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Rising unsecured loans may pose NPA risks in FY26

THE rising stress levels in unsecured retail loan books of banks can spiral out of control and create asset quality risks this fiscal to the tune of 25% over the past fiscal's level, an international rating agency has warned.

India supporting Indonesia defence industrialisation

INDIAN Ambassador to Indonesia Sandeep Chakravorty talks to Jayanth Jacob about the forthcoming visit of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as Chief Guest for India's 76th Republic Day.

Spin it to win it: Varun growing in stature

Gambhir and other leaders in the team has propelled spinner to be more attacking, says former India pacer Balaji

Israel Kills 2 Palestinians for Carrying Out Jan. 6 Attack on Bus in West Bank

ISRAELI forces have killed two Palestinian militants who carried out a deadly attack on a bus in the West Bank earlier this month.

Maruti Suzuki Cars to Become Expensive by Up to ₹32,500 From Feb 1

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki (MSIL) will be hiking the prices of its vehicles by up to ₹32,500 from February 1, 2025, to offset the rise in input costs.

Unity key to realise Viksit Bharat: PM

Commemorating Netaji's birth anniversary, Modi says like people united for Swaraj they must unite for development

Champions League: Thrilling PSG comeback adds to Man City misery

PSG pushed Manchester City to the brink of Champions League elimination after coming from two goals down to win 4-2 on Wednesday, while Arsenal all but secured their place in the last 16.

Semiconductor Industry Succeeds in Clusters: Meity Secretary

Krishnan, secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity), in a conversation with TNIE indicated that there would be a follow-on production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for larger investments.

Hefty penalty imposed on violators for dumping of medical waste in TN

KSPCB imposes 'environmental compensation' of over ₹1 crore on four establishments

Plan to reintroduce grace marks for swimming proficiency

The general education department will consider reintroducing the norm of awarding grace marks, during Plus-I admission, to students proficient in swimming.

5,300 YRS AGO IRON AGE BEGAN IN TAMIL SOIL, SAYS STALIN, CITES SCIENTIFIC PROOF

CHIEF Minister M K Stalin on Thursday, based on the results of scientific dating of archaeological samples, declared that iron was used in the present Tamil-speaking region even in the mid-third to fourth millennia, thereby pushing the Iron Age period back by around two millennia.

KMA Invites Applications for Sustainability Awards

The Kerala Management Association (KMA) has invited applications for the 2025 Muthoot Fincorp Green Palms Sustainability Awards.

Spanish Film Emilia Pérez Bags 13 Oscar Nominations

In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles that struck at the heart of the movie industry, an embattled Hollywood lined up behind the Netflix narco-musical about trans identity 'Emilia P'rez' in Oscar nominations Thursday.

Venue changed, Mann to hoist flag in Mohali

PRO-Khalistani graffiti, slogans and flag were found on Nehru stadium walls in Faridkot where Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was to unfurl the National Flag on Republic Day.

MAN-ANIMAL CONFLICT SPARKS HEATED DEBATE

Opposition walks out in assembly after speaker denies permission to discuss matter through adjournment

Want to revive 'family tree' at the click of a mouse? Come to Maha Kumbh

WITH lakhs of people taking holy dip at Maha Kumbh, pandas or traditional priests are busy tracing the roots of devotees through digitised family records in a camp at Sangam.

Odisha lose but secure berth in WHIL final

DELHI SG Pipers showed great composure as Elodie Picard's brilliance between the sticks saw them earn a 3-2 shootout win against the Odisha Warriors in the Women's Hockey India League.

Maramon Convention to be Held from Feb 9 to 16

THE 130TH edition of Maramon Convention, billed as one of the largest Christian gatherings in Asia, will be held on the sandbeds of Pampa at Maramon in Pathanamthitta from February 9 to 16.

MP brain-dead priest raises hope of new life for 2

A 61-year-old differently-abled temple priest, Baliram Kushwah, declared brain-dead by doctors in Jabalpur on Wednesday following a major road accident, has kindled hopes of a fresh lease of life to two patients in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday.

SAD ignoring Akal Takht edict in full, triggers Punjab uproar

SGPC members demand action against the party leadership for not complying Takht order

Dr Reddy's profit up 2% at ₹1,413 cr; revenue at ₹8.4k cr

Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Thursday said its consolidated net profit rose 2% to ₹1,413 crore in the third quarter of current financial year (FY25), driven by robust performance across markets.

T'gana seals mega deals at WEF; AWS to invest ₹60,000 cr

THE Telangana government's delegation to the World Economic Forum in Davos secured investment commitments to the tune of ₹1,78,950 crore, which could create nearly 50,000 jobs in the state.

Delimitation panel to hold hearing on January 29

THE State Delimitation Commission will hold a district-level hearing of complaints pertaining to the draft ward division proposals for grama panchayats and municipalities in the district.

Allies hopeful of clause tweak ahead of JPC on Waqf Bill final meet today

Though Opposition parties have requested to postpone the meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, the panel is set to begin the two-day meeting to finalize the Bill on Friday.

MoD Okays Mazagon Dock Bid for P75 Submarines

In a move to add underwater combat capabilities to the Indian Navy, the Centre has identified the manufacturers of the Project 75 India (P-75 I), under which conventional submarines are to be manufactured in India with support from foreign original equipment manufacturers (OEM).

Polar Bear Pitching Set to Debut in India

THE Polar Bear Pitching, a unique startup event, is set to debut in India, with the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) playing a prominent role.

WHY COMMON LAW IS SCEPTICAL OF PHILOSOPHY

T last November's F A Mann Lecture, Justice Philip Sales of the UK Supreme Court offered a compelling philosophical framework for understanding how purpose shapes the creation and interpretation of law.

Patna med college ex-student held in NEET exam racket

BIHAR police on Thursday arrested Dr Ajay Kumar Singh, a former student of Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), for his alleged involvement in NEET-UG and PG examination racket.

HC Suggests Exclusive Body for Periyar Conservation

The Kerala High Court suggested on Thursday the establishment of a dedicated authority, akin to the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA), to effectively tackle pollution and conserve the Periyar River.

MoU Signed for Centre of Excellence at MG University

AS PART OF the timely reforms in the higher education sector, the state government has signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) for the Centre of Excellence to be established at the Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) in Kottayam.