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MOC meet: Pruning TOPS list core issue
FINALLY, the Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) had a more intense meeting on Tuesday.
The Urgent Need for a National Skill Census
India's demographic transition will see it emerge as the most populous nation in the working age group by 2030.
Natural gas demand to see 60% rise by 2030
The country's natural gas demand is projected to grow by nearly 60% by 2030, reaching 103 billion cubic meters (bcm) annually, according to a report by the Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA).
When the Prime Minister Goes to Washington
Trump is yet to fill some key posts that have a bearing on India-US relations. For now, the two sides are talking at higher levels to reset the course
Bhasha Institute's translation workshop
THE Kerala Bhasha Institute, the official translation agency of the Kerala government, is organising a translation workshop on February 20 and 21 at Bharat Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram.
Pranab's son returns to Cong after TMC stint
FORMER President Pranab Mukherjee's son Abhijit Mukherjee rejoined the Congress on Wednesday after a four-year stint with the Trinamool Congress.
Top Initiatives Shaping India's Travel Landscape in 2025
With improved accessibility and innovative destination development, India's tourism sector is set for a dynamic transformation.
New I-T bill: Simpler, shorter, crisper
Bill, likely to be tabled on Thursday, has no change in rate structures, capital gains tax rules
Littering lands this band of robbers in 'pepper' soup
ON December 27, 2024, a man riding a scooter in Kalady was attacked with pepper spray and robbed of ₹20 lakh at knifepoint by two motorcycle-borne individuals.
Engaged on Jan 28, he was to marry on April 18
NAIK Mukesh Singh Manhas, who was killed in an IED blast near Line of Control (LoC) in J&K's Akhnoor sector on Tuesday, had returned to army unit on January 28 after his home for engagement. He was to get married on April 18.
Patra meets Guv again to break Manipur deadlock
THREE days on since N Biren Singh resigned as Manipur Chief Minister but BJP has not named his successor yet, intensifying speculation about the imposition of President's rule in the state.
Amid internal rift, Chacko resigns as NCP state prez
IN WHAT could be termed as an anti-climax of sorts, P C Chacko finally quit as NCP state president.
Real Late Show Exposes City's Decline
REAL Madrid once again twisted the knife into Pep Guardiola's Manchester City to compound a troubled season for the English champions and leave them on the brink of an early Champions League exit.
Ashok Leyland Q3 net profit rises 34.63% to ₹819.67 crore
COMMERCIAL vehicle maker Ashok Leyland Ltd on Wednesday reported a 34.63% increase in consolidated net profit at ₹819.67 crore in the third quarter of the current financial year, riding on strong sales growth in overseas markets.
80K killed due to extreme weather events in 1993-2022 period: Study
INDIA registered at least 80,000 fatalities in the past three decades, causing losses of nearly $180 billion (inflation-adjusted) between 1993 and 2023 due to climate change-induced extreme weather events, a study says.
Sumathi Valavu to Hit Theatres on May 8
SUMATHI Valavu, a horror film headlined by Arjun Ashokan, has been confirmed to hit screens on May 8.
Hoax bomb threat at Tvm railway station and Kochi airport
SECURITY agencies were on their toes as the police received a hoax message on its social media page on Wednesday early morning that bombs were planted in Thiruvananthapuram central railway station and Nedumbassery airport.
Beyond the Tiger!
We explore Kuruba culture, tribal settlements and culinary delicacies of Kabini - Asia's largest tiger reserve!
India, France to jointly develop N-reactors, AI
INDIA and France on Wednesday decided to strengthen their strategic partnership as Prime Minister Narendra Modi sat down with French President Emmanuel Macron to firm up plans to bolster cooperation in nuclear energy and artificial intelligence (AI).
Examination of first 50 witnesses begins in Vandana Das murder case
THE examination of the first 50 witnesses in the Dr Vandana Das murder case began on Wednesday at the Kollam Additional Sessions Court.
First-ever integrated caravan park in Kerala set to open next week
The hybrid park has a capacity to accommodate around six caravans and six camper vans
First Reach of Hill Highway in Koz to be Opened on Saturday
THE KODENCHERY-Kakkadampoyil road, the first completed reach in Kozhikode district of the statewide Hill Highway, will be opened to traffic on Saturday. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the 34.3km stretch at the St Sebastian's HSS ground in Koodaranji.
PM Recalls Savarkar's Escape Bid in Marseille
India-France relations touch new heights as Modi & Macron hold discussions on-board the presidential aircraft
User fee model will help KIIFB in loan repayment, says CM Pinarayi
INDICATING that KIIFB roads will have user fee soon, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said that a user fee model of revenue generation will help KIIFB in loan repayment.
Waqf Bill: House panel report to be tabled in LS today
THE Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, will table the final report in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
Beyond the roses: Heard of broken heart syndrome?
MENTAL HEALTH conditions, such as depression, and heart disease are related. A 'broken heart' can indeed lead to cardiac issues.
Rape survivor can terminate pregnancy, says HC
THE Allahabad High Court has ruled that a victim of sexual assault has the legal right to terminate her pregnancy medically, emphasising that forcing her into motherhood would violate her dignity and fundamental rights.
Opposition stages walkout over police inaction and excesses
OPPOSITION MLAs staged a walkout on Wednesday after Speaker A N Shamseer denied approval for a discussion on police inaction and excesses through an adjournment motion.
Weights on pvt parts, body pierced: Nursing students faced brutal ragging
THE VICTIMS of ragging at the boys hostel of the Government College of Nursing in Kottayam were allegedly forced to endure a series of brutal physical and mental assaults.
Reserve Bank lifts curbs on Kotak Bank as lender takes measures to address issues
THE Reserve Bank on Wednesday lifted the curbs imposed on the fourth-largest private sector lender Kotak Mahindra Bank after 10 months for failing to improve its IT infrastructure despite repeated warnings for nearly two years.