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Eighteen geotechnical agencies will perform soil sampling and testing across 18 highway projects in Kerala. Move follows the collapse of a portion of a wall on the NH-66 at Mylakkadu in Kollam. Reports generated after proper investigations will serve as the basis for re-checking the construction of every single RS wall, says NHAI

The highly anticipated pink line corridor is expected to open in two stages by the end of 2026, connecting Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara.

In marathon meetings held in Geneva and London in recent weeks, European leaders reiterated their commitment to support Ukraine; but Kyiv is running out of money, and Europe is struggling to raise more.

Chief Election Commissioner A.M.M. Nasir Uddin made the announcement on Thursday (December 11)

The gallery will have a seating capacity to accommodate 810 people. While one side will accommodate general public, the other side will have arrangements for organisers and guests

Indian rice exporters remain unfazed after the United States threatened to impose higher tariffs on Indian rice. Exporters say the move is unlikely to affect their business, as shipments to the US make up only a tiny fraction of Indias overall rice exports. However, rice growers in Haryana feel that higher tariff by US would make them competitive weaker in the global market at a time when farmers in any case were facing a lot of problems.

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Fertility preservation must become a standard part of oncology care. Every woman diagnosed with cancer deserves to be informed about her options before beginning treatment, while every clinician involved in her care must recognise fertility protection as a critical component of comprehensive cancer management

This includes recruitment to SBI, Nationalised Banks and Regional Rural Banks

NESO secretary general Mutsikhoyo Yhobu said the students' bodies had opposed the law since its inception

Donald Trump has launched the $1 million Trump Gold Card, a new visa pathway aimed at helping companies retain top graduates from leading US universities. Calling it a shame that students from India, China, and other countries are forced to leave, Trump said the Gold Card will provide faster residency, a path to citizenship, and a stronger alternative to traditional green cards.

During the interim bail period, the applicant (Khalid) shall not use the social media, the court said, directing him to only meet his family members, relatives and friends

Mr. Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, shared a video of his conversation with employees of a PSU, Bharat Immunologicals and Biologicals Corporation Limited (BIBCOL) at his Parliament office, saying they had not received salaries for some time now

CPI(M) workers heckled the Palakkad MLA and raised slogans against him. A strong police force was deployed near the polling station anticipating Rahul Mamkootathils arrival

State Election Commission has scheduled the counting of votes polled in the two-phased local body polls for December 13

The State department in 2023 switched to the sans serif font Calibri because its rounded letters with wide spacing are considered more accessible for people with disabilities.

The police suspect the car was being driven at a high speed, causing the driver to lose control. The car reportedly skidded for nearly 100 feet before leaping over the median into the opposite lane.

Bhakti Vaani, a rare curation of Carnatic and Hindustani music, will present prayer and poetry in an unusual format

He says that the report has now been sent to the Chengalpattu Collectorate for authentication and thereafter, it would be submitted before the Supreme Court in the third week of January

While Superhero delves into the complexities of power, resilience, and human connection, Enowate portrays emotions linked with migration, diversity and a quest for identity

In two separate incidents, UDFs two women candidates as well as a polling agent were attacked allegedly by CPI(M) workers

Deputy CM Singh Deo and MSME Minister Gokulananda Mallick chaired a meeting with senior officials on the prevailing situation at MV-26 village

Envisages financial ecosystem transforming SHGs and JLGs into gateways for individual credit empowerment

Round also saw existing investors - Kae Capital and Boundless Ventures - double down on the vertical quick-commerce play.

Himachal CM highlights systemic reforms, disaster relief delays, and fiscal pressures in interview with The Hindu

The four-day festival aims to bring together architects, interior designers, artisans and students, under one roof

The U.S. has unveiled a new gold card visa aimed at drawing high-value investors, top graduates and global entrepreneurs seeking opportunities in America.

South Koreas former acting leader Choi Sang-mok has been indicted on charges related to the brief imposition of martial law in December 2024

In Prakash Veers The Devil, Darshan pulls double duty in a story packed with political drama, corruption, and a classic good vs. evil showdown. The first half keeps things lively, but as the plot thickens, it struggles to keep the energy up

Pralhad Joshi drove a hydrogen fuel cell electric car, Mirai, manufactured by Japanese automaker Toyota, to the Parliament to showcase advanced hydrogen mobility

Oman is the third-largest export destination for India among the GCC countries

APS is one of the leading treatable causes of recurrent miscarriages, especially after 10 weeks of gestation. Awareness among patients and healthcare providers can help improve timely diagnosis and treatment

In Kerala, the last date for submission of enumeration form will be December 18, 2025, and the draft roll will be published on December 23, 2025