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August 18, 2024

Detained Ex-Principal Of RG Kar Hints At A Racket

AMID a nationwide 24-hour shutdown of OPD and elective services in protest against the rape and murder of a 31year-old PG student, the CBI on Saturday detained Sandip Ghosh, former principal of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital for questioning.

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26/11 terrorist Rana extraditable, says US court

A US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled that Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, one of India's most wanted terrorists, who had a key role in the 2008 Mumbai blasts, is extraditable.

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Guy OKs Siddu prosecution in the MUDA mess

PUTTING Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in a tight spot, the state's Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot on Saturday granted sanction to prosecute him in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment 'scam'.

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60-yr dream: Athikadavu-Avinashi proj launched

A 60-year-old demand of farmers of Erode, Tiruppur and Coimbatore districts, the Athikadavu-Avinashi irrigation project was finally launched by Chief Minister M K Stalin through video conferencing on Saturday.

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A RIDE THROUGH HILLS TO CHANGES LIVES

ULAGAnAThAn Vellimuthu is no Che Guevara, and his twowheeler is no La Poderosa II, but the motorcycle plays a vital role in both their lives.

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Space for art of all shades, even grey

WHEN 16-year-old Laya Mathikshara conducted her first workshop on digital art, a participant from an HIV-positive family said, \"I drew a black and grey rainbow as I was at a phase where I felt like I couldn't communicate or express my emotions to anyone.

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SOS FOR REPTILES: HELP A CALL AWAY

The scene in Padayappa where Rajnikanth rescues a snake from a group of villagers armed with sticks and rods is iconic.

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Agri officials told to identify defunct free power lines

THE Agricultural Production Commissioner Selvi Apoorva, on Saturday, directed agriculture and horticulture departments to identify defunct free electricity connections for agriculture.

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Ex-min gets partial relief in defamation suit filed by Kovai DMK functionary

THE Madras HC has refused to order former minister and AIADMK senior leader SP Velumani to pay damages to a DMK functionary of Coimbatore district for alleged defamation.

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Kolkata murder: Pvt hosps suspend OP for 24 hrs

IN response to the Indian Medical Association's call to protest against the rape and murder of a PG trainee doctor in Kolkata,, doctors and medical students across the state held demonstrations on Saturday.

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Women throng collectorates after ₹1K honorarium rumour spreads

HUNDReDS of women across the state thronged their respective district collectorates on Saturday to submit their applications for getting ₹1,000 per month under the ‘Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thogai’ scheme, following rumours on social media that a three-day special enrolment camp starting August 17 will be held.

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Caste Hindus raze temple in Vellore village after Dalits celebrate festival

A section of caste Hindus demolished a Kaliamman temple near Gemmankuppam village in KV Kuppam taluk last week, after Dalits of the village defied their decision to disallow people from Scheduled Caste (SC) communities from participating in the temple's Aadi month festivities.

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Govt: 13 officials to face action for swindling PMAY funds

THE state government has informed the Madras HC that disciplinary proceedings have been concluded and appropriate action would soon be taken against 13 government officials in connection with the irregularities in the implementation of the Prime Minister Awaas Yojana (PMAY-G) in Krishnagiri district.

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MEGA FACILITY TO HOUSE 18K WOMEN WORKFORCE OPENED

Stalin inaugurates project; govt enters deal with Foxconn to rent it

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S Rly data show 3 die on tracks every day in Chennai division

AT LEAST three people die or sustain injuries every day on the railway tracks in the Chennai division of Southern Railway, official data say.

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'F4 in Chennai will boost local economy

HOSTING Formula 4 racing in Chennai is expected to generate significant inward investments to help the local economy apart from offering a platform for Indian drivers to compete on an international stage, a release said.

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Facts being hidden, says wife of ‘torture' victim

THE family of D Raja, a 44-yearold Dalit who allegedly died due to custodial torture on April 10 after being questioned by the Villupuram taluk police over illicit sale of liquor, has demanded that police and medical professionals involved in the case be investigated for allegedly trying to conceal the truth behind the death.

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'Youth can fuel economy only if govts invest in edu'

VELLORE Institute of Technology (VIT) founder and chancellor G Viswanathan on Saturday said that in a country of 145 crore people, only about 10% are graduates.

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Chandru report: Special committee to administer juvenile homes formed

THE social welfare department has constituted a special monitoring committee - Tamil Nadu Empowered Committee on Special Services for Children headed by the chief secretary for administering all the government homes functioning for children in conflict with law.

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Muslim scholars slam DYFI 'pork challenge'

Federation's challenge to raise funds for Wayanad draws criticism; pork selected for its high demand, says DYFI A section of Muslim scholars has criticised the 'Pork Challenge' launched by the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) as part of a fundraising campaign for the survivors of the Wayanad landslides, saying it amounts to insulting Muslims.

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PM plan to spur growth of Global South

India's 'Global Development Compact' initiative will focus on trade, technology sharing and concessional financing

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A CHAMPION OF CULTURE

IT wasn't much of a surprise when the Kannada breakthrough film Kantara was announced winner of the National Award (in the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment) category.

