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Stay on court-monitored survey of Shahi Idgah complex extended

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday extended its stay till April 1 on the Allahabad High Court's order permitting a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Idgah Mosque complex in Mathura.

Walkout over non-disbursal of pay revision, DA arrears to government employees

THE AGITATION by a section of state government employees against the non-disbursal of arrears related to pay revision and Dearness Allowance (DA) resonated in the assembly on Wednesday with the Opposition staging a walkout accusing the government of betraying its employees.

Student Threat to Kill Teacher: Minister Seeks Report on Incident

GENERAL Education Minister V Sivankutty and Shajitha S, academic joint director (higher secondary), have sought a report on an incident in which a plus-two student of Anakkara Government HSS, in Palakkad, threatened to kill a teacher for confiscating the student's mobile phone for using it during class time.

Liverpool Seal Last-16 Berth, Barca Post Epic Win

LIVERPOOL beat Lille 2-1 on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record in this season's Champions League and clinch qualification for the last 16, while Barcelona produced a stunning comeback to beat Benfica 5-4 in a classic to secure their own place.

Dredging in Vembanad Lake for NH work: Activists raise concerns

Machines already brought in and hydrographic dept has begun identifying area for project

Oppn says last JPC meet on Waqf Bill convened in a hurry, seeks more time

AS the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is set to hold the last round of meetings on January 24-25, DMK MP A Raja on Wednesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and panel chairman on behalf of Opposition Parties that the sittings be postponed to the 30th and 31st of this month.

BSNL User Base Erodes by 3.4 Lakh in Nov as Customer Migration Slows Down

AFTER gaining customer base for four consecutive months, the State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) lost 3.4 lakh subscribers in November 2024, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said.

2 Workers Die While Cleaning Septic Tank

TWO sanitation workers from the Dalit community are believed to have died from asphyxiation while cleaning a manhole in Patdi taluka, Surendranagar district.

12 killed as they jump off train, hit by another

AT least 12 rail passengers were killed and 55 others injured after they jumped off their train reportedly over a false fire alarm and were hit by another speeding train around the same time while crossing the tracks in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday.

Opening 100 Sainik Schools important step to improve basic edu quality: Rajnath Singh

DEFENCE Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday termed the announcement of 100 new Sainik Schools as an important step by the Union government to improve the quality of basic education for the overall development of the country.

Resentment growing in state over offshore sand mining

Fishers' unions threaten to launch stir State govt conveys disapproval, says it will affect livelihood of fisherfolk Geologists say project will boost Kerala economy

Approval for appointment of 249 under sports quota

THE CABINET meeting on Wednesday accorded sanction to the appointment of 249 people in the select list for sports quota appointment.

Digital economy to touch 20% of GVA by 2030

INDIA'S digital economy is expected to grow almost twice as fast as the overall economy, accounting for nearly 20% of the Gross Value Addition (GVA) by 2030, according to a report prepared by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in collaboration with Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations.

State Delegation Seeks Global Partnerships at Davos WEF

THE KERALA delegation, led by Industries Minister P Rajeeve, attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, on Wednesday held discussions with the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, under the Saudi Arabian government, air-conditioner maker Hitachi India, and other officials for possible collaborations.

Airtel's new plan makes it pricier for base users

BHARTI Airtel's new plan, rolled out following the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) directive to introduce a single voice and SMS tariff pack, has made the rates 10-15% more expensive for basic phone users.

ISL: Odisha FC fight back to sink 10-man Bengaluru FC

Odisha FC fought back to post a thrilling 3-2 win over Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League in Bengaluru here on Wednesday.

In 1st meet, US flags irregular migration

Rubio tells Jaishankar US wants to bolster bilateral ties

Warns of sanctions if Russian president avoids talks table on Ukraine

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he is ready to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin anytime, but at the same time warned that he would likely impose sanctions on Russia if the latter does not come to the negotiations table on the issue of Ukraine.

Famed 'thali case' immortalised as Thalassery court shifts building

The painting of the pivotal episode will now adorn the walls of the court's new premises

Neeraj, Nadeem in Indo-Pak peace calendar

THE 13th Indo-Pak Peace Calendar, launched by Aaghaz-e-Dosti this year, features a poignant painting of Neeraj Chopra's mother embracing her son, alongside Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem.

SHORT-TERM PAIN, LONG-TERM GAIN...

EXPERTS RULE OUT IMMEDIATE IMPACT ON INDIA DUE TO TRUMP'S TRADE POLICIES

After fire, norms changed at Kumbh

Revised steps include a fire station for every 800 sqmt in tent area, response time 3 minutes

Uncertainty Looms Over Poultry Farming in Upper Kuttanad Region

3 Weeks After Ban Was Lifted, Farmers Say a Large Amount of Money Is Needed to Restart Ops

Raj Staff Selection Board comes out with new dress code for exam candidates

After metal zipper pants, now Kurta-pyjama diktat

Indigenous Push: ₹1.5K cr deal sealed to procure tanks for Army

THE Ministry of Defence (MoD) inked a deal on Tuesday to buy Bridge Laying Tanks (BLT) to add speed to the movement of armoured elements of the Indian Army.

SC dismisses ED plea challenging bail to Bhujbal

UPHOLDING the Jharkhand High Court's judgement which quashed the FIR against lawmakers Nishikant Dubey and Manoj Tiwari, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said BJP MPs will not be prosecuted in connection with an FIR of Jharkhand police for allegedly forcing the Deoghar air traffic control to allow their aircraft to take off after sunset three years ago.

Alignment of TVM Metro Likely to be Fixed by Month-End

Kochi Metro Rail Ltd has already submitted multiple alignment suggestions, says its managing director Loknath Behera

Maruti Suzuki to have complete EV ecosystem ready before new launch

THE country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) on Tuesday said it is committed to addressing key challenges associated with the Electric Vehicle (EV) ownership ahead of the launch of its first EV, the e Vitara, later this year.

HC to hear Didi plea against life term to RG Kar accused

CHIEF Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday expressed dismay at the Sealdah court awarding jail till death to RG Kar rape-murder convict Sanjay Roy, insisting that the Aparajita Bill aimed at meting out capital punishment and harshest penalties for rape and sexual harassment must be the country's role model.

JPC on simultaneous polls to hold second meeting on January 31

THE second meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining bills on 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) will be held on January 31, according to the government.