The New Indian Express Chennai - September 26, 2024

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September 26, 2024

'Savukku' steps out of jail after SC orders his swift release

YOUTUBER 'Savukku' Shankar, who has been incarcerated for months in various cases, walked out of jail on Wednesday after the Supreme Court ordered his release \"forthwith\".

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Amid Rahul poser, Kangana eats her words on farm laws

Amid Rahul poser, Kangana eats her words on farm laws HARPREET BAJWA & PREETHA NAIR @Chandigarh/New Delhi A day after BJP member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut's statement that the three controversial farm sector reform laws repealed in 2021 should be reinstated, made her party squirm and the Opposition go ballistic, the actor and newbie neta was forced to to eat her words.

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Supreme Court tells lower courts to avoid misogynistic remarks

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday warned courts across India against making remarks that could be construed as \"misogynistic\" or directed towards a certain \"gender or community\".

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6 die, 16 injured as van carrying pilgrims rams tree

SIX people died and 16 others were injured in a road accident near Ulundurpet early on Wednesday after their van crashed into a roadside tree.

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Phase II done, heartening to see Kashmiris casting their votes, say foreign diplomats

THE second phase of polling for 26 assembly seats in J&K on Wednesday recorded a healthy 56.05% turnout, which could go up further.

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Lokayukta police to probe MUDA dirt against Siddu

Special court directs the SP to register a case under land grab law

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Cybercrime ring: 2 Malaysians held at Chennai airport with 100 sim cards

IMMIGRATION officers at the Chennai international airport on Tuesday arrested two Malaysians allegedly in possession of over 100 Indian sim cards, purportedly to be used by cybercrime syndicates operating in Laos, Cambodia, and other parts of the infamous Golden Triangle.

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Contamination of water blamed for diarrhoea cases

EVEN as the Puducherry health and family welfare services department has been on its toes due to the number of diarrhoea cases in Karaikal over the past one month, residents are blaming contamination of potable water supply for the situation.

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Caste clash: Student brings weapons to school, expelled

A Class 10 student of an aided school in Tirunelveli was caught carrying weapons sickle, two knives and an iron rod inside his school bag, allegedly to 'protect' himself from some students belonging to a different caste.

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Mahavishnu row: HMs back in Chennai schools

TWO headmasters who were transferred out of Chennai, after self-proclaimed spiritual speaker Mahavishnu delivered speeches at their schools, have been posted back in the district, according to officials from the school education department.

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Wife of ex-DGP duped of ₹90k by fraudster

THE wife of former Tamil Nadu Director General of Police and former Chennai City Police Commissioner, the late S Sripal, was cheated of ₹90,000 by a fraudster.

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20-year wait ends as Pattabiram ROB partially opened

COMMUTERS on the ChennaiTirupati Highway and residents of western suburbs have expressed relief as the Road Over Bridge (ROB) in Pattabiram, which has been under construction for nearly six years, was partially opened for public use on Wednesday.

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City hotel fined ₹1L after 110 guests get no food at function

A family in Avadi has successfully sued an Ambattur hotel for deficient service after the facility failed to provide food to as many as 110 guests who assembled in the dining room of a hall, despite getting paid for it.

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Kallakurichi probe panel gets 3 months extension

THE state government has extended the term of the inquiry commission headed by retired judge B Gokuldas formed to investigate into the death of 66 people due to spurious liquor in Kallakurichi by three more months.

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There is no tussle between DMK & VCK, says Thiruma

MENTIONING there being no tussle between the DMK and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan on Wednesday said there would be no means for a rift between the two parties in the future as well.

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CM hands over cash awards to Paralympics medal winners

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday honoured four sportspersons who won medals at the 2024 Paris Paralympics by handing over cash awards to them.

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MRC moves contempt plea against revenue secy for terminating lease

Race club's petition alleges wilful disobedience of HC order; senior advocate appearing for the govt accuses club of indulging in 'abuse of process of law'; court to hear petition today

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Five of a Salem family found dead inside car in suspected suicide

THE Thirumayam police are investigating an incident of five members of a family from Salem being found dead inside a car near the TiruchyRameswaram national highway in the early hours of Wednesday.

