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Draft UGC Regulations, 2025, robs states' rights

THE draft University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment and Promotion of Teachers and Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2025, had been issued with the motive of doing away with the rights of states in the higher education sector, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said.

Karnataka youth killed in jumbo attack in Wayanad

IN a tragic incident, a 22-year-old tribal youth, Vishnu, a resident of Kutta in Karnataka, lost his life after being trampled by a wild elephant in the Kollivayal area of the Pathiri Reserve Forest in Wayanad.

US-based Panattoni and Adani Group to establish logistics parks in Kochi, suburbs

THE state's logistics sector is set for explosive growth with a slew of major companies including US-based Panattoni and Adani Group identifying Kochi and its suburbs for establishing logistics parks.

Thrissur Lifts Coveted Golden Trophy

Edges past Palakkad by one point

Despite Fee Hike, Festival Sees 456 Appeals

In the closely contested 63rd State School Arts Festival, the appeals committee received a total of 456 appeals from participants.

Periya murder: HC suspends sentence of ex-MLA, 3 others

THE KERALA High Court has suspended the sentence passed by the CBI special court against former MLA K V Kunhiraman and three local CPM leaders — Manikandan, Raghavan Velutholi, and K V Bhaskaran — in the Periya twin murder case.

BNS Has Resolved Ambiguities Over Sexually Tinted Remarks

AGAINST the backdrop of the police complaint and subsequent arrest in a case of cyber abuse against actor Honey Rose, concerns have emerged in the public domain about whether a comment or reply can lead to detention.

5 Women Among 6 Killed in Stampede at Tirupati

SIX devotees, including five women, died in a stampede during distribution of tokens for Vaikuntha Dwara darshan at Ramanaidu Municipal School in Bairagipatada area of Tirupati on Wednesday.

Usha at loggerheads with ministry over sports governance

WHEN Mansukh Mandaviya took office, he was one of the few sports ministers to visit the Indian Olympic Association Bhawan in Delhi last year.

1st Meet of JPC on '1 Poll' Held

Oppn members term it an attack on basic structure of the Constitution and federalism

Simulated emergency care contest: AI to decide winner

IN a groundbreaking initiative, doctors from across India will compete to provide life-saving treatments as part of the Aster International Emergency Medicine Conclave (Emergence 3.0), to be held at Dr Moopen's Medical College, Meppadi.

KPCC resolves issues with family of deceased DCC treasurer Vijayan

THE Congress state leadership has taken swift action to address the grievances of the family of N M Vijayan, the DCC treasurer who died by suicide recently.

22-Year-Old Youth Found in Critical Condition Dies at Hospital

A 22-year-old youth who was found in a critical condition in his bedroom around 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday died later at a hospital.

DDMA approves land acquisition for rehabilitation of landslide victims

Land will be acquired in Elstone Estate in Kalpetta, Nedumbala Estate in Meppadi panchayat

Elephant runs amok at Tirur mosque, injures 21, 1 serious

THE culmination of the eight-day annual festivities or nercha at BP Angadi mosque, in Tirur, turned chaotic around 12.30am on Wednesday when an elephant named Paakkath Sreekuttan ran amok, injuring 21 people during a procession from Pothannur.

India Open: Hosts to field 21 players

STAR shuttlers Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu will headline host India's largest-ever contingent of 21 players at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open Super 750 badminton tournament, starting here from January 14.

Forest close gap on Liverpool

NOTTINGHAM Forest beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 away from home and moved within six points of Premier League leader Liverpool on Monday.

Bahadur Singh elected new AFI chief, Mehta secretary

THE Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has ushered in changes after Adille Sumariwalla finished three four-year terms as president. Even the secretary's post will see a new official.

Cannot ever rule Djokovic out of title race: Sania

DESPITE entering the Australian Open field as No 7 seed, Novak Djokovic's lowest since 2018, former Grand Slam champion Sania Mirza believes that one cannot count the experienced player out yet.

Last Chance Saloon For Sharma, Kohli?

Focus will be on the duo when ODI squad for England series is announced in the next few days

HIL: Lancers secure first win of the season

THE Kalinga Lancers secured their first win of Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 as they hammered the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 6-0 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Tuesday.

First MOC meeting of year discusses LA 2028

THE first Mission Olympic Cell meeting of the year was held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Tuesday but there were no serious discussions about Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) weeding out or additions.

Misbranded cigarette smuggling into India causes annual revenue loss of ₹21k cr

SMUGGLING of misbranded cigarettes from south-east Asian countries into India causes an annual tax revenue loss of ₹21,000 crore, apart from helping finance terrorism, India's biggest cigarette manufacturer has cautioned in a letter to the Union finance ministry, sources said.

CoinSwitch to Launch ₹600 Cr Recovery Plan for Hack Victims

CRYPTO platform CoinSwitch has launched a ₹600 crore recovery programme to help users impacted by cyberattack on WazirX.

DPDP Rules prioritises good governance

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, prioritises commitment to citizen-centric governance.

Microsoft to invest $3 bn in India, to train 10 mn

To strengthen cloud and AI infra, will train people in AI skills

VIL to launch 5G network in phased manner, says CEO

VODAFONE IDEA LIMITED (VIL), country's third-largest telecom service provider, is set to launch its 5G network in a phased manner.

India becomes 2nd largest diamond mkt, crosses China

BUOYED by the robust growth that has catapulted the country as the world's second-largest diamond market overtaking China in 2024, apex trade promotion body Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) expects the domestic diamond industry to double by 2023 to become a $17 billion industry, while the overall gems and jewellery market will touch $130 billion by then from $85 billion in 2024.

Dec retail auto sales decline 45% MoM

RETAIL automobile sales saw a sharp decline of more than 45% in December 2024 compared to November 2024, despite steep discounts and numerous promotional offers.

Kalyan Jewellers sets target of opening 170 showrooms in FY26

LEADING branded jewellery player Kalyan Jewellers has set a target to open 170 showrooms in FY26.