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The New Indian Express Kozhikode

WHEN A CLEAN-UP BECOMES A MESS

A year ago, the idea of a massive nationwide exercise to visit every single household to verify, add, or delete voters was not on anyone’s radar. After all, the Narendra Modi government did not even conduct the mandatory dec-adal census. Chief Election Commi sioner Gyanesh Kumar took charge in February 2025 and, for three months, did not utter the term ‘special intensive revision’ (SIR). Suddenly, one day in June, the CEC announced a nationwide SIR beginning with Bihar. Why so suddenly and so hastily?

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November 28, 2025
The New Indian Express Kozhikode

The New Indian Express Kozhikode

Work on remains of antiquity at Dwarka begins

A fresh round of onshore and offshore expeditions at ancient heritage sites in Gujarat’s Dwarka and Bet Dwarka has begun.

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November 28, 2025

The New Indian Express Kozhikode

SWISS HOCKEY CROWDFUND THEIR WAY TO WC

SWITZERLAND'S command over the sporting world cannot be ignored. Some of the top sport-governing bodies like FIFA, International Olympic Committee (IOC) and even the international hockey federation (FIH) are all based in the country. The national football teams are regulars in top international tournaments. The country is also home to argua-

1 min  |

November 28, 2025

The New Indian Express Kozhikode

Narrate success stories of specially abled, Raina told

THE Supreme Court on Thursday asked YouTuber Samay Raina and three other comedians to host a show about the success stories of specially abled individuals to generate and raise funds for their timely and effective treatment.

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November 28, 2025

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GROUNDWATER URANIUM NEEDS URGENT MITIGATION

A multi-agency study by Indian researchers published in Nature has found high levels of radioactive uranium-238 in breast-milk samples in Bihar.

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November 28, 2025

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Aadhaar for age check to watch online content

THE Supreme Court on Thursday indicated the need for an autonomous regulatory body to oversee what can be allowed as online content, while suggesting that Aadhaar could be used to verify viewers’ ages for programs considered “obscene”.

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November 28, 2025
The New Indian Express Kozhikode

The New Indian Express Kozhikode

Lost empire: Gambhir times for India

AS soon as Marco Jansen ran behind and took the catch to condemn India to their worst Test defeat in history (in terms of runs), attention and the focus had turned towards multiple things.

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November 27, 2025

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CJI says will 'consider' petition to revive NJAC, end collegium system

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday said that it will consider a plea to revive the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) to replace the current collegium system for appointment of judges in the higher judiciary.

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November 27, 2025
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The New Indian Express Kozhikode

No SC quota for migrants in U'khand jobs: HC

THE Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that a scheduled caste (SC) woman from another state is not entitled to reservation benefits in Uttarakhand where she has settled after marriage.

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November 27, 2025

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India: Hasina extradition plea under scrutiny

INDIA on Wednesday confirmed it has received a request from Bangladesh to extradite former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and said the matter is under examination through \"ongoing judicial and internal legal processes\".

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November 27, 2025

The New Indian Express Kozhikode

MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB opens an exhibition dedicated to Shane Warne!

Tourists planning to add this destination to their itinerary can book a general admission ticket for the Australian Sports Museum in advance...

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November 27, 2025
The New Indian Express Kozhikode

The New Indian Express Kozhikode

Rahul says will uphold federalism, 'won't allow attack on Constitution'

ON the 76th Constitution Day, several Opposition parties including Congress, Trinamool Congress (TMC) and DMK, reaffirmed their resolve to protect the Constitution and uphold federalism.

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November 27, 2025

The New Indian Express Kozhikode

Setback to global HIV response due to fund cuts

THE global response to HIV has suffered its most significant setback in decades, warns a new UNAIDS report released ahead of World AIDS Day 2025.

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November 27, 2025

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Constitution a guiding vision for India's rise, says Prez

PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan reminded the nation on Constitution Day on Wednesday that India's democratic spirit, rooted in its people and its Constitution, continues to guide the country's ambitious journey toward becoming a developed nation.

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November 27, 2025

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EC concerned over Bengal CEO's safety, Didi ups ante

EXPRESSING serious concern over a security breach at the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer's (CEO) office, the national poll body on Wednesday sought an action-taken report (ATR) from Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Verma within 48 hours about the safety of the poll officers.

