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'Does Home Ministry belong to your father?' Kumaraswamy dares Karnataka HM Kharge to arrest him
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Thursday escalated his confrontation with the Karnataka government over an alleged sting operation linked to former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, daring Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Home Minister Priyank Kharge to arrest him and accusing the police of targeting Janata Dal (Secular) workers.
Modi govt asks citizens to report 'unnatural' population changes post-2011 through new website
The High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes (HLCDC), appointed by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, has launched a public web portal inviting citizens, government bodies, NGOs, institutions and reportedly even international organisations to submit information on “frequent” or “unnatural” demographic changes in India, preferably those observed after the 2011 Census.
Modi govt asks citizens to report 'unnatural' population changes post-2011 through new website
The High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes (HLCDC), appointed by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, has launched a public web portal inviting citizens, government bodies, NGOs, institutions and reportedly even international organisations to submit information on “frequent” or “unnatural” demographic changes in India, preferably those observed after the 2011 Census.
Instagram blocks viral Mathrubhumi video of Delhi Police action against protester
Press freedom in India has just hit yet another rock bottom. A video posted on Instagram by Mathrubhumi has been blocked in India. Access to the video -- shot by Mathrubhumi's crew covering the student protests in Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on 11 October 2026 -- has been restricted in the country. Instagram is yet to confirm whether it was the Delhi Police or the Narendra Modi government that directed it to restrict our video.
2 lakh buds sold in 5 minutes: Why are farmers scrambling for new sugarcane variety CoS.23232
Farmers in Uttar Pradesh are showing strong interest in a newly developed sugarcane variety, CoS.23232, which promises early maturity, higher cane weight and greater sugar content. The excitement was evident when the Uttar Pradesh Council of Sugarcane Research (UPCSR) opened online bookings on October 9: the entire stock of two lakh buds was booked within five minutes, leaving many interested growers without planting material.
AI's gravity: Why global money is drifting from Dalal Street to North Asia
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have pulled Rs 44,166 crore from Indian equities so far in October, taking their 2026 withdrawals to Rs 3.04 lakh crore. While elevated crude prices, a firmer dollar and high US bond yields have hurt sentiment, a quieter force is reshaping the flows: global capital is chasing the artificial intelligence boom in North Asia, where semiconductor-heavy markets offer more direct exposure to the world’s fastest-growing technology theme.
Old Monk is not ‘rum’? So what counts as real rum, and why it matters
India’s most iconic dark spirit may soon lose its simplest identity claim. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) told the Bombay High Court a couple of days ago that Old Monk cannot be sold as “rum” in its current formulation because it is made primarily from unmatured neutral spirit blended with rum flavouring, rather than from traditionally distilled and aged rum. The regulator says the product should instead be labelled and sold as a “rum‑flavoured spirit”.
How one Kerala plant could stall India’s fighter jets and submarines
Inside the sprawling complex of Kerala Minerals and Metals Limited (KMML), tucked away on the Malabar coast, sits a quiet industrial miracle. Since 2011, this state-owned plant has been churning out titanium sponge -- the spongy, silver-grey metal that is the lifeblood of modern fighter jets, submarines, and missiles. It is India’s only domestic source of this critical material, a point of pride for a country that has long depended on imports for its most sensitive defence needs.
Military veterans tear apart Pakistan's DG ISPR over Operation Sindoor truth bomb
Pakistan’s Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) has come under sharp criticism from retired Indian armed forces officials and strategic analysts after issuing a statement in the wee hours of August 18 dismissing India's Declassified: Operation Sindoor documentary as "propaganda” and a “Bollywood-style” attempt to rewrite history.
Tragic story of Green India Mission: No money, no planning and nowhere near target
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India recently released a scathing performance audit of the Green India Mission (GIM), labeling its progress over the last decade as "negligible". The Green India Mission was launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in 2014 as one of the eight missions under India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change.
