The New Indian Express Chennai - October 14, 2024

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October 14, 2024

Palestine, Syria among 34 eyeing BRICS membership

PALESTINE, Syria, and Myanmar might be among the 20 countries that would either become members or partners of the BRICS grouping during its annual summit in Russia this month. In all, 34 countries have applied to join the bloc, sources said ahead of the upcoming meet in Kazan, Russia.

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Social media injurious to mental health: Top US doc

SOCIAL media has created a culture of comparison that impacts self-esteem, particularly among young people grappling with feelings of inadequacy and isolation, US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy said.

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Chennai region to get very heavy rain until Oct 17

THE Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast rainfall across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry until October 17. The rain is expected to hit Chennai and its surrounding districts on Sunday night and intensify on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Bishnoi gang claims responsibility for Baba Siddique murder, two held

Two suspects on the run; FB post of purported gang member threatens actor Salman Khan

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Marriage cert comes in way of removing name from ration card

THE food and civil services department's move to strictly enforce the submission of marriage or death certificate, along with field verification, to remove names from ration cards has resulted in hundreds of such applications being rejected across the state, while more people are facing months-long delays.

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Days after Kovai cub's death, no sign of its mom

DESPITE fixing five camera traps at Mamaram on the Kotagiri-Mettupalayam NH, where a tiger cub died after it was hit by a vehicle on Friday night, the movement of its mother has not been captured so far.

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Fintech cos turn ₹1cr to ₹6cr in just 90 days: ED

Probe reveals with 30%-40% of principal deducted as processing fee, effective interest rate goes up to 2,000%

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Poor condition of roads in Manali may spell turbulent monsoon for residents

All 356 sewage pumping stations operational with backup generators

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‘Country needs robust higher edu for growth’

IN order to become the third largest economy in the world, sustain the position and grow further, we need a robust higher education system, said T G Sitharam, chairman of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). He was delivering his address at the 20th convocation ceremony of the SRM Institute of Science and Technology on Sunday.

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36 hours post crash, Gummidipoondi line reopens

12 derailed coaches removed from tracks, 500 metres of damaged mainline and loop lines re-laid, say officials

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‘Ennum Ezhuthum’: Time spent by teachers on each subject insufficient, says plan panel study

A study conducted by the Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission in over 200 primary schools in Chennai and Tiruvallur has said that there is a need for significant improvements in the implementation of the 'Ennum Ezhuthum' scheme, which aims to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy for students from Classes 1 to 5 in government schools across the state.

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Tenders floated for ₹488-cr Kalaignar convention centre

THE Public Works Department has floated e-tenders for eligible registered contractors constructing the Kalaignar International Convention Centre at Muttukadu in Chengalpattu district.

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Min to Edappadi: Park zipline fine, no compromise on public safety

AGRICULTURE Minister MRK Panneerselvam on Sunday refuted the statement of AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami that the 500-metre zipline at the recently-inaugurated Kalaignar Centenary Park got damaged. He also said the safety of every visitor to the park is ensured.

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1,300 teacher posts lie vacant, SC/STs hit: EPS

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday alleged that the DMK government has been neglecting the interests of SC/ST people.

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Committal proceedings should end in time, says HC, decries '18 case delay

THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently directed the Registrar General of the high court to issue a circular to all judicial magistrates instructing them to responsibly handle petitions filed by accused persons seeking exemption from appearance during committal proceedings.

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Don't blow up Samsung workers' stir, resolve it: LPF to CITU

THE Labour Progressive Front (LPF), DMK-affiliated trade union, on Sunday, appealed to the CITU to 'not blow up' the issues with regards to the ongoing Samsung workers protest, instead of trying to resolve it.

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Be wary of low-grade crackers, don't fall for discounts, warn manufacturers

With Deepavali around the corner, cracker manufacturers and traders have alleged illegal production of fireworks and sale of low-grade and unauthorised goods. They have urged the public to be conscious while purchasing firecrackers and not fall prey to discounts and fake advertisements.

