The New Indian Express Chennai - February 17, 2025

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February 17, 2025

Confusion over trains led to stampede

Police: 2 trains with identical names on different platforms led to confusion among passengers before the tragedy

3 mins

3rd Aircraft Carrying 112 Illegal Indians Touches Down in Amritsar

THE third batch of 112 Indians deported from the United States aboard a military aircraft landed late on Sunday night at Amritsar's Sri Guru Ram Dass International airport.

1 min

Vikatan website 'blocked': Stalin calls it fascist move

AMID complaints from several readers regarding difficulty in accessing the website of Tamil magazine Vikatan for the second day on Sunday, Chief Minister M K Stalin and several other leaders condemned the alleged 'blocking' of the website, and urged the centre to restore the access immediately.

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CM slams Pradhan for 'blackmail' as TN parties join 3-language war

CUTTING across political divide, all major parties in Tamil Nadu slammed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday for saying that Tamil Nadu would not be provided funds under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyaan till it accepts the National Education Policy (NEP) and the three-language formula.

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NH turns toll road with minor tweak; users pay ₹36cr

BY adding just 1.5 metres of road on either side, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has converted the 110km two-lane Vellore-Tiruvannamalai-Villupuram National Highway (NH) into a tolled road.

1 min

Unsettling calm at ground zero hours after deadly rush

SUNDAY morning brought an eerie calm to New Delhi railway station, where just hours earlier a chaotic stampede had claimed 18 lives and left countless others shaken.

1 min

US Cancels $21 Million Grant Meant for Voter Turnout in India

THE newly-created US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) headed by billionaire Elon Musk said it has cancelled the previous administration's $21 million funding to support efforts to increase voter turnout in India.

1 min

Tiruchy sanitary worker attacks dog, loses job

Collector M Pradeep Kumar on Saturday ordered the termination of a sanitation worker for animal cruelty.

1 min

Siblings attempt to end life; sister dies, man in hosp

A 33-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide while her elder brother, who also attempted to end his life, is battling for life at the Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital (CMCH).

1 min

Work Commences for On-site Museum at Keeladi

FOLLOWING Chief Minister MK Stalin laying foundation stones for the on-site museum in Keeladi, Ministers Thangam Thennarasu and KR Periakaruppan commissioned the works for the construction on Sunday.

1 min

82-Year-Old Who Spent 20 Yrs in Jail Seeks Premature Release, HC Says It's Govt's Call

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has reaffirmed that the power to grant premature release lies at the discretion of the government, the Governor, and the President under Section 432 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and Articles 161 and 72 of the Constitution, and directed authorities to reconsider a fresh representation from a life convict seeking early release.

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Abandoned rly staff quarters turn into drug addicts' den

THE abandoned staff quarters in the Southern Railway East Colony at Tambaram have purportedly become a den for antisocial elements after dark, posing a risk to the safety of commuters and female students of the colleges nearby.

1 min

TN Knowledge City master plan ready, high land cost cuts project size by half

TIDCO to start work after state govt's nod, 'city' to be developed on 870 acres, not 1,424 acres

1 min

Man snatches chain from cop at rly stn; held

A 40-year-old man snatched a gold chain from a woman constable at the Palavanthangal Railway Station on Saturday night.

1 min

Man Dies of Electrocution While Removing DMK Flagpole

A 48-year-old daily wage labourer was electrocuted to death on Sunday morning while removing banners and flagpoles installed for a wedding ceremony a day before in Panavaram near Sholingur.

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Tenkasi woman arrested for murdering alcoholic husband with her son's help

THE Sendamaram police arrested a 31-year-old woman for allegedly murdering her alcoholic husband with the help of their 12-year-old son on Saturday.

1 min

Establish norms for exercise to reduce risk of workout injuries

IN the wake of injuries during gym workouts, and cardiac risks from unregulated fitness programmes, physiotherapists sought a regulatory framework to prescribe exercises in Tamil Nadu, similar to policies adapted in foreign countries.

1 min

Suspected leak sparks explosion at Manali biogas plant; worker killed

Officials say leaked gas may have accumulated in control room; team formed to probe reason

2 mins

Hit by door, footboard traveller falls off train

A 38-year-old man, who fell down from a speeding train after the door slammed on him while he was sitting on the footboard on Saturday night, was rescued after a hour-long search.

1 min

SL arrests: DMK stages protest in Rameswaram

Condemning the continuous arrests of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy, fishermen associations along with the DMK staged a massive protest in Rameswaram on Sunday.

1 min

Double murder: 4 more detained

A day after three men were arrested for stabbing two youngsters to death near Muttam, at least four more suspects were detained on Sunday.

1 min

Karaikal Fishermen Take Out Bike Rally

HUNDREDS of fisherfolk took out a bike rally in Karaikal on Sunday demanding the repatriation of three fishermen injured in Sri Lankan naval firing on January 27.

1 min

We joined DMK to work under MK, not for self-growth: KKSSR

REVENUE Minister KKSSR Ramachandran on Sunday refuted BJP state president K Annamalai's claim that DMK ministers joined the party from AIADMK due to lack of opportunities (panjam) there.

