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Nadda accuses Cong of attempting to introduce religion-based quota

QUOTING BR Ambedkar, Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha JP Nadda on Tuesday accused the Congress of attempting to introduce religion-based reservations.

HC judge appears before SC collegium over remarks on UCC at VHP function

ALLAHABAD High Court judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, who stirred controversy with his statement at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) event, appeared before the Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday to present his side of the issue.

OTTs glorifying drug use under govt lens

THE OTT (over-the-top) platforms are on the radar of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for streaming content that reportedly glamorises and glorifies the use of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

ED conducts raids at 21 locations in case on betting app owned by Pak nationals

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GROWING ENTERPRISES IN A TIME-TESTED INDIAN WAY

OME accomplished chief financial officers of established companies like Tata Consultancy, Tata Chemicals and KPMG set up a think tank as a body that would engage with relevant audiences—India Inc, regulators, administrators—to create and nurture better-governed enterprises.

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ONE ELECTION CAN BE FIRST OF MANY REFORMS

We should use the move for simultaneous elections to call for other political reforms, such as greater transparency in parties' internal affairs and mandatory reports on manifesto pledges

Mumbai man arrested for skating around Swaraj Round

THE Town East police on Tuesday arrested a Mumbai native for skating around the Swaraj Round dangerously.

Cardinal Koovakad arrives in Kerala

CARDINAL George Jacob Koovakad landed in Kerala on Tuesday on his maiden visit to the state after being ordained cardinal.

Sabari rail project better proposal than Chengannur-Pampa route, says Pinarayi

The Sabari rail project has big potential to boost the state's development. It can be expanded upto Vizhinjam in future, according to the chief minister.

Bitten by rats 15 times, vaccination overdose paralyses TS student

A CLASS X student, Samudra Laxmi Bhavani Keerthi, from BC Residential School in Danavaigudem, Khammam, is now paralysed due to what doctors suspect is an overdose of anti-rabies vaccine.

Ferry fares in state may go up, govt to take call

TAKING the state water transport department (SWTD) boats would cost you more if the government approves a study by the National Transportation Planning and Research Centre (NATPAC) recommending to hike the minimum fare of passenger boats from the current ₹6 to ₹10.

Mullaperiyar dam water level will be raised to 152ft, says TN minister

Roshy questions it, says he didn't understand on what grounds minister made the statement

For Eldhose, it was last journey back home for Christmas

LEELAMMA, sister of Eldhose, was inconsolable as the neighbours handed over a carry bag recovered from the spot where his body was found.

Guard of honour at religious rituals to stay

Practice to continue for time being, says Vasavan. Home dept had decided to do away with it at September meet

Corp penalises collector for illegal hoardings

THE placement of illegal hoardings as part of Karuthalum Kaithangum—a taluk-level complaint redressal adalat organised by the government in Thiruvananthapuram recently—has landed the district collector in trouble.

'One Nation, One Election' not feasible'

A one-day national seminar on 'One Nation, One Election', jointly organised by the departments of history and political science at CMS College in Kottayam in association with the Institute of Parliamentary Affairs under the state government, has observed the proposal is not only impractical and but also poses a threat to federalism.

Record footfall at Sabarimala temple

THE rush for darshan at Sabarimala temple during the Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season continued on Tuesday.

'Karuthalum Kaithangum' adalats in Kottayam resolve 537 complaints

THE 'Karuthalum Kaithangum' adalats, a state government initiative designed to address public grievances through direct interaction with ministers, have concluded in Kottayam district.

Duck farmers in distress over bird flu outbreaks and inaction of govt

Outfit plans to hold hunger strikes to highlight plight of farmers, seeks immediate relief

IFFK pans an inclusive shot with live sign language interpretation

FOR the first time, the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) has introduced live sign language interpretation for people with hearing impairment, ensuring a disability-friendly environment for all participants.

548 working professionals join IIMK's Executive MBA

REFLECTING ON the growing demand for high-quality executive education, the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has welcomed the 17th batch of its globally acclaimed Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP).

Ganja flow to Ernakulam rises as harvest season begins in Odisha

Over 140kg of ganja recovered in several cases registered in district since November 1

'One poll' bill introduced in LS

Draws fierce protest from Oppn; govt ready to send it to a joint parliamentary committee

'One poll' bill introduced in LS

Draws fierce protest from Oppn; govt ready to send it to a joint parliamentary committee

SC seeks data on population of Orthodox, Jacobite groups

HEARING the dispute between the Malankara Orthodox Church and the Jacobite Church, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that status quo be maintained regarding the management and administration of the churches till the next date of hearing, which is on January 29 and 30, 2025.

Congress treated Constitution as pvt fiefdom: Shah

UNION home minister and the BJP's principal strategist Amit Shah on Tuesday tore into the Congress, terming it an anti-reservation party that recklessly amended the Constitution of India to pander to its appeasement politics during its long stint in government.

NTA to manage higher edu entrance tests alone

In a significant shift from its role, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will now focus solely on conducting entrance exams for admissions to higher education institutions.

India's first gene therapy offers new hope to haemophilia patients

In a significant medical breakthrough, India's first human gene therapy with a lentiviral vector for severe haemophilia-A has been found to be successful with zero bleeding rate in patients.

December 17, 2024

From Madurai to Mumbai Indians via KL: Kamalini story

ON Sunday, at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, G Kamalini was having the time of her life behind the stumps.