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81% of groundwater safe for irrigation

THE groundwater quality report for 2024 reveals that India's overall drinking groundwater resource is temporarily becoming hard and may not be directly suitable for many industrial purposes.

Beed murder mastermind surrenders after 22 days

AFTER 22 days, Walmik Karad, a close aide of Maharashtra NCP minister Dhananjay Munde, on Tuesday surrendered before the Pune police in connection with an extortion case linked to the murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in Beed district.

After doctors, Indore mayor opposes Union Carbide plant waste disposal

OPPOSITION to the government's planned disposal of Bhopal's closed Union Carbide/Dow Chemical plant's toxic waste in the Pithampur Industrial Area in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district is growing daily.

Old Challenges in the New Year

Immediate hurdle is selecting a new party chief through organisational polls slated by Feb, getting stronger footholds in poll-bound Bihar & Delhi

Buy Maha Kumbh tickets through scanner jacket of Prayagraj rly staff

IN a first, people attending Maha Kumbh can book train tickets through scanners fitted on the jackets of railway workers on duty at Prayagraj station, officials said.

NITI AAYOG: LESSONS FROM DECADES PAST

India is a rare Asian nation without a ministry for planning today. When Latin American and sub-Saharan nations did the same in the 1980s and 90s, their economies stagnated

Why Nehru Brought The First Amendment

The debate in parliament on the 75 years of the glorious journey of the Constitution did not live up to its billing.

Scooter rider obstructs ambulance for 22 km

THE irresponsible act by a scooter rider, who refused to give way to an ambulance that was carrying a patient from Wayanad to Kozhikode for over an hour, has sparked outrage and triggered calls for action against the culprit.

Give up obsolete rituals in temples: Swami Sachidananda

SIVAGIRI Mutt president Swami Sachidananda has asked the temples under the control of the mutt and SNDP Yogam to give up those rituals which prohibit male devotees who visit temples wearing upper garments.

Police Turn Down 36,000 Requests to Escort Prisoners to Court, Hospitals

Accusations of jeopardising human rights of inmates, proper functioning of prisons, emerge

Uma Thomas shows signs of recovery, recognises children

As per docs, rib fracture and lung injury require intensive treatment; preliminary probe indicates lapses by organisers

SIT Launches Probe Into Financial Dealings Of Late DCC Leader

Links Between Vijayan's Death, Coop Bank Scam?

MT's films significant amid attempts to denigrate Kerala: CM

AT A time when attempts are being made by certain quarters to use art forms such as cinema as a tool to denigrate Kerala, movies scripted and helmed by the late M T Vasudevan Nair assume significance, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said.

Man Held for Swindling ₹5L From Recruitment Agency in City

Police on Tuesday arrested a 54-year-old for allegedly swindling ₹5 lakh from his employers while working at a recruitment agency in Kochi.

Trial run of metro feeder service to Cusat begins

A feeder bus service trial run to the Cusat campus has begun as part of the popularisation of Kochi Metro.

NCC slams student outfit for violence

THE National Cadet Corps (NCC) has come out strongly against the mob violence unleashed by student outfit leaders at the Thrikkakara KMM College campsite on December 23.

New tariff for transporting drinking water from today

₹1,000 will be charged for transporting 2K litres, ₹1,800 for 6K litres

At last, Korumkotta island ferry users get renovated waiting area

THE renovated waiting shed at the boat jetty in Vaduthala, which is the sole point of contact for ferries transporting passengers to and from Korumkotta, has come as a saving grace for the 89 families on the remote island.

Farmer on fast seeks talks with Centre, SC grants time

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted three more days to the Punjab government to comply with its December 20 order to provide medical aid to 70-year-old farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death strike since November 26, and shift him to hospital.

Mathew Thomas' Night Riders goes on floors in Palakkad

MATHEW Thomas, who was earlier reported to be headlining the horror-comedy titled Night Riders, has begun shooting for the upcoming film in Palakkad.

It's a wrap for Asif Ali and Divya Prabha's UAE-based film

THE shoot of Thamar KV's upcoming film, starring Asif Ali and Divya Prabha in lead roles, concluded after 32 days of filming in the UAE.

Favourite Five and Follow Ups

takes us through the world of secrets, tricks, heist, puzzles, and adventures through her best-loved games of 2024 and exciting ones to look out for in the new year

Winning moves & historic returns on 64 squares

Chess wizards from the country had a momentous 2024, rewriting history on multiple occasions. From D Gukesh's world title to Koneru Humpy's recent success at US, Indian chess just kept on giving, writes Swaroop Swaminathan

NorthEast sink Mumbai City FC 3-0 in ISL

NORTHEAST UNITED FC defeated Mumbai City FC by 3-0 at the Mumbai Football Arena in the Indian Super League (ISL) here on Monday.

Pant & rest of batters lose plot as Oz take lead

ONCE again, it all began with a reckless shot by Rishabh Pant.

Clock is ticking for famed duo

Once automatic choices in playing XI, out-of-form Sharma & Kohli under immense scrutiny

I enjoyed it a lot: Slot on Liverpool's 5-star show

LIVERPOOL moved a step closer to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title as a 5-0 thrashing of West Ham opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

Public Apology

ON July 2, 2024, and December 16, 2024, we inadvertently published two false and incorrect articles (the Articles) headlined,

Public Apology in Respect of Article Published on July 2 and Dec 16, 2024

We have, therefore, agreed to publish this unconditional apology along with the following Statement of Factual Corrections with respect to the Articles.

Income Tax dept denies report on using DigiYatra data to go after evaders

THE Income Tax Department has denied a TNIE report that said the tax department will be tapping Digi Yatra data to go after evaders.