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In this issue

April 25, 2025

Support amid queries at all-party meet

AT an all-party meeting convened by the government on Thursday, Opposition MPs questioned the security lapses behind the Pahalgam massacre, but assured that they were with the Centre on combating terrorism.

1 min

It's cool, say passengers to KSRTC's converted superfast AC bus service

For passengers forced to travel long distances during the day under the unforgiving sun, the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation's (KSRTC) superfast AC service could not have arrived at a better time.

1 min

As paddy yields decline, farmers of kole wetlands find themselves in deep water

FARMERS of the kole wetlands of Thrissur have sought urgent intervention to arrest declining paddy yields, which have been attributed to several reasons, including climate change.

2 mins

Congress Activists Hold Night March to Protest Pahalgam Terror Attack

The Sakthikulangara South Mandalam Congress Committee organised a night march on Thursday to protest the recent terror attack in Pahalgam.

1 min

Bomb threat at collectorate triggers high alert

THE DISTRICT collectorate was on high alert on Thursday after a bomb threat was received via email.

1 min

Kodikunnil Suresh pitches for railway modernisation and more trains

Mavelikkara MP presented his proposals during meeting with GM of the Madurai railway division

1 min

Enquiries Pour In, But Pending Aid Impedes Ops

Children treated at Vimukthi centres 2024: 2,880 2025 (till February): 588 Source: Excise department

2 mins

Amid the outpouring of sympathy, cyber attackers take aim at Arathy

IN A DISTURBING trend, Arathy Menon, daughter of N Ramachandran, who was killed in the Pahalgam terrorist attack, was on Thursday the target of cyber attacks.

1 min

'Issac appointed as advisor to non-existent department'

THE amicus curiae appointed by the Kerala High Court to assist the court in a public interest litigation challenging the appointment of former finance minister T M Thomas Isaac as an advisor to the Vijnana Keralam (Knowledge Kerala) project has informed that the appointment made is to a department that does not exist.

1 min

Short-staffed Kerala Jails Struggle to Support Inmates' Education Dreams

PRISON officials in Kerala are stumped.

2 mins

Death for TN native in 2022 Ambalamukku Vineetha murder

RULING that the 2022 Ambalamukku Vineetha murder case fell in the 'rarest of the rare' category, the Thiruvananthapuram Additional Sessions Court on Thursday handed capital punishment to Tamil Nadu native Rajendran.

2 mins

Row over edu dept's query on 'tax evading Christian staff' in schools

Directive targeting Christian employees was issued to schools under Areacode sub-district

2 mins

Training on cards for 1.7L teachers to school 38L students on cybersafety

FOR ALL its advantages, the cyberspace is still full of pitfalls. And frequently, it is the active but vulnerable young minds that fall victim to those.

2 mins

Nearly 82 Lakh People in Kerala at High Risk of TB, Says Health Dept

Despite decline in overall cases, the disease remains a leading cause of death in the state

2 mins

For a Smarter, Not Smaller, Govt

Deregulation has become a new buzzword that one hears often these days with the coming in of the department of government efficiency in the US and Javier Milei in Argentina.

3 mins

War Clouds Gather Over South Asia

While preparing an appropriate response to the Pahalgam attack, Islamabad's realignment with Dhaka should be kept in view. Pakistan Army seems concerned of US support for India

4 mins

Terror Can't Extinguish Our Indomitable Spirit: J&K Parties' Resolution

An all-party meeting convened by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday passed a unanimous resolution condemning the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam and supporting the Centre's efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice.

1 min

Oppn seeks action against terror camps, says assault on 'values of our republic'

LEADERS across party lines on Thursday sought decisive action against terrorism and destroying terror camps, even as they flagged security lapses in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, where 26 people were gunned down by terrorists.

1 min

Simla Accord Cornerstone of India-Pak Ties

The Simla Agreement, signed on July 2, 1972, between Indira Gandhi and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto has been a cornerstone of India-Pakistan relations.

1 min

Pahalgam shadow over Fawad Khan-starrer Abir Gulaal

HINDI romantic-comedy film 'Abir Gulal' featuring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan in the lead has run into rough weather as the Government on Thursday decided not to allow its release in India.

1 min

No visa to Pak nationals: India

NEW DELHI on Thursday briefed envoys from across the globe, including the US, the UK, France, China, and Russia, on the Pahalgam terror attack and its link to cross-border terrorism even as it stopped issuing visas to Pakistan nationals.

1 min

Treaty suspended, India may allow water storage projects on Indus basin

AFTER suspending the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, India is toying with jacking up the capacity of existing reservoirs on the Indus Basin rivers flowing into Pakistan and withholding crucial rainfall data in the basin area from that country.

1 min

Assam MLA held over 'misleading' remarks on attack

An MLA of Assam's Opposition party All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), Aminul Islam, was arrested on Thursday for linking the BJP-led Central government to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead.

1 min

Talks on as BSF jawan enters Pak, detained

A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan was detained by Pakistan Rangers after he accidentally crossed the Punjab border into the neighbouring country, and talks are on between the two forces to secure his release, officials said on Thursday.

1 min

Panic-stricken Tourists

Across Kashmir have welcomed tourists from different parts of the country, offering them with \"free accommodation, langar (community meals), safety and comfort during this critical time.

