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'Order mechanical': HC stays registration of FIR against Buch, 5 others

THE Bombay High Court on Tuesday stayed for four weeks a special court's order to register an FIR against former Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and five other officials for alleged stock market fraud and regulatory violations, noting that it was passed mechanically.

Obesity Day: Call for higher taxes on sweetened beverages, processed foods

AS obesity has become a silent epidemic in India, fiscal policies must be introduced to make healthy food options affordable and accessible while discouraging unhealthy choices through higher taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages and ultra-processed foods, according to a national white paper released on Tuesday.

China Slaps 15% Extra Duty on Imports From US

CHINA responded to new U.S. tariffs by announcing Tuesday it will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on imports of key US farm products, including chicken, pork, soy, and beef, and expanded controls on doing business with key US companies.

Security apparatus must adapt to new-age threats

\"SECURITY challenges in the modern world are evolving rapidly, and the overlap between internal and external security is increasing.

Political Influence Leaves Coops Vulnerable to Corruption: Report

Karuvannur scam one of most damaging frauds in state's history, amicus curiae tells HC

Tata Motors Begins Trial for Hydrogen-Fuelled Trucks

TATA MOTORS, country's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, on Tuesday commenced the first-ever trials of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks to assess their viability for long-haul transportation solutions.

Ola Electric Misses Battery PLI Target

ELECTRIC two-wheeler makes Ola Electric Mobility on Tuesday said its wholly-owned subsidiary has received a letter from IFCI for missing out on targets specified under the Production Linked Incentive Advanced Chemistry Cell scheme (PLI ACC).

Work-life balance a top priority, 52% of employees want to quit job for inflexibility

AT a time when there is a debate over the 90-hour workweek, a survey conducted by Randstad reveals that 52% of Indian employees would leave a job if it lacked sufficient flexibility.

Military Aid Pause Softens Zelenskyy

The Trump administration has suspended all US military aid to Ukraine, halting crucial shipments and increasing pressure on Kyiv to seek peace with Moscow, deepening the rift with Europe.

ASHA workers' pay sparks heated debate

A heated debate erupted in the assembly on Tuesday over the low pay of ASHA workers, with the Opposition UDF pressing for wage hikes and Health Minister Veena George defending the government's stance.

SDPI chief Faizy remanded in ED custody for 6 days

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) national president M K Faizy under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) over his alleged financial links with the banned Popular Front of India (PFI).

Govt seeks $2.81 bn from RIL, partners

THE government has demanded $2.81 billion from Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and its partners, BP Exploration and NIKO, over the alleged migration of gas from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) the blocks to RIL's KG-D6 block.

Be approachable, responsive to parties: CEC tells poll officials

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday directed officials working under the poll panel, including Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) and District Election Officers (DEOs), to function transparently, and be approachable and responsive to political parties, while strictly adhering to the legal framework.

KSU March Against Drug Menace Turns Violent in Palakkad

A march organised by the Kerala Students Union (KSU) in Palakkad on Tuesday to protest against the growing drug menace ended in a clash with the police.

Kuki group says no free movement till solution

Resolution follows Shah's directive to security agencies in Manipur

Panel Grants Nod, Decks Cleared for Wayanad Tunnel Road Construction

CLEARING the decks for the construction of the Kozhikode-Wayanad twin tube tunnel road, the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) has approved the project, albeit with 25 conditions, which include ensuring appropriate safety precautions.

KSRTC employees to get salaries on first of every month: Ganesh Kumar

TRANSPORT MINISTER K B Ganesh Kumar has announced that the KSRTC would give salaries to employees on the first of every month.

Ranji dream run: KCA announces ₹4.5 cr cash prize for players, staff

The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has announced ₹4.5 crore cash prize for the state team that finished runners-up in the recent Ranji Trophy tournament.

Pejorative 'Pakistani' not an offence: SC

The Supreme Court has held that using pejoratives like 'miyan-tiyan' or 'Pakistani' are in poor taste but do not constitute a criminal offence intended to hurt religious sentiments.

Jio Fin to Buy SBI Stake in Jio Payments Bank

JIO FINANCIAL SERVICES (JFSL), financial services arm of the Reliance Industry, on Tuesday said it will buy out the State Bank of India stake in Jio Payments Bank.

Govt easing regulatory burdens: FM

FINANCE Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the government remains steadfast in reducing regulatory burdens, besides enhancing trust-based governance and taking steps to make India a \"seamless, export-friendly\" economy.

Gujarat lost 286 lions, 456 leopards in two years: Govt says in Assembly

A total of 286 lions have died in Gujarat over the past two years, as of December 31, 2024.

BEML's Palakkad Complex wins safety award

BEML's Palakkad Complex has been honoured with the prestigious Industrial Safety Award by the Department of Factories and Boilers, Government of Kerala.

Zepto CEO calls Goyal's cash burn statement untrue

QUICK commerce start-up Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha on Tuesday refuted Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal's comment on quick commerce cash burn statement as 'verifiably untrue'.

East Bengal face Arkadag

A DIFFICULT season in the Indian Super League (ISL) notwithstanding, East Bengal would fancy their chances in their AFC Challenge League quarterfinal against FC Arkadag of Turkmenistan here on Wednesday.

Elite lifters to skip Asian meet trials for CWG, Asiad

GIVEN the proposed change in weight categories from June this year and the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games scheduled next year, none of the elite weightlifters from the country are expected to feature in selection trials to be held at the SAI's National Center of Excellence, Patiala on March 10.

THE FOREIGN AID AND FOREIGN HAND PROBLEM

President Trump's disruption of USAID seems to be ideological, not out of economic compulsion. Conversely, there is a fear its dismantling may result in the US losing its soft power

Nitish targets Tejashwi, says 'I made your father'

THE Bihar Assembly witnessed a heated exchange between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav during the post-budget speech on Tuesday.

Defeats, succession battle behind BSP rumblings

AMID BJP's outreach to non-Jatav Dalits, emergence of Chandrashekhar Azad 'Ravan' on the horizon of Dalit politics in UP and his claim to Kanshi Ram's legacy along with SP's politics of Pichhda, Dalit and Alpasankhyak (PDA), the rumblings in Mayawati-led BSP seem set to add to the pace of party's downslide in days to come.

Vanaamritham' a Game-Changing Project for Tribal People

In the forests of Attappady, where life follows the rhythms of the seasons, a remarkable project is transforming the lives of tribal communities who have long relied on the land for their livelihood.