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Rate cut to trigger growth: Muthoot

KOCHI-BASED Muthoot Microfin is hopeful of better days ahead, even as the industry faces headwinds. The second largest micro lender expects the third interest rate reduction earlier last month to attract more customers and also improve collections.

FMCG makers expect inflation to hit volume growth, operating profit in Q3

HIT by inflation, higher input costs and pricing measures, fast-moving consumer goods companies are expected to see a contraction in their gross margin and a modest-to-flat operating profit in the October-December quarter.

Polar Vortex Brings Winter Storm to Central US

Eastern parts of the country likely to experience bone chilling cold from today, according to weather forecasters

Four Maoists, jawan killed in Chhattisgarh

FOUR Maoists and a jawan were killed during an encounter in south Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district on Sunday.

Citizenship to 60-year-old under CAA, 1st in Bihar

SUMITRA Saha Prasad, also known as Rani Saha (60), finally received Indian citizenship after a 40-year wait, becoming the first person in Bihar to do so under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) of 2019.

Dallewal health worsens after border speech

FARMER leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's health continued to decline on Sunday after he experienced vomiting and dizziness following his 11-minute address at the Kisan Mahapanchayat in Khanauri the previous day.

I-T dept raids premises of ex-BJP MLA, beedi barons in MP's Sagar

Searches at BJP's wealthiest families' houses

Uproar over Meghalaya govt move to consecrate varsity in Christian way

'No religious influence'

Chorus for Bharat Ratna to ex-PM, installing portrait in Golden Temple

CONGRESS leader and leader of Opposition in Punjab assembly Partpal Singh Bajwa has suggested for a joint assembly resolution to seek Bharat Ratna for former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

Trade union politics back in J&K under civilian govt

Govt employees' union calls for protest on January 17 in the UT

Licence Cancellation for Tea Gardens Closed for 3 Months: Didi

The West Bengal government has come up with a standard operating procedure (SOP) stating that if a tea garden is closed for more than three months, its lease will be cancelled.

Boost to India-Indonesia relation as Prez Subianto to be R-Day chief guest

INDONESIAN President Prabowo Subianto has formally accepted New Delhi's invitation to be the chief guest for the 2025 Republic Day parade, it is reliably learnt.

Indo-US Tech Innovation Ties on Sullivan Agenda

To firm up frameworks in AI, quantum computing, semiconductors

Ramayana at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas from Jan 8

THE Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention, the largest annual gathering of the Indian diaspora, will be held in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10.

Service to people is real worship of Mother India: RSS

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that worshiping \"Mother India\" is equal to serving people and protecting environment and biodiversity.

IAF combat capability faces resource shortage and delay in modernisation

AMID the fast-changing geo-strategic scenario, the combat capability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is turning into a tale of woes; not only is there a shortage of fighter pilots, the training of these pilots, even when inducted, is plagued with shortage of resources.

Pleas seeking vacating of stay on filing suits under Places of Worship Act

A fresh batch of petitions has been filed before the Supreme Court, seeking the vacation of its earlier order that stayed the filing of new suits against places of worship and the conducting of surveys in pending mandir-masjid cases.

Lanka Prez treads a geopolitical tightrope

China has invested heavily in Sri Lanka, and India has, too, and the competing interests need careful management. A single wrong move may prove costly for the new administration

Celebrating the Birth of Sikhism's Classical Hero

received a beautiful New Year message from a Sikh friend: \"End 2024 with shukrana (thanksgiving), start 2025 with ardas (petition for well-being).\" This naturally brought to mind that January 6 is the 358th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh.

Karnataka releases dos & don'ts to keep HMPV at bay

Amid concerns over rising human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in China and to ensure public safety, the Karnataka Health Department has issued guidelines for the public on the dos and don'ts.

Writer Na D'Souza Passes Away At 87

Distinguished Kannada novelist and writer, Na D'Souza, 87, passed away at a hospital in Mangaluru on Sunday.

$1m reward for decoding Indus script, says Stalin

TAMIL NADU Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday announced a prize of one million US dollars (₹8.57 crore) to any individual or any organisation which aids in deciphering the Indus Valley Script which remains a mystery even after a century since its discovery by Sir John Marshal, the then Director General of the Archaeological Survey Of India.

SCAM OR SCANDAL, ALL CASES GO TO CID

Congress government sets up SITs to probe high-profile cases, amid allegations that investigation is not impartial and officers are not given a free hand

Liberate temples from govt control, says VHP

THE Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) held 'Hyndava Sankharavam' at Kesarapalli near Vijayawada on Sunday.

Siddu Rolls Up His Sleeves To Present ₹4L Cr Budget

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to present Karnataka's largest-ever budget, estimated at around Rs 4 lakh crore, likely on March 14, with the budget session expected to run for around four weeks.

It's a 60% commission govt, says HDK

UNION Minister for Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday targeted the Siddaramaiah government, accusing it of corruption and extracting commission, while alleging that ministers themselves are involved in this.

What's wrong with getting together for dinner, says Siddu

CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday clarified that no political issues were discussed at the recent dinner meeting he had with his cabinet colleagues.

Karjol slams govt over bus fare hike

Former deputy chief minister and Chitradurga MP Govinda Karjol lashed out at the government over KSRTC bus fare hike and said it will have a cascading effect on all essential commodities.

Yet Another Incident of Assault on Cop

Incidents of attacks on policemen continue in Mysuru region.

Tusker stuck in rail barricade pillars rescued

A 30-year-old tusker, which was stuck in a rail barricade at Nagarahole Tiger Reserve in Hunsur taluk, was rescued by foresters on Sunday.