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In this issue

December 19, 2024

Tourists arrive in droves as temperature drops to 6°C in Munnar

THE CHILLY weather in Munnar as 2024 nears its end is attracting visitors to the hill station in large numbers.

2 mins

Govt okays Ajith Kumar's promotion to DGP rank

IN a significant move, the cabinet on Wednesday accepted the recommendation of the high-level screening committee to bestow DGP rank to ADGP M R Ajith Kumar, who is currently heading the Armed Police Battalion, when a vacancy arises.

1 min

13 KILLED AS NAVY BOAT RAMS FERRY

THIRTEEN people, including four women and two children, were killed after a speed boat of the Indian Navy crashed into a passenger ferry boat near the Gateway of India in Mumbai on Wednesday.

1 min

Modi raps Cong over demand for Shah's axe

Attacks Kharge claim on Ambedkar's insult

1 min

Massive Sthreevesham mural at IIM Kozhikode grabs eyes

A STUNNING painting on a water tank at the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has become the latest landmark, drawing admiration for its size, aesthetic appeal, and profound symbolism.

1 min

PRECIOUS YOUNG LIVES LOST ON ROADS

SERIES of fatal road accidents have shook the state in recent days. Even more distressing is the loss of young lives in the mishaps.

3 mins

School camp today to set the stage for record-setting clay-tile mural

IN A collaborative effort, Adoor Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), in Delampady panchayat, Kasaragod, and the artist collective, Trespassers, will host a camp at the school, on Thursday, where hexagonal clay tiles crafted by students will undergo the firing process in a kiln to achieve their final, hardened form.

1 min

Brahmapuram: Opposition demands probe into biomining malpractices

According to corp, 70% of biomining completed, remaining to be finished by next March

1 min

Unified Mass: Three more priests removed from official positions

HEADS are rolling in the Ernakulam-Angamaly archeparchy of the Syro-Malabar Church as apostolic administrator Bosco Puthur flexes his muscle to stem disobedience over implementation of orders on the celebration of the unified mode of Holy Mass in parishes.

2 mins

Cochin Shipyard lays keel for Navy's sixth anti-submarine watercraft

DEMONSTRATING its capability to manufacture technology-intensive warships with high indigenous content, the Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) conducted the keel laying ceremony of the sixth Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Watercraft in Kochi on Tuesday.

1 min

Modi govt handing over country's wealth to Adani: Sudhakaran

CONGRESS state president K Sudhakaran has accused the Union government of handing over the country's wealth to industrialist Adani.

1 min

Protests escalate over denial of 'point-of-call' for Kannur airport

CPM, Cong accuse BJP of political discrimination in denying status even 6 yrs after opening

2 mins

DYFI leader M Lenin leaves CPM, joins BJP

WHILE CPM district conferences are under way, DYFI-SFI leader M Lenin resigned from the CPM and joined BJP on Wednesday.

1 min

Govt open to suggestions on Kerala Forest Amendment Bill: Saseendran

EVEN as there is growing opposition towards the Kerala Forest Amendment Bill, the state government has not received even a single complaint or amendment to the draft legislation.

2 mins

Will challenge decision cancelling bus permits

PRIVATE bus operators have decided to challenge Minister K B Ganesh Kumar's decision to cancel permits of buses involved in serious accidents.

1 min

Vizhinjam Seaport gets new location code - IN TRV 01

THE Vizhinjam International Seaport has been assigned a new location code: IN TRV 01, which is easily identifiable with the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram.

1 min

League has its way again, lands seat on SCTIMST institute body

Forces Congress to intervene and reach an agreement with the BJP to keep Tharoor's place

2 mins

Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award for K Jayakumar

NOTED poet, author and former chief secretary K Jayakumar has been chosen for the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award.

1 min

MVD & Road Safety Authority launch project for safe Sabarimala pilgrimage

DAYS AFTER four members of a family were killed after their car collided with a bus carrying Sabarimala pilgrims, the motor vehicle department and the Kerala Road Safety Authority have launched a joint initiative to enhance road safety during this pilgrimage season.

1 min

THE PETROV DILEMMA & AI

N 1983, the Soviet Union's Oko early-warning system issued a critical alert, signaling an imminent nuclear strike from the US.

