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Chinese LED Chipmaker Sanan Abandons $239M Bid for Dutch Lumileds After US Blocks Deal
China's leading LED chipmaker Sanan Optoelectronics and its Malaysian partner have dropped their $239 million bid to acquire Dutch technology firm Lumileds Holding after opposition from the Committee on Foreign Investmen...
Folk Dancers and Bands Enliven Election Campaigns in Tiruchi
Election campaigning in Tiruchi has taken on a festive character, with folk dancers and musical bands adding colour to political rallies. The cultural performances are being used by candidates to attract voters and energ...
Residents of Ramanna Gounder Nagar Announce Election Boycott
Residents of Ramanna Gounder Nagar have announced plans to boycott the upcoming elections. The decision appears to be a form of protest, though specific grievances driving the boycott were not detailed in the report....
Bidar Steps Up Vigil to Prevent Child Marriages Ahead of Akshaya Tritiya
Authorities in Bidar district have deployed special teams to prevent child marriages in the run-up to Akshaya Tritiya, a festival during which such marriages are traditionally conducted. The enhanced surveillance is aime...
Political Parties Use Flowers as Part of Election Campaign Strategies
A feature report examines the growing role of floral arrangements and flower-based symbolism in political party election campaigns across the region. The trend reflects parties' efforts to create visual appeal and cultur...
Adults with Intellectual Disabilities in Kollam Find Voice Through BRC Music Band
A music band comprising adults with intellectual disabilities from Kollam's BRC centre is gaining recognition for its performances and the transformative impact of music on its members. The initiative highlights the ther...
Water Level in Idukki Reservoir Falls to 36% of Capacity
The water level in Kerala's Idukki reservoir has dropped to just 36% of its total capacity. Despite the low water level, power generation at the Moolamattom power plant is continuing at near-maximum capacity....
Six-Day Traffic Restrictions at Old Chalakudy Bridge in Thrissur for Urgent Repairs
Authorities have announced a six-day closure of the old Chalakudy bridge in Thrissur district to carry out urgent repair works and load testing. The closure will necessitate traffic diversions in the surrounding area....
High Humidity, Not Just Temperature, Behind Severe Heat in Palakkad
Scientists at the IRTC facility in Mundur, Palakkad, say that the district's intense heat is primarily driven by high humidity levels rather than elevated temperatures alone. The findings underscore the role of perceived...
Probiotics and Heart Health: Growing Evidence but No Broad Clinical Claims Yet
An analysis of current research finds that while the link between probiotics and cardiovascular health is real and growing, it has not yet reached the stage where broad clinical claims about heart protection are justifie...
Man Dies by Suicide at Kattisangavi Bridge in Kalaburagi District
A man has died by suicide at the Kattisangavi bridge in Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. Further details on the circumstances were not reported....
Coimbatore North Candidates Make MSMEs Central to Election Campaign
Candidates contesting from the Coimbatore North constituency are focusing their election campaigns on the concerns of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The sector's issues are emerging as a key electoral issu...
Activists Oppose Felling of 196 Trees for Golf Training Academy at Pilikula
Environmental activists are opposing a proposal to fell 196 trees at Pilikula to make way for a Golf Training Academy. The protests reflect wider concerns about green cover and land use priorities in the region....
Controversy Over Proposed Luxury Resort on Island in Meghalaya's Manmade Lake
A conservation group has urged the Meghalaya government to abandon plans to develop a five-star resort on Lumpongdeng Island in a manmade lake. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma responded by stating there would be no const...
Sugarcane Farmers in Belagavi Demand Use of AI in Agriculture, Citing Maharashtra Model
Sugarcane growers in Belagavi are calling on authorities to adopt artificial intelligence tools in agriculture, pointing to Maharashtra's use of the technology as a model to follow. The demand reflects growing interest a...
Tamil Nadu Election Preparations Advance Across Districts
Tamil Nadu districts are actively preparing for upcoming polls: over 5,700 senior citizens and physically challenged voters cast postal ballots in Tirunelveli, more than 11.92 lakh voter information slips were distribute...
Karnataka to Enforce Menstrual Leave Law With Penal Provisions
The Karnataka government announced it will implement a law mandating one day of paid menstrual leave per month for female employees aged 18 to 52, with penal provisions for non-compliance. The move comes after a majority...
ADG Inspects NCC Units in Kozhikode and Malappuram
The Additional Director General conducted an official visit to National Cadet Corps units in the Kerala districts of Kozhikode and Malappuram to review their operations and readiness....
Sri Lanka Energy Minister Resigns Over Corruption, Sub-Standard Coal Imports
Sri Lanka's Energy Minister stepped down following an indictment linked to corruption allegations and the import of sub-standard coal. The resignation drew sharp criticism from opposition lawmakers and civil society grou...
CPI(M) Criticises TDP and YSRCP Silence on Delimitation Process
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) condemned the silence of Telugu Desam Party and YSRCP over the ongoing delimitation process. Party leader Srinivasa Rao warned that linking the Women's Reservation Bill to delimitat...