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Grim reality belies development plank, Gujarat schools lack toilets

DESPITE Gujarat's government championing its development narrative, unsettling data presented in the Lok Sabha on Thursday revealed glaring shortcomings in the state's basic infrastructure.

Dy chair rejects notice to impeach V-P Dhankhar

RAJYA Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh on Thursday dismissed the impeachment notice against Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.

BJP MP writes to RS Chair, says LoP 'misbehaved' with her during House protest

BJP MP from Nagaland S Phangnon Konyak on Thursday alleged in the Rajya Sabha that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi came in her \"close proximity\" and shouted at her during a protest outside the Parliament's Makar Dwar which made her feel \"extremely uncomfortable\".

Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum to have over 25K artefacts

YUGE Yugeen Bharat Museum (YYBM) to be set up in North and South blocks will have about 25,000 artefacts — depicting the history of 5,000 years of India's civilization — on display in eight thematic galleries.

Shah vows dominance over J&K terrorism

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

I was physically pushed by BJP MPs, lost my balance & forced to sit down: Kharge

CONGRESS chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, saying that BJP MPs pushed him on Parliament premises, and he lost his balance.

Cross complaints: Case registered against Rahul for 'injuring' 2 BJP MPs

DELHI Police registered an FIR against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and other Congress MPs following a scuffle on Parliament premises on Thursday, hours after BJP and Opposition party members filed cross complaints alleging assault.

Tremors From The Long Night Of December 3

South Korea has clawed back most of the economic losses caused by the shocking declaration of martial law. Its next president is likely to be colder to the West, warmer to China

FOR GRACE IN LEGAL EVOLUTION

HE recent decision of a nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court, in Property Owners Association vs State of Maharashtra, which interprets Article 39(b) of the Constitution, represents a noteworthy development in the complex and often contentious history of property rights in India.

'ILLEGAL ACUPUNCTURE CENTRES THRIVE IN KERALA DESPITE RISKS'

HEALTH activists have accused the health department of inaction against acupuncture centres that operate without qualified personnel, despite numerous complaints about treatments gone wrong.

Actor Meena Ganesh passes away

VETERAN actor Meena Ganesh, who was active in the Malayalam film industry for around four decades, passed away on Thursday morning. She was 81.

After 11-year standoff, NSS opens its door to Chennithala once again

SENIOR Congress leader and permanent invitee to the AICC, Ramesh Chennithala, whose political career looked to be heading south, has received an unexpected boost from the Nair Service Society (NSS).

P C Chacko adamant on withdrawing Saseendran from Pinarayi cabinet

THE state unit of the Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP), a constituent of the LDF, is in a dilemma as Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has cold-shouldered its demand to elevate Kuttanad MLA Thomas K Thomas as minister.

Urban Commission proposes 25% reservation for youth in local bodies

Calls for metropolitan planning committees in Kochi, Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram

Congress plans rejig of DCCs ahead of LSG elections

AS THE central leadership is exploring ways to address the demand for finding a new KPCC president, the state leadership has decided to go ahead with the reorganisation of District Congress Committees.

Film festival to conclude today

AFTER entertaining film buffs for seven days, curtains will come down on the 29th edition of the IFFK on Friday.

Govt initiates action against illegal pension beneficiaries

THE state government has begun action against its employees who illegally received the social security pension meant for the underprivileged.

CPM dist meet begins today, V Joy likely to continue as secretary

VARKALA MLA V Joy would continue as the district secretary of the CPM as the four-day Thiruvananthapuram district conference starts on Friday at Kovalam.

DJ PARTY VIOLENCE: MORE PEOPLE SUMMONED FOR INTERROGATION

The Fort police have already arrested 12 people, including gangsters Om Prakash & Dany, so far

Erumeli's communal harmony gives Sabarimala pilgrims reason to cheer

EVERY year, when the Sabarimala pilgrimage season begins, 63-year-old A N Abdul Karim and his wife Shailaja dedicate themselves to a noble mission. They put aside all other obligations and relocate to the Koyikkakavu forest in Erumeli.

Alhind Air to take off by mid-'25; starts office at Kochi airport

Expects delivery of first of seven ATR 72-600 aircraft by March | Kerala connectivity key priority with plans to connect 40 Indian airports and expand to the Gulf

Foundation rebuilds life, hands over 14 houses to Wayanad victims

EVEN as the blame game between the state and centre over the post-landslide rehabilitation in Wayanad continues, a charity organisation has set an example by providing housing to fourteen affected families in Mundakkai and Chooralmala villages.

A ROLLICKING REBELLION THAT WAKES UP TO CHANGE

Selected for the International Competition section at the 29th IFFK, Feminichi Fathima is a sharp, satirical journey of one woman's quiet resistance, navigating the path to self-reliance and breaking free from tradition

Govt okays Ajith Kumar's elevation as DGP

IN a significant move, the cabinet on Wednesday accepted the recommendation of the high-level screening committee to bestow DGP rank to ADGP M R Ajith Kumar, who is currently heading the Armed Police Battalion, when a vacancy arises.

Nivin Pauly to present Kalabhavan Prajod's directorial debut

NIVIN PAULY will be presenting actor Kalabhavan Prajod's directorial debut, titled Prema Pranth.

Netflix to develop docuseries on Mike Tyson

NETFLIX is developing a documentary series on Mike Tyson.

Preeti Panigrahi, Kani Kusruti in a coming-of-age story that lingers in your head

AN ADOLESCENT girl looks at herself in the mirror. She measures her overgrown axillary hair and applies cream to the corners of her face.

Mohanlal confirms teaming up with Jithu Madhavan

Putting an end to speculations, Mohanlal has confirmed that he has committed to a film with director Jithu Madhavan, who made Romancham and Aavesham.

Steering towards safer minds – and roads

AFTER a polytrauma caused by a road traffic accident, a man in his late twenties is now a shattered individual. He narrowly escaped a brain injury but suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries. He lost his lower limb below the knee when his two-wheeler collided with a car during a hasty attempt to overtake.

Reel renaissance

MUCH has been written about how the Renaissance transformed Kerala.