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He is now all set to produce filmmaker Pa. Ranjith’s Sarpatta Parambarai 2 (Second Round), the sequel to the 2021 boxing drama

The IT revolution has given way to the age of AI, Chandrababu Naidu says, and unnecessary regulations must go while government employees keep training

Pushpak Pujari improved his IIT entrance rank from AIR 2,790 to 183 after choosing to prepare largely from home rather than move to Kota for coaching. Having lost his father in Class 10, Pujari stayed with his family, while his mother supported his late-night study sessions. After his first attempt, he balanced college with another year of preparation, sacrificing trips and festivals. His second attempt earned him admission to IIT Delhi’s Electrical Engineering programme.

The BJP leader alleged that Congress, under Rahul Gandhi’s leadership, was conducting a misinformation campaign within and outside the country

The market regulator dropped minimum public shareholding and fraud allegations against Vinod Adani and 11 other noticees, while imposing ₹20 lakh penalties on two of them for withholding information

One of them is presently posted in the Foreigners Division of the MHA, while the other is currently posted in a Pay and Accounts Office and had earlier served in the Foreigners Division, the Ministry said

A corporation commissioner explains that revision cases and unassessed properties are being identified stringently, considering that property tax is one of the major sources of income for the new corporations

Civic groups pointed out that the policy is more focused on revenue generation and is upper-middle-class-orientated, rather than striking a balance between traffic management, maintaining parking discipline and generating revenue

Farmers in the region fear a bumper yield the most, because the lack of cold storage and market linkages and exploitation by middlemen often force them into distress sales

According to the Horticulture Department officials, among all crops that have surveyed in past months, coconut has recorded the highest crop loss, followed by onion and other vegetables

The police said inquiries revealed that the six persons were actively involved in the activities of the movement named “Hizb-ut-Tahrir’ (HuT)

The Water Base Limited and Abaad Overseas were not running their effluent treatment plants, the pollution board’s chief engineer found; 10 more units across the State have show-cause notices

Kerala State Pollution Control Board had claimed that there are adequate treatment facilities for processing the biomedical waste generated in healthcare facilities across various districts

In Thailand, Asian elephants demonstrate remarkable adaptability in their feeding behaviors when encountering challenges. Studies indicate that these elephants can switch from direct feeding techniques to indirect methods as needed. While older elephants may find such adaptations more difficult due to slower reflexes, the ability to change tactics is crucial for their social dynamics. This insight into their behavioral flexibility could significantly improve strategies for harmonious coexistence with humans.

A Maryland factory built in 1920 and later linked to the Phillips Packing Company has been transformed from a vacant site into a business and community hub. The Packing House now hosts offices, retail and event spaces, while a $1 million state project is creating an oyster-focused centre for processing, biotechnology, education and ecological stewardship.

With its first significant purchase in the Save Tuckertown campaign, the Three Rivers Land Trust has acquired 200 acres to safeguard public access near Tuckertown Reservoir, much to the delight of outdoor lovers. This endeavour was made possible through contributions from over 1,400 supporters and outdoor industry partners. Nevertheless, nearly 3,800 acres remain vulnerable, highlighting the trust's commitment to acquiring additional properties for public enjoyment.

He said preventing the discharge of untreated industrial effluents into rivers and other water bodies was one of the key responsibilities of the KSPCB

Of 38 wards where by-elections were held, UDF wins 19 seats, while LDF secures 18. Twenty20 wins in Poothrikka