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'One Nation, One Poll' threat to democratic fabric: MDMK

MARUMALARCHI Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) has strongly opposed the union government's 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, calling it a threat to the country's democratic principles and federal structure.

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Stalin visits Guidance, celebrates bagging ₹10 lakh crore investments in three years

CM MK Stalin along with Industries Minister TRB Rajaa visited the Guidance office in Chennai on Wednesday to celebrate getting ₹10 lakh crore worth investments for Tamil Nadu over the past three years.

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HC seeks plan on offering undivided share in Jains Westminster apartments

THE Madras High Court has directed the Jains Housing and Constructions Limited to submit a plan chalking out various aspects, including the undivided share (UDS), of Jains Westminster apartments in Chennai, which will face either reconstruction or re-development following complaints of damages and poor construction.

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Anna library lures members with top-shelf initiatives

SIX months back, Anna Centenary Library, one of the largest in the country, had opened its doors to the public to borrow books.

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3 die as load vehicle turns turtle in K'giri

THREE people died and two others suffered injuries when a brick-laden vehicle capsized on two two-wheelers near Anchetti on Wednesday afternoon.

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Why is Dileep objecting to probe into memory card acces

THE Kerala High Court on Wednesday sought to know why actor Dileep, the eighth accused in the 2017 actor abduction and sexual assault case, is objecting to an investigation into the illegal access of a memory card while it was in the custody of the trial court.

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SC verdict on Senthil Balaji bail plea today

The Supreme Court is scheduled to deliver the verdict today, on the bail plea filed by former Tamil Nadu minister and MLA, Senthil Balaji, accused in a money laundering case over the cash-forjobs allegations case.

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PREPARING TO REAP INDIA'S SILVER DIVIDEND

Our ageing population is a resource and a responsibility. Apart from strengthening elders' care infrastructure, we must innovate to engage them economically and socially

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A NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH MIDDLE EARTH

As many as 28 nations bordering the Mediterranean Sea were recently represented in a new part nership between India and the region.

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India-China ties key to future of Asia: Jaishankar

THE relationship between India and China is crucial for the future of Asia, said S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister.

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India invited to peace summit, says Zelenskyy

A day after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York and deliberating on the resolution of conflict in Russia and Ukraine, President Zelenskky has invited India for the second peace summit.

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Bharat is unstoppable, says PM on Make-in-India anniv

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India's flagship initiative 'Make in India' illustrates the \"collective resolve\" of Indians towards making the country a powerhouse of manufacturing.

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25% drop in out-of-pocket health expense in 10 yrs

THE total health expenditure in India has risen to 3.8% of the GDP, still lower than the tenyear peak of 4%.

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Dubey seeks probe into 1.25 crore feedbacks given to JPC on Waqf Bill

Dubey seeks probe into 1.25 crore feedbacks given to JPC on Waqf Bill ing 1.25 crore submissions ind h the Joint Donlin TUL ce pe le Cksurance cover, access to credit for micro-enterprises and fostering innovation and collaborations, said officials.

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Antacid Pan D, Paracetamol, Shelcal among over 50 drugs fail quality test

OVER 50 medicines, including diabetes, hypertension, vitamins, calcium D3 supplements, bacterial infections, and acid reflux tablets, failed the quality tests by the drug regulator.

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Trams-Kolkata does away with slice of history

THE West Bengal government has decided to stop Kolkata's 150-year-old tram service in some parts of Kolkata due to vehicular traffic.

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CBI to court: Got enough evidence of tampering in RG Kar rape-murder case

A special court in Kolkata on Wednesday denied bail to former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh and suspended police officer Abhijit Mondal, both arrested in connection with the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the hospital, and sent them to judicial custody till September 30.

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Refusing to be bride at 14, J'khand girl gets hair chopped with friend's help

SHOWING courage to avert her marriage, a 14-year-old girl got her hair chopped and dulled her appearance, making every possible effort to look ugly after she discovered that her brother and sister-in-law were planning to get her married to a stranger.