CAG hands Rs ₹70,410 crore problem to Delhi CM Rekha Gupta to solve
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, in its latest report submitted to the Delhi government for the year ended March 31, 2023, has revealed significant financial discrepancies, systemic lapses, and "wasteful" expenditures within the administration. While the city's revenue receipts showed robust growth, the audit highlights a staggering ₹70,410 crore in revenue arrears and critical failures in tax oversight, subsidy targeting, and procurement systems.
CAG exposes flaws in Delhi's power subsidy: Rich get more benefit, ₹27,200 crore debt risk looms
An audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has flagged serious discrepancies in how the Delhi government distributes power subsidies, revealing that the scheme often benefits more affluent households while wasting crores on inactive accounts. The report, covering the financial year 2022-23, shows that Delhi's power subsidy bill grew significantly, rising from ₹2,405.59 crore in 2019-20 to ₹3,161 crore in just three years.
Donald Trump’s son-in-law in Kerala as State Guest; meets CM, may visit Saint Francis church
United States President Donald Trump's son-in-law Michael Boulos is in Kerala on Saturday as a State guest, Mathrubhumi has learnt. Boulos, Tiffany Trump’s husband, arrived in Kerala on a chartered Flight, and is likely to leave this evening. Upon arriving, Boulos called on Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and top Consulate person from Chennai are accompanying him.
Indian equity rebound lifts offshore fund assets despite continued outflows
India-focused offshore funds and ETFs saw a narrowing but still sizable outflow trend in the June 2026 quarter, even as Indian equities staged a strong recovery and lifted assets under management. Morningstar’s latest Offshore Fund Spy report shows foreign investors remained cautious, but the pace of selling moderated and overall sentiment toward India improved versus the previous quarter.
A Comprehensive Review of Performance Improvement in Electrical Discharge Machining and Future Research Scopes: Enhancing performance through cutting-edge technologies
Enhancing performance through cutting-edge technologies View Affiliations Hide Affiliations 1 Division of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi-682022, Kerala, India 2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science, Kochi-682308, Kerala, India Source:
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Udhayanidhi Stalin at MBIFL 2025: 'Centre eroding state powers; Governor's office being weaponised'
The Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters 2025 kicked off on Thursday with a fiery speech by Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin who lashed out at the Narendra Modi government for trying to erode the rights of states and encroaching upon their powers. He also targeted the Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, accusing him of being an 'agent of the Union government'.
Cardamom farmers in Idukki run out of ideas to deal with African snails
As dusk sets in, slimy African snails with thick, brown shells sneak out of dry leaves in search of their favourite food- ripe cardamom. Routs of snails cling on to the plants, nibbling at the fruit. The sleepless nights of Idukki cardamom farmers have now got worse with the onslaught of snails. They already stay awake to ward off attack from wild animals and the farmers are running out of their wits to deal with the sheer number of snails.
Idukki school uses EVM in school elections, holds campaign and ‘kottikalasam’ Original
Idukki: The students of Vimala Public School, Thodupuzha, were in for a first-hand experience of the democratic process recently. The school introduced Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for the school parliament election held last week. The winning candidates were also sworn in at an official function with Idukki Sub Collector Arun S Nair as the guest of honour. The school parliament election competition was conducted following all the norms of general elections. Elections were declared on June 21.
Ban on off-road safari at Muruganmala, livelihood of Marayoor drivers at stake Original
Idukki: Over 300 drivers are protesting the ban on off-road safari at Muruganmala, Marayoor in Idukki imposed by the District administration. Following a directive from the District Collector, Marayoor police installed a no-entry board at the entry point to Muruganmala. The police said that driving to Muruganmala in rainy weather with a jeep has been banned because there is a risk of danger. Tourists are free to walk up the hill after stopping the vehicle at the parking station.
This Youtube taught Idukki woman mechanic lends artistic touch to vehicles in highrange Original
Idukki: In a small workshop at Vandiperiyar in Peerumedu, Vijayarani, a 46 year old woman in a full length homewear, squints at the skeletal frame of a jeep, spray can in one arm and another clutching a part of her dress to avoid tipping over as she moves around. Vijayarani has got busy these days. Her reputation as a vehicle painter is bringing her orders from various parts of the district. The workshop measuring 600 square feet adjacent to her house can accommodate about four vehicles at a time.
