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Small reactors: Nu-clear favourites

Both the govt & public sector energy cos are focusing on developing small modular reactors

After Guv's call, people surrender illegally-held weapons in Manipur

PEOPLE in ethnic violence-hit Manipur have begun surrendering illegally-held weapons following a call from Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla.

Living & Believing

Army Paralympic Node is unique. It is the only centre that helps soldiers to rehabilitate themselves after disasters leave them shattered. Indraneel Das tries to find out how...

SGST dept issues guidelines for revised GST-TDS filing

THE State GST (SGST) Department has asked government departments, agencies and local self-government departments to take note of the changes in GST-TDS return filing applicable from April 1, 2025.

Trinamool MPs meet IUML chief amid efforts to enhance ties with UDF

AHEAD of the Trinamool Congress state conference, the party's MPs met IUML state president Syed Sadik Ali Shihab Thangal in Malappuram, and Thamarassery Bishop Remigiose Inchananiyil in Kozhikode on Saturday.

Godrej Ent pumps in ₹200 crore in Dahej

THE Process Equipment division of Godrej Enterprises Group has announced an additional investment of ₹200 crore to expand its advanced manufacturing facility in Dahej, Gujarat.

THE EVOLUTION OF A HARAPPAN ICON

MONG the several domed conical stones found along the Indus Valley, two objects stand out—a small tapered cone seated on a round base and a dome-shaped cylinder on a flat base with a protrusion on one side.

Investors Showing Interest, Infopark Phase 3 Could Come Up On 500 Acres

Integrated township project, featuring 15 mn sqft of IT space, to be developed using land-pooling model: Infopark CEO

Organisers of Rajkot mass marriage go missing

IN a shocking incident, a mass marriage for 28 girls of all castes, to be arranged by the Rishivanshi Samaj in Rajkot, turned chaotic after the organisers vanished without a trace.

Humiliating Indians Trips Trump's Mission

Identity is a matter of pride, not prejudice. For a decade, India was hailed as the rising Asian power to counter China—an economic behemoth, a foreign policy superpower, and a vital Vishwaguru. Global Goliaths in business viewed it as a favored investment destination and an independent power that could coolly thumb its nose at US sanctions by buying Russian oil, because it suited its domestic interests. American presidents and European leaders courted New Delhi with more ardor than Mark Antony had wooed Cleopatra. It looked as if India had regained its old identity as the world's golden bird or ‘sone ka chidiya’ breaking free of the chains of a colonial hangover and a Noachian socialist legacy.

Bridging Identities, Building Democracy

A chronicle of India's political landscape over the last several decades as experienced from within the halls of power

Musk Shaking Up India's Auto, Broadband Market

Elon Musk is back in India with Tesla and Starlink.

There is No Time to Waste on Partisan Electoral Politics

Much of this turbulence has been generated by the election of Donald Trump as POTUS. Trump has lost no time in making it clear that he expects every one—allies, friends, neighbours—to bend down on their knees.

South Sudan Closes Schools for Two Weeks as Students Collapse Due to Heat

SOUTH Sudan closed all schools on Thursday for two weeks due to an extreme heat wave that has caused some students to collapse.

KMTC plans clusters to boost med devices sector

IN A novel initiative, Kerala Medical Technology Consortium (KMTC) is planning to set up medical-device clusters in major cities in the state that will link universities, industries, startups, and hospitals and encourage them to come up with advanced technologies and devices.

Pope not out of danger, faces sepsis risk in pneumonia battle, docs say

THE Vatican carried on with its Holy Year celebrations without the pope Saturday, as Pope Francis battled pneumonia and a complex respiratory infection that doctors say remains touch-and-go and will keep him hospitalized for at least another week.

Kash Patel Takes Oath on Bhagavad Gita

KASH Patel took oath as the ninth director of the FBI on the Bhagavad Gita and spoke about how a first-generation Indian kid is living the American dream, reflecting on his heritage.

Hamas Frees 6 More Israeli Hostages

Two of them held for about a decade after visiting Gaza individually

Newborn abandoned in ICU: Medical board to oversee treatment

A NEWBORN, abandoned by parents in the ICU of a private hospital, has been shifted to Ernakulam General Hospital for further specialised care.

Stepping into Barbara's Shoes

The actress talks about her new film Lucca's World and distancing herself from the sensuous image she was once known for

Duo places telephone pole on railway tracks, held

In an irresponsible act that could have led to a major tragedy, two persons placed a telephone post across the railway tracks near the old fire station at Nedumbayikulam in Kundara, Kollam, in the early hours of Saturday in a bid to cut it and sell it as scrap allegedly to buy alcohol.

EV start-up River eyes exports to 11 countries

BENGALURU-based electric scooter start-up River, which is backed by marquee investors such as Yamaha Motor and Toyota Ventures, plans to export to about 11 countries soon.

India & UK Sign Agreement for AI in 4G, 5G; Focus on Open RAN

INDIA and the UK have signed an MoU that focuses on Open RAN-related policy and technical matters, including 5G Open RAN and Artificial Intelligence in 4G/5G.

Shah Says India Incomplete Without Northeast

STRESSING on the key role played by Northeast states in the unity of the country, Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said India remained incomplete without the region.

Rooting For Distinct Branches On A Strong Tree

This wasn't the first time that the separation of powers was questioned while selecting the chief election commissioner. Where should the line be drawn, by whom?

Drive against NCDs, common cancer launched

IN view of the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases, the health ministry on Thursday launched an intensified special campaign to achieve 100% screening of all individuals aged 30 years and above for diabetes, hypertension and other NCD diseases and common cancers.

Son locks ailing mother at home for holy dip

IN a disturbing case of parental abuse, a son locked up his 68-year-old ailing mother inside her home and went to the Maha Kumbh with his in-laws for a holy dip.

New protocols on crowd control in New Delhi station

The Delhi Rail Division of the Northern Railway has introduced a new safety protocol for platforms handling eastbound trains at the New Delhi Railway Station to prevent incidents such as the fatal stampede on February 15.

Modern Market to Come Up Before End of Current Council's Tenure

152 traders from Palayam market to be relocated to the new facility at Kalluthankadavu

AI with Reduced Cost Is Good News for Companies

MALL language models (SLMs) are more cost-effective and the inference cost is much less than large language models (LLMs), says Balakrishna D R, aka Bali, executive vice-president and global services head of AI and industry verticals at Infosys.