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Ready to free 34 hostages, says Hamas

A Hamas official said on Sunday the group was ready to free 34 hostages in the \"first phase\" of a potential deal with Israel, after Israel said indirect talks on a truce and hostage release agreement had resumed in Qatar.

Biden Block on Oil, Gas Drilling in US Water to Deter Don

Trump Pushes Back, Says Presidential Order Will Be Reversed After Inauguration on Jan 20

Uproar over Ajit minister's 'role' in Beed murder

MAHARASHTRA deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Monday held a crucial meeting with his party colleague and minister Dhananjay Munde as pressure mounted on him to sack the latter over his alleged links with Walmik Karad, the Massajog Sarpanch murder mastermind.

Several feared stuck in flooded Assam coal mine

SEVERAL people were feared trapped inside a coal mine in the Umrangso area of Assam's Dima Hasao hill district on Monday, after a sudden gush of water flooded the site.

Train link in J&K to be extended to border dists: Sinha

AHEAD of direct train connectivity between Kashmir and Delhi, the train service in J&K will be further extended to border town of Uri and Kupwara in north Kashmir and border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu region.

Come to Sangam for Russia-Ukraine peace deal

A solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict may not have been found on the battlefield, but some hope a solution may present itself at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati at the serene Sangam in Prayagraj during the Mahakumbh.

HC gives 6 wks to act on Union Carbide unit waste

On Dec 3, court ordered shifting of toxic waste to Pithampur in 4 wks

Paper Leak: 'Fasting' PK arrested, granted unconditional bail shortly

IN a dramatic turn of events, Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor was arrested early Monday for illegally staging a fast-unto-death protest at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.

Tiger scare: Assam children escorted to school & back by armed personnel

IN a VIP treatment, a group of 18 children on Monday were escorted to their school and brought back home by forest guards wielding the gun in Assam.

14 Arrested for Hacking Server, Leaking Online Exam Papers in Jaipur

RAJASTHAN is facing yet another controversy involving a paper leak, as the Jaipur police has arrested 14 people involved in the leakage of an online examination conducted by the National Seeds Corporation.

Waves Already Making Waves Across Genres

Within a month of its launch, the OTT has recorded 1 mn downloads, says Prasar Bharati CEO Gaurav Dwivedi

Nurse's death sentence not ratified by Yemen president

THE capital punishment handed to Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya by a Yemeni court has not been ratified by President Rashad al-Alimi, the embassy of the conflict-ridden West Asian country in New Delhi confirmed on Monday.

Rename India Gate to Bharat Mata Gate: BJP minority morcha to PM

BJP's minority morcha president Jamal Siddiqui on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to rename the historic India Gate as 'Bharat Mata Dwar' to foster nationalism and promote Indian culture.

'Old practice': India slams Pak for Af strikes

INDIA on Monday \"unequivocally\" condemned the Pakistani attack on civilians in Afghanistan, describing it as Islamabad's \"old practice\" of blaming its neighbours for its internal failures.

UGC norms lift cap on contract teacher hiring

THE University Grants Commission (UGC) on Monday released draft guidelines for recruiting Vice Chancellors at universities.

From panchayat to Parliament, Birla urges women to use AI for innovation

LOK Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday urged women representatives from Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) to embrace Artificial Intelligence and innovation in order to make their areas more people-oriented.

PM hails rlys infra, services, says bullet train not far away

AMID growing demands for high-speed trains, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assured the nation that the day India gets its first bullet train is not far off.

Clear the Delusion of Development

In developing countries like India, Pakistan, or those in Africa, new ideas tend to meet with greater resistance than in developed nations.

Other Ways To Opt Out Of Constant Election Mode

As India is becoming an election-only democracy, holding elections once every five years would reduce the voter's participation. There should be other alternatives on the table too

B'luru Int'l Film Fest from March 1; 200 films to be screened

THE Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes) is set to return for its 16th edition from March 1 to 8, under the theme 'Sarvajanangada Shantiaya Thota' (peaceful co-existence of people from all communities), announced Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

In a first, Punjabi couple registers marriage in Kerala

THE pomp and splendour of the usual Punjabi wedding was missing for sure, but Mantej Singh, 29, and Inderpreet Kaur, 28, were the centre of attention at the cramped sub-registrar office at the heart of Kochi city.

Cops go gender neutral with pass-out parade oath

IT'S the turn of Kerala police to go woke. Marking a significant step toward gender neutrality, the force is eliminating a wording in its Malayalam oath for new officers that is predominantly discriminatory and male-oriented. The phrase 'male police officer' has been replaced with 'member of the force'.

Anvar vows to join hands with UDF to take on Pinarayi govt

Comes out in less than 24 hours of being arrested for vandalising Nilambur North Divisional Forest Office ● Flaws in FIR played crucial role in securing bail

4 die as KSRTC tour bus plunges into gorge

31 injured | Bus falls into 45-ft gorge while returning to Mavelikkara with 34 pilgrims who had gone to Thanjavur in TN

60-Year-Old Man Detained for Online Abuse of Actor

A 60-year-old man was on Monday apprehended by police in a case of cyber abuse against movie actor Honey Rose.

Leaders Hesitant to Take Firm Stand on Nilambur MLA's Entry into UDF

Though UDF leaders came out against the state government for arresting MLA P V Anvar and extended their support to his protest demanding a solution to the wild animal attacks, they were hesitant to take a clear stance on his entry into the UDF.

2.78 cr voters in state; 232 new polling stations added

KERALA has 2.78 crore voters on the final electoral roll published on Monday as part of the 2025 Special Summary Revision (SSR).

KC(M) returning to UDF? Jose sets record straight

AMID rumours surrounding Kerala Congress (M)'s return to the UDF, party chairman Jose K Mani on Monday categorically denied all the speculations and accused the Congress-led front of spreading false reports to divert attention from the internal conflicts plaguing itself.

DCC treasurer's death: Family reveals suicide note

The family of Wayanad DCC treasurer N M Vijayan and his son, who died by suicide, have released more letters and a suicide note written by the leader, putting the Wayanad DCC leadership in a spot.

Tortured' woman, 58, found hanging

A woman, 58, who was allegedly tortured by an assailant last week, was found hanging at her house in mysterious circumstances at Kattoor in Alappuzha on Monday.