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Heavy downpour leaves Madurai waterlogged

HEAVY rains lashed Madurai all throughout Saturday night -- an average of 60.74mm, according to the IMD -- causing severe water logging at several locations across the district. The collector and mayor on Sunday inspected the affected areas and directed officials to remedy the situation at the earliest. Work is under way to drain stagnant water from low lying areas in Madurai city, corporation officials said.

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Gauri Lankesh murder accused felicitated in K'taka

TWO persons, accused in the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh—who were released on bail recently—were welcomed and honoured by leaders of Hindutva organisations here on Saturday evening.

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SFIO questions Veena Vijayan

UDF, BJP accuse each other of nexus with CPM ahead of bypolls in KL

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CHENNAI AIRSHOW DEATHS SHOW ORGANISERS' FAILURE

OCTOBER 6, 2024 was a memorable day but not in the way the Tamil Nadu government and the Indian Air Force may have intended it to be.

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KAMAKSHI TEMPLE IN THE SOUTH INDIAN SALVATION CITY

ITH the Sharad Navaratri festival in honour of the Devi just over, I found I was thinking a lot about Kamakshi Devi in Kanchipuram and would like to share some interesting facts as a follow-up to the festival.

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NETA'S SHOCKING SUPARI MURDER SHOWS POOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

THE shocking mafia-style hit job of a powerful ruling party neta in Mumbai revived concerns over the law and order situation in the Maximum City ahead of assembly polls in Maharashtra.

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REMEMBERING A GREAT GANDHIAN SCHOLAR IN INDIA

Dharampal's work has enjoyed a revival after being neglected for decades, largely due to the efforts of his admirers. Re-reading them is crucial to understanding modern India

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Railways grapples with 'sabotage' attempts

Nearly 24 derailment bids by placing objects on tracks were reported in the last few months, say officials

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Indigenous Bofors guns delivery to miss '26 deadline

GOING by the tardy delivery of the indigenously produced advanced Bofors gun Dhanush to the Indian Army, it will be difficult to meet the March 2026 dateline, officials said.

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Poll panel urges Centre for forces deployment ahead of Maha, J'khand polls

EVEN though the poll schedules have not been announced yet, preparations for the next round of assembly elections have begun. The Election Commission of India (EC) has urged the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for pre-poll advance deployment of the Central Armed Police Forces (CRPFs) in Jharkhand and Maharashtra.

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GatiShakti completes 3 yrs, Modi calls it 'transformative'

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS-NMP) has emerged as a transformative initiative aimed at revolutionising India's infrastructure and is driving faster and more efficient development across sectors.

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Ex-DU prof GN Saibaba's kin to donate his body to Hyderabad medical college

THE family members of former Delhi University professor GN Saibaba, who passed away on Saturday night, have decided to donate his mortal remains to the state-run Gandhi Hospital.

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Maha murder ignites political war

MVA says law & order has worsened in state; BJP says Oppn leaders indulging in petty politics

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Marking error in math fails Class X student, Guj teachers fined again

TEACHERS have again been penalized in Gujarat for errors in evaluating board exam papers. In the latest incident in the Gujarat board exams, several teachers were found making mistakes while totaling marks. One case involved a Math teacher who made a significant totaling error of 30 marks, resulting in a student failing the Class X board exam.

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Schools focus on attendance in cybercrime hub

IN one of its kind initiative to prevent children's involvement in cyber crime related activities, attendance at this school in Jamtara is taken thrice to ensure that the students do not sneak out for any kind of phishing activities.

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RG Kar: Doctor On Hunger Stir Taken To ICU; March To Raj Bhavan Today

ONE of the participants in the 'fast-unto-death' protest of junior doctors of West Bengal to press for their demands following the RG Kar rape-murder incident was taken ill on Sunday and carted to the NRS ICU here. The protesting doctors have given a call for a march to Raj Bhavan on Monday against the "dissatisfactory" CBI probe into the RG Kar incident.

