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Ex-PM cremated with full state honours

President, top political leaders & several foreign dignitaries bid adieu to the architect of economic liberalisation

Over 18L gave up citizenships in 13 yrs, says govt

More than 18 lakh Indians have renounced their citizenship in the last 13 years, opting for nationality of 135 countries, according to government data presented in the Rajya Sabha.

New norms for traffic at Myanmar border

In view of the inconvenience faced by people near the India-Myanmar border, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to allow cross-border movements of those living 10 kilometres of the frontier, officials said on Saturday.

NIA seizes cellphones in raid against Maoists

In a move to combat left-wing extremism in the Naxal hotbeds of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted searches at multiple locations in both states, officials said on Saturday.

Military diplomacy: Indian Navy's 3rd warship visits Casablanca within a year

AS part of efforts to bolster bilateral relations and naval cooperation with Morocco, Indian naval ship (INS) Tushil docked at Casablanca and both the navies will engage in an exercise.

Why Are Rich Indians Deserting India?

Donald Trump's aide Laura Loomer may describe Indians as \"Third World invaders,\" but the world is rolling out the red carpet for them.

Women Ruled the Year in Indie Films

Something unusual happened at the movies for me at the very start of 2024.

A K Antony turns 84, forgoes celebs

CONGRESS veteran A K Antony turned 84 on Saturday. However, there was no celebration on account of the passing away of ex PM Manmohan Singh.

Family of 4 dies for ‘spiritual emancipation’

FOUR people, including a woman and her two children, were found dead at a private farmhouse in Tiruvannamalai on Saturday in a suspected suicide pact for ‘spiritual emancipation’.

I will be very disingenuous if I hold an event like media industry does'

I will be very disingenuous if I hold an event like media industry does'

Congress high command to chalk out plans for rejig

THE call by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for an organisational overhaul may derail the plans of some senior leaders in the state party who are engaged in image building, with their eyes set firmly on the assembly election scheduled for May of 2026.

Waqf Board claim on Munambam untenable

THE Kerala Region Latin Catholic Council (KRLCC) has termed the Waqf Board's claim on the land in Munambam, which was legally acquired by 610 families, as legally and morally untenable.

Preps for state school arts festival in full swing in T'Puram; logo released

SETTING the stage for the week-long festival, the logo for the 63rd State School Arts Festival was released on Saturday.

Setback for CBI as court acquits 6 of 10 persons charged by agency

It allows four of six accused to continue on bail till announcement of sentence. The four accused could get a punishment of up to seven years' imprisonment

Victims' parents welcome verdict

PARENTS and relatives of deceased Sarath Lal and Kripresh, who were present at the CBI court to witness the proceedings, welcomed the verdict.

Accused seeks death sentence, says he is innocent

The actual lead is missing from the OCR text.

Proceedings Against 4 Erring Priests Referred to Spl Church Tribunal

In a decisive move, Bishop Bosco Puthur, the apostolic administrator of Ernakulam Angamaly Archeparchy, has announced the referral of proceedings against four erring priests, who were removed from their positions last week, to the special tribunal set up at Mount St Thomas.

Hotel Taj Cochin Int'l Airport Opens; CM Vows Launch of Four Major CIAL Projects in FY 2025-26

Four major projects being implemented by the Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), out of back-to-back initiatives worth ₹1,000 crore, will be launched in the next financial year, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Saturday.

Burning of Pappanji cancelled as Cochin Carnival is curtailed

ALL remaining year-end celebrations linked to Cochin Carnival have been cancelled, including the immensely popular burning of Pappanji, as the country observes seven days of mourning to honour Manmohan Singh.

Kashmiriyat on show amid 1st big snowfall

PEOPLE in the Valley showed what Kashmiriyat is all about by opening their homes and mosques to tourists stranded at different places following the season's first major snowfall on Friday.

Stage Set For Grand Finale

THE SHOW STOPPERS

An Effective Sermon of Love, Humility and Acceptance

MOGENE Herdman (Beatrice Schneider) shouts, \"They've had all kinds of chances,\" when the church begins adding names of participants for the 75th Christmas pageant in their town.

Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light Confirms OTT Premiere

AFTER its successful run at festival circuits and theatres, Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light (AWIAL) now has an OTT release date.

Unni Mukundan's Marco to release in Telugu

UNNI Mukundan's Marco, currently enjoying a blockbuster run at the box office, is set to have a Telugu release.

Suresh Gopi's Ottakomban goes on floors in TVM

ACTOR-politician Suresh Gopi's first film since assuming office as a Union Minister went on floors on Friday.

Burst of flavours @ Marriott

AS part of Kochi Marriott's 10th-anniversary celebrations, a one-of-a-kind food festival is underway. The Grand 10 Flavour Fest 360. This cultural dining extravaganza promises an immersive gastronomic experience, bringing flavours of Mexico, Italy, Thailand, Goa, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Hyderabad, all under one roof till December 30 from 7pm to 11pm.

Teams and the Stars

The upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) promises exciting matches between strong teams and star players. Several teams have assembled impressive squads, including experienced players and rising stars. The competition is expected to be fierce, with key players and coaches playing crucial roles in determining the outcome.

Olympic heartbreak and no net gain for badminton

The ever-reliable discipline for India, in terms of providing the thrill & medals at elite competitions, endured a difficult year with some of the top shuttlers struggling for form, writes Anmol Gurung. Missing out on a medal in Paris was a new low...

Mohammedan play out goalless draw vs Odisha

MOHAMMEDAN SC held Odisha FC to a goalless draw at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Friday to break their five-game-long losing streak in the competition.

Smith regains midas touch

IN many ways, it was coming. From the moment he got that century in Brisbane, Steve Smith seemed like he was going to pile on.