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In this issue

May 07, 2025

CJI Walks the Talk as SC Judges' Assets Go Public

In a significant move to enhance transparency in the judiciary, 21 Supreme Court judges, including Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, declared their assets, including those of their spouses, in the public domain.

1 mins

UNSC Poses Tough Questions to Pak on Pahalgam Massacre

Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held a closed-door meeting at Pakistan's request, which ended without concrete resolutions.

1 mins

Thiruvambady wins hearts with 'school arts fest trophy' umbrella

DRAWING the crowd's attention to the moment Thrissur district emerged champions in the state school arts festival, the Thiruvambady team displayed an umbrella with an image of the trophy as a recognition of the hard work of the artists and students behind the feat.

1 mins

Madathil Varavu enthrals all with panchavadyam

THE Thiruvambady Bhagavathy's procession aka Purappad to Brahmaswam Madom began early in the morning with panchavadyam on Tuesday.

1 mins

Gap between pvt bus services to be widened to 10 minutes minimum

IN THE wake of increasing instances of accidents involving private buses due to rash driving, the state government is all set to increase the interval between two services to a minimum of 10 minutes.

1 mins

Man dies after being hit by train at Karukutty

A 48-YEAR-OLD man died after being hit by a train at Karukutty in the early hours of Tuesday.

1 mins

52-Year-Old Man Deported Under KAAPA

A 52-year-old man was deported after invoking the Kerala Anti-social Activities Prevention Act (KAAPA) on Tuesday.

1 mins

Tovino hands over keys to fifth house

ACTOR Tovino Thomas handed over the keys to the fifth house built under the 'Sneha Veedu' project, a free housing initiative implemented in Kalamassery constituency by Industries Minister P Rajeeve.

1 mins

Cochin Cancer Centre Nearing Completion

ERNAKULAM is taking a major step in cancer care as the construction of the Cochin Cancer Research Centre (CCRC) nears completion.

1 mins

Flat, villa owners decry increase in water tanker delivery rates in city

THE Consortium of Flat and Villa Owners Association (CFVOA) has come out against the Ernakulam district collector's \"unjustified\" move to allegedly increase delivery rates of water tankers.

2 mins

Techie loses fingers, toes after botched cosmetic surgery; doctor booked

A WOMAN software engineer was forced to have her fingers and toes amputated after she developed a severe infection allegedly following a botched cosmetic surgery.

1 mins

Civil defence mock drill in all 14 districts today

THE CIVIL defence mock drill, announced by the Centre amid simmering tension with Pakistan in the wake of Pahalgam terror attack, will be conducted in all the 14 districts of the state on Wednesday.

1 mins

State to roll out Mobile ABC Unit to tackle infra gaps, public resistance

Project to be piloted in T'Puram district; dept plans to expand mobile unit across the state

2 mins

SC Upholds A Raja's Election as Devikulam MLA

In a major relief to CPM leader A Raja, the Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside a Kerala High Court order cancelling his election from Devikulam assembly seat in Idukki district.

1 mins

President Murmu's visit to boost Sabarimala's prominence

PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu's visit to the Sabarimala temple on May 19, as part of her two-day trip to Kerala, will be a milestone for the temple.

2 mins

Centre to review tyre import norms as rubber prices fluctuate

AMID fluctuating prices impacting the rubber plantation sector, the Union Government is taking decisive steps to address the long pending concerns raised by farmers regarding the loopholes in the import rules of rubber.

1 mins

Centre opposes state govt's move to withdraw plea against governor

State's petition

1 mins

Social security cess costs govt dear as tax revenue from diesel sales dips

Kerala reports 3.21% decline; decrease attributed to fuel purchase from other states

1 mins

Another Anthem: Rhyme & Reason of a Resistance

EDAN means hunter in Malayalam. Recall that Valmiki, the author of the Ramayana, once referred to as Ratnakara, was also a hunter.

3 mins

The Options on the Table Post Pahalgam

While the govt calibrates its response, some young Indians are trying to rescue Kashmir's tourist season. Kashmiris must show their usual support for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra

4 mins

Draw up T'gana model on caste census: Kharge to PM

CONGRESS president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urging him to draw upon the Telangana caste survey as the model for the caste census and have a dialogue with all political parties on the issue soon.

1 mins

How do states differ in enumerating castes?