3 mins

THE NEED FOR A JUDICIAL CODE OF CONDUCT

The latest case of a judge crossing lines of propriety is part of an alarming trend. With its 1997 code on judicial values breached, the Supreme Court needs to frame new rules

4 mins

Priyanka in 31-member JPC on 'One Poll'

The government on Wednesday set up a 31-member parliamentary panel that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls.

1 min

Oppn turns heat on govt over Shah remarks, seeks apology

AS the political row over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar escalated on Wednesday, the Opposition parties demanded the minister's resignation.

2 mins

Robust framework in place to counter drug trafficking: Govt

THE Centre on Wednesday informed the Rajya Sabha that it has been taking measures jointly with state governments to strengthen the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and other enforcement agencies to ensure effective implementation of the anti-drug law to curb trafficking of the banned substances across India's borders with other countries.

1 min

BORDER TALKS BACK ON TRACK AS DOVAL MEETS WANG IN BEIJING

IN what is seen as a major step towards normalization of India-China ties, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held \"substantive discussions\" during the Special Representatives dialogue in Beijing on Wednesday.

1 min

Some retired HC judges drawing ‘pitiable’ pension of ₹10-15K per month: SC

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday said it was “pitiable” that some retired high court judges were getting pensions ranging between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000.

1 min

Believe it or not! Gujarat tantric goes to govt hospital ICU to cure patients

AN occultist gained access to the ICU of a government hospital in Gujarat, one of Asia's most renowned hospitals, and performed rituals to \"cure\" a patient, triggering outrage among the public.

1 min

No allocation of portfolios amid Maha knot over home

Fadnavis launches dept site indicating he wants to keep the ministry

2 mins

Sambhal MP moves HC against arrest

Denying his role in the violence, the SP MP has accused the ruling-BJP of being \"vengeful\" and trying to intimidate him through false accusations.

1 min

MP's tribal districts top list of malnourished kids

TRIBAL dominated districts of Madhya Pradesh have the highest number of underweight and malnourished kids.

1 min

Diljit's Chandigarh concert exceeded noise level limits

THE Chandigarh administration told the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday that the noise levels exceeded the prescribed limits during Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh's concert here on Saturday and that \"strict action\" has been recommended against the violators.

1 min

Paper leak: HC rejects plea against blacklisting of J'khand exam agency

A day after staying the results of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination, the Jharkhand High Court rejected a petition challenging the blacklisting of the agency that conducted the examination.

1 min

Cong leader dies after falling sick in teargas shells

AN Assam Congress leader died after falling sick due to the tear gas shells thrown at party workers during the \"Raj Bhavan Chalo\" march in Guwahati on Wednesday.

1 min

Nitish face of NDA in Bihar elections: JD(U)

THE JD (U) on Wednesday said that the NDA would contest the Bihar assembly elections under the leadership of Nitish Kumar, irrespective of what formula was decided for the polls.

1 min

US eases H1-B rules for special skills

THE outgoing Biden administration has relaxed rules for H-1B visas that will make it easier for American companies to hire foreign workers with special skills and facilitate a smoother transition from F-1 student visas to H-1B visas, a move that is likely to benefit thousands of Indian tech professionals.

1 min

6 months on, Sunita's stay in space just got extended

NASA's two stuck astronauts just got their space mission extended again.

1 min

Five Palestinian families sue US govt over billions in military aid to Israel

FIVE Palestinian families on Tuesday sued the State Department over Washington's billions in military aid to Israel, demanding the enforcement of US rules to curb arms flows following allegations of human rights abuses.

1 min

Uzbek man held for senior Russian general's murder

Suspect promised reward of $100,000, plus residency in EU: FSB

1 min

Sebi tightens norms for SME IPOs

Market regulator introduces a new profitability criterion, puts cap sale of shares through OFS

2 mins

Govt appoints Rama Mohan Rao as SBI MD

THE government has appointed Rama Mohan Rao Amara as the fourth managing director of State Bank of India, the country's largest lender informed the exchanges on Wednesday.

1 min

GIC acquires majority stake in Asia Healthcare

AHH sees growth in specialty healthcare enterprises

1 min

Mobikwik, Vishal Mega Mart, Sai Life Sciences make blockbuster market debut

FINTECH firm One MobiKwik Systems made a blockbuster debut on the stock exchanges on Wednesday as its shares got listed at ₹440 apiece on the National Stock Exchange, a significant premium of 57.71% against the issue price of ₹279.

