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14 Arrested for Hacking Server, Leaking Online Exam Papers in Jaipur

RAJASTHAN is facing yet another controversy involving a paper leak, as the Jaipur police has arrested 14 people involved in the leakage of an online examination conducted by the National Seeds Corporation.

Waves Already Making Waves Across Genres

Within a month of its launch, the OTT has recorded 1 mn downloads, says Prasar Bharati CEO Gaurav Dwivedi

Nurse's death sentence not ratified by Yemen president

THE capital punishment handed to Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya by a Yemeni court has not been ratified by President Rashad al-Alimi, the embassy of the conflict-ridden West Asian country in New Delhi confirmed on Monday.

Rename India Gate to Bharat Mata Gate: BJP minority morcha to PM

BJP's minority morcha president Jamal Siddiqui on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to rename the historic India Gate as 'Bharat Mata Dwar' to foster nationalism and promote Indian culture.

'Old practice': India slams Pak for Af strikes

THE capital punishment handed to Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya by a Yemeni court has not been ratified by President Rashad al-Alimi, the embassy of the conflict-ridden West Asian country in New Delhi confirmed on Monday.

UGC norms lift cap on contract teacher hiring

THE University Grants Commission (UGC) on Monday released draft guidelines for recruiting Vice Chancellors at universities.

From panchayat to Parliament, Birla urges women to use AI for innovation

LOK Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday urged women representatives from Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) to embrace Artificial Intelligence and innovation in order to make their areas more people-oriented.

PM hails rlys infra, services, says bullet train not far away

AMID growing demands for high-speed trains, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assured the nation that the day India gets its first bullet train is not far off.

CLEAR THE DELUSION OF DEVELOPMENT

N developing countries like India, Pakistan, or the ones in Africa, new ideas tend to meet with greater resistance than in developed nations.

Other Ways To Opt Out Of Constant Election Mode

As India is becoming an election-only democracy, holding elections once every five years would reduce the voter's participation. There should be other alternatives on the table too

Cops go gender neutral with pass-out parade oath

IT'S the turn of Kerala police to go woke. Marking a significant step toward gender neutrality, the force is eliminating a word-ing in its Malayalam oath for new officers that is predominantly discriminatory and male-oriented. The phrase 'male police officer' has been replaced with 'member of the force'.

4 die as KSRTC tour bus plunges into gorge

31 injured | Bus falls into 45-ft gorge while returning to Mavelikkara with 34 pilgrims who had gone to Thanjavur in TN

Online abuse: 60-yr-old detained on actor's complaint

A 60-year-old man was on Monday apprehended by police in a case of cyber abuse against movie actor Honey Rose.

B'luru Int'l Film Fest from March 1; 200 films on list

THE Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes) is set to return for its 16th edition from March 1 to 8, under the theme 'Sarvajanangada Shantiaya Thota' (peaceful co-existence of people from all communities), announced Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

In a first, Punjabi couple registers marriage in Kerala

THE pomp and splendour of the usual Punjabi wedding was missing for sure, but Mantej Singh, 29, and Inderpreet Kaur, 28, were the centre of attention at the cramped sub-registrar office at the heart of Kochi city.

Anvar vows to join hands with UDF to take on Pinarayi govt

Comes out in less than 24 hours of being arrested for vandalising Nilambur North Divisional Forest Office ● Flaws in FIR played crucial role in securing bail

Engine fails mid-air, AI flight makes emergency landing at B'luru airport

OVER 150 passengers on board an Air India flight had a miraculous escape after taking off from Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) here on Sunday night when one of its engines failed mid-air.

2.78 cr voters in state; 232 new polling stations added

KERALA has 2.78 crore voters on the final electoral roll published on Monday as part of the 2025 Special Summary Revision (SSR).

Leaders Hesitant to Take Firm Stand on Nilambur MLA's Entry into UDF

Though UDF leaders came out against the state government for arresting MLA P V Anvar and extended their support to his protest demanding a solution to the wild animal attacks, they were hesitant to take a clear stance on his entry into the UDF.

KC(M) returning to UDF? Jose sets record straight

AMID rumours surrounding Kerala Congress (M)'s return to the UDF, party chairman Jose K Mani on Monday categorically denied all the speculations and accused the Congress-led front of spreading false reports to divert attention from the internal conflicts plaguing itself.

DCC treasurer's death: Family reveals suicide note

THE family of Wayanad DCC treasurer N M Vijayan and his son, who died by suicide, have released more letters and a suicide note written by the leader, putting the Wayanad DCC leadership in a spot.

Forest dept rescues leopard trapped in wild boar snare in Kannur

Six-year-old male leopard that was found trapped in a wild boar snare at a rubber plantation in Muzhakkunnu was later relocated to Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary

K Muraleedharan visits Periya, criticises chief minister

CPM leaders visiting the Periya twin murder case accused and their families clearly shows the involvement of the party in the murder of the two Youth Congress workers, said senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan.

Mission 'Acacia-free forest' progressing in Kasaragod district

THE FOREST officials have embarked on a mission named 'Acacia-free forest' aimed at removing Acacia mangium seedlings and saplings from the forest regions encompassing Karadka and Muliyar panchayats, commencing operations on January 1.

Oushadha Gramam project in Kalliasseri reaps bountiful harvest

THE second phase of the Medicinal Village Project (Oushadha Gramam) in the Kalliasseri constituency has produced an exceptional yield, marking a significant milestone in its expansion.

For SKV HSS students, Kalolsavam & money matter

A school tucked away in remote Palode in Thiruvananthapuram, sharing borders with hilly terrains and sprawling plantation space.

Sullivan powers nuclear deal on his farewell visit

THE US is in the final stage of removing all hurdles that kept the civil nuclear deal between the two countries a non-starter, outgoing US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said here on Monday.

Trudeau, Just-Out of Office

JUSTIN Trudeau on Monday announced his resignation as both the Prime Minister of Canada and the leader of the Liberal Party, putting an end to days of speculation amid rising discontent with his leadership.

Big Maoist strike in 20 mths, 8 jawans killed

EIGHT District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel and a civilian driver were killed in a powerful blast triggered by the outlawed CPI (Maoist) in strife-torn Bijapur district, about 400 km south of Raipur.

Arteta aghast at Brighton penalty as title contenders Arsenal stumble

ARSENAL boss Mikel Arteta said he had never seen anything like Brighton's controversial penalty to earn a 1-1 draw on Saturday that dealt another seismic blow to the Gunners' Premier League title challenge.