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Gukesh turns tables on Anish Giri in Tata Open
D Gukesh seems to be on a roll.
Impeached prez Yoon formally arrested, his supporters riot in court
HOURS after South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was formally arrested, triggering rioting by his supporters, his lawyers said on Sunday that he remains defiant in his refusal to answer questions over the probe into his declaration of martial law last month.
World No 1 An Se-Young lives up to billing at India Open
Pornpawee Chochuwong stood bemused in the middle of the court.
Govt to take full control of SmartCity Kochi, says Rajeeve
A MONTH after the appointment of a committee to finalise the contours of the withdrawal of Tecom Investments from the joint venture, the Kerala government is set to take over the SmartCity Kochi project in a move that enables the government access to the 246-acre IT park at Kakkanad.
Palestinians return to flattened homes
EVEN before the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas was fully in place Sunday, Palestinians in the war-battered Gaza Strip began to return to the remains of the homes they had evacuated during the 15-month war.
Thiruvabharanam procession to return from Sabarimala today
THIRUVABHARANAM procession to begin its return journey to Pandalam from Sabarimala temple here on Monday.
KaWaCHaM WEATHER ALERT SYSTEM TO BE COMMISSIONED TOMORROW
CHIEF MINISTER Pinarayi Vijayan will launch the Kerala Warnings Crisis and Hazard Management System (KaWaCHaM), developed by the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority, on Tuesday.
Budget 2025: Insurance sector expects incentives, innovation
THE insurance industry is expecting a host of policy measures from the forthcoming budget and topping the wish-list is ending the double taxation on pensioners, lowering, if not ending, GST on insurance, especially on health products, and a closure for the much-delayed insurance amendments bill that may likely bring in a composite licensing regime for the sector.
Killed Mom as Punishment for Giving Birth, Youth Tells Cops
SHOCKING information has come to light in the incident in which a 25-year-old youth hacked his mother to death at a relative's house at Puthuppady in Thalamassery on Saturday.
Crime Branch to Investigate Death of Tipper Lorry Driver
The investigation into the mysterious death of tipper lorry driver Mohammad Asheef has been transferred from the local police jurisdiction to the District Crime Branch.
HIL: Lancers pull off stunning comeback
KALINGA Lancers pulled off a stunning comeback to earn a shootout victory against the Delhi SG Pipers in the ongoing Hockey India League.
Suspected Hooch Leaves Seven Dead in Dry Bihar
SEVEN people died allegedly after drinking spurious liquor in dry Bihar's West Champaran district, prompting the administration to order an inquiry, a police officer said on Sunday.
Art Of Surviving, Thriving In Mkt
have often felt that for all the positive domestic retail investor numbers that were being reported regularly over the last several years, the real test for the Indian equity market would come in case of a longer than usual, if not prolonged correction in a market that has been on a one way rising trend since the early Covid days, almost five years ago.
From Sharada Braille to digi games, Zendalona sparks tech inclusivity
IN Kerala, the percentage of people with visual disability stands at around 0.1%. With inclusivity being a major factor discussed across all sectors in the state, Zendalona -- a non-governmental organisation founded by K Sathyaseelan and his son Nalin Sathyan -- strides towards making it a reality in the field of technology.
Person from OBC community appointed Ashtapadi singer at Guruvayur temple
ASHTAPADI SONGS when the sanctum is closed for rituals is an ancient tradition still in practice at the Sree Krishna temple in Guruvayur. For several years, it has been the right of certain families in and around Guruvayur to sing Ashtapadi for Lord Krishna. However, the Guruvayur Devaswom has scripted history by appointing a person from an Other Backward Classes (OBC) community to the post.
Thermal cameras, canines aid BSF at Bangla border
Amid the ongoing political turmoil in Bangladesh, the Border Security Force (BSF) is not only ensuring 24x7 forward patrolling; it has also been using the latest technology like handheld thermal imaging systems and trained dogs to prevent any infiltration from the neighboring country, officials said on Sunday.
Unseasonal rainfall in TN's Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts drown samba paddy
FARMERS in the coastal delta region of Tamil Nadu are worried as sudden, unseasonal rainfall in Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts and Puducherry's Karaikal in the past two days has left their harvest-ready samba paddy underwater.
Int'l Children's Summit on Zero-Waste Mgmt Concludes
THE TWO-DAY International Children's Summit on Zero-Waste Management, organised by the Kudumbashree Mission, ended on a high note on Sunday with the adoption of the Thiruvananthapuram Declaration.
FC Goa Secure a Narrow Win Over East Bengal FC
FC Goa defeated East Bengal FC by 1-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Sunday.
Portal alleges Hindenburg's link with fund
NATE Anderson, 'activist' short-seller who has announced shutting down his almost eight years old research firm Hindenburg, is under cloud for alleged links with hedge funds in preparing reports targeting companies, a Canadian portal said citing documents filed before a court in Ontario.
Global leaders keen on India's growth story: Vaishnaw ahead of Davos visit
UNION Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday highlighted the significant global interest in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic policies, which are set to take centre-stage during discussions at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.
Govt May Table Waqf Bill During Budget Session After JPC Submits Report
The Centre is likely to introduce the contentious Waqf Amendment Bill during the Budget session, scheduled to begin on January 31 and continue with recesses till April 4.
Suspected Bangladeshi national held in Saif attack case
MUMBAI police on Sunday arrested Shariful Islam Shehzad, a suspected Bangladeshi national, in connection with the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan.
Fire in Maha Kumbh after cylinder blast guts 40 tents
A major fire broke out on Sunday in the Mahakumbh area of Prayagraj on Sunday, police said, adding that there was no report of any casualty.
What Not To Expect Of Budget 2025
Y the end of the week, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her second Budget in quick succession.
What Taxpayers Can Expect in Budget 2025
Govt may increase exemption limit to ₹5L from the present ₹3L; standard deduction could be raised to ₹1 lakh
After mishap, Assam launches drive to seal illegal rat-hole mines
ASSAM government has launched a drive to seal all rat-hole coal mines.
Civil Engineer Loses ₹7.85L to Online Fraud
Fraudster promised substantial returns for completing simple tasks
Garcetti at final meet with PM: 'India-US ties at peak'
Says what was unthinkable a generation ago will be indispensable soon
Detained 900 Bangladeshis and Rohingyas from 2021-24, says RPF
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) officially claimed on Sunday that it has detained over 900 Bangladeshi nationals and Rohingyas from railway areas between 2021 and 2024.