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The Pricing Crossroads Legacy Publishers Face

HIS year is the Assam government's 'Year of Reading'. This declaration of intent came after the Guwahati Book Fair in January totted up ₹7 crore in sales.

Saluja Ousted from REL Board as She Fails to Get Shareholders' Approval

In a major development, Religare Enterprises (REL) has said Rashmi Saluja ceased to be a director on its board after failing to secure shareholder approval for her reappointment.

I-T Bill Tabled in LS; Panel to Submit Report by Mar 10

Bill will simplify language, structure of the existing I-T Act, says FM

China threat? Z-category security for Dalai Lama, BJP's Manipur in-charge

The Union Home Ministry on Thursday provided Z-category security to Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama after receiving a threat assessment report from the Intelligence Bureau (IB), officials said.

Invest Kerala Global Summit from Feb 21

THE INVEST Kerala Global Summit (IKGS 2025), organised by the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) on behalf of the Department of Industries & Commerce, is scheduled to begin on February 21.

Liverpool Held by Everton in EPL

JAMES Tarkowski struck in the 98th minute to salvage a 2-2 draw for Everton against Liverpool as four red cards were issued after full-time on a dramatic final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.

Asylum seeker ploughs car into Munich crowd

The aftermath of the accident scene in central Munich where an Afghan driver drove a car into a labour union demonstration, injuring 28 including children | AP

High Court dismisses appeal by Kollam native convicted of murder

THE Kerala High Court has dismissed the appeal filed by a Kollam native who was awarded life imprisonment in a case related to the murder of a KSEB official at Pallithottam, Kollam in April 2008.

Adani Green withdraws power projects from Sri Lanka after local protests

ADANI GREEN ENERGY is withdrawing its wind energy project and two transmission projects in Sri Lanka.

Mohalla clinics in Delhi to be probed: Nadda

PEOPLE of Delhi will soon be able to avail the services of the central government's ambitious Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), considered to be the largest insurance scheme in the world.

SGST dept eyes more efficiency with faceless adjudication system

THE state GST department is working on a faceless adjudication system, one that would minimise favouritism and corruption with very little physical interaction.

J'khand father, sons kill student over boyfriend

In a case of honour killing, a father and her two brothers were arrested for killing the girl, an intermediate student.

In a First, Board to Source Raw Cashew Nuts From Other States

To seek approval from state govt; procurement set to take place through calling of e-tenders

Plus I student alleges brutal ragging by seniors in Kannur

A Plus I student of P R Memorial School in Kolavallur has lodged a ragging complaint against five senior students, alleging a violent assault that left him seriously injured.

Ashok Leyland Q3 net profit rises 34.63% to ₹819.67 crore

COMMERCIAL vehicle maker Ashok Leyland Ltd on Wednesday reported a 34.63% increase in consolidated net profit at ₹819.67 crore in the third quarter of the current financial year, riding on strong sales growth in overseas markets.

Pranab's son returns to Cong after TMC stint

FORMER President Pranab Mukherjee's son Abhijit Mukherjee rejoined the Congress on Wednesday after a four-year stint with the Trinamool Congress.

Day of records as Yadav claims javelin gold

JAVELIN thrower Sachin Yadav of Uttar Pradesh, 18-year-old high jumper Pooja Singh of Haryana and long distance runner Sawan Barwal of Himachal Pradesh rewrote National Games records and won gold medals on the concluding day of athletics competition here on Wednesday.

PM Recalls Savarkar's Escape Bid in Marseille

India-France relations touched new heights as Modi & Macron hold discussions on-board the presidential aircraft

FC Goa sink Mumbai City

IKER Guarrotxena scored a first-half double as FC Goa recorded a 3-1 win over Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League at the Mumbai Football Arena in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Passport cannot be denied to person on brother's terrorism link, rules HC

THE Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has said that a passport cannot be denied to a person merely for the involvement of his brother in militancy activities.

When the Prime Minister Goes to Washington

Trump is yet to fill some key posts that have a bearing on India-US relations. For now, the two sides are talking at higher levels to reset the course

Real Late Show Exposes City's Decline

REAL Madrid once again twisted the knife into Pep Guardiola's Manchester City to compound a troubled season for the English champions and leave them on the brink of an early Champions League exit.

80K killed due to extreme weather events in 1993-2022 period: Study

INDIA registered at least 80,000 fatalities in the past three decades, causing losses of nearly $180 billion (inflation-adjusted) between 1993 and 2023 due to climate change-induced extreme weather events, a study says.

Beyond the Tiger!

We explore Kuruba culture, tribal settlements and culinary delicacies of Kabini – Asia's largest tiger reserve!

First-ever integrated caravan park in Kerala set to open next week

The hybrid park has a capacity to accommodate around six caravans and six camper vans

Pre-poll freebies creating a class of parasites: SC

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday criticised the practice of political parties giving freebies ahead of the elections, saying it has made people unwilling to work.

P C Chacko steps down as NCP state president

IN what could be termed as an anti-climax of sorts, P C Chacko finally quit as NCP state president.

Sabarimala Temple Opened For Five-Day Monthly Pooja

The Lord Ayyappa temple here was opened for a five-day monthly pooja for the Malayalam month of Kumbham.

Hindus focus of attacks in Bangladesh riots, says UN

HUMAN rights abuses were inflicted on some members of Bangladeshi Hindu, Ahmadiyya Muslim, and indigenous communities during anti-discrimination protests and its aftermath last year, a UN report said.

Waqf Bill: House panel report to be tabled in LS today

THE Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, will table the final report in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.