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April 12, 2025

WHY U.S. TARIFF WAR HURTS CHINA

THE US is one of the biggest trading partners of China. It makes China particularly exposed to tariff pressures.

1 min

Pasmanda Muslim debut possible in Union ministry rejig

AMID Opposition criticism over the lack of a Muslim face in the Union ministry, the BJP-led NDA government is reportedly looking to address it in the upcoming reshuffle, expected between May and July.

1 min

Rana's Grilling Focuses on ISI, Lashkar's Role

NIA gets 18-day custody, aims to unravel the conspiracy behind the 26/11 attacks in 2008

1 min

Seaport-Airport Phase 2 Development Caught in Land Records Bind

Improper land documents being submitted by owners for compensation & insufficient staff at special tahsildar's office to delay process by another six months

2 mins

CROSSING A GENDER DIVIDE

Support, in numbers

2 mins

Scuffle as Maharaja's students gatecrash lawyers' gathering

Clash takes place just after the association's annual day celebration at its office compound on Thursday night | Twenty people, including 10 lawyers, injured

2 mins

190 MLD plant to be included in ADB project

THE proposed 190 MLD project in Aluva will be included in the ADB Kerala Urban Water Supply Improvement Project (KUWSIP), implemented in Kochi city.

1 min

Cong leader Sooranad Rajasekharan passes away

SENIOR Congress leader Sooranad Rajasekharan passed away at a private hospital in Kochi.

1 min

Vellappally has consistently upheld secularism: CM

DOING a balancing act, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan showered praise on one hand and advised caution on the other as he greeted Vellappally Natesan, in the eye of a storm after his stingy remarks on Malappuram, on the 30th anniversary of his ascension to the office of the SNDP Yogam general secretary.

2 mins

Plan on to set up drone training centre

THE cooperative is also planning to set up a drone training centre, with courses accredited by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

1 min

CPM Terms Case Against Veena Political; Has Nothing To Do With LDF, Says CPI

DIFFERENCES within the Left front over the SFIO case against the chief minister's daughter spilled out into the open on Friday.

2 mins

Health Depart Sounds Alert on Chikungunya

The health department has sounded an alert in the wake of the outbreak of chikungunya in Reunion Islands, a French colony located off the eastern coast of Africa.

1 min

Headmaster suspended for suicide bid inside class

THE SALEM district school education department suspended the headmaster of a Panchayat Union Primary School (PUMS) at Mecheri block on Wednesday, for trying to end his life in the presence of students inside a classroom.

1 min

Final hearing in 2017 actor abduction case on May 21

THE final hearing in the 2017 actor abduction and assault case will be held at Ernakulam District Principal Sessions Court on May 21.

1 min

Nainar, lone contender, to become TN BJP president

ENDING intense speculations for the past couple of weeks, BJP's Assembly party leader and Tirunelveli MLA Nainar Nagenthran is all set to become the state president of the BJP, replacing K Annamalai.

1 min

MUDA: Lokayukta counters ED claims, says no influence in site allotments to Siddu's wife

'Probe Needed'

1 min

Youth kills boy after he threatens to reveal sexual abuse, arrested

THE Mala police on Friday arrested a 20-year-old youth for the alleged murder of a six-year-old boy at Kuzhur the day before.

1 min

CRYING WOLF: TIME CAPSULES NEEDED, NOT TIME MACHINES

HE most exotic animal seen since Herodotus wrote of India's gold-digging ants used to be Devil, the 'Bengal mountain wolf' of the Lee Falk universe. Phantom often corrected ignorant people about his companion's status: \"Not a dog, a wolf.\" Now, Colossal Laboratories & Biosciences of the US has brought an even more exotic wolf into the world.

3 mins

Busting Myths About The Odds For An Even Deal

Some are projecting Trump's tariffs as an opportunity. Experience shows it won't be easy to sign a trade deal with the US by autumn. And it's not clear how it will help India

4 mins

Court orders 48-hour medical checks, restricts legal counsel for Rana

A NIA special court in Delhi has imposed stringent conditions on the custody of 26/11 Mumbai terror accused Tahawwur Rana, as the National Investigation Agency (NIA) pressed forward with its explosive claim: Rana may have conspired to orchestrate terror attacks in other Indian cities beyond Mumbai.

1 min

In a 1st, WHO brings guide to meningitis care

THE World Health Organization (WHO) has rolled out its first-ever global guidelines for meningitis diagnosis, treatment and care, aiming to expedite diagnosis and treatment, and improve long-term care for those affected.

1 min

Rana sought top Pakistani awards for 26/11 terrorists, says US intelligence report

AN intercepted conversation of Tahawwur Rana has revealed that the terror conspirator wanted Pakistan's highest military honour, the Nishan-e-Haider, to be posthumously conferred to the nine Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists killed during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

1 min

Rahul, BJP in war of words over Employment Linked Incentive

ATTACKING Prime Minister Modi over the government's \"Employment Linked Incentive\" scheme, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said while he creates new slogans everyday, the youth are still waiting for real opportunities, and asked if it was \"just another jumla\".

