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Those kept away from voting also included Babu Kudukkil, the chairman of the local action committee who is contesting from ward number 11 of the Thamarassery panchayat

The ED alleges that the proprietors of P.K. Enterprises forged export bills and causing ‘wrongful losses to bank’

Former England batter Mark Butcher criticises England's technical decline, attributing it to an overemphasis on "intent" at the expense of fundamental batting skills. He argues that flaws exposed on Australian pitches, such as driving on the up with hands far forward, are punished on faster surfaces, leading to their Ashes struggles.

Aditya Dhar's directorial 'Dhurandhar', starring Ranveer Singh, has become a major box office hit, garnering positive reviews and strong audience acceptance. The film demonstrated impressive weekday stability, maintaining collections in the Rs. 20 crore range and is expected to cross Rs 200 crore soon.

Co-owners of the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, are set to be extradited to India from Thailand after fleeing following a fire that claimed 25 lives. Detained in Phuket, their extradition highlights the India-Thailand Extradition Treaty, which facilitates the surrender of fugitive offenders.

Sudhakaran calls CM’s remark branding Congress leaders as “a licentious lot and sexual predators” as “a petty and unbecoming comment”, stating that such language “demeans the dignity of the office.”

The National Investigation Agency claimed that the accused were found to have been actively involved in the criminal conspiracy, planning and execution of the loot of around 200 explosive packets, each containing 20 kg of explosives

Govindan says UDF adopting a stand ‘aligned with the hunters rather than the victims’

Rahul Gandhi accused Home Minister Amit Shah of appearing nervous and using foul language during his Lok Sabha speech on electoral reforms. Gandhi challenged Shah to a debate on his press conference allegations, but Shah stated Parliament would not function according to Gandhi's wishes.

IndiGo's extensive flight cancellations continue into a second week, impacting thousands of passengers nationwide. The airline's chairman apologized, citing external experts to address root causes and prevent future disruptions. Regulators and the government have intervened, with IndiGo's CEO summoned to present operational stabilization plans, including accelerated pilot hiring.

If online gaming amounts to 'betting and gambling', do these activities come under States' jurisdiction: a debate in court ensues among the CJI, Centre and online gaming platforms

FIRs have been registered against more than 128 establishments and their operators so far, marking what the government describes as its largest-ever action against illegal pharmaceutical trafficking in the State

In January 2026, India will be welcoming a delegation led by the Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia at the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Parliaments of Commonwealth Countries

The US has greenlit a significant $686 million arms deal for Pakistan, including advanced technology and support for F-16 fighter. This move aims to enhance Pakistan's counterterrorism capabilities and interoperability with US forces. The approval follows a recent $93 million US arms sale to India, featuring Javelin missiles and Excalibur rounds, bolstering its defense against regional threats.

Gold and silver prices are showing strong bullish signals. MCX Gold is expected to rise towards 1,34,000 rupees. MCX Silver is also poised for an upward move, targeting 2,00,000 rupees. Experts advise buying on dips while monitoring key support levels. Global factors like bond yields and the dollar will influence these trends.

As the violence around the ethanol factory simmers, a farmers' meeting is scheduled at noon to decide the next course of action

An investigation is under way into the complaint filed by UDF workers from Omassery

India's ODI series win against South Africa has ignited a debate on batting flexibility, with head coach Gautam Gambhir and former star AB de Villiers advocating for adaptable batting orders. They believe that beyond the openers, players should be ready to bat anywhere to keep teams unpredictable and exploit game situations.