No respite for farmers as rowdy female elephant gangs take over Arikomban's domain in Munnar Original
Herds of female elephants trundling along the grassy patches with calves tailing behind make for a lovely sight. For residents and farmers of Munnar, it means trouble. Rowdy male elephants carrying adorable monikers with their occasional exploits of raiding ration shops and scaring away motorists are now being overshadowed by the threat posed by two herds of female elephants. They go by the name 'Ettukootam' and 'Aarukootam'.
Idukki anganwadi accident: Injured child's father pledges auto for medical expense Original
Idukki: Anto, the father of 4-year-old Merina who fell through the balcony railing at an anganwadi in Idukki and sustained a head injury has pledged his autorickshaw for Rs 50,000 to meet the treatment expense of his daughter. Shocked and saddened by the accident, Anto doesn't hide his anger over the negligent attitude of the officials. “I have repeatedly told the panchayat and village office that the anganwadi is working on the second floor without any security.
A sad quote & suicide, a family and village mourn Idukki air hostess' death Original
Idukki : Life would never be the same for Biju, a mason at Chempakkapara, a small village in Idukki. He is the father of Sreelakshmi, an air hostess who was found hanging in her hostel room in Gurgaon. On Monday morning he received a phone call from Gurgaon police. The official spoke in Hindi, Biju struggled to gather what was being told. He rang a vicar from the nearby church who then contacted the police. His daughter was dead, found hanging in a hostel room, police told the vicar.
Pepper prices go up but Idukki farmers glum as they sold off their stock
Idukki: Pepper prices are set for a decadal high, however many farmers in Idukki have a problem. They don't have the stock to cash in on soaring rates. When the school reopened, most of the farmers sold off the pepper they had stocked to meet the expense for books, uniform and stationery. With summer ravaging cardamon plantations, the farmers were pinning hopes on pepper, cocoa and cloves. Pepper vines had survived the harsh summer.
A 'Chineese' revolution transforms lives in Marayoor tribal hamlets
Chineese potato ( koorka), a small, stubby tuber with a flaky texture has turned it around for the people of Koodakkadkudi,Marayoor in Idukki. What used to be an obscure tribal hamlet tucked away in the remote terrains of Idukki is now dotted with concrete houses with patterned floor tiles.
The first doctor from tribal settlement Kannampadi, Idukki owes it to her parents Original
Idukki: Saranya who has become the first doctor from Kannampadi, a remote tribal settlement located inside Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary can't thank her parents enough for what they went through to give her a good education. Her parents K N Mohanan and Minimol are farmers. Saranya studied at Government Medical College, Palakkad as part of the 2019-24 batch. When the results were announced, Saranya was at home. She was unable to log in due to low network connectivity.
Vattavada goes thirsty as Kerala, TN fight over check dam Original
Idukki: Surendran Ramakrishnan, a resident of Vattavada in Kerala's Idukki district, doesn't speak much about the protests in Tamil Nadu against the construction of a check dam across the Silandhi river in Idukki.
This house in Idukki is an accident blackspot, occupants fear for their lives Original
Idukki: Every night, Sasidharan, a resident of Bysonvalley Kakkakada goes to bed with a prayer. He prays that no vehicle may crash into his house again. In the last eight years, it has happened four times. Vehicles speed along a curve and run straight to his house perched close to the road. Three days ago, the accident was fatal claiming two lives of the passengers. The house and premises are a mess. Broken bricks and mangled wheel plates are scattered all over.
Post-summer havoc, record price for cardamom doesn't spice up Idukki farmers' life Original
Idukki: On a normal Sunday morning, Justin Thomas, a farmer in Kattappana, strolls along his cardamom plantation and surveys his plants closely before leaving for church. He comes back, has a tasty lunch with his family, cracks jokes over food and they look forward to having a good time together. The routine has changed. This Sunday, Thomas is unmindful of the streaks of sunlight that sneak in through the foliage of tall trees surrounding the plantation.
