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Standoff continues in archdiocese over ‘letter’ from Vatican




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Two friends and their track of records

Mohammed Ameen and Mohammed Jaseel, Plus Two students from KKM Higher Secondary School, Cheekkode in Malappuram, contested the same event in the previous edition and finished exactly in the same positions




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Softball teams raise the roof as they whip up excitement at Parade Ground




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Ananda Bose to inaugurate festival of Bengali diaspora




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HC flays police inaction in clearing blockade to Thiruvananthapuram Corporation office




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Not afraid of any probe, says Mamkootathil




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About 10 lakh tonnes of legacy waste awaiting scientific remediation




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Man accused of raping a tribal Odisha woman engaged as domestic help surrenders before police

Former managing director surrenders after raping tribal woman, sparking protests; accused hospitalised; case under investigation




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State affected due to lack of support from Centre during disasters: Kerala CM

Union government’s attitude reflects a desire for Kerala to suffer, says Pinarayi Vijayan




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HC allows medical termination of pregnancy of minor rape survivor

Division Bench passed the order while allowing an appeal filed against a single judge’s order declining permission. Medical board said that termination of pregnancy was most appropriate




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Doctors save life of nine-year-old boy




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Kerala School Sports & Games: Dispute over best school winners takes sheen off State school meet

Students and teachers from two schools stage a protest over the result in the best school (athletics) category leading to police intervention during the valedictory function of Kerala School Sports & Games.




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No separate categories of schools in adjudging winners, clarifies Minister




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Kerala HC quashes criminal case against former postal officials for taking possession of Waqf property

The post office was functioning from 1999, even before the insertion of section 52A in Waqf Act, which makes purchase or possession of Waqf property without Waqf Board nod punishable




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Of Palins and Quayles



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The politics of child marriage

India's stand at the UN Human Rights Council was viewed with apprehension by the intelligentsia in Kerala. Many see it as yet another example of appeasement politics.



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Thrill Of Brazil and Fiorentini please




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Field Of Dreams and Irish Gold excel




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Field Of Dreams, Irish Gold and Champagne Smile catch the eye




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Densetsu, Xaily, Positano, Kallu Sakkare and Power Of Beauty excel




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Field Of Dreams is in good shape and is poised for a hat-trick




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All Stars, Soft Whisper, Crown Drive and Raffinato please




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Rise And Reign, Densetsu, Promiseofthefuture, Elfin Knight, Irish Rockstar and Storm Shadow catch the eye




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Day 1 of Modi 3.0: PM signed file to release Kisan Nidhi, Cabinet approves 3 cr homes

PM Kisan Nidhi provides income support to 14.5 crore small and marginal farmers




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Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi appointed as next Chief of Army Staff

Lt. Gen Dwivedi brings extensive experience in military operations, technology integration, and strategic leadership, having served in various command and staff appointments throughout his illustrious 39-year career




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Govt approves viability gap funding for offshore wind energy projects

The outlay also includes ₹6,853 crore for installation and commissioning of 1 GW of offshore wind energy projects and a grant of ₹600 crore for upgradation of two ports to meet logistics requirements for offshore wind energy projects




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Periodic review likely of PSBs, CPSEs employees

New instructions from DoPT require PSUs and Banks to review employees monthly for integrity and effectiveness.




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On eve of Modi’s Moscow visit, Indo-Russia JV delivers 35,000 AK-203s to Indian Army

The Indo-Russian Rifles Private Ltd, a joint venture between India and Russia, has production facility at Amethi, UP and is expected to manufacture more than 600,000 rifles as per a deal between the two sides




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UP’s subsidy policy on strong hybrid cars different from FAME scheme: officials

The policy offers no registration cost for strong hybrid vehicles and provides a subsidy of ₹1 lakh or 15% of the ex-factory cost to customers, with a total outlay of ₹250 crore for 25,000 units




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Health Ministry directs FSSAI to waive off registration fee for street food vendors

Union Health Minister, Jagat Prakash Nadda also stressed on providing ‘Street Safe’ Rapid Testing Kit to ensure safe food is used by street food vendors and highlighted the need to empower them by enrolling them on food delivery platforms




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Entering a decade of financial inclusion: PMJDY reaches 53 crore beneficiaries and ₹2.28 lakh crore in deposits

The scheme has largely been women-centric with 29.48 crore beneficiaries while 35.27 crore of total accounts are from rural and semi-urban branches




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Cabinet approves ₹6,456 crore worth of new rail projects across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh

Three projects include setting up of two new lines and one multi-tracking project across Indian Railways




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Most powers of controversial patents chief Pandit withdrawn 

businessline was the first to report administrative head of intellectual property rights in the country, Prof Unnat P Pandit, has been indicted in a computer purchase case




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Ayushman Bharat scheme could see addition of more geriatric care packages: Health Ministry officials

Suggestions have been sought to increase the number of geriatric care packages under the health insurance scheme




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India and Brazil to collaborate on SAF, leverage biofuel expertise to decarbonise aviation

The joint statement emphasised collaboration in technology exchange, joint research, and development initiatives to optimize SAF production processes and create frameworks encouraging investment in SAF production.




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Regulatory, policy reforms crucial for future of India's pharma R&D: Report

Inadequate capacity for drug regulation, need for advanced testing facilities, lack of strong framework for monitoring quality compliance among policy challenges, says report




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Chennai Metro Phase 2 now a ‘Central Sector’ project, Centre to fund 65% of costs

The decision shifts financial responsibility largely to the central government, freeing up state resources and triggering loan renegotiations with international agencies. 




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FDI policy: Instead of overall review, govt may continue with tweaks

Focus will be on liberalising sector specific policy as and when required; improving processes




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Family pension in case of two widows to be paid after deciding legality of second marriage

Existing rule says ‘widow’ or ‘widower’ shall mean a spouse, legally wedded to deceased government servant or pensioners.




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No merger of 50% DA into basic, as finance ministry issues order payment for 53% DA

DA to central government employees was enhanced from 50 per cent to 53 per cent of the basic pay with effect from July 1, 2024




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Bharat dal sales resume; chana and masur dal offered at reduced prices

Chana (whole) is being sold at ₹58 per kg and masur dal at ₹89 per kg through cooperative networks like NCCF, NAFED, and Kendriya Bhandar.




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India’s new biodiversity strategy aims to protect 30% of ecosystems, restore degraded habitats by 2030

This plan aligns with the global targets set by the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.




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PM E-DRIVE: Government starts disbursal of incentives amounting to ₹320 crore in first month of scheme

Total 28,81,436 units of EVs to be incentivised with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore in the next 2 years




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GoI invites proposals for establishing Centres of Excellence under Green Hydrogen Mission

This initiative, launched by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, aims to position India as a global leader in Green Hydrogen technologies by enhancing research in production, storage, and utilization




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BMW X5: Best of both worlds

An SUV worthy of its salt is supposed to be as sporty as it is practical, and the new BMW X5 treads that fine line perfectly




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iX out of 10

BMW’s updated iX may not set your heart racing, but if a luxury electric crossover is what you’re after, it’ll acquit itself well




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Tata Altroz teaser released ahead of launch 

Powering the car is going to be a Nexon-sourced 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine claimed to make 118 bhp and 17.33 kg-m.




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Top (of the) Class

With more than seven lakh units sold since its launch, the Tata Nexon shows what’s behind its unabated success




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C(3)oming of age

Two years after its Indian arrival, the Citröen C3 seems to have settled down




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Ahead of the Curvv?

Stylish exterior, a tempting price tag, and an enjoyable drive, there’s a fair bit going in favour of the latest coupe SUV