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Bombay HC questions cops on Badlapur assault accused death

PULLING up the Thane police, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday expressed concerns regarding the shooting of Akshay Shinde, the accused in the Badlapur school sexual assault case, stating that the incident could have been avoided, and emphasised the necessity for a fair and impartial probe.

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Rahul: Will take to streets if statehood not restored

TAKING a tough stance on the statehood issue, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday asserted that if the BJP government does not restore statehood in Jammu and Kashmir, the opposition INDIA alliance would use all available means in Parliament and even take to the streets to push for the restoration of statehood.

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Panchayat polls in Punjab to be held on Oct 15

A total of 13,327 panchayats will go to polls in Punjab on October 15, State Election Commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhary said on Wednesday, adding that nominations can be filed from September 27 to October 4, scrutiny on October 5 and withdrawal of nominations on October 7.

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Modi: If voted to power, Cong will bring instability

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on the Congress, warning that if the party comes to power, it could lead to the destruction of the state.

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Israel hits 280 more Hezbollah targets, preps for grounds ops

At least 50 killed in latest attacks on Lebanon; Biden warns that an all-out war is possible

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Iran House blocks Sunni vice president appointment

THE Iranian parliament on Wednesday blocked the appointment of a politician from the Sunni minority as vice president, media reported.

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CHINA TESTS NEW MISSILE THAT CAN REACH U.S. CITIES

CHINA on Wednesday successfully test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that could hit the US cities, in a rare publicised launch to display its strategic deterrence capability.

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Adani meets Bombardier chief to explore alliance

ADANI Group chairman Gautam Adani met aircraft manufacturing company Bombardier CEO Eric Martel on Tuesday and discussed partnership in aircraft services and the defence sector.

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Make in India fails to lift mfg share in GDP in 10 yrs

THE government has said it will take some time to build momentum in favour of manufacturing as the share of manufacturing in GDP remains below the 2013-14 levels even as the its Make in India programme completes 10 years.

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GST panel yet to decide insurance premium tax rate

Panel to meet on Oct 19, consensus on goods, services for gen public should have lower rates

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Infy, EV maker Polestar tie up to set up tech hub in B'luru

INFOSYS on Wednesday announced a strategic collaboration with Swedish electric performance car brand Polestar.

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Semiconductor venture: Zoho CEO Vembu says application still pending

SAAS unicorn Zoho Corp's CEO and co-founder Sridhar Vembu on Wednesday said the company is not directly involved in the semiconductor venture and it is only an investor in Silectric Semiconductor Manufacturing, which is awaiting clearance from the government.

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TRAI to explore regulation of OTT apps under Telecommunications Act

THE Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is set to release a consultation paper on pricing for satellite spectrum in the coming days, announced Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti.

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Illicit market valued at ₹8 lakh cr in 5 industries

THE illicit market in 5 key Indian industries FMCG (packaged goods), FMGC (personal and household care), alcohol, tobacco, and textiles & apparel was valued at 7,97,726 crore in the financial year 2022-23, as per FICCI CASCADE'S latest study which was released on Wednesday.

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NADA serves whereabouts failure notice to wrestler Vinesh

THE National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) on Wednesday served a notice to wrestler Vinesh Phogat for whereabouts failure and sought an explanation within 14 days.

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Arjun's journey of self discovery post Paris heartbreak

ARJUN Babuta is on a journey of self discovery at the moment.

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IOA infighting puts its own election under the scanner

THE Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) emergency meeting, called by the president, PT Usha, on Thursday is expected to be volatile.

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AICF announces ₹ 3.2 cr for Olympiad winners

THE All India Chess Federation announced a whopping 3.2 crore in rewards for the historic 45th Olympiad-winning Indian teams during a felicitation ceremony here on Wednesday.

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Mbappe scoring streak continue in La Liga

KYLIAN Mbappe extended his scoring streak with his sixth goal in five matches as Real Madrid defeated Alaves 3-2 to move closer to leader Barcelona in the Spanish league.

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INDIA'S PROBLEM OF LEFT

Bangladesh tweaker Islam may pose trouble if he gets in the playing XI for the Kanpur Test starting Friday

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