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CBI rules out musician Balabhaskar's connection with gold smuggling ring
The New Indian Express Kollam

CBI rules out musician Balabhaskar's connection with gold smuggling ring

AT one point, the parents of musician Balabhaskar alleged that a gold smuggling gang was involved in the suspicious death of their son in a car accident in September 2018.

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December 17, 2024
The New Indian Express Kollam

HC order will bring Thrissur Pooram to a grinding halt

THE management committees of Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu devaswoms, the two major participants of the Thrissur Pooram have filed a special leave petition before the Supreme Court seeking to quash the guidelines for elephant parade issued by a division bench of the Kerala High Court.

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December 17, 2024
Police to seek AI cameras in state highways to curb road accidents
The New Indian Express Kollam

Police to seek AI cameras in state highways to curb road accidents

High-level police officers hold meeting in a bid to enforce traffic rules, curb road accidents

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December 17, 2024
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Prosecution ready to start witness examination

THE prosecution on Monday informed the Kollam Principal Sessions Court that it is ready to begin witness examination in the Dr Vandana Das murder case, following the Supreme Court's rejection of the bail application filed by Sandeep, the accused.

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December 17, 2024
The New Indian Express Kollam

Prosecution ready to start witness examination

THE prosecution on Monday informed the Kollam Principal Sessions Court that it is ready to begin witness examination in the Dr Vandana Das murder case, following the Supreme Court's rejection of the bail application filed by Sandeep, the accused.

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December 17, 2024
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Ranni hit-and-run turns revenge kill, 4 arrested

AFTER a hit-and-run car accident in Ranni turned into a murder associated with a gang war, the police on Monday arrested three persons for allegedly running their car over a 24-year-old man.

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December 17, 2024
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K'taka student files harassment complaint against MGU asst prof

A STUDENT from Karnataka has filed a harassment complaint against an assistant professor at the School of International Relations and Politics at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam.

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December 17, 2024
Swiggy workers in T'Puram call off strike after Minister Sivankutty promises talks
The New Indian Express Kollam

Swiggy workers in T'Puram call off strike after Minister Sivankutty promises talks

A GROUP of Swiggy delivery workers who launched an indefinite strike in the state capital on Monday called it off a few hours later after Labour Minister V Sivankutty decided to convene a meeting on December 23 to discuss the issues they raised.

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December 17, 2024
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School bus catches fire in Kundara, none hurt

It carried 2 students & a helper; passersby spotted smoke from engine

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December 17, 2024
TO ZAKIR HUSSAIN
The New Indian Express Kollam

TO ZAKIR HUSSAIN

In 2015, his music had resonated during the inauguration of 20th IFFK; On Monday, the 29th edition paid tributes to tabla maestro with 'Wah, Ustad' posters put up during screenings

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December 17, 2024
The journey behind 'Swapnaayanam', a tribute to Malayalam cinema
The New Indian Express Kollam

The journey behind 'Swapnaayanam', a tribute to Malayalam cinema

THE 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) opened on December 13 with Swapnaayanam, a signature film that took audiences on a nostalgic journey through the legacy of Malayalam cinema.

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December 17, 2024
SPEAKING HANDS FALL SILENT
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SPEAKING HANDS FALL SILENT

When he was born on March 9, 1951, Zakir Hussain was considered an unlucky child.

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December 17, 2024
Sitharaman, Kharge exchange barbs in RS
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Sitharaman, Kharge exchange barbs in RS

Cong head rebuts charges of constitutional changes for 'one family'

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December 17, 2024
Will not allow Lankan territory to be used against India
The New Indian Express Kollam

Will not allow Lankan territory to be used against India

SRI Lanka will not allow its territory to be used against India's national security interests, Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

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December 17, 2024
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Record gold imports widen trade deficit

IN what could put pressure on the economy, India's trade deficit -- the difference between imports and exports -- widened to a record $37.8 billion in November, showing a 4.8% drop in exports and a record increase in imports driven by massive gold demand.

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December 17, 2024
Gukesh's achievement is massive & I'm very happy for him: Erigaisi
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Gukesh's achievement is massive & I'm very happy for him: Erigaisi

IT was no surprise for Arjun Erigaisi to witness his teammate and friend D Gukesh become a world champion.

