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Killed Mom as Punishment for Giving Birth, Youth Tells Cops

SHOCKING information has come to light in the incident in which a 25-year-old youth hacked his mother to death at a relative's house at Puthuppady in Thalamassery on Saturday.

Crime Branch to Investigate Death of Tipper Lorry Driver

The investigation into the mysterious death of tipper lorry driver Mohammad Asheef has been transferred from the local police jurisdiction to the District Crime Branch.

HIL: Lancers pull off stunning comeback

KALINGA Lancers pulled off a stunning comeback to earn a shootout victory against the Delhi SG Pipers in the ongoing Hockey India League.

Suspected Hooch Leaves Seven Dead in Dry Bihar

SEVEN people died allegedly after drinking spurious liquor in dry Bihar's West Champaran district, prompting the administration to order an inquiry, a police officer said on Sunday.

Art Of Surviving, Thriving In Mkt

have often felt that for all the positive domestic retail investor numbers that were being reported regularly over the last several years, the real test for the Indian equity market would come in case of a longer than usual, if not prolonged correction in a market that has been on a one way rising trend since the early Covid days, almost five years ago.

From Sharada Braille to digi games, Zendalona sparks tech inclusivity

IN Kerala, the percentage of people with visual disability stands at around 0.1%. With inclusivity being a major factor discussed across all sectors in the state, Zendalona -- a non-governmental organisation founded by K Sathyaseelan and his son Nalin Sathyan -- strides towards making it a reality in the field of technology.

Person from OBC community appointed Ashtapadi singer at Guruvayur temple

ASHTAPADI SONGS when the sanctum is closed for rituals is an ancient tradition still in practice at the Sree Krishna temple in Guruvayur. For several years, it has been the right of certain families in and around Guruvayur to sing Ashtapadi for Lord Krishna. However, the Guruvayur Devaswom has scripted history by appointing a person from an Other Backward Classes (OBC) community to the post.

Thermal cameras, canines aid BSF at Bangla border

Amid the ongoing political turmoil in Bangladesh, the Border Security Force (BSF) is not only ensuring 24x7 forward patrolling; it has also been using the latest technology like handheld thermal imaging systems and trained dogs to prevent any infiltration from the neighboring country, officials said on Sunday.

Unseasonal rainfall in TN's Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts drown samba paddy

FARMERS in the coastal delta region of Tamil Nadu are worried as sudden, unseasonal rainfall in Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts and Puducherry's Karaikal in the past two days has left their harvest-ready samba paddy underwater.

Int'l Children's Summit on Zero-Waste Mgmt Concludes

THE TWO-DAY International Children's Summit on Zero-Waste Management, organised by the Kudumbashree Mission, ended on a high note on Sunday with the adoption of the Thiruvananthapuram Declaration.

FC Goa Secure a Narrow Win Over East Bengal FC

FC Goa defeated East Bengal FC by 1-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Sunday.

Portal alleges Hindenburg's link with fund

NATE Anderson, 'activist' short-seller who has announced shutting down his almost eight years old research firm Hindenburg, is under cloud for alleged links with hedge funds in preparing reports targeting companies, a Canadian portal said citing documents filed before a court in Ontario.

Global leaders keen on India's growth story: Vaishnaw ahead of Davos visit

UNION Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday highlighted the significant global interest in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic policies, which are set to take centre-stage during discussions at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.

Govt May Table Waqf Bill During Budget Session After JPC Submits Report

The Centre is likely to introduce the contentious Waqf Amendment Bill during the Budget session, scheduled to begin on January 31 and continue with recesses till April 4.

Suspected Bangladeshi national held in Saif attack case

MUMBAI police on Sunday arrested Shariful Islam Shehzad, a suspected Bangladeshi national, in connection with the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan.

Fire in Maha Kumbh after cylinder blast guts 40 tents

A major fire broke out on Sunday in the Mahakumbh area of Prayagraj on Sunday, police said, adding that there was no report of any casualty.

What Not To Expect Of Budget 2025

Y the end of the week, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her second Budget in quick succession.

What Taxpayers Can Expect in Budget 2025

Govt may increase exemption limit to ₹5L from the present ₹3L; standard deduction could be raised to ₹1 lakh

After mishap, Assam launches drive to seal illegal rat-hole mines

ASSAM government has launched a drive to seal all rat-hole coal mines.

Civil Engineer Loses ₹7.85L to Online Fraud

Fraudster promised substantial returns for completing simple tasks

Garcetti at final meet with PM: 'India-US ties at peak'

Says what was unthinkable a generation ago will be indispensable soon

Detained 900 Bangladeshis and Rohingyas from 2021-24, says RPF

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) officially claimed on Sunday that it has detained over 900 Bangladeshi nationals and Rohingyas from railway areas between 2021 and 2024.

Alcaraz sets up last eight date with Djokovic

ALEXANDER Zverev warned on Sunday he can \"do a lot of damage\" at the Australian Open but is wary of \"smart\" quarter-final opponent Tommy Paul.

Row over aid baseless, says injured YC leader's spouse

THE spouse of Megha Renjith, a Youth Congress leader who sustained injuries in a police lathicharge, has termed baseless the controversy related to the aid allotted to her by the Congress and its youth wing.

Champions Trophy snub: KCA blames Sanju for skipping Vijay Hazare preparatory camp

EVEN as fans are livid over the omission of Sanju Samson from India's Champions Trophy squad, the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) seems to be striving to buck the popular sentiment.

Maritime Drill in Indian Ocean as Quad Foreign Ministers Set to Meet

WHILE the maritime forces of the Quad nations are together exercising in the Indian Ocean as part of a multinational exercise, the foreign ministers of India, Australia and Japan are expected to meet a day after Donald Trump takes oath as the 47th US President on January 20.

Familial discord, substance abuse, lack of social spaces driving teen suicides

THE recent series of unnatural deaths among teenagers across the state has placed the spotlight firmly back on unhealthy tendencies within the demographic.

C'garh to develop marine fossil park at 280-mn-yr old site

CHHATTISGARH'S Manendragarh district is poised to attract history enthusiasts and geologists with the discovery of a 280-million-year-old marine fossil site along the Hasdeo river.

Gunfight breaks out in Baramulla, first this year

A gunfight between security forces and terrorists broke out on Sunday in Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, the first encounter this year.

India has remedy for all problems plaguing world

Country should strengthen its roots, use the fruits for progress, says Mohan Bhagwat