The New Indian Express Chennai - October 18, 2024

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October 18, 2024

Aavin plans to get in the black with ₹25 'Green Magic Plus' milk

AAVIN is attempting a stealthy price hike with its proposal to launch a new milk variant 'Green Magic Plus' at ₹25 per 450 ml (₹50 per 900 ml). The new variant has the exact nutritional content as its standardised variant Green Magic, with vitamins A and B fortified on a trial basis. The Green Magic, which also has 4.5% fat and 9% SNF, is sold at ₹44 a litre and contributes to around five lakh litres of the 14.5 lakh litres of milk distributed in Chennai daily.

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BJP makes a Maha Valmiki Jayanti point

WHEN the BJP postponed the swearing-in ceremony of the Nayab Singh Saini government in Haryana's Panchkula to Thursday, October 17, it had more than the availability of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the event in mind.

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BLACK CAPPED IN BENGALURU

ROHIT Sharma called right at the toss but that was the only thing the hosts got right in a madcap first four hours of play on Thursday.

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New scholarship scam targets parents of TN school students

PARENTS of a Class 12 student at a government school in Tirunelveli recently received a call that seemed too good to be true.

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SC upholds the validity of Sec 6A of Citizenship Act

4:1 verdict holds provision as valid law; Justice Pardiwala dissents

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Hyundai set to pump ₹1,500 cr into TN plant

HYUNDAI Motor India is planning to invest around ₹1,500 crore for revamping and modernising its existing facility at Irungattukottai in Kancheepuram district. The company has submitted a pre-feasibility report in this regard.

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Canada yet to act on Bishnoi gang info

INDIA on Thursday trashed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations before a commission of inquiry probing foreign interference, that the actions of Indian diplomats violated his country's sovereignty.

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Court asks how is speaker's speech on MLAs switching sides defamatory

THE Madras HC questioned AIADMK spokesperson RM Babu Murugavel as to how a particular speech of Assembly Speaker M Appavu amounted to defamation and directed him to file a reply to the speaker's petition seeking to quash the defamation suit.

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HC: No ban on docs registered with Siddha panel to practise allopathy

Judge says medical practitioners can sell or distribute drugs only if they have a licence

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Rescued she elephant calf dies at Theppakkadu camp

AN orphaned nine-month-old she elephant that was brought to Theppakkadu elephant camp in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) six months ago died due to an intestinal disorder called Intussusception in the wee hours on Thursday.

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Delay in taking charge sheets on file: Report of lower courts sought

TO ascertain the reason for widespread delay in charge sheets or final reports being taken on file in lower courts, the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court has directed all principal district judges under its jurisdiction to submit a report on the number of charge sheets or final reports filed through e-filing before judicial magistrate courts or sessions courts in the past one year and how many of those were not taken on file, along with reasons in case of delay.

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'If govt can sell liquor, why not crackers?'

THE Madras High Court on Thursday questioned the state government why can't crackers be sold by the state when it is selling liquor through Tasmac outlets.

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Baby shower video: School teacher gets her job back

THE chief educational officer, on Thursday, reinstated the government school teacher who was suspended after a video of class 12 girls mimicking the baby shower of a classmate went viral on social media in the third week of September.

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NGT fines hosps for dumping med waste in Pallavaram lake

THE southern bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday directed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) to levy environmental compensation on two private hospitals who had dumped medical waste in Pallavaram lake.

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Waterlogging lingers, drain repair orders issued

WITHOUT further rains, all areas in the city are expected to be free from waterlogging by Thursday night, said city corporation officials. According to official data, stagnant water from 539 of 542 inundated locations in the city were cleared by Thursday evening.

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Teen detained for bomb scare at airport, let off with warning

The Chennai Airport received a hoax bomb threat on Wednesday afternoon, which was traced to a 16-year-old school student from Agaramthen near Vandalur.

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Another temple docu forgery case in Karaikal under cops' lens

CLOSE on the heels of the scam involving fraudulent sale of land belonging to Parvatheeswarar temple, the Karaikal police are intensifying investigation into a separate case wherein individuals allegedly colluded with government officials to forge documents and sell the immovable property of another temple in the region.

