The New Indian Express Chennai - October 16, 2024

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October 16, 2024

INDIA TRASHES ALL CANADIAN CHARGES

INDIA on Tuesday rubbished all allegations of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) that New Delhi had hired the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to target Khalistani elements on its soil.

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India treats good, bad Khalistanis equally: Report

WHEN Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on October 16 deposes before a commission examining the extent of foreign interference in his country, he can be expected to play the familiar but discredited 'good Taliban, bad Taliban' card, though replacing the Taliban with the Khalistanis.

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Brace for downpour; depression to cross coast on Oct 17

THE northeast monsoon officially set in on Tuesday, and the well-marked low-pressure area intensified into a depression on Tuesday evening and is expected to cross the coast between Puducherry and Nellore near Chennai on October 17 morning.

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JAISHANKAR IN ISLAMABAD TO ATTEND SCO SUMMIT

EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday shook hands and exchanged pleasantries with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as they met in Islamabad for a banquet dinner hosted by the latter for foreign dignitaries visiting Pakistan to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.

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Samsung workers may call off strike

SAMSUNG workers may call off their 37-day protest after a general body meeting of the labour union to be held on Wednesday.

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Dates out for high-octane Maha, Jharkhand electoral battles

WITH the Election Commission announcing the schedule for the assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, the stage has been set for the big fights between the BJP and the Opposition INDIA bloc.

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Madras HC approves redevelopment of Jains Westminster apartments

THE Madras High Court on Tuesday approved the redevelopment of the Jains Westminster apartments in Chennai, as opted by the majority of the flat owners, and directed all of them to hand over the keys to the builder by November 4.

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Wildlife documentary runs nto trouble with forest dept

Officials say no permission sought for use of camera traps in pvt land

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Trains from Central station cancelled, rerouted

RAIL passengers had a harrowing time on Tuesday as express train services from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr MG Ramachandran Central Railway Station were severely affected by the torrential rains, causing waterlogging on bridge number 114 between Basin Bridge and Vyasarpadi railway stations. As a result, the railways made changes in the operation by cancelling a few express trains and short-terminating others. Many trains were delayed by 60 to 120 minutes.

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Chocked Ennore wetland leaves North Chennai residents in fear of flooding

MEMBERS of the fishing community in Ennore have raised an alarm about the growing flood risk in North Chennai as a vigorous northeast monsoon is on cards.

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Holiday for schools and govt offices in Chennai, three neighbouring dists

IN view of the extremely heavy rain forecast, the state government on Tuesday declared October 16 as a public holiday for government offices including the offices of public undertakings/ corporations, boards, etc, schools and colleges in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Chengalpattu districts.

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Downpour derails Chennaiites' commute

TORRENTIAL rain brought the city's public transport system to standstill on Tuesday, with wide spread waterlogging forcing the cancellation and diversion of sev eral Metropolitan Transport Corpo ration (MTC) services.

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CWRC asks TN to be judicious in using Mettur reservoir water

THE Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) has advised the Tamil Nadu government to be cautious about use of Mettur reservoir water despite prediction of above-normal northeast monsoon.

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ADM ends life after censure at farewell

Kannur District Panchayat president questioned ADM Naveen's integrity over NOC at his farewell function

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HOW TO REVERSE THE ECOCIDE OF ANTHROPOCENE

The Anthropocene is about man admitting to the violence he has inflicted on Earth. We have to change the approach to natural resources from extraction to one of trusteeship

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FOOD INFLATION CAN BE REVERSED WITH BETTER FARM LOGISTICS

DESPITE confident officialese that inflation has been tamed, the latest National Statistical Office figures show the scare is on the growl again.

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WHY WE SHOULDN'T BAN THE MORNING-AFTER PILL

SOCIAL media was recently abuzz after a special report in this publication went viral. It referred to a subcommittee formed by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) that would likely impose a ban on over-the-counter sales of all hormonal contraceptives, including emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) in India. It evoked massive outrage, as it is a nightmarish move that impacts the bodily and sexual autonomy of all women.

