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India, Russia in talks for construction of ice-class shipping vessels

By Venkatachari Jagannathan
Chennai, Oct 10 (UNI) India and Russia are in talks on the construction of ice-class vessels that can carry cargo on the Northern Sea Route, said a senior official of Vladimir Panov, Special Representative for Arctic Development at Russia’s integrated atomic power major Rosatom State Corporation.
He also said Russia is considering cooperation in the field of crew training for advanced vessels and supports the signing of a bilateral memorandum in this area.
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Kerala retains top spot in Ease of Doing Business rankings for second year

12 Nov 2025 | 9:08 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 12 (UNI): Kerala has once again been ranked India’s most industry-friendly state, securing the number one position in the national Ease of Doing Business rankings for the second consecutive year.

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TN child rights commission visits Kerala to study best practices

12 Nov 2025 | 9:04 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 12 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has undertaken a study visit to the Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights to understand its functioning and adopt successful models.

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Kerala BJP promises five-year plan within 45 days if elected: Chandrasekhar

12 Nov 2025 | 9:02 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 12 (UNI) Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar has announced that if the BJP comes to power in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, a comprehensive five-year development plan will be unveiled within 45 days of assuming office.
He said the party would publish an annual ward-level project report card to ensure transparency and accountability in governance.

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Kovalam Beach receives Intl Blue Flag certification for 5th consecutive yr

12 Nov 2025 | 9:02 AM

Chennai, Nov 12 (UNI) The Kovalam Beach on the East Coast Road
in neighbouring Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu, has received the
International Blue Flag certification for a fifth successive year.

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Cong demands ‘Subhash Kapoor’ in Sabarimala theft case unmasked

12 Nov 2025 | 8:45 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 12 (UNI) Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) Working President and MLA P C Vishnunath has urged the special investigation team (SIT) to identify the person referred to as “Subhash Kapoor” in the Kerala High Court order related to the Sabarimala gold theft case. .

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