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400 kg illegally transported crackers seized in Sirkazhi

THE district police seized nearly 400 kilogrammes of banned firecrackers, which were allegedly being transported in a truck, in Sirkazhi on Thursday.

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Edappadi politicising govt's handling of rains, but people are happy: Stalin

Water has receded in most areas, ready to tackle intense rain: CM

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MK CENTRE ON ECR ONLY TO BENEFIT DMK MEN: EPS

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday condemned the DMK government for its decision to establish the Kalaignar International Convention Centre in Muttukadu. He urged the government to set it up at the Chennai Trade Centre (CTC) in Nandambakkam where, according to him, 16 acres of land are lying vacant.

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Time of Day tariff for domestic EB consumers likely to take 3 more years

TNEB is expected to take three more years to implement the Time of Day (ToD) power tariff for its 2.3 crore domestic consumers across the state, according to top officials. Currently, only industrial and commercial consumers are involved in this process. The ToD power tariff is a system where electricity charges vary depending on usage time.

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Tasmac plans additional sales counter at 3,500 outlets

IN order to reduce the waiting time for customers at its liquor outlets, Tasmac is planning to set up a second sales counter at its retail outlets where daily sales exceed ₹2 lakh.

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AI revolutionary tool, has to be used responsibly: MSSRF chief

AI has the potential to revolutionise various fields, but it must be used responsibly, said Dr Soumya Swaminathan, chairperson of MS Swaminathan Research Foundation.

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Coastal zone plan: NGT orders TN to conduct ground truthing

Tells authority to collect inputs from all dists, fix shortcomings before releasing draft map

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‘KL laxity affecting maintenance works of Mullaiperiyar dam’

FOLLOWING the boycott by members of the Mullaiperiyar sub-committee, which was scheduled to inspect the Mullaiperiyar Dam, the baby dam, shutters and other areas, the executive engineer and chairman of the Central Water Commission (CWC) left without inspecting the dam on Wednesday.

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DMK leader's son found dead on electric fence

THE missing son of Pernampet DMK West Union President was found electrocuted by an electric fence allegedly set up to ward off wild boars. Allegations of foul play were rejected by the police.

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6 missing cases filed related to Isha Yoga in 15 yrs, SC told

THE Tamil Nadu police have filed a 23-page report in the Supreme Court on the cases registered against the Isha Foundation founded by Swami Jaggi Vasudev in the last 15 years.

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20 priests protest seeking pooja rights in Tirunelveli

TENSION prevailed at Uvari Suyambulingaswami Temple as over 20 priests staged a protest demanding pooja rights on Thursday.

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Train may have derailed at intersection point: Officials

A joint inspection note on the Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express-freight train collision near Chennai last week, prepared by seven senior railway officials, suggests that the train may have derailed at the intersection point.

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Ex-panchayat prez booked in Kerala officer death case

Given the non-bailable nature of the charge, Divya may move court for anticipatory bail

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ASSAM MUST MOVE FORWARD AFTER SC NOD ON CITIZENSHIP

THE Supreme Court's decision to uphold Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, is a welcome move that will go a long way in fostering fraternity among the people of Assam, in particular, and those living in the northeastern states, in general.

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BRINGING BACK PATRIOTISM: 100 YEARS OF THE RSS

The success of the RSS is unique. It has evolved what could be described as multi-dimensional patriotism, and must be credited for showing that patriotism has to reflect in day-to-day conduct

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NAIDU'S BIG DREAMS FOR AP AS INDUSTRY HUB

NDHRA Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has unveiled a comprehensive economic and industrial policy for the State for the next five years, with the ambitious aim of generating 20 lakh jobs, and creating an environment not only to attract but also build global brands.

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THE SOCIETAL DANGERS OF STUDENT MIGRATION

ACCORDING to a survey by the International Institute for Migration and Development, Thiruvananthapuram, as many as 2.5 lakh students moved from Kerala in 2023 to various countries for higher education. If so, students migrating from Kerala would be about 20 percent of the total student migration from India. What are the promptings for such a massive outflow of students from Kerala, where facilities for higher education are aplenty, is a question that calls for serious attention. Such large-scale migration would have a far-reaching impact on the society and economy of the state.