An elusive leopard, missing animals and worried villagers - a tale of two panchayats in Idukki Original
Idukki: For more than a month, a leopard has been spreading fear in Muttom and Karimkunnam panchayats in Idukki. On some days the residents wake up to disturbing scenes. Bloodied remains of goats could be lying scattered on the wayside or house premises. Dogs left to roam around at night go missing from houses. People barely go out when it gets dark. Some of the rubber tappers pluck up the courage to leave early in the morning, others have skipped work.
Harsh summer dries up Idukki highrange; farmers in Vattavada run out of money and hope Original
Idukki: Large swathes of land across the terraced slopes shorn of any trace of greenery cut a rather uncharacteristic picture for Vattavada in Idukki. Even in the middle of summer, the farmers would be busy preparing the land for sowing and planting saplings, but not this time. In the hilly hamlet known for vegetable cultivation, the farmers are running out of money and hope.
Tornado in China's Guangzhou kills 5, ravages over 140 factories; dramatic videos go viral (WATCH)
Guangzhou, China, experienced a destructive tornado on Saturday, resulting in five fatalities and extensive damage to over 140 factory buildings. Videos online showed the storm's impact, with debris swirling amid storm clouds. Guangzhou, China, was struck by a devastating tornado on Saturday, resulting in the loss of five lives and significant damage to more than 140 factory buildings, according to state media reports.
BJP shares Manmohan's 2009 video to prove claim of 'Congress mindset to give preference to Muslims' (WATCH)
The Bharatiya Janata Party has accused the Congress Party of having a policy that favours preferential treatment for Muslims, based on statements made by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in 2009.
Congress Rae Bareli ticket suspense: Both Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi eyeing ticket, say sources
Days following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's exclusive interview with Asianet News Network, wherein he stated that Rahul Gandhi would contest from another constituency, Congress sources say that both Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are keen to contest from Rae Bareli In the new twist in the Congress ticket imbroglio in Rae Bareli, it is now emerging that the real reason why the Gran Old Party has dithered on announcing a candidate for the 'once-Lok Sabha election bastion' lies within the...
'Considering' Australia's request to drop charges against Wikileaks founder Julian Assange: Joe Biden
United States President Joe Biden has revealed that his administration is "considering" a request from Australia to drop charges against Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. In February, the Australian Parliament endorsed a motion urging Assange's release to Australia.
25-year-old Indian student from Telangana found dead in United States
A 25-year-old Indian student from Telangana, Mohammed Abdul Arfath, who was reported missing in Cleveland, USA, has been found dead. The Consulate General of India in New York has confirmed the death of Mohammed Abdul Arfath, a 25-year-old student from Telangana, India, who had been reported missing in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Efforts are underway to collaborate with local authorities for a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. More details awaited.
Home-cooked thali prices fluctuate: Vegetarian thali up 7%, Non-Vegetarian thali down 7%: CRISIL
A report by CRISIL highlights the fluctuation in the prices of home-cooked thalis in March. According to the report, the cost of a vegetarian thali increased by 7 per cent compared to the same period last year, reaching Rs 27.3. In contrast, the price of a non-vegetarian thali decreased by 7 per cent to Rs 54.9. The cost of a home-cooked vegetarian thali rose by 7 per cent to Rs 27.3 in March 2024 compared to Rs 25.5 in March 2023, as per a report released on Thursday.
Congress poses 5 questions after legal relief over Income tax demand
The Congress party has welcomed the Union Government's assurance, presented before the Supreme Court, to withhold coercive actions regarding an income tax demand of approximately Rs 3,500 crore until July 2024, citing the impending Lok Sabha elections.
Own a old vehicle? Your registration will be cancelled from April 1
Registration of old vehicles will be canceled from April 1 Registration of all vehicles older than 15 years will be cancelled across the country from April 1. Old vehicles will become junk from April 1 After April 1, these vehicles will become junk. The government has taken this decision with a view to maintaining environmental balance. Old car will be confiscated The government has announced that if a vehicle older than 15 years is found running on the road from April, it will be confiscated.
