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In this issue

February 17, 2025

Unsettling calm at ground zero hours after deadly rush

SUNDAY morning brought an unsettling calm to New Delhi railway station, where just hours earlier a chaotic stampede had claimed 18 lives and left countless others shaken.

1 min

US Cancels $21 Million Grant to Promote Voter Turnout in India

The newly-created US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by billionaire Elon Musk, said it has cancelled the previous administration's $21 million funding to support efforts to increase voter turnout in India.

1 min

SAME OLD STORY FOR WOMEN CREW IN CINE INDUSTRY

Last month, three makeup artists went on hunger strike seeking equal job opportunities and safety in workplace

3 mins

In a first in state, nun takes charge as medical officer at govt hospital

SR Jean Rose of the Sisters of the Destitutes earned the distinction of becoming the first nun to take charge as a medical officer in the state when she joined the Family Health Centre (FHC) at Marayoor in Idukki district last December.

1 min

DUK's Bhumika app helps fight zoonotic diseases

AT A TIME when zoonotic diseases are a common occurrence in the state, a web-based spatial design support system, an innovation developed by the Digital University of Kerala (DUK), has changed the lives of livestock farmers.

1 min

History Sheeter Taken Into Police Custody Under KAAPA Near Adoor

Over 30 Cases Against Accused

1 min

Excise conducts 821 raids in Jan, arrests 445 in P'thitta

INTENSIFYING vigil against intoxicants, the excise department conducted 821 raids in January, arresting a total of 445 people in the Pathanamthitta district concerning the sale and possession of drugs and illegal liquor.

1 min

KC(M) to adopt doctrine of 'Manism' to bolster its political underpinnings

Youth Front (M)'s Manism Youth Conclave serves as precursor to adopting 'toiling-class theory'

1 min

Idukki Dist Admn To Launch Second Phase Of 'Chinna Chinna Aasai'

IDUKKI district administration will soon launch the second phase of 'Chinna Chinna Aasai', a project enabling the public to offer gifts to children at various childcare homes in the district on the eve of Children's Day.

1 min

Public school reforms helped revive Kerala's edu system, says CM

POINTING out that he was able to attend school only because the then government had done away with fees in public educational institutions, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stressed that such reforms helped revitalise the education system in the state.

1 min

Youths from Kannur allege rude behaviour by cop at Kovalam beach

A GROUP of youngsters from Kannur were allegedly subjected to moral policing by a police officer near Kovalam beach on Saturday night.

1 min

Fund irregularities: LSGD to inspect 21 Grade-I municipalities across state

WITH THE government planning a vigilance inquiry into the allegations of fund misappropriation in Kottayam municipality, the local self-government department has decided to check whether similar irregularities exist in other municipalities in the state.

1 min

University Amendment Bill 2025: Governor's stand to prove crucial

The Bill has provisions to make varsities comply with directives issued by pro-chancellor

2 mins

Kerala man rescued after falling from train in TN

A 38-year-old Kerala man, K Sreeraman, suffered severe head injuries and multiple fractures after falling from a speeding train on Saturday night.

1 min

KASP gets ₹300 crore breather to settle dues

THE Karunya Arogya Suraksha Yojana (KASP) has received an additional allocation of ₹300 crore, raising its total funding to ₹979 crore—44% above its original budget of ₹679 crore.

1 min

Kerala Cop Key Conspirator Behind K'taka Fake ED Raid

DAKSHINA Kannada police have arrested Shafeer Babu, 48, an ASI from Kodungallur police station in Thrissur, for masterminding a fake Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid on a beedi businessman in Bantwal.

1 min

Official apathy, lack of awareness blamed for surge in rabies deaths

From five in 2020, the number of people who died from rabies increased to 26 in 2024

2 mins

The United States Of Inequality

India's south is richer and better developed than its north. But incomes are unevenly spread in either half. Urban decay and misogyny are just as common in both

4 mins

Countering Modern Critiques of Classics

My thoughts have been very much with our epics this week and I would like to share my understanding of a few epic incidents that I feel have been wrongly critiqued in modern India.

3 mins

Oppn trains guns at Vaishnaw, holds him 'accountable'

THE Opposition demanded the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, holding him \"accountable\" for the horrific stampede.

1 min

‘We have no one to turn to. Ram bharose’: Kin of missing

AFTER the stampede, the ordeal of the family members of the missing is far over. They expressed their helplessness, saying they had no other choice but to rely on ‘Lord Ram’ to locate their loved ones. They moved from one hospital to another, holding photographs of their missing relatives.

1 min

High Feb temp likely to hamper wheat yields

WITH above normal rising temperature in February, the fate of wheat crops in Northwest India looks uncertain.

1 min

NMC distances from non-payment of stipend for undergrads by pvt colleges

THE National Medical Commission (NMC) has washed off its hands on the issue of non-payment of stipends by 198 medical colleges and institutions to its undergraduate interns, postgraduate residents, and senior residents.

1 min

Nainital HC to hear 5 cases against UCC

IN a legal battle, five petitions have been filed against the recently implemented Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which came into effect on January 27.

1 min

2 Deportees Arrested for Murder in Patiala

TWO youths among the 117 Indian illegal immigrants deported from the US have been arrested by Punjab Police for their involvement in a murder case.