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December 16, 2024
Despite poor first season, Simran steals show at WPL auction
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Despite poor first season, Simran steals show at WPL auction

SIMRAN Shaikh is a \"bindhast\" person. A proper Bambaiya cricketer. A player with whom you can have an evening tea and talk about the game for hours.

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December 16, 2024
LONE RANGER BUMRAH
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LONE RANGER BUMRAH

ASPRIT Bumrah was standing at fine-leg all by himself, with his hands on hips. It was about 10.50 AM on Sunday at The Gabba. Unlike the day one of the third Test between India and Australia, the sun was out and shining, and the extra half hour taken to compensate had gone well.

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December 16, 2024
Vintage knock: Trademark shuffle is back & so is Smith
The New Indian Express Kollam

Vintage knock: Trademark shuffle is back & so is Smith

FROM the moment Steve Smith strolled out to bat at the Gabba on Sunday morning, the signs were there.

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December 16, 2024
HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU BE INVESTING?
The New Indian Express Kollam

HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU BE INVESTING?

When it comes to saving and investing, people are obsessed with the returns they're going to get on their money! Two factors that determine how much money we end up with are the amount we put into our savings and investments in the first place and the amount of time we have it there.

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December 16, 2024
Real denied by city rivals Rayo
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Real denied by city rivals Rayo

RAYO Vallecano held Real Madrid to a pulsating 3-3 draw in La Liga on Saturday.

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December 16, 2024
Withdrawal of EPF from ATM may take time
The New Indian Express Kollam

Withdrawal of EPF from ATM may take time

Though there are plans to ease the claims process, the idea of withdrawal of EPF claims via ATM is at an early stage

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December 16, 2024
WHY YOUR MONEY NEEDS YOUR HELP IN 2025
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WHY YOUR MONEY NEEDS YOUR HELP IN 2025

The idea that you can earn more than you can spend and create an investible surplus every month is riveting.

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December 16, 2024
FIIs buy ₹22,766 cr in first two weeks of Dec
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FIIs buy ₹22,766 cr in first two weeks of Dec

AFTER selling rigorously for more than two months, foreign investors have again started buying Indian equities.

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December 16, 2024
Wadia illegally sold 8.69% Tata Sons stake
The New Indian Express Kollam

Wadia illegally sold 8.69% Tata Sons stake

A PUBLIC interest litigation has alleged that Bombay Dyeing group chairman Nusli Wadia has misappropriated 8.69% stake that FE Dinshaw Ltd owned in Tata Sons since the 1920s, and transferred the shares to the Shapoorji Pallonji group in the 1970s soon after he was made the administrator of the Indian trust, which owned the stake in FE Dinshaw Ltd.

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December 16, 2024
Opposition members in Venezuela complain of lack of water, power
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Opposition members in Venezuela complain of lack of water, power

MEMBERS of Venezuela's political opposition who have been sheltering for months in the Argentine diplomatic compound in the capital on Saturday detailed their deteriorating living conditions as they sought to grow a sense of urgency among the governments working to secure their safe departure from their country.

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December 16, 2024
Rep senate leader asks Kennedy's stand on polio vax
The New Indian Express Kollam

Rep senate leader asks Kennedy's stand on polio vax

SENATE Republican leader Mitch McConnell, a childhood polio survivor, said any of President-elect Donald Trump's nominees seeking confirmation should \"steer clear\" of efforts to discredit the polio vaccine.

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December 16, 2024
Court urged to swiftly remove impeached S Korean prez
The New Indian Express Kollam

Court urged to swiftly remove impeached S Korean prez

SOUTH Korea's opposition leader urged a top court on Sunday to swiftly formalise the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol and ease the \"suffering of the people\" after his short-lived martial law decree.

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December 16, 2024
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Sheikh Hasina involved in enforced disappearance: B'desh commission

AN inquiry commission set up by the interim government in Bangladesh has said that it found evidence implicating deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and top-ranking military and police officials from her regime in alleged incidents of enforced disappearance.

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December 16, 2024
Blinken says US in contact with Syrian rebels
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Blinken says US in contact with Syrian rebels

Secy of State refuses to divulge details but says he has conveyed the message to HTS that it is being watched

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December 16, 2024