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WHY COMMON LAW IS SCEPTICAL OF PHILOSOPHY

T last November's F A Mann Lecture, Justice Philip Sales of the UK Supreme Court offered a compelling philosophical framework for understanding how purpose shapes the creation and interpretation of law.

Athira murder accused held in Changanassery

Johnson, victim's Instagram friend, allegedly stabbed her to death

Allies hopeful of clause tweak ahead of JPC on Waqf Bill final meet today

Though Opposition parties have requested to postpone the meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, the panel is set to begin the two-day meeting to finalize the Bill on Friday.

NCLAT stays CCI's ban on WhatsApp-Meta data sharing

IN a relief to Mark Zuckerberg-owned Meta, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday suspended the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) five-year data-sharing ban between WhatsApp and its parent company, Meta Platforms.

Boman Irani's directorial debut confirms premiere date

BOMAN IRANI'S directorial debut, The Mehta Boys, will be released on Prime Video on February 7, the makers announced on Thursday.

Old Charm, New Charge

Here are first impressions of Hyundai Creta Electric, which was launched at the recent Bharat Mobility Expo 2025. This one looks set to make the Indian EV market more exciting

Maruti Suzuki Cars to Become Expensive by Up to ₹32,500 From Feb 1

THE country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki (MSIL) will be hiking the prices of its vehicles by up to ₹32,500 from February 1, 2025, to offset the rise in input costs.

New Fire Erupts Near LA, Triggers Evacuation

Blaze fanned by strong, dry Santa Ana winds racing through the area; evacuation ordered for 31,000 people

Nidhi App Ke Nikat Programme on Jan 27

THE 'Nidhi Aap Ke Nikat' (PF Near You) mass contact programme of the Employees Fund Organisation will be held in Thiruvananthapuram and Pathanamthitta districts on January 27.

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.

MAN-ANIMAL CONFLICT SPARKS HEATED DEBATE

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

5,300 YRS AGO

CHIEF Minister M K Stalin on Thursday, based on the results of scientific dating of archaeological samples, declared that iron was used in the present Tamil-speaking region even in the mid-third to fourth millennia, thereby pushing the Iron Age period back by around two millennia.

Jeethu Joseph to present Shane Nigam's next film

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

Trivian skygazers gung-ho over 'Parade of the Planets'

IT seems like January is hosting many celestial phenomena. The talk continues about the planetary positions that make this year's Kumbh Mela one of the rarest in 144 years. Alongside, January is also the month to witness a less faith-related yet equally awe-inspiring spectacle unfolding in the skies.

China Commissions New-Gen Frigate as Competition Rises

CHINA's navy commissioned a new-generation frigate as competition rises with the US and other regional powers, saying the ship will \"play a vital role in enhancing the overall combat effectiveness\" of its forces.

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.

BPCL's Q3 profit up 20% on healthy sales growth

BHARAT Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) reported a 20% rise in consolidated net profit to ₹3,806 crore for the quarter ending December 31, 2024.

A day to spend with the self

SPENDING time with spirituality is a way to forge a connection with oneself.

SAT Hosp now beacon of hope for those yearning for parenthood

FOR Vivek and Sharanya (names changed), a couple in their thirties, the decision to visit Sree Avittom Thirunal (SAT) Hospital was nothing short of life changing.

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.

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.

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

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.

Real Estate Stocks Bleed Amid Sales Slowdown

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

Netflix Renews The Lincoln Lawyer for Another Season

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

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.

Irregular migration a concern: US to India

Rubio tells Jaishankar US wants to bolster bilateral ties

Ranji This Round: All Star Game

Eye on penultimate round as big names return to domestic cricket amidst new guidelines

Civil servants ensure continuity in governance, says IUML prez

CIVIL servants ensure continuity in governance even as governments change every five years, Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) president Panakkad Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal has said.

Opening 100 Sainik Schools key step to improve edu quality

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