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PM hails rlys infra, services, says bullet train not far away

AMID growing demands for high-speed trains, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assured the nation that the day India gets its first bullet train is not far off.

Clear the Delusion of Development

In developing countries like India, Pakistan, or those in Africa, new ideas tend to meet with greater resistance than in developed nations.

Other Ways To Opt Out Of Constant Election Mode

As India is becoming an election-only democracy, holding elections once every five years would reduce the voter's participation. There should be other alternatives on the table too

B'luru Int'l Film Fest from March 1; 200 films to be screened

THE Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes) is set to return for its 16th edition from March 1 to 8, under the theme 'Sarvajanangada Shantiaya Thota' (peaceful co-existence of people from all communities), announced Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

In a first, Punjabi couple registers marriage in Kerala

THE pomp and splendour of the usual Punjabi wedding was missing for sure, but Mantej Singh, 29, and Inderpreet Kaur, 28, were the centre of attention at the cramped sub-registrar office at the heart of Kochi city.

Cops go gender neutral with pass-out parade oath

IT'S the turn of Kerala police to go woke. Marking a significant step toward gender neutrality, the force is eliminating a wording in its Malayalam oath for new officers that is predominantly discriminatory and male-oriented. The phrase 'male police officer' has been replaced with 'member of the force'.

Anvar vows to join hands with UDF to take on Pinarayi govt

Comes out in less than 24 hours of being arrested for vandalising Nilambur North Divisional Forest Office ● Flaws in FIR played crucial role in securing bail

4 die as KSRTC tour bus plunges into gorge

31 injured | Bus falls into 45-ft gorge while returning to Mavelikkara with 34 pilgrims who had gone to Thanjavur in TN

60-Year-Old Man Detained for Online Abuse of Actor

A 60-year-old man was on Monday apprehended by police in a case of cyber abuse against movie actor Honey Rose.

Leaders Hesitant to Take Firm Stand on Nilambur MLA's Entry into UDF

Though UDF leaders came out against the state government for arresting MLA P V Anvar and extended their support to his protest demanding a solution to the wild animal attacks, they were hesitant to take a clear stance on his entry into the UDF.

2.78 cr voters in state; 232 new polling stations added

KERALA has 2.78 crore voters on the final electoral roll published on Monday as part of the 2025 Special Summary Revision (SSR).

KC(M) returning to UDF? Jose sets record straight

AMID rumours surrounding Kerala Congress (M)'s return to the UDF, party chairman Jose K Mani on Monday categorically denied all the speculations and accused the Congress-led front of spreading false reports to divert attention from the internal conflicts plaguing itself.

DCC treasurer's death: Family reveals suicide note

The family of Wayanad DCC treasurer N M Vijayan and his son, who died by suicide, have released more letters and a suicide note written by the leader, putting the Wayanad DCC leadership in a spot.

Tortured' woman, 58, found hanging

A woman, 58, who was allegedly tortured by an assailant last week, was found hanging at her house in mysterious circumstances at Kattoor in Alappuzha on Monday.

Special lecture at MGU today

THE INTER University Centre for Social Science Research and Extension (IUCSSRE) at the Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) will organise a special lecture on Tuesday.

Tidal flooding disrupts life in Cherthala, Karthikapilly

DUE to an unexpected tidal flooding, several areas along the Vembanad coast are experiencing severe waterlogging, creating hardships for residents.

Minister Highlights Steady Decline in Complaints at Taluk-Level Adalats

ANIMAL Husbandry Minister J Chinchu Rani noted a steady decline in complaints at the \"Karuthalum Kaithangum,\" taluk-level complaint redressal adalats over successive sessions.

Opening of Kollam Indoor Stadium delayed

Initially expected to be opened to public in Jan; final phase of construction yet to begin despite awarding contract

For SKV HSS students, Kalolsavam & money matter

A school tucked away in remote Palode in Thiruvananthapuram, sharing borders with hilly terrains and sprawling plantation space.

Aaradukayanu! Social media 'influence' takes centre stage in capital

Social media's impact is highlighted in a capital city event.

Sullivan powers nuclear deal on his farewell visit

THE US is in the final stage of removing all hurdles that kept the civil nuclear deal between the two countries a non-starter, outgoing US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said here on Monday.

Trudeau, Just-Out of Office

JUSTIN Trudeau on Monday announced his resignation as both the Prime Minister of Canada and the leader of the Liberal Party, putting an end to days of speculation amid rising discontent with his leadership.

Big Maoist strike in 20 mths, 8 jawans killed

EIGHT District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel and a civilian driver were killed in a powerful blast triggered by the outlawed CPI (Maoist) in strife-torn Bijapur district, about 400 km south of Raipur.

Arteta aghast at Brighton penalty as title contenders Arsenal stumble

ARSENAL boss Mikel Arteta said he had never seen anything like Brighton's controversial penalty to earn a 1-1 draw on Saturday that dealt another seismic blow to the Gunners' Premier League title challenge.

Award Motivates Players Even More, Says Sanjay

AT 23, Sanjay was the youngest member of the Indian hockey team that won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics.

MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS

GAUTAM Gambhir was sitting at the press conference room of the Sydney Cricket Ground. It had been only a few minutes since Beau Webster and Travis Head let out a roar in the middle of the pitch after beating India to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1 in front of a packed pink crowd on Sunday.

Karnataka in QFs, TN reach pre-quarters

KARNATAKA, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Vidarbha and Baroda secured direct qualifications for the quarterfinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy following the seventh and last league stage of the tournament on Sunday.

Hard-fought win for 9-man Blasters in ISL

KERALA Blasters earned a hard-fought 1-0 away victory over Punjab FC in the Indian Super League in New Delhi on Sunday.

Why Fin Services in India Will Boom and Bloom

HERE was a cheer when India's stock market registered the 100 millionth (10 crore) investor account.

Banking stocks may stage a comeback in 2025

According to analysts, apart from fintech sector, e-commerce & IT services have huge growth potential this year