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Aditya Birla Fashion raises ₹1,860 cr via QIP

ADITYA Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) on Tuesday announced successful completion of ₹1,860 crore fundraise through the Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) route.

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.

Chelsea Return to Top Four in EPL

CHELSEA overcame a howler from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to beat relegation-threatened Wolves 3-1 on Monday, ending a five-game winless run to climb back into the Premier League's top four.

Farmers Reap Riches as Strawberry Farming Thrives With Farm Tourism

WITH the demand for local fruits rising during the winter tourist season, farmers in Vattavada are growing strawberries extensively on their farmlands and earning good money by reaching out to customers directly through farm tourism.

Vijayan's death: Sudhakaran to be quizzed

THE Wayanad district Congress is grappling with a challenging situation as the investigation into the suicide of former district Congress committee (DCC) treasurer, N M Vijayan, expands to include several prominent party leaders.

Kashmir chinars get digital protection through geo-tagging with QR-code

IN a move to conserve rich heritage, the iconic Chinar trees in Kashmir have been geo-tagged and equipped with QR-code for digital protection of the Valley's heritage tree.

WTT Star Contender in Chennai from March 25

THE city's ever expanding international sports scene is all set to add one more item to its roster with the inclusion of the WTT Star Contender 2025.

Trump Energy Policy May Lead to Higher Oil Supplies from US

PETROLEUM Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that there is potential for increased US energy exports to India, following the Trump administration's plans to maximise oil and gas production.

RUCKUS IN ASSEMBLY OVER 'ABDUCTION' OF COUNCILLOR

THE assembly witnessed heated debates on Tuesday when the ruling and opposition fronts sparred over the incident in which a woman CPM councillor of Koothattukulam municipality was allegedly abducted by her party leaders.

Must-win ties for Real, PSG

Champions League giants Madrid and Ligue 1 champions will be hoping to get maximum points in order to avoid early Champions League exit. A look...

After fire, norms changed at Kumbh

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

Indian Rupee closes 13 paise lower at 86.58 against Dollar

THE rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day lower by 13 paise to 86.58 against US dollar on Tuesday, tracking heavy sell-off in the domestic equity market and a recovery in the US dollar index.

T-factor: Sensex tanks by 1,200 pts, ₹7L cr wiped out

INDIA'S equity markets fell sharply on Tuesday as investors turned cautious after the newly sworn-in US President, Donald Trump, slapped trade tariffs on goods entering from neighbouring countries.

Neutral expert backs India's position on Indus Water Treaty

Kishenganga, Ratle hydropower projects

50,000 kg of e-waste in Kasaragod uploaded to Clean Kerala Co

A SIGNIFICANT milestone has been achieved in Kasaragod district, with the uploading of 50 tonnes of electronic waste to the Kite-developed e-waste management and disposal portal.

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.

TN govt sends demand orders of ₹3200 crore to beach sand miners

The Tamil Nadu government through the Tirunelveli district collector has ordered beach sand mining firm VV Minerals to pay ₹2,195 crore towards 'royalties' and 'cost of minerals' for the natural resources allegedly unlawfully mined and transported between 2002-03 and 2013-14 in the district.

Happiness Fest to boost tourism and investment

To serve as platform for cultural experiences and non-resident investor meets in Kasaragod

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.

Duhan keen on WHIL lessons

IT was a gloomy night at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi a year ago. Despite their grueling efforts, the Indian women's hockey team could not beat Japan in the third-place playoff match of the 2024 Women's FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers.

ISL: Chennaiyin hold Bagan

CHENNAIYIN FC held Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a 0-0 draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai in the Indian Super League on Tuesday.

TN Intensifies Efforts to Protect Endangered Turtles

WITH OLIVE Ridley deaths hitting record numbers this year, Chief Secretary N Muruganantham chaired a high-level meeting on Tuesday with top officials of various departments, including forest, fisheries, Indian Coast Guard, marine enforcement police and the coastal security group, on steps to be taken to protect the critically endangered species.

Grass route plan to fill jumbo bellies, prisons coffers

AFTER serving people through its jail kitchens, the department of prisons and correctional services is now looking to do something even grander: feeding jumbos.

SC dismisses ED plea challenging bail to Bhujbal

In a partial relief to former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and current NCP MLA Chhagan Bhujbal, the Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the ED's plea challenging his bail in a money-laundering case.

Innovation Needs a Dose of Feminism

Feminists across India have shown us new ways to approach memory, livelihood, information and technology. By nurturing plurality, their ideas can reinvigorate our democracy

Five ships to be dry-docked; travel woes of Dweep residents to worsen

The acute travel woes of hundreds of Lakshadweep islanders are set to worsen further as yet another ship will be taken out of service for dry-docking on February 2, leaving only a small vessel to connect Kochi with the islands.

Ageless Djokovic Tames Alcaraz To Enter Semis

NOVAK Djokovic on Tuesday won a generational clash against Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open that he said was worthy of the final to close in on a record 25th Grand Slam title with Alexander Zverev next up in the last four.

15 Conrad legislators come on board, Cong gains ground in Nagaland

A moribund Congress that rose like a phoenix in last year's Lok Sabha elections in Nagaland is steadily gaining popularity in the state.

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.

South Indian Bank net profit up 12% in Q3

KERALA-based South Indian Bank had reported 12% growth in net income at ₹342 crore for the December quarter, compared to ₹305.4 crore booked in the year-ago period.