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BJD NEEDS TO GET OVER DENIAL, ASSESS FAULTS

ALL is not well with the Biju Janata Dal. Much as the regional party would like to put up a cohesive face, its internal affairs point to the contrary.

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BJP sets in motion poll process to pick new prez

To be aided by three, Laxman appointed National Returning Officer

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₹34.5K cr deal done for 31 US drones

INDIA and the United States on Tuesday sealed a ₹34,500-crore deal to procure 31 Predator high-altitude long-endurance drones from American defence major General Atomics to bolster up Indian military's combat prowess along the contested borders with China.

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'Implement harassment law in religious places'

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking direction for strict implementation of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act in all religious functions and institutions.

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Centre meets Meitei, Kuki, Naga MLAs over Manipur

IN a bid to bring lasting peace in ethnic violence-hit Manipur, MLAs belonging to different groups from the state on Tuesday came under one roof for the first time to discuss confidence measures suggested by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), sources said.

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Why Telangana site was chosen by Navy for India's 2nd VLF radar station

UNION Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for the Indian Navy's very low-frequency (VLF) radar station at the Damagundam Reserve Forest site in Telangana's Vikarabad district on Tuesday. Located around 90 km from Hyderabad, it will be built at a cost of ₹3,200 crore and help in communication with submarines.

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Oppn MPs walk out of JPC meet on Waqf Bill for 2nd consecutive day

THE row over the alleged 'violation of parliamentary code of conduct' in the meeting of the joint parliamentary committee on Waqf (Amendment) Bill continued on Tuesday after several MPs from the Opposition camp staged a walkout.

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'Exit polls cause major distortion, need to relook'

REJECTING the Congress' allegations after Haryana assembly poll results, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday said after EVM tampering row, questions are being raised on the strength of battery charge and wondered what next accusation would come.

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After Haryana defeat, 'cautious' Cong deputes big guns for Maha battle

STILL reeling from the shock defeat in the Haryana assembly elections, the Congress on Tuesday appointed several senior leaders, including Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot and Bhupesh Baghel, as observers for the upcoming Maharashtra polls. The move is seen as a recalibration of its strategy for the crucial Maharashtra battle.

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Modi, Shah meet to firm up J'khand candidates, strategy

HOURS after the Election Commission announced poll dates for the 81-member Jharkhand assembly, the BJP's Central Election Committee (CEC) met at the party headquarters on Tuesday to select candidates and firm up strategy.

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Maha to vote on Nov 20, J'khand on Nov 13 & 20

THE Election Commission on Tuesday announced assembly polls for Maharashtra and Jharkhand with the former going to polls in single phase on November 20 and the later in two phase on November 13 and 20. The counting will take place on November 23.

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Togadia making a comeback after his meeting with Bhagwat at RSS HQ?

HARDLINE Hindutva leader Pravin Togadia, who had distanced himself from the Sangh Parivar after resigning as the VHP international working president, visited the RSS headquarters on Dussehra after a six-year hiatus. He held discussions with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on various issues and also met a senior Union minister from Maharashtra.

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SC seeks Bengal report on civic volunteer recruitment

One of these volunteers is the main accused in the horrific rape and murder case of a 31-year-old doctor who worked at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

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1 more doc on fast in hosp, HC allows medics' carnival

THOUSANDS of junior doctors and medical students across India observed a 12-hour hunger strike on Tuesday to express solidarity with the junior doctors of West Bengal, who have been on a hunger strike since October 5.

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K-pop idol tells lawmakers of workplace harassment

A member of chart-topping K-pop group NewJeans tearfully testified to South Korean lawmakers on Tuesday as part of an enquiry into workplace harassment, amid a boardroom drama over her super producer.

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230 Chinese nationals held in Lanka for online scams

SRI Lankan police have arrested more than 230 Chinese men accused of targeting international banks in online scams, the foreign minister said on Tuesday, with help from security officials sent by Beijing.