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Tiger safari zone to be launched in Ramnagar

IN a move poised to revitalise the state's eco-tourism landscape, the Uttarakhand forest department is set to introduce a tiger safari zone in Ramnagar, fostering wildlife enthusiasts' encounters with the big cats in a new arena.

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Returning booster of rocket caught at SpaceX launchpad

SPACEX pulled off the boldest test flight yet of its enormous Starship rocket on Sunday, catching the returning booster back at the launch pad with mechanical arms.

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Vietnam, China agree to calm SCS tensions as they sign new trade deal

VIETNAM and China agreed to calm tensions in their South China Sea (SCS) dispute, Vietnamese state media reported on Sunday, days after Hanoi accused Beijing of a \"brutal\" attack on its fishermen.

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Ukrainian recruiters raid Kyiv bars, restaurants to recruit men for army

UKRAINIAN military recruitment officers raided restaurants, bars and a concert hall in Kyiv, checking military registration documents and detaining men who were not in compliance, media and witnesses reported.

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Canada MP in House raises Khalistani attack on journos

A prominent Canadian MP of Indian origin has voiced concern over attacks on journalists who report on Khalistani extremism in Canada and asked the authorities to deal with the situation with an iron hand \"before it is too late\".

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US to send air defence battery and troops to Israel

THE United States will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defence battery and troops to Israel, the Pentagon said on Sunday, even as Iran warned Washington to keep American military forces out of Israel.

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Joe Biden plans one-day visit to Germany on Friday: source

US President Joe Biden is expected to visit Germany next week, a government source said on Sunday, after a previously planned trip was canceled due to Hurricane Milton in Florida.

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Israel PM mulls plan to seal off aid to N Gaza

Aim of the proposal is to starve out Hamas of food & water and pressure them to release the remaining hostages

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Ola cabs directed to offer refund choices to users

THE Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed Ola to implement consumer-friendly changes, including offering refund options and providing receipts for auto rides.

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IT firm Wipro to consider issuing bonus shares

IT services firm Wipro has said that its Board of Directors will be considering a proposal for issue of bonus shares. The company will be announcing its second quarter FY25 results on October 17.

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RIGHT NOW, GEO-POLITICAL RISK IS THE KEY FACTOR

Some years ago, I had commenced with a column titled 'Right Now', which was the title of a popular rock song released three decades ago by the music group, Van Halen. The lyrics of this song proposed living for the moment and not being afraid of making a change. So, in this fortnight's column, I propose to take you, my valued readers, once again on a 'Right Now' journey across our financial markets.

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How estate planning plays crucial role in preserving wealth

Experts say it is essential to have a backup mechanism in the form of estate planning to protect and transfer wealth to beneficiaries, thereby preventing disputes

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WHAT DOES TATA'S LEGACY MEAN TO YOUR MONEY

THIS column is not an obituary on Ratan Tata. The purpose of reading this column is to understand the connections between major events and your money. Tata's demise is certainly a significant business event. You must understand the impact he had on your money. The values he leaves behind will continue to influence your behaviour regarding money.

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CAUGHT SHORT IN DESERT

India lose to Oz by 9 runs in Sharjah, rely on result of NZ vs Pak to qualify for semifinals

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Bowlers put TN in command on a rain-hit day

CHETESHWAR Pujara endured a six-ball duck as Saurashtra were left reeling at 35/5, trailing by 129 runs in the second innings with Tamil Nadu taking complete command of their Ranji Trophy Group D clash in Coimbatore.

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HIL auctions: Harmanpreet most expensive player on Day 1

DOUBLE Olympic bronze medallist, Harmanpreet Singh, was bagged by Soorma Hockey Club for ₹78 lakh on Day One of the Hockey India League auction here on Sunday.

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Ronaldo scores again for Portugal in Nations League

CRISTIANO Ronaldo scored his record-extending 133rd international goal to keep Portugal perfect in the Nations League with a 3-1 win over Poland on Saturday, and Spain struck late to edge Denmark 1-0.

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