RESERVATION, one of the unique characteristics of the Constitution, has been implemented after rounds of debates. Instead of using any one-size-fits-all option, policymakers have accommodated state-wise specifications.

1 mins

SC junks Godhra convicts' petition on 2-judge bench

Counsel argues for 3-judge bench citing ruling in Red Fort terror case

2 mins

Demand for Indian talent abroad huge: Jaishankar

EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called upon Indians to be fully prepared to meet the huge demand for Indian talent globally.

1 mins

Conceptualized at Waves, IICT to Design Curriculum with MS

The Indian Institute of Creative Technology, a premier institution to be established in Mumbai, will revolutionize education in media, entertainment, and digital creativity.

1 mins

Snub to Pak: Qatar Amir dials Modi, supports India's fight against terror

QATAR has expressed full support to India's fight against terrorism and all its actions to bring the perpetrators of Pahalgam terrorist attack to justice.

1 mins

Water will now flow for our interest: PM

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said earlier even the water which rightfully belonged to India went outside the country but it will now flow for India's benefit and will be utilised for the country.

2 mins

Rahul meets family of Navy officer in Karnal

THE Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday met the family members of naval officer Lt Vinay Narwal, who was killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

1 mins

Tight security on India-Nepal border in Bihar

BIHAR police have stepped up vigil in the Indo-Nepal border districts and around sensitive locations in the wake of tension at the international border with Pakistan following the Pahalgam violence.

1 mins

14 Killed as Thunderstorms, Strong Winds Batter Gujarat

Downpour on the cards in isolated places

1 mins

Chambal model to uproot Maoists in MP soon

More than two decades after special anti-dacoit informers played a key role in elimination of inter-state dacoits from the ravines of Chambal, Madhya Pradesh is set to replicate the same strategy to end the menace of left-wing extremism (LWE) in three districts bordering Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra.

1 mins

Pak cross-border terror hit as IEDs & hand grenades recovered in Amritsar ops

IN a major blow to Pakistan's ISI-backed cross-border terror networks, the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) Amritsar of Punjab Police, in a joint operation with a central agency, recovered a large cache of terrorist hardware.

1 mins

Potash reserves found, AAP govt says Centre discriminating on exploration

POTASH reserves have been discovered by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) in Fazilka and Muktsar districts of Punjab but are not likely to be harnessed for the next few years, prompting the AAP-led state government to accuse the Centre of adopting a discriminatory treatment regarding exploration of the mineral.

1 mins

Rahul meets family of Navy officer in Karnal

THE Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday met the family members of naval officer Lt Vinay Narwal, who was killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

1 mins

Trump Eyes New Deal, Carney Says Canada Not For Sale

Donald Trump slammed Canada on Truth Social for effectively freeloading off the US just minutes before greeting Carney at White House

2 mins

Israeli Warplanes Bomb Yemen Airport in Sanaa

ISRAELI warplanes bombed the airport in Yemen's rebel-held capital Sanaa on Tuesday, the latest retaliation for a missile strike by the Iran-backed Houthis that targeted Israel's main airport.

1 mins

Sri Lanka govt faces first electoral test in local polls

SRI LANKA's leftist government faced its first electoral test with local polls on Tuesday since sweeping parliamentary and presidential votes last year, as the country emerged from economic meltdown.

1 mins

Trump Team Offers Deport Pay, Cuts Top Military Ranks

DONALD Trump administration says it will pay immigrants in the United States illegally $1,000 plus travel costs if they leave voluntarily as it accelerates its mass deportation agenda.

1 mins

'Harvard banned from getting federal grants'

President Donald Trump's education secretary said Monday that Harvard will no longer receive federal grants, escalating an ongoing battle with the prestigious university as it challenges the funding cuts in court.

1 mins

Moscow airports briefly closed after Ukraine strikes

ALL four international airports around Moscow temporarily suspended flights Tuesday as Russian forces intercepted more than 100 Ukrainian drones fired at almost a dozen Russian regions, the Defense Ministry in Moscow said.

1 mins

Paytm Net Loss Falls to ₹540 Cr; Revenue at ₹1,911 Cr

PAYTM's parent firm One97 Communications on Tuesday posted its consolidated net loss for the quarter ended March 2025 at ₹540 crore.