No Canadian should ever be vulnerable again to foreign interference: Trudeau on Hardeep Singh Nijjar probe
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed Canada's intention to cooperate with the government of India in investigating the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, designated as a terrorist by India's National Investigation Agency (NIA). Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed Canada's willingness to collaborate with the government of India to unravel the circumstances surrounding the killing of terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
'Judiciary under threat; Vested interests running political agenda...' 600 lawyers urge Supreme Court to act
In a letter signed by over 600 legal professionals, they highlighted tactics employed by a vested interest group to influence judicial outcomes, particularly in cases involving political figures and corruption allegations Prominent senior advocates Harish Salve, Manan Mishra, Pinky Anand and Swaroopama Chaturvedi, are among over 600 lawyers nationwide who have penned a letter expressing grave concerns over efforts by a 'vested interest group' to undermine the integrity of the...
Asianet News Mood of the Nation Survey shows advantage BJP in Lok Sabha polls, Congress in deeper trouble
The Mood of the Nation Survey conducted by Asianet News Network indicates significant challenges for the Opposition, with widespread support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). * Asianet News Network's survey shows that 79% of Indians prefer an NDA government over that of the INDI alliance. * Narendra Modi is the top choice for the Prime Minister's post in the Mood of the Nation Survey.
Number 17 ration shop, Chinnakanal - tuskers' favourite joint and a shopkeeper's agony Original
Antony P L, a resident of Chundal who runs a ration shop number seventeen at Chinnakanal is a worried man. When the elephant called 'Arikomban' was translocated in June 2023 nobody was happier than this middle aged man. The tusker had taken a real liking to his ration shop. His relief was short-lived as another elephant called Chakkakomban, known for his love for jackfruits may have had a change in diet.
[2403.03075] Detecting Concrete Visual Tokens for Multimodal Machine Translation
arXiv:2403.03075 (cs) Download PDF HTML (experimental) Subjects: Computation and Language (cs.CL) Cite as: arXiv:2403.03075 [cs.CL] (or arXiv:2403.03075v1 [cs.CL] for this version) Submission history From: Jeremy Gwinnup [ view email] [v1] Tue, 5 Mar 2024 16:01:09 UTC (8,137 KB) Bibliographic Tools Bibliographic Explorer Toggle Bibliographic Explorer () Litmaps Toggle Litmaps (What is Litmaps?) scite.ai Toggle scite Smart Citations (What are Smart Citations?) Code, Data, Media Links to Code...
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP announces 12 Kerala candidates; Rajeev Chandrasekhar to take on Shashi Tharoor
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced candidates for 12 Lok Sabha seats in Kerala, including high-profile contests such as the Thiruvananthapuram constituency where Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar will challenge sitting MP Shashi Tharoor of the Congress. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced candidates for 12 seats in Kerala.
Chinese flag on rocket in Tamil Nadu govt ad sparks outrage
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government in Tamil Nadu is receiving flak for showcasing the Chinese flag over a rocket in its media publicity campaign about the announcement of ISRO’s second launch pad in Kulasekarapatinam. The Bharatiya Janata Party has come down hard on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government in Tamil Nadu for showcasing the Chinese flag over a rocket in its media publicity campaign about the announcement of ISRO’s second launch pad in Kulasekarapatinam.
India totally stops Ravi river flow to Pakistan: Reports
The completion of the Shahpur Kandi Barrage marks a significant milestone in water resource management, halting the flow of the River Ravi to Pakistan and redirecting water for irrigation in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Punjab The completion of the Shahpur Kandi barrage, positioned at the border of Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir, marks a significant milestone as it effectively halts the flow of water from the River Ravi to Pakistan, media reports said on Saturday.
How to handle a wet iPhone?
Apple has debunked a common myth about the best method to dry out wet devices. Contrary to popular belief, Apple advises against placing wet iPhones in uncooked rice for drying. Despite its widespread use, the company warns that this technique of using uncooked rice to dry out wet iPhones can potentially damage the device. Instead, Apple recommends a different approach to salvage phones that have come into contact with liquid.
How to protect your browser from being hijacked?
Browser hijackers, disguised as legitimate tools, are a major threat, compromising user privacy and system integrity. To safeguard your device, adhere to these safety measures
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