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Amazon Web Services to Invest $8.2 Billion in Maharashtra

AMAZON WEB SERVICES (AWS), a cloud service provider, is set to invest approximately $8.2 billion in Maharashtra over the next few years, said IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday.

PM Announces Dolphin Census, Lion Survey, Cheetah Expansion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday released the country's first-ever riverine dolphin estimation report, which revealed a population of 6,327 dolphins in 28 states, during his visit to Gir National Park in Gujarat.

Capital all set to host Attukal Pongala; rain, heat threats loom large

PREPARATIONS are in full swing for the smooth conduct of much-anticipated Attukal Pongala festival — which holds the world record for the largest gathering of women for a religious activity — in the state capital.

Need for data to tackle rising obesity rate in kids

Childhood obesity is rising at an alarming rate across India, and experts warn that the country lacks comprehensive data to tackle the issue effectively.

No more vegetables & fish, please: KSRTC to parcel service patrons

The business has brought a total revenue of ₹8 crore to its coffers in the last 11 months

C'garh budget aims to add 'GATI' in economy

THE Chhattisgarh government on Monday presented a ₹1,65,000 crore budget for the financial year 2025-26, aimed to build on the progress made in previous year growth with 'GATI'.

VW to launch Golf GTI, Tiguan R-Line in India in Q2

GERMAN carmaker Volkswagen will be launching its globally acclaimed model - the Golf GTI and the Tiguan R-Line - in India during the second quarter of 2025.

HC relief to Madhabi Buch, others in stock fraud case

Maharashtra ACB asked not to register FIR as per special court order

Ola Electric to Lay Off More Than 1,000 Employees as Part of Cost-Cutting Measure

ELECTRIC two-wheeler manufacturer Ola Electric is laying off over a thousand employees and contract workers as part of a cost-cutting measure to address mounting losses.

Funeral to be held today

DR GEORGE has also won several awards for his contributions to the field of nephrology, including the Bharat Chikitsak Ratan Award, Bharat Vikas Ratna Award, Lifetime Health Achievement Award, etc.

Bitcoin up 20% as US announces crypto reserve

Indian exchanges say announcement of crypto reserve to help Bitcoin touch $100k mark

India bats for global platform to speed up adoption of circular economy

INDIA on Monday proposed a multi-nation alliance for technical collaboration, partnerships and cooperation of private sectors at city level to accelerate the circular economy for a sustainable future.

Gujarat police faces SC ire over freedom of speech

THE Supreme Court on Monday allowed social media influencer and YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia to resume his show, cautioning that it must adhere to standards of \"decency and morality\".

Student outfits step up efforts to tackle drug menace on campuses

WITH discussions intensifying over the link between drug use and violence in schools and colleges across the state, student political outfits have launched various initiatives to rid campuses of the narcotics menace.

Shibu Vettom Launches Campaign Against Plastic Pollution With Unique Installation

SHIBU Vettom, an artist from Pariyapuram in Vettom panchayat, has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of plastic pollution.

'Manassode Kollam' launched to spread awareness against suicide

Over 100 health workers, including doctors, have already been trained under the initiative

Suspecting wife of having affair with neighbour, man kills both

THE Koodal police have arrested a man who allegedly hacked his wife and his neighbour to death in Padam, Padayanipara in the district on Sunday night.

Accused returns from UAE, nabbed by NIA sleuths

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Malappuram native who had absconded after being named an accused in the 2020 Thiruvananthapuram gold smuggling case in which diplomatic baggage was used to illegally send gold from the UAE.

Seven Held for Stalking Khadse Daughter in Maha

The Jalgaon police on Monday arrested seven youths for allegedly harassing and stalking Union Minister for state and BJP Lok Sabha MP Raksha Khadse's daughter.

Two dead as car rams crowd in Germany

A car driven into a crowd in southwest Germany on Monday killed at least two persons and injured several more, police said, adding that a suspected \"perpetrator\" had been arrested.

ASHA workers march towards assembly

ASHA workers took out a protest march towards the Legislative Assembly to press their demands for better pay and service benefits on Monday.

Mfg growth falls to 14-month low of 56.3 in Feb

THE manufacturing sector growth has lost its momentum and has fallen to a 14-month low of 56.3 in February, down from 57.7 in January, but still firmly within the expansion mode.

A vacant seat, a lost friend & the lingering void at MJHSS

Monday marked the first day of the SSLC examinations this academic year in Kerala, a crucial milestone for thousands of students across the state.

Revision in GDP Nos Raises Data Quality Concerns

THE recently announced GDP estimates for the third quarter of 2024-25, second advance estimates of 2024-25, and revised & final GDP estimates of 2023-24 & 2022-24 show drastic revisions in some of the estimates made earlier.

Decentralised jaggery processing unit gives hope to farmers in Kanthalloor

DESPITE the popular Marayur jaggery fetching Geographical Indication tag, the producers of the product have not been getting much benefits.

Three-language policy aimed at indirect imposition of Hindi

The Union government's insistence on the three-language policy is to impose Hindi indirectly (in Tamil Nadu), said Minister E V Velu on Sunday.

Effective intervention plans key to reducing premature deaths

THE proportion of diabetes-related deaths as a percentage of MCCD deaths rises significantly with age—from 3% in the 35-44 age group to 23% in the 55-64 age group, peaking at 46% among those aged 70 and above.

Idli sales 'dip' in K'taka after recent inspections

DAYS after Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (FDA) tested idli samples across Karnataka, sale of the popular breakfast staple dropped at Bengaluru's darshinis.

IIT Madras Unplugged: Beyond Rankings, Into Real Life!

From secret hangouts to groundbreaking research, untold campus tales to fun student awards — get an insider's look at what makes IIT Madras,

India's policymaking must account for uncertainty, says PK Mishra

PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, on Sunday said policymaking must account for uncertainty, focusing on a comprehensive framework and an outcome-driven, constructive mindset.