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2 Sites at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal for Singh Memorial Proposed to Family
The Centre has formally started the process to allot land for the memorial of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the campus of Rashtriya Smriti Sthal, the area along the Yamuna bank earmarked for the last rites and memorials of presidents, vice-presidents and prime ministers.
Inauguration of college named after Savarkar triggers political controversy
AN announcement for inaugurating a new college named after Hindutva ideologue VD Savarkar triggered a political row, with the Congress and its student wing, NSUI, demanding that the college be renamed after former prime minister Manmohan Singh.
Army hunts for ammunition to protect air defence assets
AIMING to bolster security of the Indian Army's ground-based Air Defence assets against drones, the Indian Army Air Defence branch has released a Request for Information (RFI) to identify prospective vendors (DPSUs/Private Vendors) to undertake manufacturing of 23mm Anti-Drone Ammunition under Make in India.
Muizzu minister-EAM meet today
Jaishankar and his Maldives counterpart to give new direction to eco, maritime cooperation
FERTILITY DECLINE: A SUCCESS STORY OR CAUSE FOR CONCERN?
India's declining fertility rates, once hailed as a success of family planning policies and socio-economic progress, are now the subject of renewed debate.
Cohesion at Home Must While Backing an Equitable World
As India champions the cause of the Global South, it must address its domestic vulnerabilities. International leadership requires a balance between ambition and resilience
Police to Issue Notice to GCDA
Cops to seek details, documents about event during which MLA Uma Thomas fell off dais
State budget likely on Feb 7
CLIMATE resilience considering the impact of climate change on agriculture and disaster events will be given focus in the state budget for the 2025-26 fiscal, which would be presented in the assembly in the second week of February, most probably on February 7.
15% Bus Fare Hike in Karnataka from January 5
fares of Karnataka-owned KSRTC, BMTC, NERTC and NWRTC buses will be increased by 15%. The state cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal to revise fares of ordinary and air-conditioned buses run by the four RTCs.
New dawn? NSS sets the stage for return of its 'son' in state politics
Rolls out red carpet for senior Cong leader Chennithala, who inaugurated Mannam fete
His contribution to film and cultural sphere noteworthy
WHEN TNIE launched Samakalika Malayalam, he brought in celebrated literary critic M Krishnan Nair, whose column Sahitya Varaphalam had a huge readership.
Wearing traditional Kerala attire, Arlekar takes oath as 23rd governor
Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar took oath as the 23rd Governor of Kerala in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday.
Forest dept has taken all steps for Makaravilakku
MINISTER FOR Forests and Wildlife Protection A K Saseendran on Thursday said that the forest department is all set with adequate arrangements ahead of the Makaravilakku festival.
CM wishlist: Cong on sticky wicket as community leaders flex muscles
WITH THE ASSEMBLY elections less than one-and-a-half years away, heads of various community organisations from NSS to SNDP Yogam have made their positions clear as to who they would back as chief minister, in the event of a win by Congress-led UDF.
Resentment among landslide victims over land allocation
Action committee says they cannot accept decision to allot just 5 cents to build house in township project in Elstone estate; Min says will consider their demand
Mahila Saahas Kerala Yatra to begin tomorrow
The Mahila Saahas Kerala Yatra, led by Mahila Congress state president Jebi Mather, will be flagged off from Cherkala in Kasaragod on January 4.
Private Buses to Go on Indefinite Strike from Today
PROTESTS intensified in Dharmasala after the underpass at the junction, which was rebuilt after constant interventions by the locals, disrupted the traffic.
Corruption allegations against corp over crematorium mismanagement
THE Kannur Corporation has come under fire amid allegations of corruption and mismanagement, with development standing committee chairperson Ragesh P K raising charges against the ruling council, including backseat governance and negligence.
Case registered against bus driver in accident that killed 11-year-old girl
THE Sreekandapuram police have filed a culpable homicide case against Nizamuddin, a 29-year-old school bus driver, following the accident in Valakkai, Kannur on Wednesday that claimed the life of Nedhya S Rajesh, a Class 5 student of Kurumathur Chinmaya Vidyalaya.
NSS slams CM over 'shirtless temple entry' remark
EVOKING memories of the revolt that he had spearheaded against the Pinarayi Vijayan government over the Sabarimala women entry issue in 2018, NSS general secretary G Sukumaran Nair on Thursday unleashed a scathing attack on the chief minister on another contentious topic — men entering temples with shirts on.
MP town protests over Union Carbide waste
PROTESTS erupted at Pithampur industrial town in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district on Thursday, hours after truckloads of toxic waste was brought from the defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal.
Bumrah overload biggest concern
India's strategy to have more all-rounders in the playing XI for batting depth seems to have increased workload of frontline pacers
Indian Boxing in the Shadows, Former Pros Seek System Overhaul for Revival
No sport had seen such a slump like boxing this year.
Djokovic-Kyrgios lose, wildcard stuns Navarro
AUSTRALIAN wildcard Kimberly Birrell stunned second seed Emma Navarro on Wednesday while the doubles act of Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios came to a shuddering halt at the Brisbane International.
New Year celebrations in Sydney surreal experience
Sydney’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display is a surreal experience, attracting people from all over the world despite restrictions and crowds.
Vaishali bags bronze in World Blitz Championship
INDIA'S R Vaishali clinched a bronze in the women's section of the World Blitz Championship, capping another strong performance by the country's chess players after stalwart Koneru Humpy's title-winning show in the rapid event here.
GST collection growth slows down in December to 7.3%
The growth in monthly GST collection slowed down further in December, with gross revenue during the month registering a growth of 7.3% to Rs 1.77 lakh crore.
Ola Electric's Market Share Falls, Bajaj on Top
OLA ELECTRIC'S market share in the electric two-wheeler space declined below the 20% mark in December 2023 and it has conceded its leadership position to Bajaj Auto.
Market Kicks Off 2025 With Decent Gains
DOMESTIC equity markets kicked off calendar year 2024 on a positive note as the benchmark indices - BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty - ended higher on Wednesday (January 1).
OMCs Slash Price of ATF, Commercial LPG Cylinder
STATE-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have reduced the price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) by 1.5% and also lowered the cost of commercial LPG used in hotels and restaurants by ₹14.5 per 19-kg cylinder.