1 min

3-fold jump in seizure of prescription drugs misused for narcotic purposes

Ganja seizures down despite rise in NDPS cases, cops attribute it to 'substitution effect'

2 mins

Scuffle erupts between journos and ex-minister

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin, who says he feels happy when youth call him 'appa' (father), is turning a deaf ear to the cries of women whose safety is threatened in the state, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami said on Sunday.

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57 Injured in Jallikattu Held at Kalaignar Arena

As many as 57 persons, including a police personnel, were injured in the jallikattu event organised at the Kalaignar Centenary Jallikattu Arena here on Sunday.

1 min

Ammonia plant in operation despite cancellation of licence, say villagers

Licence cancelled in '24 after gas leak; owner denies allegation, says it is only a sales point

2 mins

Ghee row: SIT shifts focus to TTD higher officials, ex-EO

THE Special Investigation Team (SIT) has intensified its probe into the Tirumala laddu ghee adulteration case, shifting focus to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams higher officials and former Executive Officer (EO) AV Dharma Reddy.

1 min

Amma in Chennai for fest

MATA Amritanandamayi, popularly known as Amma, will be in Chennai on February 17 and 18 to participate in Brahmasthanam Temple festival at Mata Amritanandamayi Math in Virugambakkam.

1 min

The United States Of Inequality

India's south is richer and better developed than its north. But incomes are unevenly spread in either half. Urban decay and misogyny are just as common in both

4 mins

Countering Modern Critiques of Classics

My thoughts have been very much with our epics this week and I would like to share my understanding of a few epic incidents that I feel have been wrongly critiqued in modern India.

3 mins

RAIL BHAVAN GETS INTO HUDDLE

UNDER pressure from various quarters, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday held a series of meetings at the Rail Bhavan to take stock of the safety measures during heavy passenger rush.

1 min

Oppn trains guns at Vaishnaw, holds him 'accountable'

THE Opposition demanded the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, holding him \"accountable\" for the horrific stampede.

1 min

Fear, sorrow grip Prayagraj passengers on platform no. 16

THE evening air at New Delhi Railway Station on Sunday crackled with unease.

1 min

High Feb temp likely to hamper wheat yields

WITH the temperature rising above normal in February, the fate of wheat crops in Northwest India looks uncertain. The rising temperature may shrivel wheat pods, impacting the quality and quantity of its production.

1 min

NMC distances from non-payment of stipend for undergrads by pvt colleges

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has washed off its hands on the issue of non-payment of stipends by 198 medical colleges and institutions to its undergraduate interns, postgraduate residents, and senior residents.

1 min

Nainital HC to hear 5 cases against UCC

IN a legal battle, five petitions have been filed against the recently implemented Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which came into effect on January 27.

1 min

2 Deportees Arrested for Murder in Patiala

TWO youths among the 117 Indian illegal immigrants deported from the US have been arrested by Punjab Police for their involvement in a murder case.

1 min

Meanwhile, India to Hand Over List of 10 Gangsters Hiding in US

Amid two rounds of deportations of Indians living illegally in the US by the Trump administration, Indian agencies are readying to hand over a list of 10 gangsters to the US security establishment.

1 min

ATS flags B'deshi terrorists entering J'khand for training

In a shocking input received by Jharkhand Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), some terrorists entered the state from Bangladesh and returned after providing training to some people in Pakur as part of a conspiracy.

1 min

U'khand mulls revised land bill with strict norms ahead of Budget session

WITH the Uttarakhand Assembly's budget session set to begin on February 18, preparations are underway to present the revised land law bill on the floor of the house, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami personally overseeing the developments.

1 min

Manipur tribals look up to Centre for lasting peace

The Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF), the apex organisation of various Christian denominations in the state, will spearhead the protest.

1 min

Red alert sounded as poachers on prowl in MP

AN organised gang of tiger poachers, which also includes women and children, could have poached 10-11 tigers in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh over the last three months.

2 mins

Pope Francis Skips Sunday Noon Blessing

POPE Francis read the newspapers and had breakfast on Sunday after a second night sleeping well at the hospital where the 88-year-old pope is being treated for a respiratory tract infection, the Vatican said.

1 min

Police Arrest Pravind, Ex-PM of Mauritius, for Laundering

POLICE in Mauritius on Sunday arrested the island's former prime minister Pravind Jugnauth in a money-laundering probe and seized stacks of cash in raids on fellow suspects' homes, officials said.

1 min

Republican Vivek to Start His Governor Race on Feb 24

REPUBLICAN Vivek Ramaswamy is preparing to launch his 2026 bid for Ohio governor on Feb 24 in his native Cincinnati, with ensuing announcements held over two days in the Columbus, Toledo and Cleveland areas.

1 min

Rain in U.S. Kills Eight

Torrential rains in Kentucky and Tennessee caused intense flooding and eight deaths over the weekend.

1 min

Landslide at gold mine in Mali kills 42 persons

A gold mine collapsed in eastern Mali, killing dozens of people and injuring many more, according to Malian television and officials in the Kéniéba district where the accident occurred.

