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Central Labour Codes will not be implemented in Kerala: Minister Sivankutty

The minister further said that the Union Labour Ministry had called a meeting of all the states last month and there, Kerala had clearly indicated its stand that it would not implement the labour codes.

Karnataka crisis: Why 'No.2' is Congress's No.1 problem, yet again

In states where the Congress has had chief ministers of its own, the party has always had to balance the power tussle between the top leaders, which invariablity threatens the very stability of the government.

Seeking votes through financial promises inappropriate: Sharad Pawar on Ajit's remark

Ajit Pawar, who heads the rival NCP, last week told voters at Malegaon in Baramati tehsil of Pune district that he will ensure there is no shortage of funds for the town if they elected the candidates of his party, but if they rejected them, he will also "reject".

Supreme Court says no single reason for Delhi air pollution: 'What magic wand can judicial forum exercise?'

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant noted that air pollution is “undeniably an issue affecting every resident of Delhi-NCR.”

Gold quota auctions, data sharing and $100 billion trade: What India’s CEPA review with UAE changes

India and the UAE have reviewed their CEPA pact, shifting gold import quotas to auctions and pushing data, pharma and food-safety cooperation as trade tops $100 bn.

Idols inside the Masjid (1949): How the appearance of Ram Lalla inside Babri Masjid reshaped control of the disputed site

A factual recounting of how idols of Ram Lalla appeared inside the Babri Masjid on the night of 22-23 December 1949, how authorities responded, and how the episode intensified the legal and political dispute that followed.

PM Modi unveils Skyroot’s Vikram-I: Know all about India’s largest privately developed orbital rocket

Vikram-1 is named after the father of India’s space programme Vikram Sarabhai. It is a multi-stage launch vehicle with a capacity to place around 300 kg of payloads.

KA Sengottaiyan quits AIADMK, joins Vijay’s TVK in major Tamil Nadu political shift

Sengottaiyan had resigned as MLA on November 26, sparking speculation that he was preparing to join Vijay’s party. His resignation came just weeks after the AIADMK expelled him in October, accusing him of maintaining contact with individuals earlier removed from the party.

PM Modi, Amit Shah to attend Raipur DGP-IGP meet on internal security and anti-Naxal strategy

PM Modi's presence will mark his second visit to Chhattisgarh in less than a month; he had earlier participated in the State Foundation Day events on November 1.

Unpacking the cash market surge

SEBI’s restrictions on options trading triggered an unexpected boom in India's cash market, with delivery volumes surging as traders sought new opportunities

Sensex, Nifty hit record high after 14 months, but broader market still lags

Over the past 14 months, the performance within the Nifty basket has been sharply uneven. Only 13 stocks have delivered double-digit returns, while 24 have ended in negative territory.

Former CJI BR Gavai on his reaction to shoe-throwing incident: 'Maybe it is a result of my upbringing'

Ex-CJI Gavai also spoke about increasing attacks on constitutional bodies and courts, calling such remarks “wrong” and highlighting that judicial decisions rest solely on legal principles and the factual matrix of each case.

Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar: Kharge calls high-level meeting as suspense over Karnataka leadership deepens

Kharge added that Rahul Gandhi will also be present at the meeting, which will include both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.

PM Modi to unveil world’s tallest 77-ft Ram statue in Goa today

The prime minister is scheduled to arrive at the venue at 3.45 pm. “A special helipad has been constructed in the premises of the mutt,” the central committee chairperson, Shrinivas Dempo, said.

Droupadi Murmu set to become first President to address Odisha Assembly

The President hails from Odisha, and is a former member of the assembly.

Supreme Court flags 'growing trend' of successor benches reopening verdicts: 'Undermining Court's authority'

The bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and AG Masih said allowing parties to hope that “a change in composition will yield a different outcome” would not only “undermine this Court’s authority” but also weaken faith in the court’s pronouncements.

Record Rs 7 lakh crore DII buying so far in 2025 in Indian markets and counting

Provisional NSE data shows mutual funds, insurers, banks and other domestic institutions have together bought Rs 7.01 lakh crore worth of equities so far in 2025, surpassing the previous record of Rs 5.25 lakh crore in 2024.

26 lakh voters' names in current Bengal electoral rolls not matching with 2002 list: EC

According to EC sources, more than six crore enumeration forms in West Bengal had been digitised by Wednesday afternoon under the ongoing SIR process.

Supreme Court asks if 'Aadhaar holding intruders' can be given voting rights

According to CJI Kant, offering Aadhaar-based welfare to such individuals "who intrude from a different country” is in line with “our constitutional ethos”. However, he questioned whether such 'benefit' transform them into voters.

S-400 ‘gamechanger’: India reportedly plans more squadrons, Rs 10,000 cr missile order after Op Sindoor

India plans to push for more S-400 squadrons and clear Rs 63,000 crore Su-30 upgrade at the Modi–Putin summit, balancing Russia and US defence ties.

Big boost for India's 5th gen fighter plane project: Safran clears full jet-engine tech transfer, says report

Safran CEO Olivier Andries said that the company will work with the Defence Research and Development Organisation to co-develop the engine in India, calling the scope of the transfer unprecedented

Most mid and small-cap stocks struggle despite benchmark rally in November

India’s mid- and small-caps lose steam even as Sensex, Nifty hover near record highs. What stretched valuations, IPO liquidity and earnings mean for investors.

Shivakumar shares cryptic post amid Karnataka power tussle: 'Word power is world power'

Be it a judge, president or anyone else, including myself, everyone has to walk the talk...Those standing at the back don't know the value of the chair. What value and significance the chair holds, says Karnataka Deputy CM.

Breaking News: Can foreigners with Aadhaar be allowed to vote? SC on plea against SIR

The Supreme Court held that Aadhaar is not absolute proof of citizenship as it began final hearings on pleas challenging the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.