Author: Indmedia
Thiruvananthapuram: The Karamana-Vellarada Road widening project, aimed at improving connectivity between the central and southern parts of the district, continues to be delayed as key clearances and land acquisition hurdles remain unresolved.The project involves upgrading the 35.5-kilometre stretch from Karamana through Peyad and Kattakada to Vellarada, ultimately relieving traffic pressure on the Thiruvananthapuram-Kattakada-Vellarada corridor. It was under discussion for several years, and the project cost was estimated at Rs 225.3 crore.Officials said the finance department is yet to grant financial clearance for land acquisition and compensation disbursement, slowing progress on the first phase from Karamana to Kundamankadavu. Sources familiar with…
Kolkata: The Income Tax Act 2025, which will come into effect from April 1, aims to simplify compliance, modernise the tax structure and align with global best practices, said Supreme Court Justice R Mahadevan in Kolkata on Saturday.Speaking at ‘Seminar on Direct Taxes’ organised by the Income Tax Bar Association, Calcutta, he said, “India’s tax system is a complex and ever-evolving landscape. The country has a well-structured tax framework. The Income Tax Act, 1961, which for the time being is the primary legislation governing taxation, will be replaced by the Income Tax Act 2025 to simplify compliance, modernise the tax…
Vikas Nath, 63, used a straw to put gamma-butyrolactone into the woman’s drink at a club in Mayfair. Source link
Saudi authorities arrested over 20,000 violators and deported thousands during an enforcement drive last week/Representative Image Saudi security agencies intensified enforcement operations across the Kingdom last week, resulting in the arrest of more than 20,000 people found in violation of residency, labour and border laws, according to figures released by the Ministry of Interior on Saturday. In a statement, the Ministry of Interior said a total of 20,237 illegal residents were arrested during joint inspection campaigns carried out between January 29 and February 4. The operations were conducted by security forces in coordination with relevant government agencies across the country.…
New Zealand’s captain Mitchel Santner, right, and Afghanistan’s captain Rashid Khan, left, step out on to the field before the start of the T20 World Cup cricket match between Afghanistan and New Zealand in Chennai, India, February 8, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan won the toss and opted to bat against New Zealand in their T20 World Cup opener in Chennai on Sunday (February 8, 2026). Afghanistan had defeated New Zealand during their last meeting in a World Cup game two years ago.Teams New Zealand: Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (w), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman,…
Glimt’s Kasper Hogh celebrates after scoring during the Champions League soccer match between Bodo/Glimt and Manchester City in Bodo, Norway on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: AP Manchester City was on the wrong side of one of the biggest shocks in Champions League history on Tuesday (January 20, 2026), while holders Paris Saint-Germain also stumbled but Gabriel Jesus helped keep Arsenal perfect.Pep Guardiola’s Man City arrived in chilly Norway for their seventh and penultimate league-phase match against modest Bodo/Glimt as hot favourites.But they came unstuck in the freezing conditions at the stadium 200km north of the Arctic Circle, losing 3-1.Meanwhile, PSG…
“I want to thank myself for being brave in all the matches I played. I want to thank myself for pushing myself every day in practice,” Russia’s Mirra Andreeva said. File | Photo Credit: Reuters World number eight Mirra Andreeva warmed up for the Australian Open with a comfortable 6-3 6-1 victory over fellow teenager Victoria Mboko in the Adelaide International final on Saturday (January 17, 2026) to claim her fourth WTA Tour title. The 18-year-old Russian, who won back-to-back WTA 1000 titles last year in Dubai and Indian Wells, will meet Paris Olympics silver medallist Donna Vekic in the…
Mr. C. Aryama Sundaram’s Opus Dei, ridden by Neeraj Rawal, claimed the Kailashpat Singhania Trophy, the feature event of Wednesday’s (Jan. 21) races here. The winner is trained by Imtiaz A. Sait.1. A. HOYT PLATE (1,200m): ENSKY (C. Umesh) 1, Tropical Paradise (David Allan) 2, Lara (Vivek G) 3 and Viennoise (Omkar) 4. 2-1/4, Short Neck and Neck. 1m, 10.79s. ₹23 (w), 13, 11 and 28 (p). SHP: 35, FP: 65, Q: 42, Tanala: 456 and 307. Favourite: Ensky. Owner: Mrs. Seema Kamlesh Shah. Trainer: Faisal A. Abbas.2. RAVISHANKAR GUPTA SALVER (Div. II) (1,600m): MARIUS (Kirtish Bhagat) 1, Her Charge (Bhawani) 2, Renoir (A. Prakash) 3 and Abhyankar (Yash) 4. Not run: Mai Tai and Arlington Heights. Head, Neck and 1-1/2. 1m, 37.49s. ₹134 (w), 54, 13 and 35 (p). SHP: 43, FP: 1,745, Q: 578, Tanala: Bright Button. Owners: Mr. Mehernosh H. Deboo, Mrs. Auzita M. Deboo & Miss. Ameeta Mehra. Trainer: P. Shroff.3. NADIA MARY HOMI WADIA TROPHY…
For Manush Shah, 2025 was not just another year on the professional circuit. It was the year when potential turned into proof — proof that Indian paddlers could not only climb the global rankings but also earn their place on table tennis’ most exclusive stage.“2025 was the best year of my sporting career,” Manush, the bespectacled Barodian, says without hesitation after having started 2026 on a perfect note, a title at the WTT Feeder in front of his home crowd.“In terms of how I developed in singles, mixed doubles and men’s doubles, I rose significantly and performed exceptionally well for…
AriesWork feels active, but it does not rush ahead easily. You may feel switched on, even when waiting would help. Tasks move, but direction takes time. Slowing your response helps things feel steadier through the week.TaurusWork feels better when the day stays predictable. Sudden changes or last-minute requests feel uncomfortable. Nothing serious. Just disruption. Once routines return, work feels manageable again.GeminiWork stays mostly in the mind. Conversations, messages, and unfinished points linger. It feels tiring without much physical effort. When things are written down or closed, the load feels lighter.CancerWork pressure is felt quickly. Tone and timing matter more than…