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Six pilgrims injured as KSRTC bus falls into gorge near Nilakkal

AS MANY as six people were injured when a KSRTC bus carrying Sabarimala pilgrims plunged into a gorge near Nilakkal on Friday.

Hot-headed Djokovic cruises into Rd 4

A \"hot-headed\" Novak Djokovic sent an Australian Open warning to join Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in the last 16 on Friday, but Naomi Osaka's bid for a third Melbourne crown is over with injury.

Maruti, Hyundai Lit Up EV Space

Both the carmakers make their debut in the country's mass electric vehicle market

PM asks auto sector to invest more

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India stands as an outstanding destination for investors looking to shape their future in the mobility sector.

Agree with Army Chief's LAC stand, says MEA

THE External Affairs Ministry (MEA) said on Friday that there is no contradiction regarding the situation along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh, following remarks by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, who had indicated that a \"degree\" of standoff exists between Indian and Chinese forces in the region.

Will challenge Sindhu's acquittal

THE parents of Sharon Raj said they expect maximum punishment for Greeshma and her uncle Nirmalakumaran Nair, who were found guilty of murdering their son.

Israel nod to truce deal a step away

First hostages to be freed on Sunday; Hamas required to furnish hostage names by Saturday

Israeli Meds Gear Up to Treat Freed Hostages

Upon reaching Israel, hostages to be sent to one of 6 designated hospitals; long captivity raises concerns about health

Cat breather for B Ashok, to continue as agri principal secy

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Ernakulam, on Friday directed the state government to permit B Ashok IAS to continue as Principal Secretary to the Government (Agriculture) and Agricultural Production Commissioner.

State Is Facing Liquidity Crisis Due To Declining Share From Union Transfers

KERALA is facing financial stress due to \"tapering of revenue deficit grant and cessation of GST compensation,\" Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar said in his maiden policy address in the Kerala Assembly on Friday.

Classmates strip Class 9 student, circulate video, probe launched

THE Childline authorities and Pala police have launched an investigation into the incident in which a Class 9 student of an aided school was allegedly stripped and harassed by seven of his classmates last week.

C'garh scam: ED calls its own affidavit 'fishy'

IN a surprising turn of events in the Supreme Court on Friday, the Enforcement Directorate termed its own counter-affidavit \"fishy\" and sought to disown it.

BJP decides to go all out on one-nation-one-poll plan

SIGNALLING its resolve to roll out the 'one nation, one election' plan, the BJP has constituted a high-powered committee chaired by Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan to shape public opinion and align its own state and local body governments with the importance of the idea.

Economic growth poised to rebound: RBI report

THE economic growth, which surprisingly slumped to a seven-quarter low of 5.4% in the second quarter, is poised to rebound, as demand regained momentum, though stickiness in food inflation warrants careful monitoring, the latest RBI bulletin has said.

SpaDex docking a step towards Indian space station by '35: Singh

UNION minister Jitendra Singh said on Friday that an Indian space station would be established by 2035 and the successful docking of satellites through SpaDex is a major breakthrough in that direction.

234 Posts Vacant, States Told to Send IPS Offers for Central Deputation

FACING an acute shortage of officers in various ranks in central agencies and paramilitary forces, the Centre has written to the states asking them to make a conscious attempt to send names of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers for central deputation to fill around 234 posts, officials said on Friday.

India Plans to Be MRO Hub, Work With S'pore

Sector holds tremendous potential for employment generation

NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide in Kota, 3rd Such Case in Jan

'Efforts underway'

Neyyattinkara Gopan's Burial Held Amid Probe

Amid ongoing investigation to ascertain the exact cause of his death, Neyyattinkara Gopan Swami's burial rites were completed by Friday.

Shutter restoration stuck, water scarcity threat looms in Paravur

Already, wells in areas such as Thanni, Mayyanad, Pullichira, Paravur have started drying up

Coach backs Sindhu to regain form

PV SINDHU was at sea in the early stages of her women's singles match on Friday. Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, the shuttler on the rise in the last 12 months or so, was just the opposite and made the Indian dance to her tunes in front of a sizeable home crowd here at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall here.

BPCL signs loan agreement worth ₹31,802 crore

BHARAT Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has signed a loan agreement worth ₹31,802 crore with a consortium of six lenders led by the State Bank of India.

Tamil Nadu Junks Turtle Excluder Devices, Kills Olive Ridleys En Masse

ARTISANAL FISHERMEN SAY THEY NEVER SAW SUCH MASS MORTALITY ON THE BEACH IN THEIR LIFETIME

Evidence to prove triple murder accused had no legal insanity crucial

AS the medical insanity of 28-year-old Rithu Jayan who murdered three neighbours, including two women at Perepadam near Chendamangalam, is under scrutiny, the evidence to prove the accused had no legal insanity is crucial in such cases.

ED Attaches ₹300 Cr Worth Assets in Case Linked to Siddu

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru, has provisionally attached 142 immovable properties with a market value of about ₹300 crore under the money laundering Act, in connection with a case against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others.

Indians in Russian army: 12 dead, 16 missing, 18 serving

126 Indians in Russia

'My world has been destroyed'

Dad loses 5 kids, daughter battling for life as mysterious illness strikes Rajouri

Poor app engagement 'times out' Supplyco's delivery service

SUPPLYCO has discontinued its Supply Kerala delivery service introduced to offer doorstep delivery of essential goods.

Infy profit up 11% to ₹6.8k crore; revenue guidance increased

IT services company Infosys on Thursday posted a 11.4% growth in net profit at ₹6,806 crore for the third quarter ending December 2024, beating Street estimates, compared to ₹6,106 crore in the same quarter last year.

Steps to rope in pvt players in nuclear energy sector

Live reactor design already operational in UP, Gujarat