1 min

GST Council may lower tax rate on insurance premium

THE 55th GST Council meeting in Jaisalmer is likely to take a decision on tax rate on insurance premium, as per finance ministry sources.

1 min

Centre's net direct tax collection rises 16.5% to ₹15.82 lakh crore till Dec 17

THE central government's net direct tax collection for 2024-25 has soared 16.5% to ₹15.82 lakh crore till December 17, 2024, thanks to healthy personal income tax collections even as growth in corporate taxes remained moderate.

1 min

Sensex sheds 2k points in 3 sessions ahead of Fed decision

AFTER recovering over the past three weeks following two months of selling, domestic equity market is once again under pressure as investors adopt a cautious stance ahead of the crucial Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting outcome on Wednesday night. Weakening rupee and underwhelming macroeconomic data are dampening market sentiment.

1 min

Infosys inaugurates new campus in Kolkata

IT services company Infosys on Wednesday announced the inauguration of its new development centre (DC) in Kolkata.

1 min

Halep gets wildcard for Oz Open qualifier

SIMONA HALEP was handed a wildcard for Australian Open qualifying on Wednesday as the two-time Grand Slam champion attempts to ramp up her return to tennis following a doping ban.

1 min

EVENTFUL CONTEST BEFORE RAIN FORCES A DRAW

IN the end, the result only seemed fitting. On a day that saw eight wickets fall in 24.1 overs in just over five hours and multiple rain and thunderstorm breaks, India and Australia shook hands to call it a draw at 3.25 PM (local time).

1 min

PKL: Tamil Thalaivas rout Warriorz 60-29

MOEIN SHAFAGHI and Himanshu dished out superb performances as Tamil Thalaivas thrashed Bengal Warriorz 60-29 in their Pro Kabaddi League match here on Wednesday.

1 min

Vinicius, Bonmati FIFA Best players of the year

REAL Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's prize for the second time.

1 min

WINE, VINES & A PERFECT GETAWAY

A long-awaited one-day vineyard getaway from Bengaluru is finally possible now; and it's as delightful as it is unexpected and affordable...

3 mins

Reel renaissance

V K Cherian’s book, Noon Films and the Magical Renaissance of Malayalam Cinema, explores the new wave in Malayalam cinema during the 1970s and 1980s, the evolution of the film society movement, and the concept of arthouse cinema. The book focuses on what Cherian calls the \"A-team of Renaissance,\" comprising Adoor Gopalakrishnan, G Aravindan, and John Abraham, and the impact of M T Vasudevan Nair’s Nirmalyam. Cherian, a film historian and associate of Adoor and Aravindan, also examines other filmmakers and actors who challenged conventions.

1 min

Steering towards safer minds – and roads

AFTER a polytrauma caused by a road traffic accident, a man in his late twenties is now a shattered individual. He narrowly escaped a brain injury but suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries. He lost his lower limb below the knee when his two-wheeler collided with a car during a hasty attempt to overtake.

2 mins

There are still many Fathimas in our society

Parvana KB’s film Feminichi Fathima, which recently screened at the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), explores the lives of Muslim women in her hometown of Ponnani. The film, which features a relatively new cast, has resonated with audiences and sparked conversations about religious conservatism and patriarchy.

2 mins

Preeti Panigrahi, Kani Kusruti in a coming-of-age story that lingers in your head

AN ADOLESCENT girl looks at herself in the mirror. She measures her overgrown axillary hair and applies cream to the corners of her face.

2 mins

A ROLLICKING REBELLION THAT WAKES UP TO CHANGE

Selected for the International Competition section at the 29th IFFK, Feminichi Fathima is a sharp, satirical journey of one woman's quiet resistance, navigating the path to self-reliance and breaking free from tradition

4 mins

Nivin Pauly to present Prajod's directorial debut, Prema Pranth

NIVIN PAULY will be presenting actor Kalabhavan Prajod's directorial debut, titled Prema Pranth.

1 min

Mohanlal confirms teaming up with Jithu Madhavan

Putting an end to speculations, Mohanlal has confirmed that he has committed to a film with director Jithu Madhavan, who made Romancham and Aavesham.

1 min

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