1 min

Pahalgam Wears Deserted Look Amid Tourist Exodus

Except forces' movement, shops & restaurants, earlier brimming with visitors, remain shut

2 mins

Scramble at Attari as Pak nationals rush to leave, Afghan trade uncertain

Since Thursday morning, Pakistani nationals currently visiting India have been making a beeline for the Attari-Wagah border to return to their country.

2 mins

Kashmiri students harassed, abused & assaulted in Himachal and Punjab

THE Kashmiri students in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand were reportedly harassed by right-wing and fringe elements on Thursday following the Pahalgam killings, with several students in Dehradun succumbing to threats and fleeing home.

1 min

US officials meet over Trump's poll overhaul order

STATE and local election officials from across the country are meeting Thursday to consider President Donald Trump's executive order that seeks major changes to how elections are run, the first time those in charge of the nation's voting will formally gather to weigh in on its implications.

1 min

China denies talks with US to reach deal

CHINA on Thursday denied any suggestion that it was in active negotiations with the administration of US President Donald Trump over tariffs, saying that any notion of progress in the matter was as groundless as \"trying to catch the wind.\"

1 min

Devyani buys majority stake in Biryani by Kilo

DEVYANI INTERNATIONAL, which operates quick service restaurants (QSR) like KFC and Pizza Hut, has acquired an 80.72% stake in Sky Gate Hospitality, the parent company of Biryani by Kilo.

1 min

Axis Bank profit declines to ₹7,118 cr on low fee income

Despite a growth in the core interest income, Axis Bank on Thursday reported a marginal drop in standalone net income at ₹7,118 crore in the March quarter, lower than ₹7,130 crore in the year-ago period, as its trading income fell substantially in the reporting period from over ₹1,000 crore to a low ₹173 crore.

1 min

ED raids Gensol, detains co-promoter

THE Enforcement Directorate Thursday conducted searches against beleaguered Gensol Engineering Ltd and detained its co-promoter Puneet Singh Jaggi from a Delhi hotel, official sources said.

1 min

SAMHI to sell 35% stake to GIC for ₹752 crore

SINGAPORE's sovereign wealth fund, GIC, is acquiring a 35% stake in three subsidiaries of SAMHI Hotels—Courtyard & Fairfield by Marriott (Bengaluru ORR), Hyatt Regency Pune and the recently acquired Trinity Hotel in Whitefield, Bengaluru—for an investment of Rs 752 crore.

2 mins

India's Total Wireless Mobile User Base Falls by 3 mn in Q4

INDIA's total wireless mobile subscriber base declined by 3.07 million in the quarter ending December 2024, according to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

1 min

Airlines warn passengers of disruption due to Pak airspace closure

TWO of India's largest airlines -- IndiGo and Air India -- have warned passengers of service disruptions following Pakistan closing its airspace to Indian airlines.

1 min

Nestle, HUL Post Weak Q4 Numbers

Nestle India net profit falls 5.2% to ₹885 crore; HUL net profit rises 3.67% to ₹2,464 crore

2 mins

Airtel seeks conversion of spectrum dues into equity

AFTER Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel has approached the government for conversion of its deferred spectrum dues into equity.

1 min

Microsoft India & South Asia rejigs top deck; appoints COO, HR head

MICROSOFT on Thursday announced that Himani Agrawal has been elevated as chief operating officer (COO), Microsoft India & South Asia.

1 min

Arsenal lacked 'energy' in 2-2 draw vs Palace

MIKEL Arteta admitted Arsenal have to get their \"energy\" back for the Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain after a lacklustre 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace left Liverpool on the brink of winning the Premier League.

1 min

Wadhera aims to be known as match-winner

KNOWING that you are good rather than just being good, and retaliating at the right time after soaking up the pressure have been imperative to Nehal Wadhera's success with Punjab Kings in this IPL season.

1 min

Desperate Super Kings seek victory to stay alive

WHEN the 2025 Indian Premier League season began, neither Chennai Super Kings nor Sunrisers Hyderabad would have thought they would be where they are at the moment.

2 mins

Royal show: Bengaluru finally feels the Josh

IT has been the template for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Let Virat Kohli do what he does best while trying to build a batting line-up that complements him. Over the years, they have struggled to get the combination right, but this year that is not the case. And it was clear from their first game that Phil Salt and Devdutt Padikkal play aggressors allowing Kohli to pace his innings.

1 min

Listen Up: Can Your Headphones Cause Permanent Hearing Loss?

If you own a smartphone, chances are that you spend a good amount of time wearing headphones—bluetooth earbuds, wired earphones, or over-the-ear models. These audio accessories have become part of our daily routines, helping us stay connected, enjoy entertainment, and stay focused during workouts, work sessions, or relaxation. But as headphones become more common, health experts are sounding alarm bells: could your listening habits be damaging your hearing?

2 mins

Human-agent collaboration: Microsoft Copilot gets major upgrade

ECH leaders across the world are now leveraging AI capabilities, especially the collaboration between humans and agents (which can reason, plan as well as act).

1 min

Meta Platforms Set to Launch Ray-Ban Smart Glasses in India: Here's How They Work

ETA, led by Mark Zuckerberg, is expanding its Ray-Ban smart glasses to new markets, including India, Mexico, and the UAE.

1 min

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