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Petitioners have sought the court’s intervention in transferring the probe from the West Bengal Police to Central investigating agencies

Sri Lankan authorities are planning to arrest former cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunga on corruption charges related to his time as petroleum minister. He and his brother are accused of altering oil procurement procedures, causing an estimated $5 million loss to the state. His brother has been arrested and released on bail, with a travel ban imposed.

While the LDF has much to ponder over the drubbing in some of its traditional strongholds, the UDF is elated about the more-than-anticipated victory of its candidates across the district

The Bill seeks to subsume the UGC, AICTE, NCTE, and separate funding from the regulatory body; the Opposition has slammed the Bill as an “attack on federalism”

A Division Bench of Justices G. Jayachandran and K.K. Ramakrishnan continued to hear the arguments preferred against the order of Justice G.R. Swaminathan, who directed the Subramaniya Swamy temple management to light the Karthigai Deepam at the deepathoon besides the usual places, and other connected appeals.

Fertilizers make up 45% of the ₹41,455.39 crore of additional spending sought by the Ministry.

The PLFS stated that the overall Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 55.8% in November, the highest level recorded since April.

Claiming a “highway scam”, the Congress MP says that from Kasaragod in the north to Kollam in the south, National Highway projects, two major stretches NH 66 and NH 544, are collapsing before the eyes of the public

Joseph says that the move not only disrespects Gandhi’s contributions but also risks destabilising a vital employment guarantee programme that has been crucial for rural livelihoods since its inception in 2005.

Contestants from five countries are expected to take part in the kite festival, one of the major attractions of water fest; cycle rally from Kozhikode to Beypore on December 25 to herald the start of the festival

The 56-year-old leader is five times MLA hails from the Vaishya community, which is the core voter of the party. He earlier served as the coordinator of the Bihar State BJP Cow Protection Cell.

The Oscar-winning music director inaugurates the 99th annual music conference and concerts of the Music Academy; presents the M.S. Subbulakshmi Award and the cash prize instituted by The Hindu to violinist R.K. Shriramkumar, the Sangita Kalanidhi designate for 2025