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RETHINK ONLINE-ONLY SABARIMALA BOOKINGS

THE Kerala government has decided to revoke spot booking and cap the number of daily pilgrims at Sabarimala during the annual Mandalam-Makaravilakku festival at 80,000.

CASTE SURVEY COULD BE A POLITICAL HOT POTATO FOR SIDDU

SIDDARAMAIAH has promised that the caste census-a socio-economic and educational survey conducted in 2015, during his previous term as Karnataka's chief ministerwill be placed before the state cabinet next week.

THE RATAN TATA WAY: NEEYAT, NEETI AND NIYAM

As a leader, he preferred being an intellectual nomad rather than a map-bound explorer. Though he pushed colleagues to be efficient and effective, he always behaved kindly with them

Wayanad relief fund: HC asks Centre to come up with positive action

THE Kerala High Court on Thursday directed the Centre to come up with some positive action to release funds from the NDRF and Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to extend help to Wayanad landslide victims.

'CONGRESS WILL HIGHLIGHT CIVIC, INFRA ISSUES IN ASSEMBLY POLLS'

IN an interview with Ashish Srivastava, Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav says that the party would emphasise an inclusive approach for Delhi Assembly elections with a mix of youth and experience in candidate selection. Excerpts

DU eyes green campus, own satellite, free lunch scheme for underprivileged students

THOSE looking for a major shift in the way Delhi University would function in the coming years take a look at the university's Institutional Development Plan (IDP) 2024.

Kerala Assembly resolution rejects simultaneous polls

The Kerala assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union government not to implement the ‘One Nation One election’ proposal, which it termed ‘anti-constitutional’.

Ratan cremated, his legacy lives

It’s rare for a businessman’s demise to draw a spontaneous outpouring of emotion from the public. But when the person in question is visionary industrialist Ratan Tata, 86, the sense of void is quite understandable, as his work touched millions of lives.

Bejewelling the nose

Chennai-based nose ornament makers Mookuthi bring south Indian history, culture, and craftsmanship to Delhi this weekend

IOA president Usha says executive council's agenda for SGM 'illegal'

THE tussle of power between the India Olympic Association (IOA) president and the Executive Council (EC) has plummeted to new depths on Thursday. A day after IOA's EC issued 26 agenda points for the Special General Meeting (SGM), scheduled to be held on October 25, IOA president PT Usha called the move illegal and in violation with its own constitution.

Vidya Balan 'overjoyed' to be back in Bhool Bhulaiyaa

Vidya Balan, who played the iconic character of Manjulika in 2007's Bhool Bhulaiyaa, on Wednesday said she is happy to be part of the third installment of the film, which has earned her “immense love”.

No term cap? Appellate Panel as Draft Sports Bill set to usher in changes

IF the Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024, is passed, Indian sports governance is expected to change, hopefully for the better. The multiple court cases that are going on against various federations due to violation of National Sports Development Code of India (2011) might also see an end if all National Sports Federations change their constitution according to the provisions of this Bill. The sports ministry has sought public opinion on the Bill on its website. The proposed Bill envisages the formation of a Sports Regulatory Board of India to oversee the functioning of the National Olympic Committee (NOC), National Sports Federations (NSFs) and other sports bodies of the country. Apart from that, the establishment of an Appellate Sports Tribunal to try all cases that come under the provision of the proposed sports Bill is another highlight. This will stop cases from going to lower and High Courts.

How Lanka's campaign came crashing down

THE moment Sri Lanka defeated Scotland in Abu Dhabi in the final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier, they added the fear value to the group of death with Australia, India and New Zealand already in there.

A story of resilience & shared dreams: Hemalatha's journey

DAYALAN Hemalatha had to battle every step of the way to get where she is now. Whether it was being dropped from the national setup or constant run-ins with injuries, she has endured enough for a lifetime already. In the journey that started from Chennai more than a decade ago to the 2024 T20 World Cup now in UAE, two friends, V Bobby Gulecha and S Anusha, have stood by the India batter in thick and thin.

