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Of 9.5L CAPF personnel, only 42K availed 100-day leave in 4 yrs, House told

NEARLY 42,000 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles personnel have availed of 100-day leaves between 2020 and October 2024, data compiled by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revealed.

PM to chair national conference of chief secretaries on Dec 14 and 15

THE fourth three-day National Conference of Chief Secretaries (NCCS) commenced on December 13 in the national capital, focusing on establishing a unified development agenda and a blueprint for cohesive action in collaboration with the states.

LET'S STOP SPEAKING IN TONGUES ABOUT ENGLISH

HERE is a funny line in the BBC comedy series, To the Manor Born, when a feudal aristocrat fallen on difficult days sells her country mansion to a Czech-born tycoon.

READ THE DANGER SIGNALS BLINKING ON ECONOMIC HORIZON

We must realise corporate tax cuts don't create jobs to the extent hoped for. With the supply side failing to spur growth, we need to stimulate demand

To feature 67 films today

IN A note of appreciation to the impeccable taste of the Kerala audience, award-winning actress Shabana Azmi said the International Film Festival of Kerala remains one of the most important film festivals in the country because of the tradition of appreciating art in the state.

Mullaperiyar works: TN govt agrees to Kerala's conditions

AMID political war of words over allegations about Kerala blocking Tamil Nadu officials from carrying out maintenance work at Mullaperiyar dam, Additional Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department (WRD) K Manivasan on Friday told TNIE that the Tamil Nadu government has agreed to carry out maintenance work at Mullaperiyar dam by accepting certain conditions imposed by Kerala, including the right of the Executive Engineer of Minor Irrigations Department of Kerala to supervise the work.

Director Balachandra Kumar passes away

FILM director P Balachandra Kumar, whose revelations against actor Dileep led the police to conduct further probe into the 2017 actor abduction and assault case, passed away due to renal ailments at a private hospital in Chengannur on Friday.

Anand Mahindra lavishes praise on Water Metro

BUSINESS tycoon Anand Mahindra has taken to social media platform 'X' to extol Kochi, especially its Water Metro system.

Action plan to be formed to address rising accident cases

IN the wake of the accident in Panayampadam, which claimed the lives of four students, an emergency meeting chaired by Minister K Krishnankutty decided to conduct an inspection on December 14.

HC: Ban 'politricks', not student politics in colleges

Says police don't need principal's nod to intervene during law & order situation in colleges; will not tolerate issues disrupting academics

IAF bills Kerala for airlifting during Wayanad landslide

EVEN as the state has been demanding the Centre to provide financial assistance over the Wayanad landslide, the Air Force has asked the state government to pay the bill for rescue operations during the landslide.

Failure to provide proper rehab: UDF to shed soft stance towards state govt

THE Opposition UDF plans to reconsider the unconditional support extended to the LDF government in its effort to rebuild Wayanad and rehabilitate survivors.

Supreme Court rejects bail plea of Vandana Das murder accused

State govt strongly opposed bail plea, arguing that Sandeep posed a serious threat to society

Cong' Sabarimala help desks removed, YC protests

THE YOUTH Congress activists on Friday took out a protest march in the town after Transport Minister Ganesh Kumar directed the removal of the Sabarimala help desks belonging to Congress organisations from the bus terminal.

Stir over report stating no need to fill illegal checkdam at Chokramudi

PROTESTS broke out in Chokramudi over the minor irrigation and soil conservation departments' report that the artificially constructed checkdam there need not to be filled.

African swine fever confirmed in Koottickal, Vazhoor

AFTER a brief period of relief, African swine fever has once again reared its head in the district with the disease being confirmed at the pig farms in Koottickal and Vazhoor grama panchayats on Friday.

Farmers intensify protests as rubber prices remain below ₹200/kg

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

Sabarimala sees record downpour in 24 hours; surge of devotees

THE HOLY hillock of Sabarimala witnessed heavy rain on Thursday and Friday, the highest rainfall it has received since the beginning of the Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season this year.

'Varnakoodaram' transforms learning experience of tiny tots in pre-schools

FOR CHILDREN in the pre-primary section of Government LPS, Thycaud here, learning has become a fun-filled activity altogether.

Five tourist destinations in state set to get women-friendly tag

Kerala Responsible Tourism Mission Society completes a first-of-its-kind gender auditing at Kanthalloor, Kumarakom, Perumpalam, Kadalundi and Kanakakunnu Palace

Following in dad's footsteps, archives dept head senses a 'guiding presence'

ARCHIVES are not just about fixating on the past, but being inspired by the legacy of those who have left their mark to move on to greater things.

Allu Arjun arrested, granted bail

ACTOR Allu Arjun was on Friday arrested in connection with the death of a woman at Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre during the premiere of Pushpa-2 on December 4.

Rajnath, Priyanka trade barbs

Fiery debate in the House of the People to commemorate the 75th year of the Constitution

GUKESH BECOMES YOUNGEST KING

Gukesh's win sparked a ripple effect, inspiring countless young talents to take up chess and dream big.

Customer experience biggest focus of AI investments in 2025

The primary focus of artificial intelligence (AI) investments for Indian organizations in 2025 will center around enhancing customer experience, followed by planning and strategy and optimization of IT functions.

Usman at home in Brisbane as hosts prepare to take on India

S the sun went down in Brisbane on Thursday, there was an immediate shift in the mood of the city.

Juve deepen Man City crisis; Barca post win

MANCHESTER City's crisis continued with a 2-0 defeat away to Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Pep Guardiola's old club Barcelona beat Borussia Dortmund to clinch a spot in the knockout stage of Europe's elite club competition.

Rupee hits new low of 84.88 against USD

INR likely to trade near 84.5 against USD by Dec-end

Sebi warns HDFC for rule non-compliance

CAPITAL markets regulator Sebi has issued an administrative warning to HDFC Bank for alleged non-compliances with certain rules regarding its merchant banking subsidiary, after the watchdog has found after an internal inspection.

Nov inflation falls to 5.5%; raises rate cut hope in Feb

Inflation falls below the central bank's upper tolerance level of 6%