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Unemployment rate plummets after a rise in urban Gujarat, House told

THE unemployment rate (UR) for individuals aged 15 and above in urban Gujarat areas was 2.8% in 2021-22, which surged to 8.7% in 2022-23, before plummeting to 2.3% in 2023-24, according to recent information provided to the Rajya Sabha by the Centre.

Bengal stir after RG Kar ex-chief, cop granted bail

A day after a local court granted bail to two key suspects in the rape-murder of a doctor at RG Kar hospital, the junior doctors have decided to call for \"Reclaiming the Night\" again on December 24, 25, 31 and January 1.

Sukhu cabinet divided over HP land holding act

CHIEF Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is encountering significant opposition from his cabinet regarding the amendment of the Himachal Pradesh Ceiling on Land Holdings Act of 1972.

Cabinet expansion today, oath ceremony at Nagpur

Fadnavis likely to allocate portfolios ahead of Assembly session

3 students dead as school overhead water tank collapses in Arunachal

THREE students from a private school in Arunachal Pradesh died, and two others students were grievously injured when an overhead water tank collapsed on them while they were playing during school hours on Saturday.

Kumaon mountains welcome migratory birds

A large congregation of migratory birds has been spotted in the marshy and clear water areas of the lush Terai region of Kumaon in Uttarakhand, much to the delight of avid bird watchers.

Complaint lodged as school teacher abducted, forced to marry in Katihar

'In relationship for over four years'

TDP RAISES CONCERNS OVER DELIMITATION

PARTICIPATING in the debate on Constitution, Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, an MP from the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), a key ally of the NDA, flagged concerns on the impending delimitation exercise, saying that the southern states will lose out to the north Indian states.

Rahul invokes Manusmriti to target BJP

During debate on 75th year of Constitution, LOP in the Lok Sabha accuses the ruling party of spreading hatred

THE KING OF HEARTS @ 18

PORTING world is emotional, and it is this emotion that connects the players and fans alike. Sometimes certain acts are immortalized in history and no matter how much we have read or absorbed, the heart craves for more. So, when D Gukesh turned the '18th@18' dream at the World Chess Championship in Singapore a reality, it is only natural to revisit the young man and his fascinating life with yet another article in this column.

Decks cleared for rail link to connect J&K

SOON, the interior Kashmir is all set to be connected to the rest of India through a rail line, with the first track work of the Centre's ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project being completed.

TRUMP EFFECT: THE POWER OF NOUN AND VERB

Donald J. Trump has imbibed George Orwell's immortal observation and embodies the idea in letter and spirit.

Buoyed by bypoll wins, UDF to go for micro-level management

UDF meeting, to be held on December 17, will start preliminary discussion on formulating a strategy to maximise winning chances in the 2026 assembly elections

HOW EFFECTIVE IS PERVASIVE ADVERTISING?

I was recently on a boat ride on the Ganga at Varanasi, nostalgically looking at the ghats—the most beautiful riverfront one can see for miles.

Yediyurappa, Sriramulu likely to face 'Covid-19 scam' heat

WITH the Medical Education Department filing an FIR against many officials and private companies for their involvement in the alleged irregularities in procuring PPE kits, N95 masks and other medical equipment during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the then chief minister B S Yediyurappa and health minister B Sriramulu are likely to face trouble.

Former TN Cong prez no more

FORMER Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president and Erode (East) MLA E V K S Elangovan passed away at the age of 75 at a private hospital on Saturday.

Cyclone effect: Mangoes to be delayed

WITH cyclone effect, there has been a delay in flowering of mango trees in certain parts, which will also impact harvesting.

After night in jail, Telugu actor Allu Arjun released

NATIONAL award winner and Pushpa fame actor Allu Arjun was released on Saturday early morning after the Telangana High Court granted bail on Friday.

Jose K Mani demands repeal of Kerala Forest Amendment Bill

KERALA Congress (M) chairman Jose K Mani has raised concerns regarding the draft of the Kerala Forest (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and its potential impact on farmers living on the forest fringes across Kerala.

166 complaints resolved at 'Karuthalum Kaithangum'

A TOTAL of 166 complaints were resolved in the 'Karuthalum Kaithangum' adalat, an initiative of the state government aimed at addressing public grievances, held in Meenachil taluk on Friday.

Kollam corp to allocate land for proposed IT park under T'Puram-Kollam IT corridor project

THE KOLLAM Corporation has announced its readiness to allocate its 7 acres of land at Kureepuzha, along with additional land in the Andamukkam area, for the establishment of an IT park as part of the proposed Thiruvananthapuram-Kollam IT corridor project.

Water crisis affects corp, residents demand action

Underground water pipeline damaged during NH devpt project work

YC state vice-prez advocates for labour literacy

EMPHASISING the importance of labour literacy for ordinary workers, Youth Congress state vice-president Vishnu Sunil Pandalam said it is a necessity in today's world.

Wary of repercussions of geo-political strife, police beef up security in tourist spots

THE STATE police have stepped up vigil in places in Kerala which will be thronged by visitors from the United States, Russia, Ukraine, Israel and Bangladesh during Christmas New Year celebrations.

Low prices: Rubber farmers in state intensify protests

WITH the price of natural rubber in the domestic market remaining consistently below ₹200 per kg, the rubber farmers have decided to go ahead with their protest of holding rubber with them.

WOMEN MUSICIANS HAVE NOT GOT THE CREDIT THEY DESERVE: BEATRICE THIRIET

FRENCH composer Béatrice Thiriet's musical journey started as a five-year-old when she decided to surprise her mom with a Mother's Day gift.

Country's largest solar-electric boat soon to host night tourism cruises

RING in the New Year, the visitors could hop on to the country's largest solar-electric boat and experience a thrilling ride under the night skies while tuning in to live music and dancing under the stars.

Alappuzha's 'interior' roads more accident-prone than NHs and SHs

217 of total 364 accidents occurred in 'Other Roads' this Oct, shows Crime Records Bureau data

Theyyam community protests show in UAE

RENOWNED theyyam artist Padma Shri E P Narayanan Peruvannan has been barred from performing the sacred ritual following his refusal to apologise for a controversial performance in Ajman, UAE, last month.

Question paper leak triggers row

QUESTION papers for the second term Christmas examinations in government schools have leaked, kicking up a controversy.