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Rlys makes changes, cuts advance ticket booking time from 120 days to 60

AHEAD of festivals like Diwali and Chhath, the Railways has reduced the advance reservation period (ARP) of seats from 120 days to 60 days starting November 1. All bookings done up to October 31 under the ARP of 120 days will remain intact, said a railway ministry circular issued on Thursday.

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India-Canada diplomatic row hits NIA terror probes

No positive response from Canada for access to accused in 6 cases

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CBI chargesheet against Karti in graft case linked to Chinese visa

THE CBI has filed a chargesheet against Congress MP Karti Chidambaram and others following its investigations into alleged bribery in facilitating visas for Chinese nationals of a power company in 2011 when his father P Chidambaram was home minister, officials said on Thursday.

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' 'Explosive devices... not a joke': Hoax threats to airlines

FOR a fourth straight day on Thursday, multiple flights of domestic airlines received bomb threats.

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CJI Chandrachud names Justice Sanjiv Khanna as successor

CHIEF Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Thursday recommended to the Centre that Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the senior-most Supreme Court Judge after the outgoing CJI, be named as his successor.

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Saab says can deliver 1st Gripen in 3 yrs

ENTHUSED by the Indian Air Force's potential Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) deal, Swedish defence technology major Saab on Thursday said that if it is awarded the contract, it would deliver the first Gripen E/F fighter, with indigenous content, to India within the succeeding three years.

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Speaker bats for tech, says using AI to make Parliament more people-friendly

Om Birla says speeches by MPs will be available to people in their mother tongues

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INDIA bloc may firm up J'khand seat deal today

THE INDIA bloc is said to have reached a consensus over seat sharing for Jharkhand Assembly polls.

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‘Dry’ Bihar hooch tragedy toll 25, Oppn corners Nitish, questions ban

DEATH toll in two separate hooch incidents in Bihar reached 25, with 19 more people losing their lives in the last 24 hours, officials of the districts concerned said on Thursday.

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At NDA conclave, PM says committed to furthering growth, empowering poor

PM Narendra Modi on Thursday said the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is committed to furthering national progress and empowering the poor and downtrodden.

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Women march to CBI office for RG Kar justice

EVEN as a fast-unto-death by agitating junior doctors in West Bengal entered the 13th day on Thursday, hundreds of women marched to the CBI office in the state capital, seeking speedy justice in the RG Kar Hospital rape-murder incident.

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India could have taken entire Pak during Kargil: RSS

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Thursday that India had the capability to capture Pakistan during the Kargil conflict in 1999, but the government at that time had instructed the Army not to cross the border for attack.

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MVA's Maha deal on 260 seats: Cong 115, Uddhav 85 & Sharad 75

The Maha Vikas Aghadi on Thursday finalised the deal for 260 seats out of the 288 in Maharashtra assembly while differences among the opposition alliance partners on remaining constituencies will be resolved soon, sources said.

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Detect, deport illegal Bangladeshi immigrants chorus in Assam grows

Some parties say the state should be kept outside CAA as it 'contradicts' Assam Acccord

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Weeks before US poll, Biden waives off $4.5 bn in edu debt

US President Joe Biden announced on Thursday further student debt relief for public servants - amounting to around $4.5 billion - with just over two weeks to go until the presidential election.

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Revenge achieved: Oct 7 mastermind killed

Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli soldiers in Gaza, his death paves the way for release of hostages

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India feels Canada doesn't take terror seriously: Trudeau

INDIA believes that Canada doesn't take seriously violence or terrorism or incitement to hatred seriously, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday as he cited foundational responsibility for the Canadian government for not taking actions against those espousing violence and terrorism against a third country.

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South Korean court recognises misogyny as hate crime motive

A South Korean court has recognised misogyny as a motive for a hate crime, its spokesperson said on Thursday, a decision activists hailed as a breakthrough for women's rights.

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Ex-British boy band star Liam Payne struggled with stardom, alcoholism

FORMER One Direction singer Liam Payne, 31, whose chart-topping British boy band generated a global following of swooning fans, was found dead Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, local officials said.