1 mins

HPCL Net Profit Up 18% To ₹3,355 Cr; GRM Decline

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) on Tuesday reported an 18% year-on-year rise in standalone net profit to ₹3,355 crore for Q4FY25 due to strong marketing margins.

1 mins

Bob Shares Closes Over 10% Lower on Muted Earnings

The share price of Bank of Baroda on Tuesday closed 10.3% lower after tanking 15% intra-day as the second-largest public sector lender reported a muted set of numbers.

1 mins

FTA: Alcoholic bev industry raises concern

THE Indian alcoholic beverage industry has expressed discontent with the terms of free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the UK, fearing that reduced import duties on foreign liquor could hurt domestic producers.

1 mins

Boost for labour intensive sectors

INDIA and the UK on Tuesday finally concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that had been under negotiation for the past three years.

2 mins

Midcap, smallcap stocks fall amid India-Pak tension

MIDCAP and smallcap stocks faced significant selling pressure on Tuesday, mirroring the broader market's decline as geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan remained elevated.

1 mins

₹34k cr package for Internet in villages

INDIA is preparing a $4 billion (₹33,744 cr) investment plan to connect all the villages in the country with high-speed broadband, said Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday.

1 mins

Social security rule to benefit IT staff

INDIA and the UK on Tuesday concluded a free trade agreement (FTA) and a double contribution convention or social security agreement that will benefit the IT sector.

1 mins

New RBI norms to hit growth of NBFCs' gold loan portfolios

THE recent draft RBI directions on loans against gold collateral, aimed at harmonising the regulatory framework across regulated entities, likely to hit the growth of pure-play gold loan companies.

1 mins

Global capability centres to see average 9.9% salary hike in 2025 on high demand

THE country's global capability centres (GCCs) are now emerging as employers of choice.

1 mins

In my opinion, India shouldn't be playing Pak at ICC events: Gambhir

ADVOCATING a complete ban on cricketing ties with Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday said the national team should not be playing with the neighbouring nation till cross-border terrorism ends.

1 mins

We haven't been consistent with performances: Vettori

SUNRISERS Hyderabad (SRH) have not been able to replicate their performance from last season.

2 mins

Indian Archers Dominate Compound Qualification

INDIA dominated the qualification round of the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in the compound section, with the men's and women's teams securing the top spots in the team rankings, here on Tuesday.

1 mins

Iga Struggling with 'Perfectionism' Ahead of Rome

IGA Swiatek, who is still looking for her first title of 2025 as she prepares to defend her Rome title, on Tuesday blamed her quest for perfectionism for the difficulties she has been experiencing this year.

1 mins

Sai of Relief for Gujarat Titans

The left-arm spinner from TN has been one of the consistent performers for team this season

3 mins

Vedimara: Tipu's cannons, temple fireworks & a police revolver

LOCATED in North Paravoor, where narrow roads lead to sleepy little junctions and the backwaters that never seem far away, Vedimara is more than just a dot on the map. The place name carries some firepower.

2 mins

Techies gear up for Tarang grand finale @ Infopark

AS Tarang Season 3, the inter-company cultural fest for techies across Kerala, approaches the grand finale on May 9, the excitement is reaching a fever pitch.

1 mins

DIVI MAKES HER MOVE

Divi Bijesh, the youngest girl in Kerala to be conferred the Woman Candidate Master title in chess by FIDE, talks to TNIE about her journey in the sport, her successes, on how she juggles schoolwork with it, and her dreams of becoming a world champion

3 mins

Art of no war

Each entry in the Kochi Arts & Science Space exhibition expresses resistance and calls for peace in turbulent times

2 mins

Safe and Effective Natural Cleansers

Back To Nature

2 mins

Robert De Niro and Jenna Ortega to star in Shutout

ACADEMY AWARD winner Robert De Niro and rising star Jenna Ortega will star in acclaimed filmmaker David O Russell's Shutout, a new feature film centered around the world of pool hustling.

1 mins

Robert De Niro, Jenna Ortega to star in Shutout

CCLAIMED filmmaker David O Russell will direct Shutout, a new film centered around the world of pool hustling.

1 mins

CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND DEATH

NSELM Chan's The Last Dance features a rather off-the-wall comparison between a wedding and a funeral in that the seemingly disparate ceremonies could well be two sides of the same coin.

3 mins

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