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KPCC appoints 3-member panel to examine scuffle involving Keralam MLA Ramya Haridas

September 5, 2026 admin

Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president Sunny Joseph has admitted that organisational decorum was not followed during an interaction between Chirayinkeezhu MLA Ramya Haridas and local party workers, which escalated into a scuffle. Mr. Joseph said a three-member committee had been appointed to investigate the matter and submit a report. The committee, headed by former…

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DULEEP TROPHY | Kishan, Tilak swat away concerns of short turnaround time before T20I series against Afghanistan

September 5, 2026 admin

East Zone captain Ishan Kishan addresses the media ahead of the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, September 5, 2026. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU Even as Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma get ready to lead their sides in the Duleep Trophy final, the duo, alongside Vaibhav…

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5G’s bigger opportunity lies in industrial automation, telecom executives say

September 5, 2026 admin

Hands holding tablet on blurred automation machine as background | Photo Credit: Getty Images India’s rapid rollout of 5G has brought the technology to millions of smartphone users, but its larger potential may lie in connecting machines, robots and industrial systems, telecom executives said. Prathitha Muthurangam, Enterprise Business Head – Tamil Nadu & Kerala at…

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One held for murder of village panchayat president

September 5, 2026 admin

The Valliyoor police have arrested one person in connection with the murder of Kannanallur village panchayat president Maharajan on Friday. Police said a protest-like situation evolved near the house of Kannanallur village panchayat president S. Maharajan on Thamaraikulam south street on Friday evening following erratic drinking water supply to the residents. One of the affected…

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Russian President Vladimir Putin orders 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv

September 5, 2026 admin

Russian President Vladimir Putin. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Russia’s Tass news agency Saturday (September 5, 2026). “Putin has ordered that no strikes be carried out against Kyiv for three days, starting at midnight today,” Mr. Peskov…

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WTT CONTENDER | Swastika puts behind her medical ordeal to shine in Almaty

September 5, 2026 admin

Swastika Ghosh, Indian table tennis player, in action during the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships at the Thyagaraj Sports Complex in New Delhi on Friday, July 31, 2026. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: SHASHI SHEKHAR KASHYAP Swastika Ghosh produced one of the biggest upsets of her international career before bowing out in the Round of…

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Duleep Trophy: Proven performers and top stars take centre stage in final showdown

September 5, 2026 admin

A Sooryavanshi special in a big game in the longest format could be the perfect appetiser for the domestic season. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU The Indian cricketing calendar is jam-packed with international matches, the IPL and other State-run T20 leagues in addition to multi-format domestic competitions. Nestled in this congested schedule, tournaments like the…

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Keralam launches probe into Kottayam MCH needle negligence case

September 5, 2026 admin

Scans and X-rays revealed a needle-like foreign object, believed to be similar to the type used in syringes for drawing blood. (Photo for representation) | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Even as a three-member committee constituted by the Government Medical College Hospital (MCH), Kottayam, has completed its inquiry into an alleged case of medical negligence involving…

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Manuel, who ran third in his last outing, should make amends in the Southern Command Gold Trophy

September 5, 2026 admin

The three-year-old colt Manuel, who ran third in his last outing, should make amends in the Southern Command Gold Trophy, the feature event of Sunday’s (Sept. 6) races. Rails will be announced one hour before the first race. 1. ISHPINGO PLATE (1,000m), Cl. V, 4-y-o and over, rated 1 to 26, 1.30 p.m.: 1. Bravo…

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Dedication, Kavya and Beast Mode please

September 5, 2026 admin

Dedication, Kavya and Beast Mode pleased when the horses were exercised here on Saturday (Sept. 5) morning. Inner sand: 800m: Skandha (Omkar) 51, 600/38. Moved nicely. Starseed (T.S. Jodha), Liam (Omkar) 52, 600/39. Former moved well and finished four lengths ahead. Shadow Phoenix (Ajinkya) 54, 600/40. Moved freely. Appalachian (T.S. Jodha) 53, 600/39. Worked well….

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