Tesla sales slip as it loses EV crown to China’s BYD in 2025

[ad_1] A day prior, BYD said that it sold 2.26 million EVs last year [File] | Photo Credit: AP Tesla’s sales fell in 2025, the company reported Friday, ceding its position as the world’s biggest electric vehicle maker for the year to Chinese auto giant BYD. The American company led by Elon Musk logged 418,227 […]

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​Unenviable choice: On the government’s fiscal policy space

[ad_1] The Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue of ₹1.74 lakh crore in December 2025 confirms just how narrow the government’s fiscal policy space is. The December data reflect the economic activity in November, the second month under the new, reduced GST rates. December’s revenues were marginally higher than the ₹1.7 lakh crore collected in […]

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Safe destination project on the cards for Pathankayam falls in Kozhikode

[ad_1] Around 20 tourists have drowned over the years in unguarded stretches of Pathankayam waterfalls. | Photo Credit: K. Ragesh A safe destination project, with the support of the Tourism department and the police, will be implemented at Pathankayam waterfalls, where around 20 tourists have drowned over the years in unguarded stretches of the popular […]

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Two staffers injured in blast at old-age home

[ad_1] Two people suffered burns in a blast triggered by a gas leak at the Sayanam old-age home at Attukal here on Friday. According to Fire and Rescue Services personnel, the blast occurred at the old-age home under the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation in the morning. The injured have been identified as 39-year-old Maya and 30-year-old Rajeev, […]

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Row over nod for New Year event at convention centre

[ad_1] The convention centre near the Sarovaram Biopark in Kozhikode. | Photo Credit: K. Ragesh The Kozhikode Corporation’s stop memo to the management of the convention centre near Sarovaram Biopark in the city, demanding to stop the New Year programme there, and permitting it later, has sparked tension. The stop memo was served by the […]

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Theyyam to light up Thiruvananthapuram during Assembly book festival

[ad_1] During the fourth edition of the Kerala Legislative Assembly International Book Festival, the State Assembly premises will be transformed into a vibrant cultural space for a week, blending books, art and tradition. As part of the programme, the ritual art form Theyyam, rooted in north Kerala, will be performed in the capital, offering southern […]

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Satheesan promises to help child receive prosthetic arm

[ad_1] Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has promised support to get a prosthetic arm to nine-year-old Vinodini from Pallassana, Palakkad, whose right hand was amputated following alleged medical negligence. He said that necessary arrangements, including financial assistance, will be ensured to get a prosthetic arm for her after coming across media reports that she […]

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UDF mulls split terms for standing committee chiefs in Kochi Corporation

[ad_1] The United Democratic Front (UDF), which is poised to sweep all eight standing committees in the Kochi Corporation owing to its commanding majority in the council, will field senior councillors with considerable experience for the posts of chairpersons. Split terms for chairpersons are also likely, providing opportunities for more eligible councillors. The election of […]

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Cartoonist P.S. Sukumaran dies

[ad_1] P.S. Sukumaran, cartoonist and entrepreneur, passed away at his home at Jos Junction here on Friday. He was 92. He was the former secretary and president of the Kerala Fine Arts Society in Ernakulam. An alumnus of Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam, Mr. Sukumaran’s cartoons were published in several publications including the Shankar’s Weekly published from […]

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