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Return of Maha farm land soon

Maha Yuti govt amends revenue law code to give back 4.9K acres of land to original farmers

1/3rd of insurance claims filed in '24 still unpaid

Only 8% say claims processed instantly

Will implement panel's reco on NEET-UG

THE Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court that it would implement all the corrective measures suggested by its seven-member expert panel on exam reforms after reviewing the National Testing Agency's functioning in holding NEET-UG last year.

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.

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.

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.

Muizzu minister-EAM meet today

Jaishankar and his Maldives counterpart to give new direction to eco, maritime cooperation

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

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. Recent statements by the CMs of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu and the RSS chief underscore a pressing issue: the implications of India's declining fertility for economic growth and sustainability.

Police to Issue Notice to GCDA

Cops to seek details, documents about event during which MLA Uma Thomas fell off dais

Illegal dumping of waste: NGT pulls up Kerala

THE southern bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday questioned the Kerala government as to whether it's colluding with the alleged violator in the illegal dumping of biomedical waste in Tamil Nadu and directed the secretary of Kerala's environment department to submit a detailed report on the issue.

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.

52 bikes gutted in B'luru showroom fire

As many as 52 bikes, including both brand new and the ones left for servicing, were completely gutted in a fire that broke out at a bike showroom in Mahadevapura police limits on Wednesday night.

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

Resentment over Wayanad land allocation

THE victims of the Wayanad landslides have expressed their resentment over \"inadequate allocation of land for building houses\" in the township project to come up in Kalpetta.

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.

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.

Capital Ready To Host 63rd Kerala State School Arts Festival

THE capital is all set to transform into a vibrant hub of arts, culture, and youthful energy as the 63rd Kerala State School Arts Festival unfolds this Saturday.

Balagopal backs KFC in row over loss

FINANCE Minister K N Balagopal on Thursday defended the Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC) in the row over its losses due to an investment in the Reliance Commercial Finance Limited (RCFL).

Flower, light fest 'Vasantholsavam' to end today

THE 10-day flower and light festival, Vasantholsavam, will conclude on Friday, offering a dazzling farewell to visitors who have thronged the event during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Waste Management Goes Haywire in Capital After NGT Intervention

Suchitwa Mission has blacklisted one of the three service providers, leading to a crisis

Manu, Gukesh among four Khel Ratna awardees

As last year was headlined by the Olympics, there were exceptions to the number of Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees and the Arjuna Awards list released by the sports ministry on Thursday.

Waqf JPC could miss Budget session deadline as well

THE Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Waqf Amendment Bill may miss the next deadline of the Budget session of Parliament, scheduled to begin on January 30, according to sources.

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.

Alappuzha Gymkhana first look out

THE FIRST-LOOK poster of Khalid Rahman's upcoming boxing-based comedy, Alappuzha Gymkhana, featuring Naslen and Lukman in the lead roles, was unveiled on Wednesday.

Mammootty's Next to Release on Jan 23

THE MAMMOOTTY-STARRER Dominic and the Ladies' Purse is set to hit cinemas worldwide on January 23.

It's divine, period

HE Chengannur Mahadeva temple is home to a unique festival called Thriputharattu, a festival that celebrates the menstruation of Goddess Parvati, in honour of feminine energy.

Most Anticipated Books of 2025

In this work, Shourie explores Savarkar's writings, speeches, and archival records, offering surprising insights into his legacy.For bibliophiles, Before Paper: Unlocking the World's Earliest Writings by Nick Basbanes promises to be a must-read. Book collectors should also take note of Arion Press's sold-out edition of The Epic of Gilgamesh, featuring wood carvings by the legendary Barry Moser.

Colourful goals for the new year

THE first month of every new year is like that fresh pack of Complan or Boost that promises everything you ever need - memory, health, clinically proven stamina, and ample vigour.

Dogged determination cracks Vadakara hit-and-run case

IN one of the most meticulously investigated cases by the Kerala Police last year, a hit-and-run incident in Vadakara that claimed the life of a 62-year-old woman and left her 9-year-old granddaughter in a coma was finally solved.