1 min

Meanwhile, India to Hand Over List of 10 Gangsters Hiding in US

Amid two rounds of deportations of Indians living illegally in the US by the Trump administration, Indian agencies are readying to hand over a list of 10 gangsters to the US security establishment.

1 min

ATS flags B'deshi terrorists entering J'khand for training

IN a shocking input received by Jharkhand Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), some terrorists entered the state from Bangladesh and returned after providing training to some people in Pakur as part of a conspiracy.

1 min

Manipur tribals look up to Centre for lasting peace

The Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF), the apex organisation of various Christian denominations in the state, will spearhead the protest.

1 min

U'khand mulls revised land bill with strict norms ahead of Budget session

WITH the Uttarakhand Assembly's budget session set to begin on February 18, preparations are underway to present the revised land law bill on the floor of the house, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami personally overseeing the developments.

1 min

Red alert sounded as poachers on prowl in MP

AN organised gang of tiger poachers, which also includes women and children, could have poached 10-11 tigers in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh over the last three months.

2 mins

Pope Francis Skips Sunday Noon Blessing

POPE Francis read the newspapers and had breakfast on Sunday after a second night sleeping well at the hospital where the 88-year-old pope is being treated for a respiratory tract infection, the Vatican said.

1 min

Police Arrest Pravind, Ex-PM of Mauritius, for Laundering

POLICE in Mauritius on Sunday arrested the island's former prime minister Pravind Jugnauth in a money-laundering probe and seized stacks of cash in raids on fellow suspects' homes, officials said.

1 min

Republican Vivek to Start His Governor Race on Feb 24

REPUBLICAN Vivek Ramaswamy is preparing to launch his 2026 bid for Ohio governor on Feb 24 in his native Cincinnati, with ensuing announcements held over two days in the Columbus, Toledo and Cleveland areas.

1 min

ISIS Lone Wolf Attacker Kills One to Death, Hurts Five Others in Austria

A 23-year-old man stabbed six passersby in southern Austria on Saturday in what police said was a random attack that left a 14-year-old dead and five others injured.

1 min

Landslide at gold mine in Mali kills 42 persons

A gold mine collapsed in eastern Mali, killing dozens of people and injuring many more, according to Malian television and officials in the Kéniéba district where the accident occurred.

1 min

Rain in U.S. Kills Four

Torrential rains caused intense flooding in Kentucky and Tennessee, resulting in at least four deaths.

1 min

Rubio in Israel says Hamas must be eradicated, complicating shaky truce

US Secy of State begins his first tour of the Arab world where he is likely to face pushback

2 mins

Kyiv Calls US Minerals Deal Colonial, Refuses to Sign Deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he directed his ministers not to sign off on a proposed agreement to give the United States access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals because the document was too focused on US interests.

1 min

India is becoming integral part of global supply chain

ELSPUN Living is India's leading manufacturer and exporter of home textile.

1 min

Repco Home Finance Q3 net profit up 7%

REPCO Home Finance has posted a 7% increase in its net profit for the December quarter at ₹107 crore compared to ₹99 crore in the year-ago period.

1 min

Equity Markets May Rebound This Week

Experts say that uncertainty surrounding Trump's economic policies, high valuations may impact the market in short term

2 mins

How To Make Sense Of Value When Prices Fall

Whenever share prices fall, there is a feeling of despondency. You want to know if you are on the right track with your investment choices.

3 mins

DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH HEALTH INSURANCE?

Recently, I met someone who said he ended up paying ₹12 lakh out of pocket in spite of having Health (Mediclaim) Cover of ₹15 lakh.

2 mins

Hyderabad-based Pennar Industries eyes 6 key verticals for future growth

SIX key verticals -- hydraulics, pre-engineered buildings, body-in-white components, tubes, engineering services, and process equipment -- will drive growth of Pennar Industries for the next few years, says Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Aditya Rao.

1 min

IBC recovery hovers at 31% as more cases get liquidated

LENDERS continue to take deeper haircuts/losses from the insolvency and bankruptcy process which has from day-one been plagued by ordinate delays.

1 min

Basilico finishes on top

FRANCESCO Di Basilico from Italy (55.45 m) and Martina Ayu Pratiwi from Indonesia (64.25 m) won the men's and women's titles respectively at the SDAT Asia Triathlon Cup 2025, held at the INS Adyar on Sunday.

1 min

Spinner Priya sizzles as Giants crush Warriorz

YOUNG spinner Priya Mishra starred with three key wickets as Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by six wickets in the Women's Premier League match here on Sunday.

1 min

Waiting Game Continues For Wrestlers Off The Mat

With participation at Ranking Series uncertain, selected grapplers yet to get appointment to meet sports minister to resolve matter

2 mins

FIH Pro League: Men's hockey team wins while women lose close match

The Indian men's hockey team made a brilliant comeback to down Spain 2-0 in a return leg match of the FIH Pro League here on Sunday.

1 min

Shami Works On Lengths With Morkel

A focused Mohammed Shami spent considerable time with bowling coach Morne Morkel as a full-strength Indian team started its training in earnest ahead of its Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh at the picturesque ICC Academy practice ground here on Sunday.

2 mins

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