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Kerala looks to the skies to tackle human-wildlife conflict, but is this feasible?

Kerala Forest Department has proposed using Indian Air Force helicopters to relocate captured Schedule I animals, including tigers and leopards, from conflict hotspots to secure forest habitats. However, the move has sparked debate over its ecological and economic feasibility

17 Jul 2026 4:25 pm
Traffic police step up drive against reckless mid-road halts by private buses in Keralas Kozhikode

Drive follows flooding complaints from public about private buses stopping in the middle of roads to pick up and drop passengers unmindful of moving traffic bottlenecks. Police say the practice has been found obstructing the natural flow of traffic and increases the risk of freak accidents, prompting stricter enforcement

17 Jul 2026 4:23 pm
Five more arrested in Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad probe into alleged JeM module; total accused rises to 13

A court has remanded them to eight days of police custody to facilitate further investigation

17 Jul 2026 4:18 pm
Karnataka government urged to declare drought, announce relief of 40,000 for each farmer

Sugarcane growers seek waiver of crop loans availed from nationalised, co-operative and private banks

17 Jul 2026 4:13 pm
Watch: Tamil Nadu Census 2027 | Why headcount matters

Census 2027 | Why Tamil Nadus biggest headcount matters

17 Jul 2026 4:09 pm
Civilian dies of gunshot wound in J&Ks Bhaderwah; internet suspended in Chenab Valley areas

The J&K Police has not issued any statement on the circumstances under which the civilian died

17 Jul 2026 4:00 pm
IIT Palakkad convocation on July 18

As many as 307 students from BTech, MTech, MSc, MS, and PhD programmes will graduate this year

17 Jul 2026 4:00 pm
TMC MLA Madan Mitra attends Mamata camp's assembly protest days after joining rebel faction

Clarifying his presence at the protest, Madan Mitra said he had remained there purely as a matter of courtesy after emerging from Ritabrata Banerjee's chamber in the Assembly, and insisted that it did not signify any change in his political position.

17 Jul 2026 3:58 pm
Watch: Census 2027 | Why Tamil Nadus biggest headcount matters

Census 2027 | Why Tamil Nadus biggest headcount matters

17 Jul 2026 3:56 pm
1.15 crore sanctioned for 23 kambalas in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi districts by Karnataka Tourism Department

As per two separate the sanction orders issued by the Department on July 14, each kambala organiser will thus get 5 lakh

17 Jul 2026 3:55 pm
Is Bengaluru Indias capital of alternative love?

The city is rethinking the relationship status, suggesting that love no longer has to follow a prescribed script

17 Jul 2026 3:54 pm
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz sanctioned after cannabis-related positive test

Nawaz admitted the violation and demonstrated that the substance had been used out of competition in a manner unrelated to sporting performance, said ICC

17 Jul 2026 3:50 pm
Sri Lanka arrests T20 team co-owner Manjot Kalra over match-fixing

Former Indian Cricketer and LPL team co- owner Manjot Kalra, was arrested at a hotel in Colombo as he was allegedly about to pay a player 9.5 million

17 Jul 2026 3:45 pm
Kerala government begins process to convert CET into KTU constituent college, forms working group

The working group, constituted by the Higher Education department, is tasked with preparing a detailed proposal and order to transfer personnel, assets and liabilities

17 Jul 2026 3:42 pm
Daily Quiz | On FIFA controversies

FIFA World Cup: a quiz on FIFA controversies over the years

17 Jul 2026 3:39 pm
Pakistan cargo crash families call for global help to recover black boxes

Debris from the K2 Airways freighter was recovered shortly after the crash, but the water in the area is about 3,000 mt deep. Finding the black boxes would require a costly underwater search

17 Jul 2026 3:38 pm
Indias mass-market mobile segment declined 45% YoY

Overall, Indias smartphone shipments witnessed biggest decline in six years between April to June with shipments going down by 10% during Q2 2026

