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Digital arrest: Teacher dies by suicide in MP, BSF man loses ₹71 lakh

LURED by online options promising big money through auction of old currency notes and coins, a woman teacher in Mauganj district of Madhya Pradesh fell into the trap of cyber fraudsters and shocked by digital arrest, she died by suicide, police said.

Doval leads India, Malaysia security talk

Two sides exchange views on global, regional security; will 'deepen cooperation' in counter-terrorism, deradicalisation

India, Maldives to talk on enhancing defence capability

AS a sign of deepening ties between India and the Maldives, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his counterpart Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon are meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss ways to enhance bilateral defence relations.

SC agrees to examine age bar for surrogate mothers

The Supreme Court on Tuesday decided to examine on February 11 issues over the age bar for surrogate mothers and others under the laws.

Pranab Mukherjee's memorial to come up at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal

OVER four years after the death of former president Pranab Mukherjee, the Centre has approved a \"Samadhi\" (memorial) for him at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal, a complex earmarked for the last rites and building commemorative sites of presidents, vice presidents and prime ministers in Delhi.

Shah Launches 'Bharatpol' for Int'l Police Assistance, Urges Agencies to Use Tech

LAUNCHING an online platform 'Bharatpol', developed by the CBI for law enforcement agencies to seek real-time Interpol assistance, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that it was time for crime investigators to use modern technology and techniques to nab fugitives.

Gadkari Unveils Cashless Treatment Scheme for Road Accident Victims

AFTER a successful pilot in a couple of states, the Centre will introduce a scheme to facilitate cashless treatment for road accident victims ₹1.5 lakh each, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced on Tuesday.

Move ahead with times: Cong will shift to new HQ 'Indira Bhawan' on Jan 15

THE much-awaited new headquarters of the Congress, 'Indira Bhawan', will be inaugurated on January 15, said the party on Tuesday.

India Gridlocked: Be a Solution, Not the Problem

Our cities are becoming traffic nightmares. Public transport only helps so much, as commuters love to move on their own. We need to change ourselves first

Don't Drop Humanities When We Need Them Most

The relevance of the humanities in today's market-driven, consumerist world often feels like a topic for niche conversations at academic conferences and boardroom meetings—hardly a pressing concern in the everyday rush of life.

Generational shift? Joseph's son promoted as KC coordinator

THE Kerala Congress-led by P J Joseph has appointed Joseph's son Apu John Joseph as the party coordinator.

T'Puram Deserves to Be World Book Capital: CM

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM deserves to be recognised as the World Book Capital by UNESCO, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said.

Record as Sabarimala footfall crosses 40 lakh

OVER 40 lakh pilgrims have visited Sabarimala since the beginning of the annual pilgrimage season, setting a new record for the hill shrine.

Rijith murder: 9 BJP-RSS activists sentenced to life

The DYFI leader from Kannapuram was hacked to death in 2005

Allured by freedom to improvise, Jinesh learns and teaches on the go

JUST out of school in 2002. A trainer in 2004, matching steps with the stalwarts of the time who were coaching students for the Kalolsavam in ottanthullal.

Monoact: Girls turn spotlight on contemporary issues

BE it the selection of themes, characters, or the quality of rendition, girls competing in high school monoact impressed the audience at the Nirmala Bhavan HSS here with their touching performances on the penultimate day of the State School Arts Festival.

Trolley bag remarks: CPM censures Krishnadas

Party to fight CBI action

Anvar eyes IUML ladder to UDF; decision after discussion within coalition, says Sadiq Ali Thangal

TRIGGERING speculation about his UDF entry, Nilambur MLA P V Anvar on Tuesday called on key front leaders -- IUML stalwarts Panakkad Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal and P K Kunhalikutty, even as some Congress leaders raised concerns over his 'homecoming'.

Congress Set for Big-Ticket Shake-up

STUNG by the electoral setbacks in the assembly elections, the Congress is set for a major organisational shake-up in the coming months.

Three dead, six trapped as Navy joins rescue ops

AT LEAST three of the nine miners trapped inside a coal mine near Umrangso in Assam's Dima Hasao district were reported dead even as deep divers from the Indian Navy joined forces with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the Army to rescue the miners.

Delhi goes to polls on February 5

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced a single-phase polling for Delhi Assembly on February 5.

Jumbo attack: ₹5L handed over to Mani's family

THE state government has handed over the first installment of the financial assistance promised to the family of Mani, who was killed in a wild elephant attack on Sunday.

Congress Leader's Death Sparks Political Storm

THE death of Wayanad DCC treasurer N M Vijayan has triggered a political storm, with KPCC president K Sudhakaran drawing flak over his handling of the issue.

Man held for harassing woman in Karnataka RTC bus

THE Nadakkavu police on Tuesday arrested a man who sexually harassed a young woman in a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation bus.

Bank bribery case: Statement of deceased Congman's son recorded

Vijesh handed over new evidence, including letters and suicide note to police on Monday

MP seeks government's intervention to avert crisis at Kozhikode MCH

WITH suppliers threatening to halt medicine supplies to the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital from January 10 over non-payment of dues, Kozhikode MP M K Raghavan has sought the immediate intervention of the chief minister, and the health and finance ministers to prevent a crisis at the hospital.

India Needs Stem Cell Donor Registry

Childhood cancer remains a significant global health challenge, with over three lakh new cases reported annually.

HMPV is mild and non-fatal

NO CAUSE FOR PANIC

Raising the bar pays off for hockey coach Sangwan

A SNUB can either break one down or spur the individual on to scale new heights. Unfortunately, a majority of people end up heartbroken. But a better future awaits those who manage to swallow the bitter pill. Haryana hockey coach Sandeep Sangwan falls under the second category.

Focus on TOPS list as new-look MOC set for 1st significant meet today

NEW Year, new dawn, so it seems for the sports ministry's Mission Olympic Cell that is expected to meet on Tuesday.