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England crumble to spinners... once again

ENGLAND have not had a good time in white-ball cricket in India in recent times. At the 50-over World Cup in 2023, the champion's defence went up in flames multiple times as both their batters and bowlers faltered.

HUL buys 90.5% stake in Minimalist

Acquisition at enterprise value of ₹2,955 crore likely to be completed by first quarter of FY26

JD(U) flip-flop on withdrawal of support to Biren govt in Manipur

THE Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday sacked its Manipur unit president Ksh Biren Singh, hours after he wrote to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla informing him of the party's withdrawal of support to the BJP-led government in the state.

Quad Meet Says Committed to Regional Maritime Security

IN the first major diplomatic event of the second Donald Trump presidency, Quad countries opposed any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion while reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening a free and open Indo-Pacific.

2 Workers Die While Cleaning Septic Tank

Two sanitation workers from the Dalit community are believed to have died from asphyxiation while cleaning a manhole in Patdi taluka, Surendranagar district.

Walkout over non-disbursal of pay revision, DA arrears to government employees

THE AGITATION by a section of state government employees against the non-disbursal of arrears related to pay revision and Dearness Allowance (DA) resonated in the assembly on Wednesday with the Opposition staging a walkout accusing the government of betraying its employees.

LA28 in mind, ACTC for 4 years; focus on NSF good health

THE flagship annual calendar for training and competition (ACTC) plan for four years, hosting of international competitions and conducting national leagues for player identification and development were some of the talking points of the meeting between the sports minister and the National Sports Federations (NSFs) in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Airtel's new plan makes it pricier for base users

BHARTI Airtel's new plan, rolled out following the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) directive to introduce a single voice and SMS tariff pack, has made the rates 10-15% more expensive for basic phone users.

Handloom sarees fest by Ministry of Textiles begins

HANDLOOM Sarees Festival, hosted by The Development Commissioner (Handlooms), under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, began in Thrissur Wednesday at Amber Hall, Lulu International Convention Centre, Ayyanthol.

Opening 100 Sainik Schools key step to improve basic edu quality: Minister

DEFENCE Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday termed the announcement of 100 new Sainik Schools as an important step by the Centre to improve the quality of basic education for the overall development of the country.

Digital Economy to Touch 20% of GVA by 2030

INDIA'S digital economy is expected to grow almost twice as fast as the overall economy, accounting for nearly 20% of the Gross Value Addition (GVA) by 2030, according to a report prepared by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in collaboration with Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations.

2 more bodies found, C'garh gunfight toll 16

IN a breakthrough, security forces gunned down two Maoists, including an area commander, during an anti-Naxal operation in Bokaro early Wednesday morning.

Famed 'thali case' immortalised as Thalassery court shifts building

The painting of the pivotal episode will now adorn the walls of the court's new premises

Resentment growing in state over offshore sand mining

Fishers' unions threaten to launch stir State govt conveys disapproval, says it will affect livelihood of fisherfolk Geologists say project will boost Kerala economy

J&K village declared containment zone after 5 more cases surface

FIVE new cases of a mysterious illness have been reported in the remote village of Badhal in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.

State Delegation Seeks Global Partnerships at Davos WEF

THE KERALA delegation, led by Industries Minister P Rajeeve, attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, on Wednesday held discussions with the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, under the Saudi Arabian government, air-conditioner maker Hitachi India, and other officials for possible collaborations.

At 200 complaints per day, MVD's Citizen Sentinel initiative turns a hit

THE Citizen Sentinel feature in the NextGen mParivahan app launched by the motor vehicle department (MVD) is gaining popularity in the state.

Mission to tranquillize wounded Athirappilly tusker to resume today

Expert team of veterinary officers observed jumbo and ruled out possibility of a bullet injury

Presumptive tax benefit extended to non-resident cruise ship owners

THE government has notified presumptive tax for non-residents engaged in the business of operation of cruise ships.

BSNL User Base Erodes by 3.4 Lakh in Nov as Customer Migration Slows Down

AFTER gaining customer base for four consecutive months, the State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) lost 3.4 lakh subscribers in November 2024, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said.

HDFC Bank net profit up 2.2% in December quarter

DESPITE a sharp deterioration in the asset quality in its agri book, HDFC Bank has reported steep numbers, earning ₹16,736 crore in net income for the December quarter, up 2.2% year-on-year.

Real estate stocks bleed amid sales slowdown

REALTY stocks are under significant pressure amid the broader market sell-off. Over the past month, the Nifty Realty Index has declined sharply by around 20%, with a single-day drop of 4.56% on Wednesday.

Son, Ellison, Altman come together for AI

Administration sends note to all employees at Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accesssibility offices that they be placed on paid leave as the programme is shut

In 1st meet, US flags irregular migration

Rubio tells Jaishankar US wants to bolster bilateral ties

Fadnavis Inks 32 Maha MoUs Worth ₹9.3L Cr in Davos Meet

Sets record for securing such a huge investment in a single day at World Economic Forum

12 killed as they jump off train, hit by another

AT least 12 rail passengers were killed and 55 others injured after they jumped off their train reportedly over a false fire alarm and were hit by another speeding train around the same time while crossing the tracks in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday.

CM backs private firm's continued operations of Maniyar hydel plant

AMID THE standoff between the departments of industries and electricity over the Maniyar small hydro electric power plant in Pathanamthitta, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has taken a pro-industry stance that the private company, which presently runs the 14 MW plant, should be allowed to continue with its operations.

Sebi moots mini SIPs at ₹250 a month

SEEKING to increase financial inclusion among the underserved sections and inculcate the habit of systematic saving, capital markets regulator Sebi has proposed that fund houses launch sachet-sized systematic investment plans (SIPs) starting at ₹250 a month.

Sindhu and Lakshya to lead Indian team in Asian meet

DOUBLE Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and World Championships bronze winner Lakshya Sen will lead a 14-member Indian team for the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship to be held in Qingdao, China from February 11-16.

MHA Directs Maha Govt to Take Action Against Illegal Immigrants from B'desh

DAYS after the stabbing case involving Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, the Centre has issued a direction to the Maharashtra government to take \"legal action\" against illegal immigrants coming to the state from Bangladesh and Myanmar.