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Russia strikes Chernobyl plant: Zelenskyy
UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that a Russian drone had struck a cover built to contain radiation at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, adding that radiation levels were normal.
After back-to-back poll debacle, Cong names new gen secys, state in-charges
Organisational reshuffle
ICC Boosts Prize Money for CT
PRIZE money for the eight-nation Champions Trophy starting in Pakistan next week has been increased by 53 percent, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said Friday.
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TNIE slices into the caramel core of chikoos, the unassuming, sugary treat of the natural world
India Cuts Import Duty on Bourbon Whiskey to 50%
INDIA has reduced import duty on bourbon whiskey to 50%, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) dated February 13, 2025.
Regn for UK-India Young Professionals Scheme from Feb 18
THE registration for UK-India Young Professionals Scheme (YPS) 2025, a visa scheme that offers Indian and British citizens an opportunity to live, study, travel and work in the other country for up to two years, will open from February 18 to February 20.
Def. trade deals to ease tariff sting
10-year defence partnership framework, $500-billion mega trade deal in the works; India to get F-35 fighter jets from US
Perry, Richa fifties power RCB to highest run chase in WPL history
RICHA Ghosh and Ellyse Perry smashed forceful fifties as Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off the highest run chase in the history of Women's Premier League to register a thrilling six-wicket win over Gujarat Giants here on Friday.
Don't resist the resistant starch
TARCH is a key energy source in the human diet, but resistant starch (RS) is a special form that bypasses digestion in the small intestine and ferments in the colon, producing beneficial short-chain fatty acids.
We're ready to host 2036 Oly: Shah at closing ceremony
A LIVELY yet simple closing ceremony brought the curtains down on the 38th National Games here on Friday with home minister Amit Shah as its chief guest asserting that the country is well on track to host a successful Olympics in 2036.
LSG Dept Tops Vigilance List for Corruption Cases in Dist
In last 4 months alone, 4 officials of Kochi corp were arrested by VACB for accepting bribes
'Mufti' cops should carry ID cards to prevent impersonation, says HC
Officers in civvies must introduce themselves, produce ID cards before intercepting suspects
Modi, Rahul will meet on next wk to name next CEC
AS Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar is set to demit office on February 18, a selection committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet early next week to finalise his successor.
Islamabad HC divided over its new acting chief justice
PAKISTAN President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday administered oath of office to Sarfraz Dogar as acting Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court, a move that has drawn ire of judges and opposition parties.
Federal Bank's New MD Meets Pinarayi
FEDERAL Bank's new managing director and CEO K V S Manian met with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday to discuss avenues for collaboration and growth.
Focus on Pro League with eye on future
Women's hockey team will be seeking improved show while youngsters from men's side will be looking to step up
Toddy To Go Bottled And Last Longer
THE Kerala Toddy Board is set to raise the spirits of the industry by introducing bottled toddy with a shelf life of up to a year.
Academy to train young lawyers in court craft planned in Kalamassery
NEWLY-ENROLLED lawyers mostly possess only theoretical knowledge and whatever experience they glean from internships is not enough to prepare them for court.
Pleas in SC to bring political parties under RTI
THE Supreme Court on Friday said that it will hear in April pleas seeking to bring political parties under the purview of the Right to Information Act to ensure accountability.
Shooter Saurabh back in national reckoning
IN what is considered to be one of the most competitive sports in the country, shooter Saurabh Chaudhary had gradually lost his way to be in the shadows for some time.
Modi, Trump Approve Co-production of Stryker, Javelin & Additional P-8Is
In their bilateral meeting at Washington DC, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump announced to \"pursue the procurement and co-production of Javelin ATGM and Stryker ICV in India to meet the country's defence requirements.\"
CB Moves Court, Seeks Custody of Prime Accused
CRIME branch probing the half-price scam on Friday filed a petition at the Muvattupuzha Judicial First Class Magistrate Court seeking the custody of Thodupuzha resident Anandhu Krishnan, the key accused.
Israel Gets Names of 3 Hostages to Be Freed Today
ISRAEL said on Friday it had received the names of three hostages to be freed by militants this weekend, after a crisis in the ceasefire threatened to plunge Gaza back into war.
A low down on simpler, shorter, crisper Income Tax Bill, 2025
THE New Income Tax Bill 2025, which will replace the 1961 Act, is an attempt at simplifying the tax rules.
After 2 years out of service, Fort Queen eyes new routes
FOR around two years now, Fort Queen, a ferry that once transported passengers between Fort Kochi and Vypeen, has been gathering dust and rust.
Shifting Sands: Assimilation to Self Adoration
The BJP appears to be making the same mistake as the Congress: the centralisation of power. History will tell us which of the two will learn its lessons faster or if there will be another twist
Sebi dismisses Gaekwad's open offer for Religare
Capital market regulator - the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Friday dismissed an application from US-based investor Digvijay 'Danny' Gaekwad (Danny Gaekwad Developments & Investments) who is seeking permission to make a competing open offer for Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL).
BSNL reports profit of ₹262 crore in third quarter, first in 17 years
STATE-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Friday reported a net profit of ₹262 crore in the third quarter ending December 2024.
Echan Kani's death places fight for rights to arogya pacha back in focus
THE death of Echan Kani, one of the three Kani tribe members who introduced the medicinal plant arogya pacha to the world, has put the focus back on the wonder plant known for its rejuvenating properties.
Investors Lose ₹45L Cr So Far in 2025
Decline is driven by weak quarterly earnings, high valuations, consistent FII outflows