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N M Vijayan's death: Police to interrogate Sudhakaran

THE Wayanad district Congress is grappling with a challenging situation as the probe into the suicide of former district Congress committee (DCC) treasurer, N M Vijayan, expands to include several prominent party leaders.

SC dismisses ED plea challenging bail to Bhujbal

UPHOLDING the Jharkhand High Court's judgement which quashed the FIR against lawmakers Nishikant Dubey and Manoj Tiwari, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said BJP MPs will not be prosecuted in connection with an FIR of Jharkhand police for allegedly forcing the Deoghar air traffic control to allow their aircraft to take off after sunset three years ago.

T-factor: Sensex tanks by 1,200 pts, ₹7L cr wiped out

INDIA'S equity markets fell sharply on Tuesday as investors turned cautious after the newly sworn-in US President, Donald Trump, slapped trade tariffs on goods entering from neighbouring countries.

Suspension for prisons DIG, jail superintendent

The government on Tuesday suspended Deputy Inspector General of Prisons (Central Zone) P Ajayakumar and Ernakulam District Jail Superintendent Raju Abraham, pending an inquiry following complaints that businessman Boby Chemmanur received special privileges while lodged at the district jail in Kakkanad, Kochi.

THREE BUDGET WISHES FOR INDIAN VARSITIES

Imagine a university managing to pay its faculty salary and covering its academic infrastructure operational expenses without having to rely on tuition fees.

Duhan keen on WHIL lessons

IT was a gloomy night at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi a year ago. Despite their grueling efforts, the Indian women's hockey team could not beat Japan in the third-place playoff match of the 2024 Women's FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers.

Neutral expert backs India's position on Indus Water Treaty

IN a significant win for India in its dispute with Pakistan on Kishenganga and Ratle hydropower projects in J&K, a neutral expert has ruled in favour of New Delhi's position.

Alignment of TVM Metro Likely to be Fixed by Month-End

Kochi Metro Rail Ltd has already submitted multiple alignment suggestions, says its managing director Loknath Behera

Prez Trump means business on day 1

PRESIDENT Donald Trump began erasing Joe Biden's legacy immediately after taking office as the nation's 47th president, pardoning nearly all of his supporters who rioted at the US Capitol on Jan 6, 2021, and issuing a blizzard of executive orders that signal his desire to remake American institutions.

SC dismisses ED plea challenging bail to Bhujbal

In a partial relief to former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and current NCP MLA Chhagan Bhujbal, the Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the ED's plea challenging his bail in a money-laundering case.

Seize Husain's two paintings: Delhi court

A Delhi court ordered the seizure of two paintings by renowned artist M F Husain displayed at the Delhi Art Gallery following a complaint that they were offensive.

Chelsea Return to Top Four in EPL

CHELSEA overcame a howler from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to beat relegation-threatened Wolves 3-1 on Monday, ending a five-game winless run to climb back into the Premier League's top four.

After fire, norms changed at Kumbh

Revised steps include a fire station for every 800 sqm in tent area, response time 3 minutes

RUCKUS IN ASSEMBLY OVER 'ABDUCTION' OF COUNCILLOR

THE assembly witnessed heated debates on Tuesday when the ruling and opposition fronts sparred over the incident in which a woman CPM councillor of Koothattukulam municipality was allegedly abducted by her party leaders.

JPC on simultaneous polls to hold second meeting on January 31

THE second meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining bills on 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) will be held on January 31, according to the government.

WTT Star Contender in Chennai from March 25

THE city's ever expanding international sports scene is all set to add one more item to its roster with the inclusion of the WTT Star Contender 2025.

Considered Satheesan for youth meet due to his Bible knowledge, says Church

His name was discussed for Yuva Vedi as part of Maramon Convention featuring various speakers

Govt concludes sale of FSNL to Konoike

THE government has concluded the sale of FSNL, a wholly owned subsidiary of MSTC Ltd, to Konoike Transport, a Japanese logistics company, for ₹320 crore.

Trump Energy Policy May Lead to Higher Oil Supplies From US

PETROLEUM Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that there is potential for increased US energy exports to India, following the Trump administration's plans to maximize oil and gas production.

Resolution Passed Urging Centre to Withdraw Draft UGC Regulations 2025

The assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution urging the Centre to withdraw the draft UGC Regulations 2025 in the wake of concerns raised by state governments and academic experts and to come up with a new set of regulations only after taking into account the opinions evolved through detailed discussions with them.

Five ships to be dry-docked; travel woes of Dweep residents to worsen

THE ACUTE travel woes of hundreds of Lakshadweep islanders are set to worsen further as yet another ship will be taken out of service for dry-docking on February 2, leaving only a small vessel to connect Kochi with the islands.

Two Tiger Deaths in Achankovil Forest Division Raise Concern

RAISING concerns, two tiger deaths were reported in Kallar Range of Achankovil forest division in a month.

Must-win ties for Real, PSG

Champions League giants Madrid and Ligue 1 champions will be hoping to get maximum points in order to avoid early Champions League exit. A look...

Returning Shami in focus at Eden

Making a comeback after 430 days, all eyes will be on the veteran pacer on Wednesday

Top gun among 14 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh

IN a big jolt to the outlawed CPI (Maoist), its Central Committee member Jayram Pratap Reddy alias Chalapathi and 13 senior cadre were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border, 160 km east of Raipur.

Prisons dept's grass route to fill jumbo bellies, own coffers

AFTER SERVING people through its jail kitchens, the department of prisons and correctional services is now looking to do something even grander: feeding jumbos.

Uniform holy mass: Mar Pamplany holds talks with priests

THINGS seem to be moving in a positive direction in Ernakulam-Angamaly Archeparchy as Vicar of Major Archbishop Mar Joseph Pamplany began talks with the 21 dissident priests on Tuesday.

Indigenous Push: ₹1.5K cr deal sealed to procure tanks for Army

THE Ministry of Defence (MoD) inked a deal on Tuesday to buy Bridge Laying Tanks (BLT) to add speed to the movement of armoured elements of the Indian Army.

Rising temp increases dengue cases, says study

A new study by the Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) underscored that rising cases of dengue disease are directly linked to rising temperatures due to climate change.

South Indian Bank net profit up 12% in Q3

KERALA-based South Indian Bank had reported 12% growth in net income at ₹342 crore for the December quarter, compared to ₹305.4 crore booked in the year-ago period.