17 Jul 2026 3:34 pm
Denying Backward Classes benefits to converts to Islam is unconstitutional

Madras High Court ruling denies Backward Class status to converts to Islam, raising constitutional concerns and legal inconsistencies

17 Jul 2026 3:33 pm
Hong Leong Bank Debuts Malaysia's First Visa Infinite Privilege Card

Hong Leong Bank Debuts Malaysia's First Visa Infinite Privilege Card

17 Jul 2026 3:30 pm
Forevermark Diamond Jewellery Strengthens South India presence with its first store in Bengaluru

Forevermark Diamond Jewellery Strengthens South India presence with its first store in Bengaluru

17 Jul 2026 3:30 pm
How women audiences are championing Marathi films in theatres

With a host of female-centric films being made, Marathi cinema is speaking closely to women audiences, who are in turn showing up in large numbers to watch them, celebrate them and turn them into box office successes

17 Jul 2026 3:30 pm
Indias Quantum Leap: From Ancient Philosophy to Post-Quantum Cryptography

Read this essential guide to demystify the complex world of quantum computing and learn how India is navigating the paradigm shift.

17 Jul 2026 3:22 pm
Kerala Revenue Minister says State aims to ensure title deed for all eligible individuals

Minister says about 5,000 title deeds will be distributed across the State as part of UDF governments 100-day action plan

17 Jul 2026 3:19 pm
Taj Mahal or Tejo Mahalaya? The legal tussle explained

In 2017, the Archaeological Survey of India stated unambiguously that the Taj was a 17th-century tomb. The technology used in its construction and design, including pietra dura, did not exist in pre-medieval days. It should have ended any vestiges of controversy.

17 Jul 2026 3:17 pm
NEET re-test results 2026: 12 students from Tamil Nadu score above 690

This years NEET results have indicated an increase in cut-off marks to the tune of about 30 to 35, compared to last year.

17 Jul 2026 3:13 pm
Worlds longest hydrogen powered train flagged off from Haryanas Jind

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off Indias first hydrogen-powered fuel cell train from Jind in Haryana, marking a major step towards cleaner rail transport. He also laid the foundation stone for development projects in Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab. Heres why the hydrogen train is significant and how it works.

17 Jul 2026 3:11 pm
Parliamentary panel on bill to remove PM, CMs defers adoption of report

The Joint Committee on the 130th Amendment Bill had made five recommendations in its draft report, which was circulated to members recently

17 Jul 2026 3:10 pm
Powering Life Beyond Boundaries: Sachin Tendulkar Goes Off-Grid With Luminous EDGE GO

The new Luminous EDGE Portable Power Series digital film brings alive the idea of power on the go, enabling consumers to carry reliable energy wherever life takes themfrom outdoor adventures and road trips to everyday moments beyond the home.

17 Jul 2026 3:09 pm
AI Cybersecurity Firm TAC InfoSec Sets INR 100 Crore Revenue Guidance for FY27, Q1 FY27 Results Total Income Rises 97% YoY, PAT Surges 137% YoY

AI cybersecurity company targets continued sequential expansion through enterprise adoption, ESOF Cybersecurity Platform Business, Socify.ai growth, global partnerships and U.S. operations

17 Jul 2026 3:09 pm
Cadre Tech Labs Founder Muneer Khan Named to IEEE Computer Societys Top 30 Early Career Professionals for 2025

Recognition highlights journey from a first-generation college background to developing AI-powered assistive wearables for the blind and visually impaired

17 Jul 2026 3:08 pm
Patna High Court ruling on attempt to rape reignites debate, activists seek judges' training

The remarks came after the Patna High Court, according to media reports, held that attempting to remove a woman's salwar and pressing her breasts did not amount to an attempt to rape

17 Jul 2026 3:07 pm
Watch: Canadian wildfire smoke triggers health alerts across the U.S. and Canada

Canada is battling one of its most intense wildfire seasons in recent years, with massive plumes of smoke drifting thousands of kilometres and affecting air quality from Ontario to the northeastern United States.

