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4 back-to-back suicides in 24 hrs rock MP; BJP & Cong leaders among dead

Couple found dead

No dearth of Central grants, yet jobs in Gujarat take a hit: Data

Employment dip

Mahakumbh a spectacle of unity

PM launches projects worth 5.5K cr during his Prayagraj visit ahead of religious congregation

House adjourned twice during Constitution debate

THE proceedings of the Lok Sabha were adjourned twice after a row over Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra's reference to the death of judge BH Loya \"long before his time\".

Chirag says will focus more on Bihar, contest assembly polls in 2030

UNION minister and LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Friday said he will focus more on Bihar in the days to come and also contest assembly elections in 2030 to be elected as a member of the House.

Oppn MPs submit notice to impeach Allahabad judge

AS many as 55 Opposition MPs on Friday moved a notice in the Rajya Sabha calling for the impeachment of Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav over his alleged remarks at an event organised by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP).

91 dists face high drought risks, 51 flood: Report

INDIA'S 91 districts face high risks of drought, 51 districts are at high flood risks and 11 face \"very high\" risks of both, a new report released by the department of science and technology says, emphasizing the need for immediate interventions to address challenges posed by climate change.

Shortage of IAS, IPS officers slows decision-making process

THE country's administrative and police services have been gripped by a significant shortage of civil servants, official data showed.

PM to chair national conference of chief secretaries on Dec 14 and 15

THE fourth three-day National Conference of Chief Secretaries (NCCS) commenced on December 13 in the national capital, focusing on establishing a unified development agenda and a blueprint for cohesive action in collaboration with the states.

Of 9.5L CAPF personnel, only 42K availed 100-day leave in 4 yrs, House told

NEARLY 42,000 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles personnel have availed of 100-day leaves between 2020 and October 2024, data compiled by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revealed.

LET'S STOP SPEAKING IN TONGUES ABOUT ENGLISH

HERE is a funny line in the BBC comedy series, To the Manor Born, when a feudal aristocrat fallen on difficult days sells her country mansion to a Czech-born tycoon.

READ THE DANGER SIGNALS BLINKING ON ECONOMIC HORIZON

We must realise corporate tax cuts don't create jobs to the extent hoped for. With the supply side failing to spur growth, we need to stimulate demand

To feature 67 films today

THE state capital on Friday woke up to the 29th edition of the eight-day-long International Film Festival of Kerala.

Grieving friends, classmates bid final goodbye

THE tragedy unfolded before her eyes, leaving Ajna Sherin to face the bitter reality that her four closest friends will no longer be by her side. She must move on in life without them.

Mullaperiyar works: TN govt agrees to Kerala's conditions

AMID political war of words over allegations about Kerala blocking Tamil Nadu officials from carrying out maintenance work at Mullaperiyar dam, Additional Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department (WRD) K Manivasan on Friday told TNIE that the Tamil Nadu government has agreed to carry out maintenance work at Mullaperiyar dam by accepting certain conditions imposed by Kerala, including the right of the Executive Engineer of Minor Irrigations Department of Kerala to supervise the work.

Director Balachandra Kumar passes away

FILM director P Balachandra Kumar, whose revelations against actor Dileep led the police to conduct further probe into the 2017 actor abduction and assault case, passed away due to renal ailments at a private hospital in Chengannur on Friday.

Anand Mahindra lavishes praise on Water Metro

BUSINESS tycoon Anand Mahindra has taken to social media platform 'X' to extol Kochi, especially its Water Metro system.

Action plan to be formed to address rising accident cases

IN the wake of the accident in Panayampadam, which claimed the lives of four students, an emergency meeting chaired by Minister K Krishnankutty decided to conduct an inspection on December 14.

HC: Ban 'politricks', not student politics in colleges

Says police don't need principal's nod to intervene during law & order situation in colleges; will not tolerate issues disrupting academics

IAF bills Kerala for airlifting during Wayanad landslide

EVEN as the state has been demanding the Centre to provide financial assistance over the Wayanad landslide, the Air Force has asked the state government to pay the bill for rescue operations during the landslide.

Failure to provide proper rehab: UDF to shed soft stance towards state govt

THE Opposition UDF plans to reconsider the unconditional support extended to the LDF government in its effort to rebuild Wayanad and rehabilitate survivors.

Mastermind in website hacking case arrested

THE Malappuram Cyber Police have arrested the mastermind behind a case involving the hacking of a prominent medical institution's website in Malappuram and the creation of fake medical certificates to swindle lakhs of money.

Workshop highlights issues faced by plantation farmers and way forward

KERALA Agricultural University organised a one-day workshop titled 'The Plantation Sector in Kerala- The Way Forward', on Friday to address the crisis being faced by plantation farmers in the state.

Faith in home birth backfires as migrant couple loses first-born

Action sought against parents for choosing home birth and rejecting medical assistance

'Varnakoodaram' transforms learning experience of tiny tots in pre-schools

FOR CHILDREN in the pre-primary section of Government LPS, Thycaud here, learning has become a fun-filled activity altogether.

Five tourist destinations in state set to get women-friendly tag

Kerala Responsible Tourism Mission Society completes a first-of-its-kind gender auditing at Kanthalloor, Kumarakom, Perumpalam, Kadalundi and Kanakakunnu Palace

Following in dad's footsteps, archives dept head senses a 'guiding presence'

ARCHIVES are not just about fixating on the past, but being inspired by the legacy of those who have left their mark to move on to greater things.

Allu Arjun arrested, granted bail

ACTOR Allu Arjun was on Friday arrested in connection with the death of a woman at Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre during the premiere of Pushpa-2 on December 4.

Rajnath, Priyanka trade barbs

Fiery debate in the House of the People to commemorate the 75th year of the Constitution

GUKESH BECOMES YOUNGEST KING

Indian Grandmaster's persistence pays off as he forces Liren to make a blunder in the closing moments of Game 14