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On improving wind energy generation | Explained

What is Tamil Nadu’s wind power capacity? What about national wind energy capacity? What does repowering and refurbishing of wind turbines mean? Why are wind energy generators opposing the new policy of the Tamil Nadu government?




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Maruti Suzuki introduces All New Dzire at ₹6.79 lakh

So far over 27 lakh Dzire cars had been sold in India since its introduction in 2008. 




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Vedanta plans to invest $500 million in group firm AvanStrate Inc.

“This investment is aimed at driving innovation and expansion within ASI, strengthening its focus on R&D,” the company said




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Ambuja Cements seeks CCI nod to acquire majority stake in Orient Cement

Assuming full acceptance of open offer, the stake of Ambuja Cements will stand at 72.8%, said a notice filed with the CCI on Friday




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LTTS to acquire California firm Intelliswift for an aggregate consideration of $110 million

As per the filing, Intelliswift services four of the top five hyperscalers and caters to over 25 Fortune 500 companies including five of the top 10 ER&D spenders in Software and Technology




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Amul to enter Europe by end of this month: MD

The company will launch the products in Spain first and then look at expanding to other countries in Europe




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Travel brand Cox & Kings returns under the ownership of PE firm Wilson & Hughes Pte

Acquired through its Indian subsidiary, Wilson & Hughes PTE, has exclusively acquired the brand Cox & Kings along with over 200 plus specialised sub-brands that were part of its portfolio.




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Air India-Vistara merger complete; integrated entity to operate over 5,600 weekly flights

With the merger, Singapore Airlines will have a 25.1% stake in the enlarged Air India. Vistara was a joint venture between Tatas and Singapore Airlines.




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Lots of learnings from BharatNet’s first two phases: Telecom Minister

As significant contracts from the BharatNet broadband coverage programme’s third phase have been announced, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said that the government was learning from the gaps in the first two phases.




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Industrial output returns to positive trajectory in September

The Index of Industrial Production inched up 0.7% from August levels to touch 146.7, but this was still the second weakest output level since December 2023.




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Natco Pharma Q2 net surges 83% to ₹677 crore on robust growth in formulation exports

Natco Pharma said that the company has shown continued strong growth during the second quarter driven by exports formulation business and stable domestic pharma business




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BCCI tells NCLT that it will move application for withdrawal of insolvency plea against Byju’s

Last month, Supreme Court had set aside a judgement of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) allowing a ₹158 crore settlement between ed-tech firm Byju’s with the BCCI.




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Aurobindo arm CuraTeQ Biologics gets GMP certificate from EMA 

The GMP inspection, conducted by EMA representatives, assessed mammalian and microbial drug substance manufacturing facility sections, prefilled syringes and vials filling, packaging and QC testing and release laboratories.




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Check backdoor appointments to govt. vacancies: Chennithala




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Centre for Development Studies: Looking to the future, evolving strategies to meet present-day challenges

CDS is evolving strategies for research and financial self-sufficiency while maintaining original mandate, exploring new programmes and training opportunities.




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Centre greenlights ₹177-crore Muthalapozhi harbour development

Six villages chosen for climate resilient scheme, and five fishing harbours in line for modernisation project




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Indigo launches daily flights from Thiruvananthapuram to Pune




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Digital University Kerala presents report on digital transformation study of judicial systems to Kerala High Court

DUK Vice-Chancellor emphasises the report’s focus on harnessing cutting-edge technology to streamline the judicial process, reduce case pendency and optimise case management workflows.




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Kerala vlogger couple found dead at home in Parassala

The Youtube couple was found dead by their son, who works as a home nursing trainee in Ernakulam.




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Two held for sexually harassing woman




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Mass fish kill in Ashtamudi triggers panic

Residents started noticing dead fish from Saturday evening and by Sunday morning fish were washed ashore in large numbers. They say leachate released into the lake, resulting in contamination, caused the fish kill. Experts call for a detailed study




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Palakkad Assembly by-poll: CPI(M)-BJP move to exploit ‘dissension’ in Congress over Mamkootathil’s candidature

The parties spotlight a letter ostensibly written by the District Congress Committee to the party’s national leadership requesting K. Muraleedharan’s candidature in Palakkad. Mr. Muraleedharan later confirms that his name was on the DCC list.