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US Guarantees Beirut Will Face Less Bombs: Lebanon

Hebrew media says US pressure led to Israel to cut back on strikes

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US, Filipino troops launch joint exercises

THOUSANDS of US and Filipino troops launched joint exercises in the northern and western Philippines on Tuesday, after China held huge drills around Taiwan and a Chinese vessel collided with a Filipino patrol boat.

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Swedish media reports Mbappe suspect in rape

A Swedish prosecutor said on Tuesday a rape investigation had been opened without mentioning Kylian Mbappe, following media reports that the Real Madrid and France star was the suspect following a visit to Stockholm.

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Govt to dilute 5% in Cochin Shipyard via OFS

THE government will sell up to 5% stake in Cochin Shipyard via an offer for sale (OFS), with a floor price set at ₹1,540 per share. The issue will open for non-retail investors on Wednesday and will last for two days.

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F&O position limit raised to ₹7.5K cr

Position limits will be applicable for index futures and index options separately, says Sebi

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Data should remain within India: Akash Ambani

RELIANCE Jio chairman Akash Ambani urged the government to expedite the process of updating the 2020 draft of the Data Centre Policy so that Indian data remains within the country.

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Vinay Equity invests in India Sweet House ahead of IPO

INDIA Sweet House (ISH), a confectionery brand, has secured a significant amount in its pre-IPO funding round, led by Viney Equity Market. The company is now preparing to file its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the stock exchange to initiate its IPO.

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Govt, telecom industry face-off over allocation of Satcom spectrum

IN what looks like a stand-off between the government and the telecom players over allocation of satellite communication (satcom) spectrum, communication minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said the Centre would provide satcom spectrum administratively, not through the auction route.

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Hyundai public offer sees subdued demand on Day 1

THE initial public offering (IPO) of India's second-largest carmaker Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) received a dull response from investors on the first day as the issue was subscribed to just 18%. The issue received bids for 1.78 crore shares as against 9.97 crore shares that are up for grabs. The three-day bidding for the issue will conclude on Thursday, October 17.

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SpiceJet meets DGCA's safety norms; out of enhanced surveillance regime

IN a major relief for SpiceJet, aviation regulator DGCA on Tuesday said it has removed the low-cost carrier from enhanced surveillance regime.

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'India's telecom journey subject of study for world'

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India's mobile and telecom journey in the 21st century is a subject of study for the entire world.

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France and Germany secure big victories

FRANCE and Germany had stand-in forwards to thank for wins over fierce rivals in the Nations League on Monday. With Kylian Mbappe again absent, Randal Kolo Muani started up front for France and scored in each half in a 2-1 victory away to neighbours Belgium. The Belgians must be sick of the sight of Kolo Muani, who also netted in a 2-0 win in the reverse fixture in Lyon last month. It was also the Paris Saint-Germain striker's shot that deflected into the net when France beat Belgium 1-0 in the last 16 at the European Championship during the summer.

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Int'l camp for U20, U23 women at IIS in 2025

AGE-GROUP women wrestlers (U20 and U23) from across the globe are expected to arrive at the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) in Vijayanagara, Karnataka for a training camp next year.

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Focus shifts to Test & Bengaluru skies

All eyes on the weather as India take on Black Caps in the 1st of the three-match series that begins Wednesday

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Latham looks to carry forward NZ's legacy

CANTERBURY has had an indelible link to New Zealand cricket. Some of the country's most famous cricketing sons and daughters have played their cricket there, including the likes of Richard Hadlee, Stephen Fleming, Debbie Hockley, Amy Satterthwaite and Nathan Astle.

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Shattered dreams for India women

I can say that this is the best team we are going for a T20 World Cup with,” India captain Harmanpreet Kaur had said in a pre-departure press conference ahead of the T20 World Cup with Neetu David, chief selector, and Amol Muzumdar, head coach, sitting next to her.

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Int'l camp for U20, U23 women at IIS in 2025

AGE-GROUP women wrestlers (U20 and U23) from across the globe are expected to arrive at the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) in Vijayanagara, Karnataka for a training camp next year. The camp aims at providing Indian wrestlers a chance to train with their international counterparts for future tournaments.

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