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TRAI Proposes Cut in Broadband Rates for Public Wi-Fi

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed reducing broadband connection rates for Public Data Offices (PDOs) under the PM-WANI scheme.

MP BJP leader rapes, blackmails politician; held

A 20-year-old woman was shot dead allegedly by her father and cousin in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior after she refused to marry a man chosen by them even as police officials were present in the house during the incident.

7-Day ED Custody for Ex-Excise Minister in C'garh Liquor Scam

A special PMLA court in Raipur on Wednesday remanded six-time Congress MLA and former excise minister Kawasi Lakhma to Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody for seven days in the alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam.

EVs Will Be In Focus At Auto Expo

Over 25 car and two-wheeler OEMs are participating in the expo, which will begin from Friday

BJP Does Caste Arithmetic in Milkipur Bypoll

MILKIPUR by-election is set to be a direct battle of nerves between the ruling BJP and Samajwadi Party.

ED Gets Nod to Prosecute Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia

Weeks before the Delhi Assembly elections, the Centre gave its approval to the Enforcement Directorate to initiate prosecution against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the money laundering case linked to the Delhi liquor policy scam.

Illegal chewable tobacco trade thrives in Kozhikode

DESPITE stringent enforcement measures and continuous awareness campaigns by the police and the excise department, the influx of banned chewable tobacco products into the district remains alarmingly high.

Lesson in defeat for shuttler duo

Malvika & Priyanshu, shuttlers with aspirations, show plenty of grit against high-quality rivals

Coach Irwansyah good for India, says Christie

JONATAN Christie was clearly operating at his will on Wednesday. The Indonesian singles shuttler was meticulous. Be it in front of the net or near the back line, he was bossing in every nook and corner of the court. Wang Tzu Wei, his Round of 32 opponent, was the one on the receiving end.

CM urges Centre to recognise state's 'unique challenges'

AT THE same time, the CM stressed that efforts for nature conservation must not be compromised.

Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0 to be held from Feb 15 to 24, participants to visit Kumbh

THE third edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS), which celebrates the age-old bonds between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, will be held from February 15 to 24, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Wednesday.

Two Defamation Cases Registered Following Social Media Comments

The cases were filed on the instructions of the Hosdurg First Class Judicial Court (II)

Joburg Super Kings beat Durban Super Giants

JOBURG Super Kings got the better of Durban's Super Giants by 28 runs in their SA20 encounter in Durban on Tuesday.

Chennaiyin draw against Mohammedan

ON their first-ever visit to the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, Chennaiyin FC managed to draw their match against Mohammedan Sporting on Wednesday. With the 2-2 draw, Chennaiyin took home a point in the Indian Super League 2024-25.

7 CoEs being set up to bolster higher edu in state: R Bindu

'Populist govts putting barriers for migration'

Kirloskar family feud may prolong as group firm challenges Sebi order

The decades-old feud in the Kirloskar family is set to take longer as Kirloskar Oil Engines (KOEL) has challenged the Sebi order asking it to disclose the details of the family settlement at the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), which will begin hearing the case from January 16.

Govt urged to write off farm loans

PERAVOOR MLA Sunny Joseph has urged the government to write off farmers' debts, emphasizing the financial struggles faced by farmers across the state.

SC seeks Dallewal's med report from Punjab

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Punjab government for detailed medical reports and latest vitals of fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal for an independent assessment of his medical condition by AIIMS, Delhi.

Day of draws: Liverpool at Forest; City, Chelsea held

LIVERPOOL will be glad to see the back of Nottingham Forest. Two games against the big surprise of the Premier League season have yielded just one point for the leaders after their 1-1 draw at Forest's rocking City Ground on Tuesday.

Sinwar gives oral approval, Israeli PMO awaits truce deal in writing

ISRAELI and Palestinian officials said on Wednesday that Hamas had given its approval to a deal to release hostages and halt fighting in Gaza, but the terror group had not mentioned that in writing, The Times of Israel reported.

Kerala Bank's total loan volume crosses ₹50k cr

KERALA Bank's loan portfolio has crossed ₹50,000 crore for the first time in its history.

Govt approves ₹1.6K cr package for Joshimath land submergence victims

THE Centre has sanctioned ₹1,640 crore for rehabilitation in Uttarakhand's Joshimath, where land subsidence displaced over 1,000 residents in early 2023.

Two Of Kerala's Beaches Bag Blue Flag Certification

This achievement demonstrates God's Own Country's continued dedication to promoting responsible and inclusive tourism.

Rahul's claim of fighting Indian state irks BJP

A rather sharp attack by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday against RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's recent remarks, drew heavy retaliatory fire from BJP's biggies.

Meta Apologises for Zuckerberg's Faulty Remarks

META India tendered an apology on Wednesday for company CEO Mark Zuckerberg's erroneous remarks about the outcome of the Indian general election 2024.

Energy sites in west Ukraine targeted by Russian missiles

RUSSIA launched a wave of missiles and drones at Ukrainian energy facilities at dawn on Wednesday, intensifying a months-long bombing campaign at a precarious moment of the war for Ukraine.

Record-shattering day in Rajkot for India women

IT was yet another day of shattering records in Rajkot as India women beat Ireland in the third and final ODI to win the series 3-0 on Wednesday.

Congress Aiming to Complete State Party Restructuring by February

High command decides to prioritise Kerala & Assam as they go to assembly polls in 2026

Sue Mastermind of Pannun Plot, Says Top Panel

High-powered committee recommends expedited legal action against Vikash Yadav

Murder of CPM man: 8 BJP-RSS workers get life sentence

THE Thiruvananthapuram Fast Track Sessions Court on Wednesday sentenced to life eight BJP-RSS workers for the murder of CPM activist Ambalathinkal Ashokan near Kattakada in 2013.