Nadal: Warrior and people's champion

The Spaniard on Thursday announced that he will be retiring at the end of Davis Cup this year

Leaders from business, politics pay tribute to visionary industry stalwart

TOP politicians, including the prime minister, business leaders and the general public at large remembered Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata Sons, who passed away on Wednesday in Mumbai, aged 86. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a post on X called Tata “a visionary business leader, a compassionate soul and an extraordinary human being”

AFTER TATA'S DEMISE, WHO WILL STEP UP TO LEAD THE GROUP?

THE passing away of Ratan Naval Tata, the Tata Group patriarch and the chairman emeritus on Wednesday night after a short illness, has triggered speculation over who will head the 13 Tata Trusts, which own 66.4% of the $165-billion Tata conglomerate.

With unwavering integrity, Ratan Tata prioritised values over profit

RATAN Tata's leadership transcends the boundaries of business; he shaped not only the Tata Group but also everyone fortunate enough to work with him. He was a visionary, the first to push Tata into the global stage with bold moves like acquiring Jaguar Land Rover and Corus Steel. It wasn't just about expanding-it was about setting a precedent for what Indian businesses could achieve internationally.

Samsung says it will continue to work with govt

TECHNOLOGY giant Samsung announced on Thursday that it will continue to work with the Government of India and various states where it operates. This statement from the South Korean tech giant came in response to media reports from Tamil Nadu suggesting that the company is planning to leave the state following prolonged protests at its Sriperumbudur plant.

TCS profit logs 5% growth in Q2; revenue up 7.6%

TATA Consultancy Services, the largest software exporter from the country, has logged in a 5% growth in net income at ₹11,909 crore, earning an 18.5% profit margin from a ₹64,259-crore revenue that has clipped at 7.6% y-o-y in the September quarter.

Exporters can now claim rebates on output side

THE Ministry of Finance has issued a formal notification regarding the deletion of Rule 96(10) of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Rules, effective from 8 October 2024.

Equity fund inflows drop 11% in Sept; sectoral funds continue to drive growth

INFLOWS into equity mutual funds saw a drop of 11% in September even as thematic and sectoral funds continue to drive healthy collections. In September, net inflows into equity funds fell to ₹34,419 crore from ₹38,239 crore in the previous month. The drop in equity fund inflows was despite a 2% jump in the equity markets during the month.

US KEEN TO INSTAL NEW PRESIDENT IN LEBANON

Saudi Arabia backs the idea; Eygpt, Qatar say the plan is unrealistic, WSJ reports

Trump did send Putin Covid test kits, agrees Kremlin

THE Kremlin on Thursday confirmed claims that then-US president Donald Trump sent Russian President Vladimir Putin Covid tests, but said it was part of an international exchange at the start of the pandemic.

Russia hits two Patriot def system in Ukraine

RUSSIA said on Thursday its missiles had struck two launchers of a US-made Patriot air defence system in Ukraine, with Kyiv admitting the weapon was hit but saying it was lightly damaged and still in operation.

Han Kang becomes first South Korean to win literature Nobel

SOUTH Korean poet and novelist Han Kang was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature on Thursday for a poetic and unsettling body of work that the Nobel committee said \"confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life.\"

Hurricane pounds Florida, but not as bad as feared

HURRICANE Milton barrelled into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday after plowing across Florida, pounding cities with ferocious winds and rain, and whipping up a barrage of tornadoes. It caused at least four deaths and compounded the misery wrought by Helene while sparing Tampa a direct hit.

Gujarat gang-rape case accused dies in custody; cardiac arrest suspected

IN the case of a gang-rape in Mangarol, Gujarat, one of the accused, Shivshankar Chaurasia, died in police custody due to a suspected cardiac arrest on Thursday.

T-shirts, jeans banned for govt teachers in Bihar

THE Bihar government has enforced a new dress code for school teachers, banning t-shirts and jeans, during working hours.

BJP govt in Haryana may take oath after Dussehra

THE swearing-in of the BJP government in Haryana is likely after Dussehra which could be attended by PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, besides several other Union ministers and CMs of BJP-ruled states.