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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'

Will not allow Lankan territory to be used against India

SRI Lanka will not allow its territory to be used against India's national security interests, Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

Record gold imports widen trade deficit

IN what could put pressure on the economy, India's trade deficit -- the difference between imports and exports -- widened to a record $37.8 billion in November, showing a 4.8% drop in exports and a record increase in imports driven by massive gold demand.

Gukesh's achievement is massive & I'm very happy for him: Erigaisi

IT was no surprise for Arjun Erigaisi to witness his teammate and friend D Gukesh become a world champion.

Despite poor first season, Simran steals show at WPL auction

SIMRAN Shaikh is a \"bindhast\" person. A proper Bambaiya cricketer. A player with whom you can have an evening tea and talk about the game for hours.

LONE RANGER BUMRAH

ASPRIT Bumrah was standing at fine-leg all by himself, with his hands on hips. It was about 10.50 AM on Sunday at The Gabba. Unlike the day one of the third Test between India and Australia, the sun was out and shining, and the extra half hour taken to compensate had gone well.

Vintage knock: Trademark shuffle is back & so is Smith

FROM the moment Steve Smith strolled out to bat at the Gabba on Sunday morning, the signs were there.

HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU BE INVESTING?

When it comes to saving and investing, people are obsessed with the returns they're going to get on their money! Two factors that determine how much money we end up with are the amount we put into our savings and investments in the first place and the amount of time we have it there.

Real denied by city rivals Rayo

RAYO Vallecano held Real Madrid to a pulsating 3-3 draw in La Liga on Saturday.

Withdrawal of EPF from ATM may take time

Though there are plans to ease the claims process, the idea of withdrawal of EPF claims via ATM is at an early stage

WHY YOUR MONEY NEEDS YOUR HELP IN 2025

The idea that you can earn more than you can spend and create an investible surplus every month is riveting.

FIIs buy ₹22,766 cr in first two weeks of Dec

AFTER selling rigorously for more than two months, foreign investors have again started buying Indian equities.

Opposition members in Venezuela complain of lack of water, power

MEMBERS of Venezuela's political opposition who have been sheltering for months in the Argentine diplomatic compound in the capital on Saturday detailed their deteriorating living conditions as they sought to grow a sense of urgency among the governments working to secure their safe departure from their country.

Rep senate leader asks Kennedy's stand on polio vax

SENATE Republican leader Mitch McConnell, a childhood polio survivor, said any of President-elect Donald Trump's nominees seeking confirmation should \"steer clear\" of efforts to discredit the polio vaccine.

Court urged to swiftly remove impeached S Korean prez

SOUTH Korea's opposition leader urged a top court on Sunday to swiftly formalise the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol and ease the \"suffering of the people\" after his short-lived martial law decree.

Sheikh Hasina involved in enforced disappearance: B'desh commission

AN inquiry commission set up by the interim government in Bangladesh has said that it found evidence implicating deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and top-ranking military and police officials from her regime in alleged incidents of enforced disappearance.

Blinken says US in contact with Syrian rebels

Secy of State refuses to divulge details but says he has conveyed the message to HTS that it is being watched

Closeness to royal member, meeting ex-PMs by Chinese spy rock Britain

THE scandal surrounding an alleged Chinese spy who managed to gain access to Buckingham Palace as a \"close confidant\" of Prince Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles III, intensified on Sunday as it emerged that he also met former prime ministers David Cameron and Theresa May.

DSP linked to Bishnoi interview may be dismissed

A Deputy Superintendent of Police, a key conspirator who allegedly facilitated an interview with incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi for a private news channel, is expected to be dismissed from his position.

Shah praises C'garh police on Maoist 'surrender policy'

UNION home minister Amit Shah on Sunday conferred the Chhattisgarh police with the President's Colour award in recognition for 24 years of \"exemplary service and unwavering dedication to the nation.\"

Cong changes tact, seeks to adopt 'soft Hindutva' to check BJP in Jammu

AFTER a poor assembly poll show in Jammu, Congress leaders are calling for a change of strategy and adopting a soft Hindutva policy to fight the BJP in the Hindu belt of the region.