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Kochi: Excise commissioner M R Ajith Kumar has filed a counter affidavit in high court stating that Malabar Distilleries’ advertisement inviting suggestions for the name and logo of a proposed new liquor brand did not promote any existing brand or encourage the public to buy or consume liquor.The counter affidavit was filed in response to…
First, let us start with the capital that offers the most iconic images of New Year, with red lanterns hung on ancient alleys, while roasted chestnuts fill the air during winter, under a sky filled with palaces. The highlight of Beijing during Chinese New Year is its legendary temple fairs. Here, travellers may get to…
Composer AR Rahman found himself in a centre of controversy as he called ‘Chhaava’, divisive” in a public interaction. He also hinted at facing communalism in the industry. His remarks sparked sharp criticism on the internet, following which the composer issued a statement apologising for the “pain” his words may have caused.Amid the backlash, National…
NEW DELHI: India is set to commission its third indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridhaman, into the Indian Navy on Friday, news agency ANI reported, marking a major boost to the country’s strategic deterrence capabilities.Hinting at the induction, defence minister Rajnath Singh posted on X in Hindi: “It’s not a word, it’s power, ‘Aridhaman’!”INS…
Florida Republican Congressman Randy Fine has called for a complete pause on all immigration to the United States, claiming that some foreigners are exploiting the visa system through ‘scamming.‘Speaking on a Newsmax interview, Fine said people are coming on tourist visas, claiming refugee status, and then returning to the countries they supposedly fled for ‘vacations.’“Well,…
File photo (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: The situation along the country’s northern borders remains stable, yet sensitive, the defence ministry said on Wednesday, and asserted that the deployment of the Indian Army in all sectors along the Line of Actual Control is “robust, well poised” and prepared to deal with any “emerging contingency”.Also, bilateral…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has extended the submission deadline for bids on its two new Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises by another two days, the second such postponement as interest appears lukewarm.“The last date for submitting initial bids is now extended by two days,” revealed a source at news agency PTI. The revised date…
China on Friday strongly opposed the recently signed trade agreement between Washington and Taipei, aimed at cutting tariffs on Taiwanese products and boosting the island’s investment in the United States.“China consistently and resolutely opposes any agreement… signed between countries with which it has diplomatic relations and the Taiwan region of China,” ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun…
Pakistan batter Haider Ali has been cleared to resume his career, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) revoking his provisional suspension months after he was found not guilty in a rape case filed in Manchester. The 25-year-old, who has not played any competitive cricket since September, is now among nine Pakistan players permitted to participate…
CHENNAI: At least eight people, including a budding Tamil actress and an assistant director in the Tamil film industry, were arrested on Thursday after the Anti-Narcotics Intelligence Unit (ANIU) South team seized methamphetamine and ganja from them in Valasaravakkam. Police said Anju Krishna has acted in the Tamil film Vellimalai and in a few Malayalam…
