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Three-day global meet on diabetes to be held in Kovalam

Over 2,500 health-care professionals are expected to take part in the convention

9 Jul 2026 10:26 pm
Young Indians Thiruvananthapuram Chapter to host model parliament on July 10 and 11

A total of 129 selected students from various government and private schools across the city and its surrounding areas will participate in the event

9 Jul 2026 10:22 pm
Dwindling Fortunes: quick-commerce platforms, large retail stores sound the death knell for small businesses, neighbourhood shops in Kerala

Neighbourhood shops and small retailers across the country are finding the going tough with e-commerce platforms and corporate-backed large retail stores rapidly establishing their business even in rural areas. A walk along the commercial areas as well as neighbourhoods reveals the plight of those who have been struggling to cope in the digital era. S.R. Praveen meets some of the retailers to understand the changing retail business scenario in Kerala

9 Jul 2026 10:22 pm
Mohana Kumar appointed as State Project Director of Samagra Shiksha Kerala

Dr. Mohana Kumar, who was previously the principal of DB College, Sasthamcotta, had also served as the vice-chairperson of SCOLE Kerala and secretary of the Higher Secondary Education Board

9 Jul 2026 10:17 pm
Farooq Abdullah writes to INDIA bloc, J&K leaders on upcoming protest over Statehood

The NC president says: We hope every democratic voice across the country will stand united in this collective cause

9 Jul 2026 10:17 pm
Watch: India and Australia Deepen Defence Ties: What It Means for the Indo-Pacific | Above the Fold | 09.07.2026

From Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Australia to the escalating conflict in West Asia, to new developments in the Sri Lanka prison clashes, we bring you the latest in this episode. We also look at the Navys Drishti-10 UAV that crashed near Gujarat, the controversy surrounding Argentinas latest FIFA World Cup win, and other top national and international stories. We bring you your complete news roundup.

9 Jul 2026 10:16 pm
Plea to complete renovation work, reopen Gandhi Memorial Museum

More than three years ago the authorities closed the museum and its library for renovation work; However, the continued closure has deprived the public from accessing valuable historical, educational and research resources, says petitioner

9 Jul 2026 10:10 pm
Kerala HC to hear suo motu proceedings on July 2024 landslide in Wayanad

The proceedings had been initiated in August 2024, when cases connected with quarrying and construction activities in Wayanad came up for hearing

9 Jul 2026 10:08 pm
Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected provinces

According to the Congolese Health Ministry, suspected cases have now been recorded in the provinces of Tshopo and Haut-Uele, signaling the continued spread of the disease beyond the epicenter in Ituri

9 Jul 2026 10:02 pm
SC cites blazes in Delhi, Lucknow; questions civic bodies on unauthorised buildings

Bench says slackness by the civic authorities to take effective action against unauthorised constructions in the national capital and its neighbouring regions will not be tolerated

9 Jul 2026 9:59 pm
Google appeals Indian ruling over its ads platform, citing consumer harm

To ensure their ads are promoted by Google and target the right customers, companies bid on keywords that online consumers type into the search engine

9 Jul 2026 9:54 pm
Syria welcomes U.S. announcement of removal from blacklist

A dark page in Syria's history has been turned, Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani wrote on X

9 Jul 2026 9:54 pm
Govt waives basic customs duty on key inputs for electronics manufacturing

The duty waiver would reduce import dependence and strengthen the electronics ecosystem with local production

9 Jul 2026 9:48 pm
Minister moots raising retirement age of professors in govt. medical colleges

Their retirement age currently is 63 while it is 70 in private medical colleges; out of 800 sanctioned professor posts in 17 government medical colleges across the State, around 200 remain vacant, which is affecting the quality of medical education, says Satya Kumar Yadav

9 Jul 2026 9:47 pm
CBI files first chargesheet in Reliance Home Finance Limited case; cites 3,526 crore loss

The agency has registered seven First Information Reports against Reliance Communications Limited (RCOM), Reliance Home Finance Limited (RHFL), Reliance Commercial Finance Limited (RCFL) and Reliance Telecom Limited (RTL) based on complaints received from various public sector banks and LIC

9 Jul 2026 9:45 pm
Enough water for 3-4 months for Bengaluru, says BWSSB; experts call for long-term measures

As the water conservation norms from the 2024 summer crisis are reintroduced, calls grow for groundwater regulation and water circularity

9 Jul 2026 9:41 pm
TCS Q1 net profit rises 4.6% to 14,349 crore, board declares interim dividend of 12 per share

Annualized AI revenue at US$ 2.6 billion in Q1FY27, grew 13.6% QoQ

9 Jul 2026 9:39 pm
73 lakh Pattadar passbooks will be given away in A.P. by March, says Naidu

The land ownership passbooks will bear the official State emblem to ensure that people retain authority over their property, our aim is to transform Andhra Pradesh into a land-dispute free State, says CM

9 Jul 2026 9:30 pm
TVKgovernment changes the name of free bus travel scheme for women

MahalirVidiyalPayanam has been renamed as MagalirPayanam. Metropolitan Transport Corporation buses sported MagalirPayanam boards on Thursday. Its an attempt to erase political identities, says ThangamThennarasu

9 Jul 2026 9:26 pm
Jana Nayagan gets A certificate; likely to release in theatres on July 24

According to reports, after the makers implemented modifications suggested by the examining committee, the film was initially considered suitable for a 'U/A' certificate; however, the process stalled when a committee member raised an internal objection, claiming certain portions could hurt public sentiments.

9 Jul 2026 9:25 pm
Bishnoi ran decentralised syndicate, wanted S.K. killed to instill fear: U.S. DoJ

DoJ says Bishnois group enticed impoverished minors in India to join the enterprise and loyal members were sent abroad to work for the network; gang members had limited information on the identities or backgrounds of others in the group

9 Jul 2026 9:24 pm
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 | Footballs old gods are being claimed by time

FOOTBALL | This World Cup has exposed the mortality of men who once seemed immune to it

9 Jul 2026 9:21 pm
Yellow alert for five districts in Kerala on July 10

Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Wayanad, and Malappuram have been put on the alert

9 Jul 2026 9:19 pm
In Focus Podcast | Should India restart dialogue with Pakistan?

A group of influential citizens, led by Gandhian O.P. Shah, urges India and Pakistan to restart dialogue. Guests Mani Shankar Aiyar and Tara Kartha weigh in on this timely discussion.

9 Jul 2026 9:18 pm
Irrigation Minister directs officials to prepare contingency plans to counter El Nino impact

Uttam Kumar Reddy directs officials for district specific strategies in the interest of farmers

9 Jul 2026 9:16 pm
Satheesan urges Kerala MPs to work as true ambassadors of State in Delhi

Ahead of Monsoon session of Parliament, Chief Minister asks them to raise Keralas developmental needs, as well as constituency-specific issues, with Union Ministers and senior officials

9 Jul 2026 9:13 pm