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Digital creator Gokul Raj’s takes on everyday life appeal to all ages with relatable Kerala sketches

The former radio and television jockey usually does a solo act that looks at the funny side of domestic life



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Leadership void at DUK and KTU: Administrative challenges persist amid Vice-Chancellor vacancies




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Sabarimala: Travancore Devaswom Board meeting evaluates preparations for pilgrimage

Meet decides to appoint Arun S. Nair as Sabarimala ADM to oversee general coordination of the pilgrimage




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Closure of Alappuzha weather observatory to leave a hole in forecasting capabilities of IMD on coastal stretch

IMD has temporarily closed down the observatory, which started functioning in 1931, in the wake of an eviction notice issued by Port department




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Munnar panchayat continues eviction of illegal roadside shops

In four days the authorities have removed nearly 100 roadside shops




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Women in Cinema Collective proposes autonomous statutory commission for Malayalam film industry

The WCC submits 41 recommendations for industry-wide reforms to committee constituted by the State govt. to frame the Kerala Film Policy




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Rozgar Mela a catalyst for employment generation, says Union Minister

Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan inaugurates Mela at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, in Thiruvananthapuram, on October 29




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Kerala digital varsity’s Centre for Digital Transformation in Culture to get a website




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NoRKA warns public to be vigilant against fake recruitment ads




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Congress takes strong exception to Kannur Collector’s ‘character statement’ about Naveen Babu

AICC general secretary, K. C. Venugopal, accused the Collector of attempting to tarnish the character of his deceased colleague at the instance of an influential coterie in the CPI(M) leadership




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Thiruvananthapuram to host major film preservation and restoration workshop

The dire state of film preservation in India led Dungarpur to set up the Film Heritage Foundation in 2014, for the conservation, preservation and restoration of films




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68-year-old man sentenced to life imprisonment for sexually abusing minor girl

The incident came to light after an ASHA worker and Anganwadi teacher in the locality alerted Childline that the children were in difficulties




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Remembering a Deepavali-season solar eclipse ‘chase’

Dipankar Banerjee, the noted solar physicist who recently took over as Director, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), describes himself as one of the ‘global eclipse chasers.’ He is also part of a theatre group where he plays Ramakrishna Paramahansa on stage




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Pinarayi calls Kerala Police the best in the country

Distributing medals to police officers for their exemplary service, Chief Minister says the force played a major role in safeguarding Kerala’s secular fabric




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Kerala SSLC exams to begin on March 3, results to be out by third week of May

SSLC model exams will be held from February 17 to February 21. First-year higher secondary exams will be held from March 6 to March 29, second-year exams from March 3 to March 26




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Ireland-based semiconductor firm Trasna’s office inaugurated in Technopark




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Wayanad gears up for byelection preparations




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LDF seeks to exploit disclosure against BJP leadership in Kodakara hawala case

Chief Minister asks State police to explore legal options for reinvestigation. Government has resolved to flag alleged laxity on the part of ED, I-T department in pursuing case with Centre




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‘Vanitha Junction’ campaign launched in Thiruvananthapuram district




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Airport fetes IAF team for Wayanad rescue operation




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Water supply disruption in Thiruvananthapuram city




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Meet Aswanth A, the visual designer behind the IFFK 2024 logo and brand identity concept

The IFFK film festival will take place in Thiruvananthapuram from December 13 onwards




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Rainfall likely on Sunday also, six districts on yellow alert

The IMD has put six districts — Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Thrissur and Palakkad — on yellow alert for isolated heavy rainfall




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Water supply to 11 wards in Thiruvananthapuram to be disrupted till 10 a.m. on November 3




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Sufi Qawwali group Warsi Brothers from Rampur to perform in Thiruvananthapuram




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Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra launches second phase campaign amidst criticism

Priyanka Gandhi began her campaign on November 3, accompanied by her brother Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition and Member of Parliament




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Rise in liver transplants in Kerala MCHs due to lower cost, better access

Liver transplant surgeries now available in government medical colleges in Kerala, offering affordable options for patients in need.




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State government constitutes expert committee for Medisep revamp

The scheme’s next phase to be launched on July 1, 2025. Rates for medical and surgical packages offered under it will be revised in consultation with service and pensioners’ organisations