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Gujarat lost 286 lions, 456 leopards in two years: Govt says in Assembly

A total of 286 lions have died in Gujarat over the past two years, as of December 31, 2024.

Will openly declare alliance for '26 TN assembly polls after six months: EPS

HINTING at a softening of his stance on an alliance with the BJP for the 2026 Assembly elections, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, on Tuesday, refused to rule out a reunion, stressing that the ruling DMK is the party's \"sole adversary\" and a splitting of votes will not occur in the upcoming polls.

Youths Develop App to 'Shield' People From Cyber Crimes

IN an effort to strengthen online security and safeguard users from the growing threats of cybercrime, two youngsters from Kasaragod, Fayaz P M and Ahamed Ashif, have created an innovative mobile application called 'AI Shieldware'.

Govt easing regulatory burdens: FM

FINANCE Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the government remains steadfast in reducing regulatory burdens, besides enhancing trust-based governance and taking steps to make India a \"seamless, export-friendly\" economy.

Kuki group says no free movement till solution

Resolution follows Shah's directive to security agencies in Manipur

Use temple mandapam for fest-related events only

KERALA High Court has ordered that 'Chembai Sangeetha Mandapam' inside the premises of Lokanarkavu Temple, Vadakara, shall be used only for programmes in connection with temple festival and ceremonies since it is located within the temple premises, where the devotees exercise their right to worship.

Defeats, succession battle behind BSP rumblings

AMID BJP's outreach to non-Jatav Dalits, emergence of Chandrashekhar Azad 'Ravan' on the horizon of Dalit politics in UP and his claim to Kanshi Ram's legacy along with SP's politics of Pichhda, Dalit and Alpasankhyak (PDA), the rumblings in Mayawati-led BSP seem set to add to the pace of party's downslide in days to come.

Venjaramoodu Murder Case: Accused Shifted to Poojappura Central Jail

AFAN, the accused in the Venjaramoodu mass murder case, was shifted from Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital to Poojappura Central Jail on Tuesday.

Be approachable, responsive to parties: CEC tells poll officials

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday directed officials working under the poll panel, including Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) and District Election Officers (DEOs), to function transparently, and be approachable and responsive to political parties, while strictly adhering to the legal framework.

Charges against Baghel junked in sex CD case

THE Special CBI court in Raipur on Tuesday has discharged the former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel from all charges in connection with a sex CD tape that purportedly featured former BJP minister Rajesh Munat.

Op D-Hunt: Crackdown on drug use leads to 134 arrests in Kasaragod

132 cases registered, 135 named accused; 11.47g cannabis seized from school students

EU Mulls $841 Billion Plan to Beef Up Defenses to Thwart US Disengagement

THE chief of the European Union's executive on Tuesday proposed an $841 billion plan to beef up defenses of EU nations, aiming to lessen the impact of potential US disengagement and provide Ukraine with military muscle to negotiate with Russia following the freeze of US aid to the embattled nation.

Ola Electric Misses Battery PLI Target

ELECTRIC two-wheeler makes Ola Electric Mobility on Tuesday said its wholly-owned subsidiary has received a letter from IFCI for missing out on targets specified under the Production Linked Incentive Advanced Chemistry Cell scheme (PLI ACC).

Kozhikode Cancer Care Society begins operations

THE Kozhikode Cancer Care Society, an organisation initiated by the district panchayat for the welfare of cancer patients and comprehensive cancer prevention, has officially commenced operations.

Complete probe by March 31, HC to KVASU

THE High Court on Tuesday directed the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University to complete its inquiry by March 31 into the ragging incidents that allegedly led to the suicide of J S Sidharthan, a second-year student of Government Veterinary College, Pookode, Wayanad.

Students accused of ragging to be expelled from hostels in 24 hours

HEALTH, Woman and Child Development Minister Veena George on Tuesday stated that all necessary procedures to prevent ragging have been implemented in the medical colleges under the Directorate of Medical Education in the state.

A Different Gravity in the Indian Ocean

The oceans are more mysterious, and yet more fascinating than you think!

Trump to Offer Congress Account of His New Term

PRESIDENT Donald Trump will stand before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday to give an account of his turbulent first weeks in office as a divided nation struggles to keep pace, with some Americans fearing for the country's future while others are cheering him on.

China Slaps 15% Extra Duty On Imports From US

By raising tariffs, the US has repaid kindness with enmity: China

Vanaamritham' a Game-Changing Project for Tribal People

In the forests of Attappady, where life follows the rhythms of the seasons, a remarkable project is transforming the lives of tribal communities who have long relied on the land for their livelihood.

East Bengal face Arkadag

A DIFFICULT season in the Indian Super League (ISL) notwithstanding, East Bengal would fancy their chances in their AFC Challenge League quarterfinal against FC Arkadag of Turkmenistan here on Wednesday.

Not going for Shehzadi's last rites: Family

THE family of Shehzadi Khan - the 33-year-old woman from Banda district in Uttar Pradesh (UP), who was executed on February 15 in Abu Dhabi for the death of a four-month-old child under her care - will not be going to Abu Dhabi for her final rites.

Elite lifters to skip Asian meet trials for CWG, Asiad

GIVEN the proposed change in weight categories from June this year and the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games scheduled next year, none of the elite weightlifters from the country are expected to feature in selection trials to be held at the SAI's National Center of Excellence, Patiala on March 10.

Unable to bear pet's loss, woman ends life in UP

A woman from the Amroha district in Western UP failed to cope up with the loss of her pet cat and died by suicide.

Nifty falls for 10th session, logs longest losing streak

Global markets fell on US' 25% tariff on imports from Canada, Mexico

8K Jharkhand schools run with single teachers

JHARKHAND Education Minister Ramdas Soren said that as many as 7,930 government schools across the state are running with single teachers.

Political Influence Leaves Coops Vulnerable to Corruption: Report

Karuvannur scam one of most damaging frauds in state's history, amicus curiae tells HC

Ranji dream run: KCA announces ₹4.5 cr cash prize for players, staff

The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has announced ₹4.5 crore cash prize for the state team that finished runners-up in the recent Ranji Trophy tournament.

KAT Freezes Govt Move to Appoint Bodybuilders as Police Inspectors

In a setback to the state government in its move to appoint two bodybuilders as inspectors in the armed battalion, the Kerala Administrative Tribunal has put on hold the cabinet decision pertaining to their appointments.

FOOFARAW OVER THE OUTLIER, GOP'S MOTHBALL SYNDROME

VER the past week, the ubiquitous, loquacious wordsmith Dr Shashi Tharoor, a four-time MP from Thiruvananthapuram, has dominated headlines in Indian media.