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Infiltrators Coming to India to Work in Textile Mills: Sarma
ASSAM Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday dropped a bombshell claim that a section of India's textile industry is illegally \"importing\" cheap labourers from Bangladesh where the industry has taken a hard hit in the aftermath of the unrest that brought down the government of Sheikh Hasina.
40 yrs on, toxic Union Carbide waste exits Bhopal
FOUR decades after the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy killed thousands of people, some 337 tonnes of toxic waste lying at the defunct Union Carbide factory were on Wednesday night moved to another site in Dhar district.
Kannur varsity probes publishing of unauthorised course results
VC announces formation of a three-member syndicate to determine how the error occurred
Shifting focus from myth, mohiniyattam tells stories of Kalyani & Dhakshayani
Mohiniyattam, a classical dance form, is shifting its focus from mythological narratives to tell contemporary stories. This article highlights a performance featuring Kalyani and Dhakshayani.
Buses on rent initiative of KSRTC's Budget Tourism Cell yet to gain traction
WHILE luxury private buses are often hired for marriage trips, the initiative of the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation's (KSRTC) Budget Tourism Cell to rent out its array of vehicles for wedding rides at budget rates is yet to gain traction among common people.
No wrong in CPM leaders participating in housewarming of convict: Govindan
CPM state secretary M V Govindan has come up in defence of party leaders who participated in the housewarming ceremony of a murder accused in Kannur.
Peace meeting held ahead of Periya murder verdict
AHEAD of the CBI court issuing the verdict against those found guilty in the Periya twin-murder case on Friday, a peace meeting was held at the district collectorate on Wednesday.
Sportsmen Cover Themselves With Glory
Pride of Place
Poll Politics
A total of 73 nat'l elections globally, including Lok Sabha polls, were held in 2024
Mollywood Sees Return of Powerful Woman Characters
The Female Lead
EDWIN ACADEMY
Helping Bridge Disconnect Between Education and Employment
Heartbreaking Farewells In 2024!
The year 2024 turned out to be a profound loss for India as the period saw the departure of many tall personalities, who left behind lasting imprints in the minds of millions.
The Year That Was
2024 had its share of euphoric moments, gut-wrenching tragedies and final farewells
New moons discovered around Uranus & Neptune
ASTRONOMERS have discovered three new moons orbiting Uranus and Neptune, marking a breakthrough in planetary science.
Transition phase, finding balance challenge for India
As the third umpire's decision OUT was displayed on the giant screen at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday evening for one last time, the stadium erupted bringing close to what had been a rollercoaster year for Indian cricket.
Breakthrough research maps entire wiring diagram of fruit fly brain
For the first time, researchers have documented the complete wiring diagram of the brain of a fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster), showing unprecedented complexity in its design.
Hoping for fulfilling 2025 after controversial 2024
Despite not-so-very savoury 2024, Indian sports hope for a better 2025
GM Vaishali qualifies for World Blitz quarterfinals
INDIAN Grandmaster R Vaishali surprised herself with a stellar performance to enter the quarterfinals of the World Blitz Championship here, even as recently-crowned rapid champion Koneru Humpy made an early exit.
Fiscal deficit at 52.5% of target by Nov-end
THE Centre's fiscal deficit at the end of the eighth month of financial year 2024-25 was at 52.5% of the full-year target, according to the government data released on Tuesday.
BSNL Employees Union opposes 2nd phase of VRS
THE BSNL Employees Union (BSNLEU) has opposed the proposed second phase of the voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) introduced by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) management.
China hackers access secret treasury dept papers: US
CHINESE hackers remotely accessed several US Treasury Department workstations and unclassified documents after compromising a third-party software service provider, the agency said on Monday.
Fresh Missile-Drone Swarm Hits Ukraine
Russia launched an aerial attack on Ukraine on Tuesday, striking the capital and other regions with multiple missiles and drones.
9/11 Plea Deals Back on Table
Military court says defense secy Austin had no right to reject a decision already okayed by the Guantanamo court's top authority
US attacks Houthi targets in Yemen: CENTCOM
THE US military said on Tuesday its forces had hit Houthi targets in Yemen's capital that the Iran-backed rebels used to attack American warships and commercial vessels.
Proclamation of the July Uprising in Bangladesh coming, says govt
BANGLADESH's interim government has announced plans to prepare the 'Proclamation of the July Uprising', a day after it distanced itself from a proposed declaration with an identical title that was put forward by a student movement instrumental in toppling Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
81% of groundwater safe for irrigation
The groundwater quality report for 2024 reveals that India's overall drinking groundwater resource is temporarily becoming hard and may not be directly suitable for many industrial purposes.
Eco zone in 196 villages of 3 Gujarat dists triggers row
PROTESTS over an eco-sensitive zone in 196 villages across Gujarat's Junagadh, Gir Somnath and Amreli districts have sparked a political slugfest.
Beed murder mastermind surrenders after 22 days
AFTER 22 days, Walmik Karad, a close aide of Maharashtra NCP minister Dhananjay Munde, on Tuesday surrendered before the Pune police in connection with an extortion case linked to the murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in Beed district.
After doctors, Indore mayor opposes Union Carbide plant waste disposal
OPPOSITION to the government's planned disposal of Bhopal's closed Union Carbide/Dow Chemical plant's toxic waste in the Pithampur Industrial Area in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district is growing daily.
Buy Maha Kumbh tickets through scanner jacket of Prayagraj rly staff
IN a first, people attending Maha Kumbh can book train tickets through scanners fitted on the jackets of railway workers on duty at Prayagraj station, officials said.