FPIs pull out ₹7,608 crore from equities in just 2 days of January

[ad_1] Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Foreign portfolio investors have started 2026 on a cautious note, extending their selling streak from last year by withdrawing ₹7,608 crore ($846 million) from Indian equities in the first two trading sessions of January. The withdrawal of funds followed the largest outflow of ₹1.66 […]

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Massive fire ravages bike parking at Thrissur Railway Station

[ad_1] Massive fire broke out at the motorcycle parking facility at Thrissur Railway Station early on January 4, 2026 morning. Photo: Special Arrangement A massive fire broke out at the motorcycle parking facility at Thrissur Railway Station early on Sunday (January 4, 2026) morning, destroying hundreds of vehicles and triggering panic in the area. The […]

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Which are the airports being privatised? | Explained

[ad_1] The story so far: The third round of airport privatisation, covering 11 airports to be opened for bids in five bundled groups, has moved a step forward with the Ministry of Civil Aviation sending a proposal to the Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee (PPPAC) for its in-principle clearance and detailed scrutiny. According to government […]

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Development a key focus, says Thrikkakara municipal chief

[ad_1] The newly appointed chairperson of the Thrikkakara municipality Rashid Ullamppilly said his priority will be the holistic development of the local body with a ‘people first’ attitude. Instead of branching into multiple initiatives and schemes and losing track of them, he plans to outline ten specific goals to be implemented in the first year. […]

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Kanthapuram’s outreach yatra gains momentum ahead of Samastha centenary

[ad_1] Vadassery Hasan Musliyar, who is leading the Kerala Yatra of the Kerala Muslim Jamat in Malappuram district, addressing a reception at Kondotty on Sunday. | Photo Credit: SAKEER HUSSAIN Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar, a prominent Sunni scholar leading the Kerala Muslim Jamaat, has been drawing significant attention during his ongoing Kerala Yatra. The outreach […]

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Three-year jail term for Kerala MLA Antony Raju in tampering with evidence case

[ad_1] In a setback to former Kerala Transport Minister and ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) legislator Antony Raju, a court in Thiruvananthapuram sentenced him to three years’ imprisonment for tampering with evidence related to a drug seizure case. The Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Nedumangadu, on Saturday (January 3, 2025) found him guilty of forging […]

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CIEL HR Services mops up ₹30 crore from Zoho, Pegasus, others in pre-IPO round

[ad_1] Zoho. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Human resources solutions provider CIEL HR Services has raised ₹30 crore from 88 investors, including Zoho Corporation, Pegasus India and Standard Fireworks, ahead of its proposed initial public offering (IPO). In a public announcement, the Chennai-based company said it carried out a pre-IPO placement of 27,27,272 equity shares […]

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Tea Board for 100% testing of imported crop: Dy Chairman

[ad_1] Deputy Chairman of the Tea Board said cheap and poor quality imports of tea are taking place from countries like Nepal and Vietnam. File | Photo Credit: ANI Deputy chairman of the Tea Board, C. Murugan, on Saturday (January 3, 2026) assured that 100% testing of the quality of imports would be carried out […]

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Transport Ministry proposes Aadhaar-like number to EV batteries for efficient traceability

[ad_1] Image used for representation. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Transport Ministry has proposed assigning Aadhaar-like unique identification number to EV batteries to ensure their end-to-end traceability and efficient recycling. The proposed framework will make it mandatory for battery producers or importers to assign a 21-character Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN) to batteries, as per […]

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Sabarimala gold theft case: Charges against Congress leaders will not stand, says Sunny Joseph

[ad_1] Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president Sunny Joseph has refuted the allegations against the party levelled by the Congress and the BJP related to the Sabarimala gold theft case. Addressing the media in Kannur on Saturday (January 3), he said that the charges against the Congress leaders linking them with Unnikrishnan Potti, the prime […]

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