addressed allegations of sexual harassment for the first time saying that he contributed to an "unprofessional environment" on the film set of "Im Still Here".


Casey Affleck apologises for unprofessional behaviour


With the water level at the Idukki dam fast rising, two more shutters of the dam were opened on Friday, said a Kerala Minister.


Two more shutters opened at Kerala's Idukki dam


The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) on Thursday arrested Neeraj Singhal, former Promoter and Managing Director of Bhushan Steel Limited (BSL), and sent him to judicial custody till August 14.


SFIO arrests former promoter of Bhushan Steel


The toll in rain-related deaths in Kerala touched 20 on Thursday as Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan postponed Saturday's annual Nehru boat race in Alappuzha in view of heavy showers forecast.


Kerala rains leave 20 dead, Nehru boat race postponed


The National Investigation (NIA) on Wednesday said it had seized fake notes in Rs 2,000 denomination with a total face value of nearly Rs 7 lakh in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and arrested four persons, including a woman.


NIA seizes fake notes with Rs 7-lakh face value in Bengaluru


At least 43 persons were injured in a massive fire that erupted in Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) refinery here on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.


43 injured in fire at BPCL's Mumbai plant


A Station House Officer (SHO) and three subordinate police officers in Gurugram were suspended on the charge of demanding money for the release of an oil tanker impounded illegally, police said on Wednesday.


Gurugram SHO among four cops suspended on bribery charge


The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Directors of the Amrapali Group to file details of all their movable and immovable assets along with valuation, and warned them that they would be rendered homeless if they tried "to play smart."


Don't play smart, give your property details: SC to Amrapali directors


A series of loud explosions followed by a massive fire were reported at a refinery of the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) at Chembur in the eastern suburbs of Mumbai.


Explosions, fire at BPCL's Mumbai plant, no casualties so far


Two Indian businessmen who were abducted in Malaysia earlier in August have been rescued, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has said.


Indian businessmen abducted in Malaysia rescued: Sushma


The West Bengal CID on Tuesday arrested former West Midnapore district police chief Bharati Ghosh's husband M.A.V. Raju in an extortion case, after his anticipatory bail was rejected by the Calcutta High Court, a CID officer said.


Bengal former IPS officer's husband arrested in extortion case


In view of the mass kite flying tradition on Independence Day in the national capital, BSES, one of Delhi's two electricity distribution companies (discoms), issued an advisory on Tuesday cautioning people against flying kites near electrical installations as metal-coated kite strings can cause trippings and electrocutions.


BSES issues I-Day advisory on flying kites near power units


A special court here on Tuesday extended interim protection from arrest to former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram and his son Karti till October 8 in the Aircel-Maxis deal case.


Court extends Chidambaram interim protection from arrest


The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday said it has booked 19 persons, including six Customs officials posted at the Trichy International Airport, on charge of involvement in the smuggling of gold and other valuables.


CBI busts smuggling racket at Trichy airport, books 19


The Delhi High Court on Monday granted bail to a former director of the Andhra Bank arrested in a Rs 5,000 crore fraud case involving Gujarat-based pharmaceutical company Sterling Biotech.


HC grants bail to Andhra Bank ex-official


Actress Eva Longoria, who has called for "transparent investigations" into sexual misconduct allegations against CBS chief Les Moonves, believes changing systematic sexism is a huge challenge.


Systematic sexism is big thing to change: Eva Longoria


The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has suspended two pilots of a Jet Airways flight which overshot the runway at Riyadh prior to take off on August 3, an official said on Monday.


DGCA suspends 2 Jet pilots for Riyadh incident


Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Entertainment's Phantom Films and director Meghna Gulzar have signed up to produce a series on the life and case files of former Commissioner of Police, Mumbai, Rakesh Maria.

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