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6% Hike in Raw Jute MSP Approved

Cabinet reviews progress of National Health Mission in last 3 years after 5-year extension

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

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.

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.

How the Bloc Is Chipping Away at Itself

Contradictions between INDIA partners have been coming to fore since the 2024 Lok Sabha results. The Congress can neither go it alone, nor wholeheartedly take others along

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.

UP cabinet okays aerospace-defence policy for growth

HOLDING a meeting in the Maha Kumbh Mela area at Sangam, the Yogi Adityanath cabinet on Wednesday approved 10 key proposals, including establishment of an aerospace and defence unit as well as an independent prosecution directorate.

Mini-lorry and luxury car gutted in separate incidents

A MINI-LORRY and a luxury car were gutted in two separate incidents at Moothakunnam and Kalamassery on Wednesday.

First look of Love Under Construction unveiled

DISNEY+ HOTSTAR unveiled the first look of Love Under Construction, their upcoming Malayalam web series, on Wednesday.

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

Deepa Dasmunshi to submit report on Congress restructuring this week

INTERNAL politics of the Congress is set to take a new turn with the AICC general secretary in-charge of Kerala, Deepa Dasmunshi, submitting the final report on restructuring of the state unit to the party high command by the end of the week.

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

\"Take appropriate action\"

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.

Harry Settles Tabloid Suit After Murdoch Apology

PRINCE Harry claimed a monumental victory on Wednesday as Rupert Murdoch's UK tabloids made an unprecedented apology for intruding in his life over decades and agreed to pay substantial damages to settle his privacy invasion lawsuit.

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.

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

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.

Saphalyam flat complex in Chottanikkara unsafe

A stability report conducted by the Thrissur Government Engineering College on the Saphalyam flat complex in Chottanikkara has found serious structural concerns in the project, built in 2017 as part of a government housing scheme for 24 families.

Time To Imagine A New Trade Order

International trade and the idea of nation-states choosing their independent economic policies face a challenge as the new US president, Donald Trump, has warned the BRICS nations, including India, against developing their own common currency.

HUL buys 90.5% stake in Minimalist

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

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.

ISL: Odisha FC fight back to sink 10-man Bengaluru FC

Odisha FC fought back to post a thrilling 3-2 win over Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League in Bengaluru here on Wednesday.

Parakram Diwas: Honouring Netaji's legacy in the heart of Odisha's history

As the nation gears up to celebrate Parakram Diwas 2025, all roads lead to Cuttack, Odisha—birthplace of one of India's most indomitable leaders, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

India Will Comply With ICC Dress Code for CT: Saikia

WITH reports of the Indian team not having Pakistan's name on the jersey for the upcoming Champions Trophy, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has confirmed to this daily that ICC rules will be adhered to and no changes would be made.

WB Man Gets Life Term for Murder of Colleague

The Muvattupuzha Additional Sessions Court on Wednesday sentenced a West Bengal native to life imprisonment for murdering his colleague at Aikaranad in July 2021.

In first meet, US flags irregular migration issue

Rubio's first bilateral meet of his tenure with Jaishankar indicates trajectory of India ties

Priests opposing uniform Holy Mass spreading false propaganda

The propaganda being spread by priests that they have received favourable assurances from the Vicar of Major Archbishop Mar Joseph Pamplany on the issues of the Eucharist dispute and canonical disciplinary measures is false, said representatives of the faithful.

Electoral bonds scheme: Petition seeks review of SC's Aug order

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday extended its stay till April 1 on the Allahabad High Court's order permitting a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Idgah Mosque complex in Mathura.

One-hundred years of fortitude: The saga of Kathaprasangam

\"Mannil...eee nalla mannil...enni vidarnnu nilkkum, Kumkumapoovukalkk chenniram aaru thannu...\"

Seizure of ganja: Absconding gangster held

The police on Wednesday arrested a gangster who was absconding after being released from jail on parole at Aluva.