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MLA I C Balakrishnan denies involvement in financial transactions

The special investigation team probing the December 27 suicide of Wayanad DCC treasurer N M Vijayan questioned Sultan Bathery MLA I C Balakrishnan for nearly four hours on Thursday.

Capex allocation may not rise much

Most analysts expect the capex allocation to rise by 10-12% over the actual capex in FY25

Probe into theft of currencies worth ₹60L sent via air cargo

The police are coordinating with airport authorities as part of the investigation

SC orders man's arrest over repeated filing of bail pleas, slaps ₹2 lakh fine

THE Supreme Court has directed the Amritsar police commissioner to arrest a petitioner within three days for filing bail applications twice.

MAN-ANIMAL CONFLICT SPARKS HEATED DEBATE

Opposition walks out in assembly after speaker denies permission to discuss matter through adjournment

Polar Bear Pitching Set to Debut in India

THE Polar Bear Pitching, a unique startup event, is set to debut in India, with the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) playing a prominent role.

After 16 years of association, Aslaf Parekkadan leaves CPI

CPI district council member Aslaf Parekkadan has resigned from the party after 16 years of association, criticising the decline of values within the organisation.

CPM Leaders File Anticipatory Bail Petition in Kala Raju Case

CPM Koothattukulam area secretary P B Ratheesh, along with four other party members, has filed anticipatory bail pleas at the Ernakulam Sessions Court.

Hefty penalty imposed on violators for dumping biomedical waste in TN

KSPCB imposes 'environmental compensation' of over ₹1 crore on four establishments

Plan to reintroduce grace marks for swimming proficiency

THE GENERAL education department will consider reintroducing the norm of awarding grace marks, during Plus-I admission, to students proficient in swimming.

Universality in Place of Parochialism

Canadian filmmaker Mathew Rankin discusses the themes of multiculturalism and interconnectedness as well as the unique production design of his Oscar-shortlisted feature Universal Language

A Vital Shield Against Cervical Cancer

THE fourth leading cause of cancer among women globally and the second that affects Indian women is cervical cancer.

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.

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.

Warns of sanctions if Russian president avoids the talks table on Ukraine

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he is ready to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin anytime, but at the same time warned that he would likely impose sanctions on Russia if the latter does not come to the negotiations table on the issue of Ukraine.

UCO Bank Q3 net income grows 27%

KOLKATA-based public sector lender UCO Bank has reported 27% growth in net income at ₹638.83 crore in the December quarter, buoyed by better asset quality, better margins and higher interest income as it sold more credit.

Netflix Renews The Lincoln Lawyer for Another Season

NETFLIX announced that the drama series The Lincoln Lawyer has been renewed for season 4.

Real Estate Stocks Bleed Amid Sales Slowdown

REALTY stocks are under significant pressure amid the broader market sell-off.

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.

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.

Approval for appointment of 249 under sports quota

THE CABINET meeting on Wednesday accorded sanction to the appointment of 249 people in the select list for sports quota appointment.

Probe Launched into Aditya Birla Money's Complaint

Cyber fraudsters defrauded victims through fake share trading apps

Jeethu Joseph to present Shane Nigam's next film

DIRECTOR JEETHU Joseph will be presenting Shane Nigam's next film.

Oppn says last JPC meets on Waqf Bill convened in a hurry, seeks more time

AS the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is set to hold the last round of meetings on January 24-25, DMK MP A Raja on Wednesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and panel chairman on behalf of Opposition Parties that the sittings be postponed to the 30th and 31st of this month.

Control of Rafah crossing will stay with Israel

ISRAEL said it will maintain control of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip during the first phase of the ceasefire with Hamas.

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.

Brahmapuram turning into dumpyard again: Corp Oppn

THE Opposition in the Corporation has come out strongly against the ruling party highlighting the shoddy state of affairs at the Brahmapuram waste treatment area.

Vande Bharat's 1st female loco pilot gets R-Day invite

RITIKA Tirkey, the first female tribal assistant loco pilot of the Vande Bharat Express, was left speechless when she opened her door to a team of Post Office officials who had come to deliver an invitation for the 'At Home' reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan.

PPE kit row: Oppn releases docu to buttress its charge

Releases letter to KMSCL by TN firm expressing its willingness to provide 25,000 kits at ₹550 a piece, a day before deal with M'rashtra Co at ₹1,550 per piece

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.