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SAD smells AAP govt conspiracy to attack moderate Akali leaders

THE SAD core committee on Friday alleged that the assassination bid on party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was part of a conspiracy against the \"moderate Akali leadership\", hatched by the ruling AAP government in Punjab.

Speedy trial a fundamental right, says SC

THE Supreme Court on Friday observed that the speedy conclusion of a trial is a fundamental right and that an undertrial cannot be subjugated to indefinite incarceration.

Chopper case: CBI reply sought on Michel bail plea

THE Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice and sought a detailed response from the CBI within four weeks on an appeal filed by Christian Michel James, an alleged middleman and accused, in the alleged Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper scam case, seeking bail.

Cabinet clears decks for 83 new KVs

THE Centre on Friday sanctioned ₹8,232 crore for setting up 85 Kendriya Vidyalayas (KV) and 28 Navodaya Vidyalayas (NV).

Uproar over 'cut' in front row seat for SP

AMID reports of disquiet among INDIA bloc parties over the allocation of front row seats in the Lok Sabha, the Congress has accused the BJP-led NDA government of not keeping its promise on the agreed formula, and cutting down one front row seat of Samajwadi Party (SP).

Progress in last decade bridged gap between Delhi & Northeast: Modi

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said efforts have been made over the last decade to bridge the emotional and developmental gap between Delhi and the Northeast, emphasizing the importance of bringing the region closer to the nation's heart.

Navy to commission stealth missile frigate INS Tushil in Russia on Dec 9

THE Indian Navy will commission its latest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, INS Tushil, at Kaliningrad in Russia on December 9, officials said.

India firmly dealt with challenges from China, Pakistan: Jaishankar

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri's visit to Bangladesh on December 9 is the first by a senior Indian official since the interim government was sworn in.

THE KASH TRANSACTIONS COMING TO WASHINGTON

ONKEY see, monkey do. The change of government forthcoming in the US next month could exert an influence the world over, first by emulation.

THE DANGER OF LEGITIMACY LAUNDERING

Biased indexes can accrue credibility in an echo chamber of cross-references. Reforms in the World Bank's governance indicators show a structured pushback can yield better results

Fengal aid: Centre gives ₹945 cr; TN seeks ₹6,675 cr

CHIEF Minister M K Stalin on Friday met the inter-ministerial central team sent to Tamil Nadu to assess the damage caused by cyclone Fengal and sought ₹6,675 crore from the union government for undertaking temporary and permanent reconstruction works in rain-hit areas.

Coaches leaking water & dirty toilets': Passengers rail at poor upkeep of trains

WITH 11 entries, Kerala featured prominently in the list of Southern Railway's top 25 stations with highest originating passenger revenue in fiscal 2023-24, with Thiruvananthapuram Central, which posted ₹262 crore, ranked fourth.

TV serial makers need to be more responsible

UNDER FIRE from television actors after his 'endosulfan' remarks on tele serials kicked up a row, State Chalachitra Academy chairman Prem Kumar on Friday clarified that tele serial makers should be more responsible about the content they create.

NH66 widening to wrap up by Dec '25

Centre's response positive on Kerala's futuristic proposals to tackle traffic problems: Riyas

Security upped at hill shrine on Babri anniv

KERALA POLICE and Central forces strengthened security at Sabarimala on Friday in the wake of the Babri Masjid demolition anniversary.

BOSE KRISHNAMACHARI FEATURES IN ARTREVIEW'S POWER 100 LIST 2024

BOSE Krishnamachari, the founder and president of Kochi Biennale Foundation, has secured a place in the prestigious ArtReview Power 100 list 2024.

Actor Siddique appears before police, arrested, let off on bail

ACTOR Siddique, who was earlier granted anticipatory bail by the Supreme Court in a rape case, appeared before the investigating officer on Friday as part of the bail conditions laid down by the apex court.

No merger, exist as sister churches: Jacobite faction

WITH the SC directing the Jacobite faction to hand over the administration of six churches - three each in Ernakulam and Palakkad - to the Malankara Orthodox Church, tension has been simmering between the two factions.

Sivagiri Mutt emerges as unifying force in the social sphere of Kerala

Mutt's effort a setback to SNDP's bid at projecting 'Nayadi-to-Nasrani' social formulation

Class 12 student shoots principal dead in school

IN a horrific incident, the principal of a government school was allegedly shot dead by a Class XII student on the school premises in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh on Friday.

RBI holds rates again to keep inflation down

THE Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday chose to stay the course on inflation control, refusing to make any knee-jerk reaction to the growth slump reported in the second quarter with a repo rate cut.

Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II to arrive today

IT was a harrowing night for 156 flyers when an Air India Express flight from Kochi to Pune got delayed for over nine hours following a 'technical snag'.

UAN activation, Aadhaar linkage deadline on Dec 15

The Union government has set a deadline of December 15, for employees to activate their Universal Account Number (UAN) and link it to their Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts, said a statement from the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Kochi regional office.

CREDAI Kochi property expo sees good footfall

The Credai Kochi Property Expo, which commenced on Thursday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kaloor, was inaugurated by S Suhas, managing director of Cochin International Airport.

Overcome barriers of caste, religion to embody spirit of fraternity

FORMER Chief Justice of India Justice D Y Chandrachud on Friday said we would not be able to create an India which is inclusive, overcoming the barriers of caste, religion, gender and class, unless we embody the spirit of fraternity.

Outdated schedules and substance abuse blamed as pvt buses return to rash ways

RASH and negligent driving by private buses on city roads is back in focus, following a rise in the number of life-threatening accidents. On October 30, a 52-year-old woman died when the private bus she was traveling in collided with a truck near Vallathol Junction, along the Seaport-Airport road, in Thrikkakara.

Bangladesh general elections only after reforms, says Yunus

BANGLADESH interim government's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said the Sheikh Hasina regime 'destroyed everything,' as he pledged to hold general elections only after ushering in constitutional and judicial reforms, Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha reported on Wednesday citing an interview he gave to a Japanese newspaper.

MAKING AN OTT FILM IS MORE CHALLENGING

Actors Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi, Saiyami Kher and director Rahul Dholakia discuss their upcoming film Agni, exploring the human side of firefighters, why Divyenndu doesn't judge his characters, and more

Jayaraj's next titled Shanthamee Raathriyil

Veteran director Jayaraj's upcoming film has been titled Shanthamee Raathriyil. The film, which wrapped up shooting recently, features Esther Anil, Sidharth Bharathan, Kailash, Tiny Tom, Maala Parvathi, Jean Paul Lal, Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum-fame Viji Venkatesh and Pramod Veliyanadu in prominent roles.

Mohanlal-Prithviraj's next, L2: Empuraan wraps filming

THE makers of L2: Empuraan, the sequel to the 2019 Mohanlal-starrer Lucifer, have announced the completion of filming.