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November 27, 2025

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Kharif season: Record production of rice, but oilseeds & pulse output down

THE agriculture ministry said the country's rice production during the kharif season that ended in October reached a record 124.

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November 27, 2025

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Next destination: Valiamala Crater, Mars P.O.

FOR DECADES, it has been joked that Neil Armstrong was beaten to the moon by a Malayali tea vendor.

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November 27, 2025

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Reservation row in J&K as Open Merit gets 40% quota of finance dept posts

THE row over reservation policies in Jammu and Kashmir has flared up again after the Finance Department advertised 600 posts of Accounts Assistants, with only 240 of those allocated to the Open Merit (OM) category.

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November 27, 2025
The New Indian Express Kozhikode

The New Indian Express Kozhikode

India trashes Pak's Ram temple swipe

INDIA on Wednesday strongly rejected Pakistan's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation in a ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, asserting that Islamabad, with its \"deeply stained record\" on minority rights, lacks the \"moral standing to lecture others.

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November 27, 2025

The New Indian Express Kozhikode

READYING SMALL INC FOR SCALE

WHEN the four new labour codes came into force on No- vember 21, India proudly turned a page in its industrial story to a chapter written for a modern workforce and a grow- ing economy

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November 27, 2025
The New Indian Express Kozhikode

The New Indian Express Kozhikode

'Constitution Day must be celebrated in schools': Modi hails right to vote

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday underscored the responsibility of strengthening India's democracy by exercising the right to vote, saying that Constitution Day should also be observed in schools and colleges by celebrating young people turning 18.

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November 27, 2025

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ASI firms up framework to end excavation delays

LEARNING from years of stalled excavations and delayed reports, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is preparing a structured framework to ensure that major archaeological projects no longer hinge on individual officers or collapse when they are transferred or retire.

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November 26, 2025
The New Indian Express Kozhikode

The New Indian Express Kozhikode

'Gujarat model': Note on PDS aimed at making system cashless submitted

AT the request of the Centre, the Gujarat government submitted a concept note outlining a model aimed at making the public distribution system (PDS) cashless and more transparent.

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November 26, 2025
The New Indian Express Kozhikode

The New Indian Express Kozhikode

Bhagwat: Must inspire world to live in peace & happiness

REFLECTING on the fulfilment of a Ram temple dream in Ayodhya through “tireless efforts and countless sacrifices”, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday called upon the countrymen to unite in building an India that embodies supreme glory, spreads happiness and peace, and delivers the fruits of development.

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November 26, 2025
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The New Indian Express Kozhikode

Astute, dependable and diplomat, he was a great friend and mentor

ONE of India’s most accomplished and quietly influential diplomats, Ambassador P S Raghavan passed away on November 24 at his home in Bengaluru after a resolute battle with cancer.

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November 26, 2025

The New Indian Express Kozhikode

Focus on Joshna, Abhay in 2025 Squash World Cup

FORMER World No 10 Joshna Chinappa and India’s men’s No 1 player Abhay Singh will be chasing glory during the 2025 SDAT-Squash World Cup in Chennai, scheduled to be held from December 9 to 14.

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November 26, 2025

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NSG to MHA: Availability of bomb-making devices increases blast threats

EASY availability of chemicals and electrical components is behind the recent spik in the use of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) by rogue groups and elements in Jammu & Kashmir and other places like the recent Red Fort blast, the NSG has alerted the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

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November 26, 2025

The New Indian Express Kozhikode

Tata Motors launches Sierra at ₹11.5L, eyes 20-25% share in SUV segment

TATA Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPVL) on Tuesday launched its ‘premium’ midsize SUV Sierra at a starting price of ₹11.49 lakh. Bookings for Sierra start from December 16 and deliveries will commence on January 15, 2026.

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November 26, 2025

The New Indian Express Kozhikode

Seeds to stabilise soil in landslide-hit U’khand

FACING frequent landslides in one of India’s top 10 most vulnerable districts, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is turning to an advanced biological solution —hydroseeding — to stabilise a critical stretch of the Badrinath Highway near Kameda in Gauchar. The move comes after previous engineering efforts failed to contain the erosion threatening the vital route.

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November 26, 2025

The New Indian Express Kozhikode

Centre to unveil Constitution in nine languages, including Nepali, today

President to preside over the event as chief guest

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November 26, 2025