17 Jul 2026 3:03 pm
Watch | Thousands brave torrential rain to witness iconic Aanayoottu ritual at temple in Keralas Thrissur

49 elephants feast under dark monsoon skies as devotees brave torrential rain to witness Thrissurs iconic Karkkidakam ritual

17 Jul 2026 2:58 pm
Everyones Janaki: The singers enduring legacy of love and mentorship

As fans across languages celebrate her unforgettable songs, fellow musicians recall a singer whose humility, affection and guidance touched several lives.

17 Jul 2026 2:57 pm
Collector asks medical and health department officials to monitor seasonal diseases

Mosquito breeding centers needed to be removed to prevent spread of viral fevers with every Friday to be observed as a Dry Day says, Collector Swapnil Dinakar Pundkar

17 Jul 2026 2:56 pm
Who is Anurag Kumar, new Delhi Police Commissioner

Anurag Kumar was decorated with the Presidents Police Medal for Distinguished Service in 2016.

17 Jul 2026 2:53 pm
Oh! Sukumari movie review: Thiruveer, Aishwarya Rajesh shine in this entertaining rural dramedy

Set in rural Telangana, director Bharat Dharshans Telugu film turns a familiar tale of family dynamics and personal dreams into an engaging dramedy with a quirky central hook

17 Jul 2026 2:43 pm
Ram temple donation embezzlement: SIT to submit interim report on Monday

Sources further said the SIT may seek more time from the Uttar Pradesh government to finalise its investigation into the alleged financial irregularities related to donations received by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

17 Jul 2026 2:40 pm
i2Cool Co-Founder and CEO Prof. Martin Zhu Honoured with 2025 Leader of the Year Young Entrepreneur Award

i2Cool Co-Founder and CEO Prof. Martin Zhu Honoured with 2025 Leader of the Year Young Entrepreneur Award

17 Jul 2026 2:30 pm
93.07% Bifaciality Module! Tongwei Leads Intersolar Europe 2026 with Global Launch of TNC 3.0 BIFIMAX Module

93.07% Bifaciality Module! Tongwei Leads Intersolar Europe 2026 with Global Launch of TNC 3.0 BIFIMAX Module

17 Jul 2026 2:30 pm
July 23 is last date to apply for MBBS, BDS courses in Tamil Nadu

There will not be any extension for the last date for applications, the Tamil Nadu Selection Committee said.

17 Jul 2026 2:29 pm
At least 20 children and one adult were killed in a school bus crash in Uganda, police say

The bus belonged to the King David Junior School, an elementary school situated in the capital Kampala

17 Jul 2026 2:24 pm
CCI junks complaint against Reliance Jio Infocomm, others

The Competition Commission of India in an order said it has also dismissed similar allegations against over 4,500 firms across multiple sectors

17 Jul 2026 2:16 pm
13 students suspended for ragging, assaulting first-year student at Kerala college

Alleged incident happened in Government College Kasaragod. According to complainant, a group of senior students threatened and assaulted him on the campus on July 13

17 Jul 2026 2:12 pm
Google will have to open up Android and Search data to rivals under new EU specifications

Google has consistently opposed these proposed measures, with lawyer Kent Walker claiming that the latest decisions by the regulator come with privacy and security risks

17 Jul 2026 2:09 pm
Illegal mosques, madrassas demolished near India-Pakistan border in Jaisalmer

According to the administration, the demolished structures had been built on government land, including land reserved for families displaced by the Pong Dam project

17 Jul 2026 2:08 pm
Kerala power cuts: Pinarayi Vijayan accuses UDF govt of poor planning

Keralas Leader of the Opposition says LDF government was able to avoid such situations in the past decade by taking necessary steps in advance

17 Jul 2026 1:51 pm