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Centre reviews preparedness to tackle Mpox

THE Centre on Saturday reviewed the Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox, situation and preparedness in the country after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared it as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

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FCI's Covid-time food supply chain ops part of IAS training academy curriculum

ONE of the most extensive food grain supply chain operations in history by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) during Covid is now set to be a case study for Indian Administrative Service (IAS) probationers.

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Key BJP meet to chalk out strategies for assembly polls

A DAY after the Election Commission announced the dates for the assembly polls in Haryana and J&K, the BJP held a crucial meeting on Saturday to fine-tune its electoral strategy.

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UCC bill hangs fire as headless law panel term set to expire on Aug 31

DESPITE Prime Minister Modi's renewed push for a Uniform Civil Code, the fate of the proposed legislation appears in limbo as the term of the 22nd Law Commission is set to expire on August 31.

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Part of ₹1.7K cr Bihar bridge collapses for 3rd time

A portion of superstructure of the under-construction Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge connecting Bhagalpur to Khagaria district collapsed and fell into the Ganga river in Bihar on Saturday.

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2 Cong MLAs suspended for 6 yrs in Meghalaya

THE Congress in Meghalaya suspended two MLAs for six years for their alleged anti-party activities.

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Doctors' strike gains nationwide traction

Protests get support from global associations as well HEALTHCARE services across the country were severely hit on Saturday as the doctors halted non-essential services in government, private and in some corporate hospitals on the Indian Medical Association (IMA)'s call for a 24-hour shutdown to protest the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor in a state-run hospital in Kolkata.

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RSS objects, but BJP to go with Ajit in Maha elections

DESPITE reservations by RSS, the top leadership of the BJP has decided to go along with Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar-led NCP for the upcoming Maharashtra state assembly elections.

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MP madrasas under govt scanner over 'conversions'

THE Madhya Pradesh government has decided to act against government-aided Madrasas which are forcing students to take religious education or attend worship without consent.

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Gujarat doctor brandishes pistol in rally, booked

A doctor in Gujarat's Amreli city was booked after he allegedly brandished his licensed pistol while addressing a gathering of doctors and medical students protesting the Kolkata rape-murder, police said on Saturday.

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Communal tension over students' fight in Udaipur

IN the wake of recent communal tensions in Udaipur, the Municipal Corporation has demolished the house belonging to the classmate involved in the stabbing of a fellow student.

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'Mediators preparing to implement truce deal'

IN a sign that mediators believe a Gaza cease-fire deal is imminent, a US official said Friday that West Asia negotiators are working out logistics for the potential release of hostages and distribution of aid as part of any agreement to end the Israel-Hamas war.

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X to shut operations in Brazil over 'censorship orders', says Musk

SOCIAL media platform X, formerly Twitter, will shut down its local operations in Brazil, owner Elon Musk said on Saturday, although the service will remain available to Brazilian users.

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LEBANON SAYS 10 SYRIANS KILLED IN ISRAELI STRIKE

Target was arms storage facility operated by Hezbollah group, says Israel

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Mid-sized banks vying for deposits

These banks are offering 8.5% at the peak, nearly 20-30 bps more than larger banks

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FM calls for more discussion on reforms of MDBs

FINANCE minister Nirmala Sithraman has called for views on actions needed to reform multilateral development banks (MDBs), and how the global south can collaborate better to raise the issue of debt distress faced by the low income countries.

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Discount brokers' market share rises

DISCOUNT brokers continue to chip away market share from traditional/full-service brokerages, with top five of them raising their market share to 64.6% in July, up from 58.1% in the year-ago period.

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India needs to create 148 mn addl jobs by 2030: Gopinath

INDIA needs to create an additional 148 million jobs by 2030 given the population growth, IMF's First Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath said on Saturday.

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COUNTING THE COST OF MINING AND QUARRYING

THE below-the-radar mines and minerals industry is back in the news.

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Jaden, Abhay win in racing championship

TEENAGERS Jaden Rahman Pariat from Shillong and Bengaluru's Abhay Mohan came up with fine performances to claim top honours in the MRF single-seater categories on the first day of the fourth and final round of the MRF MMSC fmsci Indian National Car Racing Championship 2024 at the Madras International Circuit.

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Mirabai & coach Sharma shift focus to Asiad, CWG

WEIGHTLIFTER Mirabai Chanu fell short of a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics just by a kilogram.

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Liverpool & Arsenal make winning starts

ARNE Slot got off to a winning start as Liverpool manager with a 2-0 win at newly-promoted Ipswich on Saturday as Arsenal began their Premier League title challenge by beating Wolves by the same scoreline.

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MINDFUL & AIMING FOR SKY

Javelin ace Neeraj, who won silver in Paris, set to take part in Lausanne Diamond League before taking a call on surgery to treat groin injury which has been troubling him for some time

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After freak neck injury, Sai Kishore ready for long season

WHEN R Sai Kishore delivered a Player of the Match performance (4/33) for Gujarat Titans against Punjab Kings in late April, he was the talk of the town.

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