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US sanctions start to impact supplies from Russia

Russian oil's share in BPCL's crude basket fell heavily

Pentagon deploys 1,500 troops along US-Mexico border

THE Pentagon said it has begun deploying 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border, putting in motion plans President Donald Trump laid out in executive orders shortly after he took office to crack down on immigration.

Allies Hopeful of Clause Tweak Ahead of JPC on Waqf Bill Final Meet Today

Though Opposition parties have requested to postpone the meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, the panel is set to begin the two-day meeting to finalize the Bill on Friday.

Investigation into theft of ₹60 lakh in foreign currencies sent via air cargo

THE POLICE have registered a case and started a probe after ₹60.31 lakh, sent by a Bengaluru-based finance company engaged in foreign exchange business via air cargo from Kochi, was found stolen at Chennai airport.

Reimagining urban mobility with custom-designed e-bikes

In a world where traffic congestion and pollution are becoming daily struggles, a visionary from Kozhikode is revolutionizing how we navigate urban spaces.

Unhappy domestic returns for big guns

ROHIT Sharma, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer... it's fair to say that the latest round of the Ranji Trophy had enough stars for a new constellation. Alas, it didn't matter that much as most of them were dismissed cheaply on a bowling day across the country.

Odisha lose but secure berth in WHIL final

DELHI SG Pipers showed great composure as Elodie Picard's brilliance between the sticks saw them earn a 3-2 shootout win against the Odisha Warriors in the Women's Hockey India League.

Wild jumbo falls into well, rescued by forest officials

A WILD ELEPHANT that fell into a 25-foot-deep well on a private property in Odakkayam near Vettilappara in Urangattiri panchayat was rescued by forest officials on Thursday.

Hefty penalty imposed on violators for dumping of medical waste in TN

KSPCB imposes 'environmental compensation' of over ₹1 crore on four establishments

SC orders man's arrest over repeated filing of bail pleas, slaps ₹2 lakh fine

THE Supreme Court has directed the Amritsar police commissioner to arrest a petitioner within three days for filing bail applications twice.

Rising unsecured loans may pose NPA risks in FY26

THE rising stress levels in unsecured retail loan books of banks can spiral out of control and create asset quality risks this fiscal to the tune of 25% over the past fiscal's level, an international rating agency has warned.

RGV gets 3 months in jail in cheque bounce case

A Mumbai court convicted filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma and sentenced him to three months of simple imprisonment in a seven-year-old cheque bounce case.

KMA Invites Applications for Sustainability Awards

The Kerala Management Association (KMA) has invited applications for the 2025 Muthoot Fincorp Green Palms Sustainability Awards.

Patna Med College Ex-Student Held in NEET Exam Racket

BIHAR police on Thursday arrested Dr. Ajay Kumar Singh, a former student of Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), for his alleged involvement in NEET-UG and PG examination racket.

Air Kerala to focus on intercity connectivity within the state

Final Nod Awaited

Keys shocks Swiatek to reach final

MADISON Keys fought back from a set down on Thursday to shock Iga Swiatek in a nail-biter and set up an Australian Open final against two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.

MoD Okays Mazagon Dock Bid for P75 Submarines

In a move to add underwater combat capabilities to the Indian Navy, the Centre has identified the manufacturers of the Project 75 India (P-75 I), under which conventional submarines are to be manufactured in India with support from foreign original equipment manufacturers (OEM).

NCLAT stays CCI's ban on WhatsApp-Meta data sharing

IN a relief to Mark Zuckerberg-owned Meta, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday suspended the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) five-year data-sharing ban between WhatsApp and its parent company, Meta Platforms.

Capex spends may not see sharp rise

Most analysts expect the capex allocation to rise by 10-12% over the actual capex in FY25

MAN-ANIMAL CONFLICT SPARKS HEATED DEBATE

Opposition walks out in assembly after speaker denies permission to discuss matter through adjournment

Alappuzha's two police stations get ISO 9001-2015 certification

TWO police stations in the district, Muhamma and Pattanakkad under the Cherthala range, received the ISO 9001-2015 certification allotted by the International Organisation for Standardisation on Thursday.

Lakshya, Sat-Chi bow out

ILL form continues to haunt most of the Indian shuttlers at the moment.

Plan to reintroduce grace marks for swimming proficiency

The general education department will consider reintroducing the norm of awarding grace marks, during Plus-I admission, to students proficient in swimming.

Want to revive 'family tree' at the click of a mouse? Come to Maha Kumbh

WITH lakhs of people taking holy dip at Maha Kumbh, pandas or traditional priests are busy tracing the roots of devotees through digitised family records in a camp at Sangam.

T'gana seals mega deals at WEF; AWS to invest ₹60,000 cr

THE Telangana government's delegation to the World Economic Forum in Davos secured investment commitments to the tune of ₹1,78,950 crore, which could create nearly 50,000 jobs in the state.

Maramon Convention to be Held from Feb 9 to 16

THE 130TH edition of Maramon Convention, billed as one of the largest Christian gatherings in Asia, will be held on the sandbeds of Pampa at Maramon in Pathanamthitta from February 9 to 16.

Markram and Jansen sizzle

AIDEN Markram and Marco Jansen combined to give Sunrisers Eastern Cape a 52-run win over Pretoria Capitals in their SA20 league stage encounter at Gqeberha on Wednesday.

ED seizes ₹70cr land linked to former minister

THE Enforcement Directorate attached approximately 101 bighas of land valued at ₹70 crore in Sahaspur area of Dehradun against former Forest Minister and Congress leader Harak Singh Rawat.

Startups to give lease of life to Kerala Tourism; MoU signed

THE Tourism Department on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) in an effort to rejuvenate Kerala Tourism with innovative solutions and enhance tourism experience.

New Fire Erupts Near LA, Triggers Evacuation

Blaze fanned by strong, dry Santa Ana winds racing through the area; evacuation ordered for 31,000 people