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Days after Iran seized a cargo ship for its suspicious links with Israel, Kerala-based Ann Tessa Joseph who one of the crew members of the ship, returned to India on Thursday.

The World Health Organization expressed concern on Thursday over the increasing transmission of H5N1 avian flu to previously unaffected species, including humans, with a mortality rate described as "extraordinarily high." 

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) unveiled the Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation (SPACE) in Kerala. This facility, inaugurated by DRDO Chief Samir V Kamat, serves as a premier testing hub for sonar systems for the Indian Navy, enhancing naval technology and research capabilities in Anti-Submarine Warfare

Google has laid off 28 employees who participated in a sit-down protest over the company’s “$1.2 billion agreement with Israel.” 

Recently, a video purportedly showing an Indian vlogger, Shubham Kumar, being rejected from various bars and clubs in Israel went viral, sparking outrage and accusations of discrimination.

In a dramatic escalation of tensions between Iran and Israel, the weekend saw Iran launch its first-ever direct attack on its arch-foe, firing over 300 missiles and drones at Israeli territory.

Singer Katy Perry had a wardrobe malfunction while shooting an episode of 'American Idol' and subsequently addressed the event in an Instagram post. Perry's top broke off, prompting her to humorously say, "That song broke my top off."

The Iranian onslaught, comprising over 300 armed drones and long-range missiles, faced a formidable defensive response from Israel, with the IDF reporting a staggering 99% interception rate.

Health Minister Veena George issued a warning that the intermittent rains could lead to a rise in mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever in the state.

Over 300 drones and missiles were launched by Iran against military targets within Israel on Sunday, an action US President Joe Biden characterized as 'unprecedented'.

The recent conflict adds to ongoing tensions exacerbated by the conflict in Gaza over the past year, highlighting the enduring hostility between the two nations, which spans decades.

The temperature is likely to increase in Kerala in the next two days as predicted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). As many as 11 districts will experience high temperatures till April 17.

Kerala is celebrating Vishu today (April 14) and top stars of Malayalam cinema including Mammootty and Mohanlal have come forward to extend their greetings today. 

In the wake of Iran's recent attack on Israel, which saw the deployment of suicide drones, missiles, and rockets, tensions in the Middle East have reached a fever pitch.

Following Iran's unprecedented assault on Israel in retaliation for an airstrike on an Iranian consular building in Syria on Sunday, Ambassador of Israel to India, Naor Gilon, made significant remarks regarding the potential escalation of the conflict.