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Kanthapuram Urges Political Parties To Uphold Secularism

INDIAN Grand Mufti Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musliyar has urged political parties to take greater responsibility for preserving India's secular fabric.

In an unusual move, suspended IAS officer seeks 'clarification' from govt

Says suo motu nature of suspension raises concerns about procedural propriety of process

Singh-Left Saga Ended Up Redefining Nat'l Politics

It was a botched balancing act in 2008 that caused a fallout between then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the Left -- and redefined national politics.

Kannur airport rings in the New Year by fulfilling Haritha Karma Sena members' dream

KANNUR International Airport (KIAL) kicked off the New Year with a groundbreaking initiative aimed at making air travel more inclusive and accessible.

Women should form allies among themselves: Parvathy Thiruvothu

MALAYALAM actor Parvathy Thiruvothu has called for forming 'allyship' among women to bust the myth of women wanting to pull down other women.

Second edition of State Special Olympics begins in Kozhikode

HUNDREDS of special needs athletes gathered at the Olympian Rahman Ground, located on the Government Medical College campus in Kozhikode, as the three-day State Special Olympics kicked off on Friday.

Thiruchirapally gang leader held in ₹50L ATM heist case

THE leader of the Thiruchirapally gang involved in the ₹50 lakh robbery from an ATM cash refill vehicle in Uppala has been arrested by the Manjeswaram police.

Driver Arrested After Couple Dies in Car-Bus Collision

POLICE arrested a KSRTC bus driver on Friday in connection with a car-bus collision that led to the death of a couple from Muttumon in Pullad on Thursday.

Nava Kerala bus resumes Bengaluru-Kozhikode service after rework

AFTER modification works, the luxury bus used by the cabinet ministers for the Nava Kerala Sadas programme resumed service with its maiden journey from Bengaluru to Kozhikode on December 26.

Experts Visit Angel Valley, Pampavalley on Request to Exclude from Buffer Zones

Amidst growing concerns over the delay in excluding Angel Valley and Pampavalley wards in the Erumeli grama panchayat in Kottayam from the buffer zones of Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR), a three-member team appointed by the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) visited the site on Thursday.

Woman knocked down by scooter, riders flee without helping her

Mundakkal resident Susheela was rammed by two-wheeler that came from the wrong side

Rural, urban consumption gap narrows

The gap between urban and rural consumption narrowed as the average monthly per capita consumption expenditure grew 9% in nominal terms in rural areas and 8% in urban areas in 2023-24, the latest household consumption data released by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation showed.

Wrestling continues to grapple for survival

ARLIER this month, a Greco-Roman wrestler from Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), who was representing Rajasthan in the senior national championships in Bengaluru, got a few calls after he won the first bout.

Teen Konstas takes bowlers to cleaners on his Test debut

JASPRIT Bumrah had just welcomed Sam Konstas to Test cricket.

Shahrukh, Mohamed help TN down UP

Shahrukh Khan's 85-ball 132 not out and Mohamed Ali's 76 not out (75 balls, eight fours, one six) powered Tamil Nadu to a massive 114-run win over Uttar Pradesh at Visakhapatnam in a Group D match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Top Gun 4: Oz batters foil India's plans

In front of record number of fans at MCG on Day 1, Australia top-four help

City pay penalty, Chelsea stunned

ERLING HAALAND had a second-half penalty saved as Manchester City's astonishing slump continued with a 1-1 draw against Everton at the Etihad Stadium.

₹21,367 cr lost in banking frauds in H1, up 8-times

THE number of bank frauds has seen a significant increase during the first half of the current financial year to 18,461 cases, according to the RBI report released on Thursday.

HC bars websites from copying RummyCircle

THE Delhi High Court has passed an order of interim injunction restraining defendants-impugned websites-from using the RummyCircle trademark or any other similar trademark in their domain name and social media posts.

Govt Could Reduce Income Tax Rates in Budget

AMID outcry over the growing tax burden on the middle class, the government might reduce income tax rates for individuals earning up to ₹15 lakh a year, according to a report by Reuters.

Bank balance sheets robust as NPAs decline

RBI report says continuing focus on cleaning up books has led to gross bad loan ratios dropping to 13-year lows

Rupee declines for 3rd straight session, hits low of 85.26

THE rupee continued to bleed for the third consecutive day on Thursday, pressured by a firm dollar and importers' month-end dollar demand.

Quick commerce growth in 2024: From gold, groceries to gadget delivery in 10 min

THE quick commerce sector in 2024 not only witnessed significant venture funding and growth, but also saw the entry of major players and extraordinary growth in terms of users.

Indian Companies May Raise ₹2 Lakh Cr From Market Via Public Issues In 2025

DESPITE a sharp correction in the equity market in recent months, the initial public offering (IPO) market has remained robust.

Reserve Bank Sets Up Expert Panel to Craft Ethical AI Framework for Fin Sector

THE Reserve Bank has constituted a high-level expert panel to develop a framework for responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence in the financial sector.

India Sees Higher Oil Demand Growth Than China

THE year 2024 is going to end with a higher oil demand growth rate as compared to China's.

44 Arrested: Russia Blames Ukraine for Wave of Attacks on Banks

RUSSIA on Thursday accused the Ukrainian security services of instigating a spate of 55 arson and bomb attacks on banks, post offices and police cars across the country.

Probe on plane crash veers towards Russian missile attack

Azerbaijani authorities believe the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people was caused by a Russian surface-to-air missile, several media reported Thursday.

Massive fire in Dhaka damages official papers

The inferno broke out early in the morning at Secretariat; no casualties were reported

Pak military court jails 60 civilians up to 10 years

PAKISTAN's military court has convicted and sentenced another 60 civilians to prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for their involvement in attacks on army installations during violence on May 9 last year, the army said on Thursday.