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BSF allowing infiltrators to India to destabilise Bengal, says Mamata

WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the Border Security Force of allowing infiltration from Bangladesh and alleged that they were doing so as part of a Central government's \"blueprint\" to destabilise the state.

Return of Maha farm land soon

MahaYuti 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.

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

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.

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.

Police to Issue Notice to GCDA

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

CBI Court to pronounce sentence today

THE CBI Court in Kochi will pronounce the sentence in the Periya twin murder case on Friday.

Illegal dumping of waste: NGT pulls up Kerala for failing to take action

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.

15% Bus Fare Hike in Karnataka From Jan 5

FROM January 5, fares of Karnataka-owned KSRTC, BMTC, NERTC and NWRTC buses will be increased by 15%.

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.

Teen Girl Attacks Robber, Helps Police Nab Him

A HOME-ALONE 15-year-old girl, who was robbed at knife point by a masked man and locked up in the toilet, acted bravely and helped police locate the burglar in Tamil Nadu.

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

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.

Gopi Asan's Collection of Poems to be Released on Jan 11

KALAMANDALAM Gopi Ashan, who took a decision to remain off stage following health issues, will release his second collection of poems titled 'Manoradham' in an elaborate ceremony to be held at Kerala Sahitya Akademi Hall on January 11.

Musavari Bungalow Set To Welcome Visitors Again

Lack of funds to procure furniture delayed bungalow's reopening

Sunnis ridicule Jama'at claim of dumping Maududi

SUNNI organisations have pooh-poohed the Jama'at-e-Islami's claim that it has moved forward from its founder Syed Abul Ala Maududi.

Alumni Meeting of Catholicate College Economics Department Tomorrow

‘THIRIKE,’ the alumni meet of the Department of Economics of Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta, will be held on Saturday.

Clear encroachments on path of Thiruvabharanam procession

MINISTER for Forests and Wildlife Protection A K Saseendran on Thursday said that the forest department is all set with adequate arrangements ahead of the Makaravilakku festival.

CPM Kottayam Dist Conference Gets Under Way In Pampady

Reflecting on the rich history of countless protests, the Kottayam district conference of the CPM got under way at Pampady on Thursday.

Centre Launches Climate-Resilient Projects in Fishing Villages

As part of efforts to address climate change impacts, the Union government has initiated various projects in selected fishing villages.

MC Road's Chengannur-Kottayam stretch to be made 24-m four lane

Union govt has given in-principle sanction regarding the project, says MP Kodikunnil Suresh

Manu, Gukesh among four Khel Ratna awardees

THIS being an Olympic year, there were exceptions to the number of Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees and also the Arjuna Awards list.

MP town protests over Union Carbide waste, CM says it's not harmful

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.

Work not over yet, 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.