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SP smells BJP plot in Sambhal violence, ruckus in UP House

THE winter session of the UP legislature took off on a fiery note on Monday with the belligerent opposition raising Sambhal violence in which five people lost their lives during the survey of Shahi Jama Masjid on November 24.

Alarming groundwater contamination across Gujarat districts, Lok Sabha told

The Government of India, in a concerning update to the Rajya Sabha, has flagged an alarming situation regarding groundwater pollution in Gujarat.

Shah meets families hit by Maoist violence in Bastar, pledges support

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday expressed his condolences to the families of jawans killed in Maoist attacks and the civilians affected by violence in the strife-torn region of Bastar in Chhattisgarh.

Lathicharge on students seeking exam cancellation

THE Jharkhand police resorted to lathi-charge on Monday to disperse students, who were protesting near Jharkhand Staff Service Commission (JSSC) against alleged irregularities in the JSSC-CGL recruitment examination held in September.

PMML Society seeks Nehru letters from Rahul

Historian says records on first PM, including his letters to Lady Mountbatten, withdrawn on orders of Sonia Gandhi

Persons with political and religious prejudices mustn't be made judges

In the wake of uproar over Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav's recent comments on Uniform Civil Code and that India will be run by the majority at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) function, retired Supreme Court judge Justice A K Pattnaik tells Suchitra Kalyan Mohanty that a judge shouldn't express views on political matters at a public forum.

₹1,000 crore credit guarantee scheme for farmers launched

The Centre on Monday unveiled a credit guarantee scheme (CGS) to help small farmers who engage in distress selling.

21 fake univs in country, 8 in Delhi; Centre says will protect students

Stringent action

TMC makes U-turn on EVMs, differs with Cong on functioning

IN a departure from its earlier stand, Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday asserted that there is nothing \"substantial\" in the allegations of manipulation of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM).

Priyanka asks govt to take steps for safety of minorities in Bangladesh

CONGRESS MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday claimed in the Lok Sabha that a photograph of Pakistan surrendering before the Indian Army in Dhaka, had been removed from the Army headquarters.

PROPOSING A 2-FACTOR FORMULA FOR SHARING

HE 16th Finance Commission so far visited 16 states; visits to 12 more will be completed in the next few months.

UPHEAVAL IN LEVANT RAISES UNCERTAINTY AROUND THE WORLD

The governance of Syria can well fall into the hands of fundamentalist groups. Global powers must work towards dousing such a fire rather than reigniting it

T M Krishna should not to be conferred Subbulakshmi award

THE Supreme Court on Monday, in an interim order, ruled that Carnatic vocalist T M Krishna should not be recognised as the recipient of the M S Subbulakshmi award.

CM: K'taka's offer will be added to rehab plan

THE state government is finalising a detailed sponsorship framework for the rehabilitation of landslide-affected families in Wayanad, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said in a letter to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah.

Actor Thomas Berly passes away

ACTOR Thomas Berly, (Kurishingal Thomas Berly) who is perhaps among the first from south India to act in Hollywood movies, in the 1950s, passed away on Monday. He was 92.

K'taka assembly passes bill to prevent children from falling into borewells

THE Karnataka Groundwater (Regulation and Control of Development and Management) (Amendment) Bill passed in the Legislative Assembly on Monday proposes stringent measures to prevent children falling into uncapped newly drilled borewells.

Forest dept to open e-route for tree felling, film shoots

9 e-governance applications to be launched for seeking permission

CBI rules out musician Balabhaskar's connection with gold smuggling ring

AT one point, the parents of musician Balabhaskar alleged that a gold smuggling gang was involved in the suspicious death of their son in a car accident in September 2018.

HC order will bring Thrissur Pooram to a grinding halt

THE management committees of Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu devaswoms, the two major participants of the Thrissur Pooram have filed a special leave petition before the Supreme Court seeking to quash the guidelines for elephant parade issued by a division bench of the Kerala High Court.

Police to seek AI cameras in state highways to curb road accidents

High-level police officers hold meeting in a bid to enforce traffic rules, curb road accidents

Prosecution ready to start witness examination

THE prosecution on Monday informed the Kollam Principal Sessions Court that it is ready to begin witness examination in the Dr Vandana Das murder case, following the Supreme Court's rejection of the bail application filed by Sandeep, the accused.

Prosecution ready to start witness examination

THE prosecution on Monday informed the Kollam Principal Sessions Court that it is ready to begin witness examination in the Dr Vandana Das murder case, following the Supreme Court's rejection of the bail application filed by Sandeep, the accused.

Ranni hit-and-run turns revenge kill, 4 arrested

AFTER a hit-and-run car accident in Ranni turned into a murder associated with a gang war, the police on Monday arrested three persons for allegedly running their car over a 24-year-old man.

K'taka student files harassment complaint against MGU asst prof

A STUDENT from Karnataka has filed a harassment complaint against an assistant professor at the School of International Relations and Politics at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam.

Swiggy workers in T'Puram call off strike after Minister Sivankutty promises talks

A GROUP of Swiggy delivery workers who launched an indefinite strike in the state capital on Monday called it off a few hours later after Labour Minister V Sivankutty decided to convene a meeting on December 23 to discuss the issues they raised.

School bus catches fire in Kundara, none hurt

It carried 2 students & a helper; passersby spotted smoke from engine

TO ZAKIR HUSSAIN

In 2015, his music had resonated during the inauguration of 20th IFFK; On Monday, the 29th edition paid tributes to tabla maestro with 'Wah, Ustad' posters put up during screenings

The journey behind 'Swapnaayanam', a tribute to Malayalam cinema

THE 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) opened on December 13 with Swapnaayanam, a signature film that took audiences on a nostalgic journey through the legacy of Malayalam cinema.

SPEAKING HANDS FALL SILENT

When he was born on March 9, 1951, Zakir Hussain was considered an unlucky child.

Sitharaman, Kharge exchange barbs in RS

Cong head rebuts charges of constitutional changes for 'one family'