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Founder says Byju's worth today is zero

BYJU Raveendran on Thursday said there is no fraud and if there were fraud, the founders would take money out, but \"we have reinvested our money back into the company,\" the founder of edtech firm Byju's said at a press conference.

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LTIMindtree net profit rises 7.7% to ₹1,251 crore

Revises FY25 revenue guidance from 3-4% to 3.75-4.5%; the company is also planning a wage hike in Q4

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Infosys 02 net profit rises 5% to ₹6,506 cr

Revises FY25 revenue guidance from 3-4% to 3.75-4.5%; the company is also planning a wage hike in O4

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Hyundai public issue fully booked on final day, retail investors give IPO a miss

THE initial public offering (IPO) of Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) was fully subscribed on the final day of bidding on Thursday, thanks to the strong participation by qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) as retail investors decided to give the mega IPO a big miss.

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LTIMindtree net profit rises 7.7% to ₹1,251 crore

LTIMindtree on Thursday reported a 7.7% increase in its consolidated net profit to ₹1,251 crore. The company had reported net profit of ₹1,161.8 crore in the year-ago period. Its revenue from operations in the second quarter stood at ₹9,432.9 crore, a 5.9% increase compared to ₹8,905.4 crore in the same quarter last year. Its operating margin (EBIT) stood at 15.5% in the September quarter.

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Number of income taxpayers doubles in 10 years

CONTINUOUS efforts by the income tax department to increase taxpayer base have borne fruits with the number of income taxpayers doubling in the past 10 years even as direct collections have risen three times during the period.

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Motorcycle sales likely to be lower than expected this festive season

ALL seems to be not well for India's two-wheeler industry given a major player has trimmed sales growth expectations in the important festive season.

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Wipro profit rises 21%; announces 1:1 bonus share issue

WIPRO on Thursday reported a 21.2% jump in its consolidated net profit for the September quarter to ₹3,208.8 crore compared to ₹2,646.3 crore in the same quarter last year. Its net profit beats Street estimates. The company's revenue for the second quarter stood at ₹22,301.6 crore, a 0.95% decline compared to ₹22,515.9 crore in the year-ago period.

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Ranji Trophy: Tamil Nadu aim to carry momentum vs Delhi

A CONFIDENT-looking Tamil Nadu take on Delhi in their second round of the Ranji Trophy beginning in Delhi on Thursday. Their confidence stems from the fact that they defeated a strong Saurashtra side a few days back in Coimbatore.

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Dropped catches at Dubai: Coach George explains why

HE last two group matches of the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Stadium were vital for more than one reason. It had a future of six teams in the World Cup depending on the result of that match. However, for the fans watching from the stadium or their homes, the two matches will be remembered for the amount of dropped catches they witnessed. Whether it was Pakistan or England, both teams that eventually could not make it to the semifinals, were the culprits for dropping as many as six catches each. The Sharjah Cricket Stadium, the other venue of the tournament, has also witnessed many dropped catches, but it has not been as bad as the Dubai Stadium.

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WC Finals: Vivaan & Anantjeet medal

SHOTGUN shooters, Vivaan Kapoor and Anantjeet Singh Naruka, stepped up to add two medals to India's kitty on the final day of the ISSF World Cup Finals here on Thursday.

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Lanky William O'Roars to life on spicy deck

A TALL seamer from New Zealand? Check. Overcast conditions? Check. Disconcerting bounce? Check. Canterbury? Check. High release point? Check. There are endless similarities between Kyle Jamieson and William O'Rourke and some of those similarities played itself out in a fairly predictable manner on the second day of the first Test between India and New Zealand.

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'HURT' ROHIT ADMITS MISJUDGEMENT OF CONDITIONS

Captain takes responsibility as India get bowled out for 46 in the first innings

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Draft Bill: Concerns over NSF autonomy main point in meet

THE meeting between the sports ministry and the stakeholders to discuss the nuances of the Draft National Sports Governance Bill 2024 went off peacefully despite certain provisions in the draft seemingly infringing on the autonomy of National Olympic Committee (NOC) and the National Sports Federations (NSFs).

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