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Bhagwat on 10-Day Visit to Bengal from Feb 7, to Firm Up RSS Programmes

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will begin his 10-day visit to West Bengal from February 7 to discuss expansion of the organisation with leaders at various levels.

UP 'home guard' hoodwinks admin, works for 35 yrs on fake documents

COCKING a snook at the government authorities, Nakdu Yadav of Azamgarh managed induction into UP Home Guards in 1989 as Nandlal Yadav with the help of fake documents which hid his identity as a habitual offender with many criminal cases, including under the Gangster Act, lodged against him between 1984 and 1989.

Rajnath to meet envoys ahead of Aero India show

AS a prelude to Aero India 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will chair the Ambassadors' Round Table in New Delhi on Friday.

Parents legally compelled to pay for daughters' edu

THE Supreme Court has said daughter has an indefeasible, legally enforceable and legitimate right to secure educational expenses from her parents, who can be compelled to provide necessary funds within their means.

Executive, legislature to take call on exclusion from quota: SC

THE Supreme Court on Thursday said the executive and the legislature would decide whether persons, who had availed of quota benefits and were in a position to compete with others, were to be excluded from reservation.

Scorpene class sub added to Navy arsenal

IN a significant development, the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) handed over the sixth and the last submarine of the Scorpene Class to the Indian Navy on Thursday.

Genome India data out, milestone for biotech research: PM

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled the genome sequencing data of 10,000 Indian nationals, describing the occasion as a significant milestone in the field of biotechnology research.

Step up campaign on TB elimination in correctional homes & jails, states told

WITH the aim to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) from India by 2025, the Centre has written to all the states and the Union Territories to organise an intensive 100-day campaign on TB eradication in prisons and correctional institutions.

67% funds under clean air plan used for clearing dust

NEARLY six years after the launch of India's clean air programme, data and analyses show misplaced priority and non-transparency in the programme.

Heritage Conservation Panel Nod to Construction of CSS Buildings 6 & 7

The Heritage Conservation Committee (HCC) has accorded approval to the proposal for construction of common central secretariat (CCS) buildings 6 and 7 to be built on Maulana Azad Road.

Build On Momentum Of Aussie Trade Pact

India and Australia have long shared a relationship rooted in history, democratic values and mutual respect.

Competitive Adulation of B.R. Ambedkar

Every political party today pays obeisance to Ambedkar. It's debatable whether it's to commandeer his image for votes, or to genuinely engage with his bold ideas

MLA & DCC Prez Booked for Cong Leader's Death

Abetment of suicide charge slapped against MLA I C Balakrishnan and N D Appachan

Meeting on roads: HC summons party leaders

KERALA High Court on Thursday issued notices to CPM state secretary M V Govindan and the State Police Chief in a petition seeking initiation of contempt of court case for convening the party's Palayam area committee conference in front of Vanchiyoor Court Complex blocking roads.

Songs from a world unknown

VOICE like the notes of a flute from a world unseen, unknown. It seemed light, as mellifluous as a river's flow, yet brimming with emotions.

A Singer From Whom We Have Much To Learn

Jayettan was a singer who was affectionate in his dealings with others. He had very few favourites, and I was blessed to be one among them.

A Reluctant Actor Who Delivered Big Performances

DURING his long career as a playback singer, P Jayachandran acted in three Malayalam films.

Yesudas Introduced Jayachandran To Me

I came to know about Jayachandran through Yesudas.

TNIE's tryst with the Bhava Gayakan of Malayalam cinema

ONE of the last interviews of singer P Jayachandran to a media organisation was with TNIE for the Express Dialogues programme in September 2022.

Some hope as Iran reaches family of slain man in Yemen

THERE appears to be a ray of hope for Nimisha Priya, the Indian nurse on death row in strife-torn Yemen.

PM Modi: World listens to India, land of Buddha and democracy

SENDING a clear message to the global community over questions on the state of democracy and freedom in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that democracy is an integral part of Indian life.

Youth Held for Sexually Assaulting Minor

PUNALUR POLICE have arrested a 21-year-old youth for sexually assaulting a minor girl, who is studying in Plus II.

Sudhakaran lambasts Boby Chemmanur

FORMER minister G Sudhakaran has lambasted businessman Boby Chemmanur, who was remanded in a sexual harassment case.

Curtains up for BUDS School Kalolsavam in dist

THE SIXTH edition of the State BUDS School Kalolsavam, titled 'Thillana', began in Kollam on Thursday.

TDB comes up with comprehensive insurance coverage for staff, devotees

TRAVANCORE Devaswom Board (TDB) president P S Prasanth on Thursday announced the launch of an elaborate accidental insurance coverage scheme for both devaswom staff and devotees.

2025 F1 FAN PACKAGES, FINALLY UNVEILED!

The national carrier of Qatar is set to captivate globetrotters this year in Doha with Formula 1 races and must-see tourist attractions that the destination boasts...

Skipper Markram aims a threepeat with Sunrisers Eastern Cape

FRESH from playing a key role in helping South Africa qualify for the third edition of the World Test Championship, Aiden Markram has set his sights on a threepeat with Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20.

BFI Adopts New Weight Classes

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is conducting the men's national championships here in 10 weight categories, in line with the classification introduced by the breakaway World Boxing.

Janssen-sational: TN Dragons pip Team Gonasika

JIP JANSSEN slammed a hat-trick to steer Tamil Nadu Dragons to a tight 6-5 win over Team Gonasika in a high-scoring Hockey India League (HIL) clash here on Wednesday.

Selective application undermines credibility of sports governance

PT Usha and sports ministry are at loggerheads over the Indian Golf Union recognition.