1 min

'Maoist' awarded 9 years in jail by Lucknow court

A special NIA court has sentenced Rajendra Munda, an alleged member of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist), to nine years of imprisonment for conspiring against the nation and attempting to disrupt India's unity, integrity, and sovereignty here late on Thursday.

1 min

Grand-alliance decision on CM only after results of assembly polls: Pilot

CONGRESS general secretary Sachin Pilot on Friday criticised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his \"failure\" to prevent migration and create jobs opportunities for the people of the state.

1 min

Himanta, Gogoi spar over poor board results in Assam

CHIEF Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Friday clashed over the pass rate of Assam's High School Leaving Certificate examination, which dipped from 75.7% in 2024 to 63.98% this year, raising concerns.

1 min

BJP Sounds Poll Bugle in Gujarat, Meet Fuels Buzz of Leadership Shake-up

AFTER the Gujarat Assembly and local body elections, the BJP has called a high-stakes meeting this Saturday, fuelling speculation of an organisational shake-up or a cabinet expansion.

1 min

J'khand forest officials tell rlys to slow train speed to protect wild elephants

AMID reports of wild elephants moving near railway tracks in the Chandil area of Saraikela, Jharkhand forest officials have cautioned station masters of five stations to run trains at reduced speeds in the area to avoid hitting the animals.

1 min

Mass migration in 9 U'khand mountainous dists

A significant demographic shift is under way in Uttarakhand.

2 mins

Modi Says Varanasi Gang-Rape Deeply Disturbing, Seeks Action

PM Meets Police Commissioner, Divisional Commissioner & DM Soon After Reaching Airport

2 mins

Nuclear deals: Iran's officials push Khamenei to allow US talks

In a rare intervention, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was urged by top officials to allow negotiations with the United States on the regime's nuclear program or risk the fall of the Islamic Republic, The New York Times reported Friday.

1 min

Art museum unveils new wing with Renoir exhibit

SAO PAULO is marking the opening of its famed art museum's new building with a Renoir exhibit and art lovers are already flocking to the Brazilian city.

1 min

Trump Urges Russia To Act On Ukraine As Witkoff Meets Putin

US President Donald Trump on Friday told Moscow to \"get moving\" on ending its \"senseless war\" with Ukraine, moments before his envoy Steve Witkoff began talks with Vladimir Putin in Russia on the conflict.

1 min

UN slams Israeli strikes on Gaza as women and children bear the brunt

DOZENS of Israeli air strikes on Gaza have killed \"only women and children\" after a ceasefire collapsed, the UN said, as an Israeli attack in the territory's south on Friday left a family of 10 dead.

1 min

EU, Beijing mark 50 years of ties, to hold summit in July

Brussels

1 min

Spot gold hits $3,240/oz as global trade war intensifies

As the trade war is taking murkier turns by the day, the safe haven rush for gold has taken the spot price of the yellow metal to a new high on Friday.

1 min

Decision to not join RCEP vindicated by global trends: Goyal

INDIA is well-positioned to engage in bilateral partnerships with countries that value reciprocity, trust, and fair play, Minister of Commerce and Trade Piyush Goyal has said amid heightened tension between the US and others over reciprocal tariff.

1 min

MF assets jump over 23% in FY25 to ₹65.74L cr

THE SIP STORY

1 min

Maharashtra land sold by General Motors to Hyundai attracts 18% GST, says ruling

THE transfer of Talegaon, Maharashtra, land by General Motors India to Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) is liable to 18% GST, the advance ruling authority of the state has said in a recent order.

1 min

Comfortable Knight for Narine & Co

BAD turned to worse for Chennai Super Kings, a team which has seemed to run out of ideas in the IPL so far. In front of the jam-packed loyal fans at MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Friday, the team that is considered to be a giant in the decorated league, slumped to their fifth straight loss of the season. Up against Kolkata Knight Riders, the five-time champs put up a meek batting performance to suffer a big defeat.

1 min

We wanted Norway meet to be Champions League for chess

FEW events in the chess calendar have risen to prominence like Norway Chess. First started in 2013, the annual Classical tournament has grown from strength to strength over the last decade.

2 mins

Missing in action: Energy, creativity and identity

CSK, known for home dominance, suddenly looking listless and lost

3 mins

Man Utd, Spurs Draw in Europa League

MANCHESTER United conceded in stoppage time to draw 2-2 away to Lyon on a bad night for goalkeeper Andre Onana in the first leg of their Europa League quarterfinal on Thursday, while Tottenham Hotspur drew 1-1 with Eintracht Frankfurt and Rangers held Athletic Bilbao.

1 min

An arty truck journey crisscrossing India

THE INCREDIBLE works of artist Sovan Kumar, who is also the regional head of the Lalit Kala Academy in Chennai, have graced the walls of Durbar Hall Art Gallery.

1 min

Academy Introduces Oscar Award for Stunt Design

For the first time since Oscar Awards' inception, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has established a new Oscar category for Stunt Design to honor technicians and their contribution to the craft of the film.

1 min

A HILARIOUSLY BOLD RIDE THAT DOESN'T ALWAYS STAY ON TRACK

Though it bites off more than it can chew, Maranamass turns its messy madness into something memorably funny, thanks to a committed ensemble of actors

3 mins

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