1 min

ISIS Lone Wolf Attacker Stabs One to Death, Hurts Five Others in Austria

A 23-year-old man stabbed six passersby in southern Austria on Saturday in what police said was a random attack that left a 14-year-old dead and five others injured.

1 min

Ukraine calls US minerals deal colonial, refuses to sign

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he directed his ministers not to sign off on a proposed agreement to give the United States access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals because the document was too focused on US interests.

1 min

Rubio in Israel says Hamas must be eradicated, complicating shaky truce

US Secy of State begins his first tour of the Arab world where he is likely to face pushback

2 mins

India is becoming integral part of global supply chain

ELSPUN Living is India's leading manufacturer and exporter of home textile.

1 min

Repco Home Finance Q3 net profit up 7%

REPCO Home Finance has posted a 7% increase in its net profit for the December quarter at ₹107 crore compared to ₹99 crore in the year-ago period.

1 min

Equity Markets May Rebound This Week

Experts say that uncertainty surrounding Trump's economic policies, high valuations may impact the market in short-term

2 mins

How To Make Sense Of Value When Prices Fall

Whenever share prices fall, there is a feeling of despondency.

2 mins

DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH HEALTH INSURANCE?

Recently, I met someone who said he ended up paying ₹12 lakh out of pocket in spite of having Health (Mediclaim) Cover of ₹15 lakh.

2 mins

Hyderabad-based Pennar Industries eyes 6 key verticals for future growth

SIX key verticals -- hydraulics, pre-engineered buildings, body-in-white components, tubes, engineering services, and process equipment -- will drive growth of Pennar Industries for the next few years, says Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Aditya Rao.

1 min

IBC recovery hovers at 31% as more cases get liquidated

LENDERS continue to take deeper haircuts/losses from the insolvency and bankruptcy process which has from day-one been plagued by ordinate delays.

1 min

Kerala Eye Maiden Final Spot, Face Gujarat Challenge

HOSTS Gujarat are unlikely to digress from their tried and tested template of out-batting oppositions with dogged first innings displays as they take on Kerala in their Ranji Trophy semifinal beginning here on Monday.

1 min

Basilico, Pratiwi toppers

FRANCESCO Di Basilico from Italy (55.45 m) and Martina Ayu Pratiwi from Indonesia (64.25 m) won the men's and women's titles respectively at the SDAT Asia Triathlon Cup 2025, held at the INS Adyar on Sunday.

1 min

Spinner Priya sizzles as Giants crush Warriorz

YOUNG spinner Priya Mishra starred with three key wickets as Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by six wickets in the Women's Premier League match here on Sunday.

1 min

Waiting Game Continues for Wrestlers Off the Mat

With participation at Ranking Series uncertain, selected grapplers yet to get appointment to meet sports minister to resolve matter

2 mins

FIH Pro League: Men's hockey team wins while women lose close match

The Indian men's hockey team made a brilliant comeback to down Spain 2-0 in a return leg match of the FIH Pro League here on Sunday.

1 min

Reds move 7 points clear after win over Wolves, Utd suffer another loss

LIVERPOOL moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League as Luis Diaz ended his goal drought to spark a tense 2-1 win against struggling Wolves on Sunday.

1 min

Shami works on lengths with Morkel

A FOCUSSED Mohammed Shami spent considerable time with bowling coach Morne Morkel as a full-strength Indian team started its training in earnest ahead of its Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh at the picturesque ICC Academy practice ground here on Sunday.

2 mins

CHENNAI'S NEW SYMPHONY

Having played host to international star Ed Sheeran, the city's concert scene is seeing a pleasant integration of traditional and western tunes

3 mins

Notes of global impact

ROM the meticulous world of finance to the soulful strains of Carnatic music, Vidya Subramanian's journey has been anything but conventional.

3 mins

A RAGA REVIVAL

As the world of music continues to change, Carnatic music, deeply rooted in Indian culture, has evolved transcending time.

2 mins

A platform for emerging musicians

BAHUDARI, an organisation founded by eminent violinist 'Kalaimamani' Meera Sivaramakrishnan is setting a platform for young and emerging talents in the world of Carnatic music.

1 min

Tales of the Tamils

A warm evening celebrating prominent journalist Nirmala Lakshman's new book, \"The Tamils, A Portrait of a Community\", a breath of fresh air to the genre of history.

3 mins

A full house of fun

Director Raja Vel opens up about his directorial debut, House Mates, choosing Darshan for the lead role, and more

2 mins

Mia Goth Joins The Odyssey

After Rafi Gavron and Shiloh Fernandez, actors Mia Goth and Corey Hawkins have recently joined the growing cast of The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic poem.

1 min

Maalik to hit theatres in June

AJKUMMAR Rao's upcoming film Maalik will be released in theatres on June 20, the actor announced through social media on Saturday.

1 min

Gen Z is confused about what to expect in a relationship

The cast of Nilavukku En Mel Ennadi Kobam, including Pavish, Venkatesh Menon, Ramya Ranganathan, Anikha Surendran, and Rabiya Khatoon talk about Gen Z relationships, and how director Dhanush prepared them for their respective roles

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