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MLA Uma to remain on ventilator support

Latest CT scan reveals serious lung injuries, infection being treated with antibiotics; health condition remains same

TP murder accused Kodi Suni released on 30-day parole amid controversy

KODI SUNI, the prime accused in the high-profile T P Chandrasekharan murder case, was released from Tavanur jail on a 30-day parole on Saturday, sparking widespread debate and political outcry.

GCDA says contract with organisers did not allow construction of dais

THE Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA), which has come in for criticism following the accident in which Thrikkakara MLA Uma Thomas was seriously injured, has released a copy of the official contract with the organisers of the dance programme in an attempt to wash its hands of the incident.

Concern over one-way and night-boat services for journey back home

EVEN as stringent crowd-control measures are being put in place for New Year's Eve festivities in Fort Kochi, there is growing clamour for one-way, night-boat services from the heritage town, to facilitate visitors, especially families, returning from the celebrations.

Concern over one-way and night-boat services for journey back home

EVEN as stringent crowd-control measures are being put in place for New Year's Eve festivities in Fort Kochi, there is growing clamour for one-way, night-boat services from the heritage town, to facilitate visitors, especially families, returning from the celebrations.

Fort Kochi's New Year festivities to prioritise safety

1,000 police personnel to be deployed at Veli ground where effigy of Pappanji will be torched; 18 grounds identified for parking vehicles

Wayanad landslide declared disaster of 'severe nature'

THE Union government on Monday declared the Wayanad landslide a disaster of 'severe nature' for all practical purposes, exactly five months after the disaster claimed 254 lives and left 128 missing.

School arts festival: Govt mulls tough action against disruptive protests

AS preparations begin for the state school arts festival scheduled to commence on January 4 in the state capital, the government has decided to firmly deal with disruptive protests that have become a common occurrence after the declaration of results of various competitive items during the mega event.

Shivaji statue on Pangong Tso triggers debate

Honouring Gen Zorawar would have had more locational relevance

'Anand, for all his good qualities, isn't ready for FIDE job'

THE Magnus Carlsen saga has taken a new twist.

Meet the Parents Who Kept Nitish's Dreams Alive

MUTYALA Reddy was the star at lunch on day four of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

City Stop the Rot With Victory

MANCHESTER City provided Pep Guardiola some relief with a 2-0 victory at Leicester to secure just a second win in 14 games for the crisis-hit English champions on Sunday.

Who Will Have the Last Laugh?

After an eventful contest between ball & bat on Day 4, final day promises to be a thriller

Kerala go down to Jamshedpur FC

PRATIK Chaudhari's goal proved to be the difference-maker as Jamshedpur FC edged Kerala Blasters FC 1-0 in the ongoing Indian Super League at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur on Sunday.

Analog watches see strong growth, focus on premiumisation

ITAN is celebrating its 40th anniversary and the renowned watch company recently introduced a flying Tourbillon watch, as part of its limited edition - the ‘Commemorative’ Collection, consisting of 4 watches.

Reliance refinery at Jamnagar completes 25 yrs

RELIANCE launched its first refinery at Jamnagar, Gujarat, 25 years ago, on December 28. Today, Jamnagar has become the world's refining hub.

Should You Invest In Private Credit?

If you are an investor in India of any size, you must have been called to participate in the private credit market. This market has grown very rapidly in the past few years.

How Your Behaviour Affects Investments

Behavioural science can tell you the future of your wealth. As you welcome the New Year, you must focus on your investment beliefs, preferences and social interaction tendencies.

Discount broking is the future: HDFC Sec CEO

Investors are now choosing only discount platforms; full-service brokerages might only cater to HNIs in future

VIL welcomes govt's BG waiver, says will boost 4G, 5G investment

TELECOM service provider Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has welcomed the Indian government's decision to waive the Bank Guarantee (BG) requirement for the purchase of spectrum, calling it a significant relief for the telecom industry.

Trade pact with Australia turns two; India's exports jump 14% in FY24

THE India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA), which completed two years on Sunday, has helped India increase its exports by 14% to the Indo-pacific nation in FY24.

China Unveils Prototype of World's Fastest Bullet Train

CHINA on Sunday unveiled an updated model of its high-speed bullet train, which its manufacturer claims reached speeds of 450 kmph during test runs, making it the world's fastest high-speed train.

Trump Sides With Musk as H1-B Visas Roil MAGA Camp

The prez-elect's position is in contrast with his earlier calls for immigration curbs

Netanyahu is getting his prostate removed; Levin named acting PM

ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is having his prostate removed on Sunday, his office said, a procedure that comes as he manages multiple crises at once, including the ongoing war in Gaza and his own trial for alleged corruption.

North Korea to Implement Toughest Policy Against US: Kim

NORTH Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to implement the \"toughest\" anti-US policy, state media reported on Sunday, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as US president.

Georgia joining EU got complicated as Kavelashvili is sworn in as prez

FORMER soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili was formally inaugurated as president of Georgia on Sunday, cementing the ruling party's grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country's EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia.

Chad votes in parliamentary election as military rule ends

CHADIANS voted on Sunday in a parliamentary and regional election that will end a three-year transitional period from military rule but which the main opposition is boycotting after accusing authorities of not overseeing a credible electoral process.

Key ally demands Moscow apologise for plane crash

AZERBAIJANI President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia on Sunday of firing at an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet before it crashed and of initially trying to cover up the cause of the fatal disaster, demanding that Moscow admit guilt.

Cleanest city Indore sees dip in migratory birds

ARRIVAL of migratory birds, particularly ducks and waders, is declining significantly in India's cleanest city, Indore.

Boy rescued from borewell in MP dist, dies

A ten-year-old boy Sumit Meena, who fell into an open bore-well in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district, while flying kite on Saturday afternoon, was rescued after a 16-hour-long operation on Sunday morning.