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126 dead, 188 injured, 1,000 houses flattened after 6.8 quake in Tibet

Epicentre of the quake was in Tingri county where India, Eurasia plates grind each other

Maha makes FASTag must for all vehicles from April 1

THE Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday made FASTag mandatory for all vehicles from April 1.

30 Arch Gates for Divinity & Devotees at Sangam

TEERTHRAJ Prayagraj, one of the most prominent centres of pilgrimage in India, is all set to welcome the devotees to Mahakumbh 2025 from January 13.

Shagun' of ₹21K for no liquor or DJ in marriages of this Bathinda village

TO encourage villagers not to indulge in wasteful expenditure and curb liquor use in marriage functions, the Balo village panchayat in Punjab's Bathinda district has announced to give a cash incentive of ₹21,000 as 'shagun' (token of blessing) to families who won't serve liquor and play DJ music at the ceremonies.

Takht Concerned Over Dallewal Health, Seeks Legal Guarantee to MSP

The Akal Takht, the highest temporal authority of Sikhs, has raised concerns about the declining health of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is currently protesting at the Punjab-Haryana border.

IED a deadly weapon for Maoists to target security forces in C'garh

From '20 till '24, troops have detected 1,122 IEDs as part of their counter-offensive warfare

Digital arrest: Teacher dies by suicide in MP, BSF man loses ₹71 lakh

LURED by online options promising big money through auction of old currency notes and coins, a woman teacher in Mauganj district of Madhya Pradesh fell into the trap of cyber fraudsters and shocked by her digital arrest, she died by suicide, police said.

India, Maldives to talk on enhancing defence capability

AS a sign of deepening ties between India and the Maldives, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his counterpart Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon are meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss ways to enhance bilateral defence relations.

Doval leads India, Malaysia security talk

Two sides exchange views on global, regional security; will 'deepen cooperation' in counter-terrorism, deradicalisation

SC agrees to examine age bar for surrogate mothers

The Supreme Court on Tuesday decided to examine on February 11 issues over the age bar for surrogate mothers and others under the laws.

Pranab Mukherjee's Memorial to Come Up at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal

OVER four years after the death of former president Pranab Mukherjee, the Centre has approved a \"Samadhi\" (memorial) for him at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal, a complex earmarked for the last rites and building commemorative sites of presidents, vice presidents and prime ministers in Delhi.

Shah Launches 'Bharatpol' for Int'l Police Assistance, Urges Agencies to Use Tech

LAUNCHING an online platform 'Bharatpol', developed by the CBI for law enforcement agencies to seek real-time Interpol assistance, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that it was time for crime investigators to use modern technology and techniques to nab fugitives.

Gadkari Unveils Cashless Treatment Scheme for Road Accident Victims

AFTER a successful pilot in a couple of states, the Centre will introduce a scheme to facilitate cashless treatment for road accident victims ₹1.5 lakh each, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced on Tuesday.

Move ahead with times: Cong will shift to new HQ 'Indira Bhawan' on Jan 15

THE much-awaited new headquarters of the Congress, 'Indira Bhawan', will be inaugurated on January 15, said the party on Tuesday.

India Gridlocked: Be a Solution, Not the Problem

Our cities are becoming traffic nightmares. Public transport only helps so much, as commuters love to move on their own. We need to change ourselves first

Don't Drop Humanities When We Need Them Most

The relevance of the humanities in today's market-driven, consumerist world often feels like a topic for niche conversations at academic conferences and boardroom meetings—hardly a pressing concern in the everyday rush of life.

Record as Sabarimala footfall crosses 40 lakh

OVER 40 lakh pilgrims have visited Sabarimala since the beginning of the annual pilgrimage season, setting a new record for the hill shrine.

Generational shift? P J Joseph's son is new Kerala Congress coordinator

THE Kerala Congress-led by P J Joseph has appointed Joseph's son Apu John Joseph as the party coordinator.

T'Puram Deserves to Be World Book Capital: CM

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM deserves to be recognised as the World Book Capital by UNESCO, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said.

Telangana HC Green Flags Probe Into E-Prix Case

NOTING that the allegations indicate potential wrongdoing and misappropriation of HMDA funds and are sufficient to warrant further investigation, Justice K Lakshman of the Telangana High Court on Tuesday dismissed a criminal petition filed by former minister K T Rama Rao requesting quashing of the FIR registered in the Formula-E race case.

Rijith murder: 9 BJP-RSS activists sentenced to life

The DYFI leader from Kannapuram was hacked to death in 2005

Trolley bag remarks: CPM censures Krishnadas

Party to fight CBI action

Allured by freedom to improvise, Jinesh learns and teaches on the go

JUST out of school in 2002. A trainer in 2004, matching steps with the stalwarts of the time who were coaching students for the Kalolsavam in ottanthullal.

Monoact: Spotlight turns on contemporary issues

BE it the selection of themes, characters, or the quality of rendition, girls competing in high school monoact impressed the audience at the Nirmala Bhavan HSS here with their touching performances on the penultimate day of the State School Arts Festival.

ANVAR NOW EYES IUML LADDER TO UDF

TRIGGERING speculation about his UDF entry, Nilambur MLA P V Anvar on Tuesday called on key front leaders - IUML stalwarts Panakkad Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal and P K Kunhalikutty, even as some Congress leaders raised concerns over his homecoming.

Congress set for big-ticket shake-up

STUNG by the electoral setbacks in the assembly elections, the Congress is set for a major organisational shake-up in the coming months.

Three dead, six trapped as Navy joins rescue ops

AT LEAST three of the nine miners trapped inside a coal mine near Umrangso in Assam's Dima Hasao district were reported dead even as deep divers from the Indian Navy joined forces with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the Army to rescue the miners.

Vibrant Legisla

A fruitful week lies ahead for bookworms in the city as the 3rd Kerala Legislature International Book Fair kicked off on Tuesday.

I will stand with govt, CM to work for new Kerala: Mukundan

WRITERS know the pain and concerns of people and hence, governments should work along with them for the public good, writer M Mukundan has said.

Vibrant Energy Fills House as 3rd Legislature Int'l Book Fair Kicks Off

Features over 50 stalls from renowned Indian publishers. Week-long fair expected to see significant footfall