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HC flays Kerala govt over dumping med waste in TN

COMING down heavily on the state government over the dumping of biomedical waste from Kerala in Tamil Nadu, the Kerala High Court on Monday directed the secretary of the local self-government department to file an affidavit with details of the agencies engaged in collection and disposal of waste from local authorities and other bulk waste generators, including hospitals.

Capital honours trailblazing achievements of its women

IT was an all-woman show without any pink bows. The 30th edition of the Devi Awards instituted by The New Indian Express Group, and the sixth in Delhi on December 23, was marked by nothing girly, no tears, no speeches, but the showcasing of solid and sustained body of work by women in the arts, economics, public service, and governance.

Cops summon actor Allu Arjun for questioning

THE Hyderabad city police on Monday issued a notice to actor Allu Arjun, directing him to appear at the Chikkadpally police station on Tuesday.

Not closed chapter: Laxmi vows to carry on legal battle

Child welfare minister releases two video clips containing Ravi's derogatory remarks

MLC to move breach of privilege motion in Council

BJP MLC C T Ravi on Monday said he will move a breach of privilege motion in the Legislative Council over his arrest by the police outside the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha after a heated exchange between the ruling Congress and Opposition members in the House.

Mahazar in Council only if chairman permits, says Dr G

HOME Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Monday said the police will conduct the spot mahazar in the Legislative Council only if they get permission from Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti.

HDK SAYS CONGRESS RE-STARTED REVENGE POLITICS IN KARNATAKA

Taking Congress leaders to task for allegedly doing the worst politics in the state, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H D Kumaraswamy said that the state government is deliberately targeting opposition leaders using police force.

HC directs cops to conclude probe against MLA Manjunatha

THE Karnataka High Court directed the state police to conduct and conclude the investigation as expeditiously as possible against the then Mulbagal MLA G Manjunatha, now representing Kolar from Congress, since the crime related to a false caste certificate allegedly obtained by him in 2012 is six years old.

Warring BJP factions close ranks over Ravi episode, to take on Cong

WITH Women and Child Welfare Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar and the Congress looking to keep alive the issue of MLC CT Ravi's alleged derogatory statement against her, the BJP is planning to give a fitting reply.

'Ravi should seek apology from Laxmi and put an end to this issue'

Ayanur says police moved Ravi from one place to another to avoid any untoward incident

Eshwarappa slams govt for mishandling C T Ravi issue

FORMER deputy chief minister and convenor of Rashtra Bhaktara Balaga K S Eshwarappa condemned the assault on MLC C T Ravi over his alleged derogatory remarks on Minister for Women and Child Welfare Laxmi Hebbalkar.

SARFAESI Act: Farmer Adalat hosted to support farmers

WITH an aim to support farmers facing threats from the SARFAESI Act of bank loan recoveries, the Kodagu unit of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha has initiated a Farmer Adalat aka Raitha Adalat sessions across the district.

CCTVs to keep eye on litterbugs in Malethirike

WITH an aim to curb littering and garbage dumping at the Malethirike Hilltop viewpoint in Virajpet, CCTVs will shortly be placed, officials confirmed during the cleanliness drive across the hilltop.

This Christmas, let's hold fast to treasure of shared humanity: M'luru Bishop

\"LOVE and desire to understand others can transcend all walls of division. Therefore, during this Christmas, let us hold fast to the treasure of our shared humanity,\" said Mangaluru Bishop Dr Peter Paul Saldanha in his Christmas message.

2 arrested for stealing arecanut worth Rs 1.60L

TWO thieves who stole arecanut around N R Pura and various police station limits were arrested by the N R Pura police.

Week-long Veena recital in city from December 25 to 31

SRI Guruguha Vaggeya Pratishthana Trust and Sri Guruguha Ganasabha together will hold Margashira National Veena Mahotsava Saptaha in the city from December 25 to 31.

Students stare at uncertain future as KU not issuing original marks cards

Former, existing students are unable to get admissions for higher studies and apply for jobs

Now, Dhaka note verbale for Hasina's extradition

Ministry of External Affairs confirms receiving it, offers no comment

Pioneer of Parallel Cinema

AYS after celebrating his 90th birthday, Shyam Benegal, a towering figure in Indian cinema and a pioneer of the Parallel Cinema movement, passed away in Mumbai on Monday evening.

Govt schools can fail students of Classes 5 & 8

In a major decision, the Centre has scrapped the 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 and 8 in schools governed by it, which means students will be failed if they do not clear the year-end examinations.

Three-star Blasters down Mohammedan

KERALA Blasters FC players delighted the home crowd to record a dominant 3-0 win over Mohammedan SC in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Sunday.

The making of fast bowler Boland: Cult hero of MCG

ON a hot Saturday afternoon at the AH Butler Oval, Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club was playing against Camberwell Magpies Cricket Club in the local game on the outskirts of Melbourne.

Mandhana climbs another mountain as India beat West Indies

THERE is a famous bridge that connects the city of Sangli with the rest of the world on the river Krishna called Irwin Bridge.

Man Utd humiliated, Chelsea held

MANCHESTER UNITED crashed to a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday as Ruben Amorim lost for the fourth time in his nine games in charge of the troubled Old Trafford club while Chelsea were held to a goalless draw at Everton.

Nat'l badminton: Unseeded Adarshini enters semifinals

TAMIL NADU'S Sathish Kumar K, who's the No 1 seed, and Adarshini Shri NB entered the semifinals of the Senior National Badminton Championships in Bengaluru.

KNOW LINEAR AND LATERAL THINKING

As a result of geopolitical tensions, scheduled general elections in India during the mid-year and in the USA towards the end of the year as well as valuations that had sky-rocketed, volatility during 2024 was anticipated by many of us.

IS ALGORITHMIC TRADING FOR YOU?

TECHNOLOGY should expand the scope of human skills. There are things that you can do yourself using your skills.

Credit card defaults could hurt you badly now

With SC rejecting 30% cap on credit card interest rates, card issuers will now have more flexibility to set rates

Banks' profits spike in first 9 mths of 2024

BANKS have raked in as much as ₹2.7 lakh crore in net income in the first nine months of 2024. Going by all indications, public sector lenders are set to overtake their private sector peers in the profitability sweepstake this year.

UKRAINIAN DRONES STRIKE RUSSIAN FUEL DEPOT

EXPLOSION SEEN AT STALNOY KON OIL TERMINAL IN ORYOL REGION, SAY REPORTS; PUTIN VOWS TO RETALIATE FOR KAZAN ATTACK