The New Indian Express Chennai - October 29, 2024
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October 29, 2024
HC nixes closure of Martin case & asks ED, cops to complete probe
REVIVING the case registered against lottery baron Santiago Martin, his wife and two others in connection with the seizure of ₹7.20 crore unaccounted cash, the Madras High Court has ordered the state police and the Enforcement Directorate to hold probes in tandem so as to ensure the criminal case is taken to its logical end.
2 mins
AI disrupting jobs, says FinMin report
The growing deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in several sectors is casting a shadow over employment stability in India, the Department of Economic Affairs under the Union finance ministry said in its monthly economic review.
1 min
Census likely in early 2025
Speculation on Lok Sabha seat delimitation; Key NDA ally TDP demands policy revamp
1 min
Pvt unit for military plane takes wings
STRONG indications from the Centre on Monday suggested that the much-delayed decadal Census exercise would begin in early 2025, potentially followed by the controversial delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies.
1 min
₹745 cr allotted for infra development in schools
THE school education department has issued a government order sanctioning ₹745.27 crore to improve infrastructure in 440 government high and higher secondary schools across Tamil Nadu. Of this amount, 85% (₹633.48 crore) will be funded by NABARD, while the remaining 15% (₹111.79 crore) will come from the state government.
1 min
NEP's academic bank component accepted by UoM
University Senate also decided to change name of HRD centre in line with UGC norms
2 mins
Exempt disabled TNHB AE from Tamil test, orders HC
THE Madras High Court, by exercising its extraordinary jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution, has ordered the state government to provide an exemption to a 100% hearing and speech-impaired assistant engineer of the TN Housing Board from passing the compulsory Tamil language test.
1 min
No plans to hand over IMH to NGOs, clarifies health min
HEALTH Minister Ma Subramanian, on Monday, said that the Institute of Mental Health will not be handed over to any NGOs or private organisations, as reported on social media platforms.
1 min
PT TEACHER HELD FOR ASSAULTING STUDENT IN HOSUR
The physical education teacher of a government-aided school in Hosur was arrested on Monday for assaulting a class 9 girl. The suspect M Thiyagarajan (35) of Dharmapuri is working in a government-aided school at Hosur. He was booked under sections of 115 the BNS Act, section 4 of The Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, and Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice Act. Based on a complaint from the girl's parent, Bagalur police arrested the teacher.
1 min
CM opens ₹1.5-cr hall at Thevar memorial
CM MK Stalin virtually inaugurated the newly constructed hall at the Muthuramalinga Thevar Memorial in Pasumpon village on Monday.
1 min
Some compare Vijay's event with film shoot, others prefer to wait and watch
A day after the first conference of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, reactions from a number of political parties started trickling in on Monday.
2 mins
TN is unique in avoiding a coalition govt so far. Will it change?
5 mins
TN notifies heatwave as state disaster, ₹4L for kin of deceased
TN government has gazetted heatwave as a state-specific disaster, which will allow it to provide relief for the affected population under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). A GO was issued by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department.
1 min
Work for 200/234 seats in 2026, DMK observers told
CHIEF Minister MK Stalin told DMK's newly appointed constituency observers to carry out micromanagement ahead of the 2026 Assembly election to adopt new strategies to intensify election campaigns.
1 min
TVK conference: Vijay condoles death of six party members
TVK chief Vijay on Monday expressed condolences to the families of the six persons, five of whom died in road accidents on their way to the maiden public conference of the party in Vikravandi on October 27.
1 min
Dravidam-Tamil Nationalism remark draws mixed reactions
TVK president Vijay, while declaring his party's principles on Sunday, placed Dravidian ideology and Tamil Nationalism on an equal footing by calling them his two eyes. The statement has drawn mixed reactions from political analysts.
1 min
TN is unique in avoiding a coalition govt so far. Will it change?
In independent India's history all the southern states, barring Telangana, and most major states like UP, MP and Maharashtra have had coalition governments
3 mins
Jeevan Nagar bridge in Adambakkam opened
TWO years after the work order was issued by the Greater Chennai Corporation, construction of the bridge connecting Jeevan Nagar Second Street and Medavakkam Main Road across the Adambakkam Lake Canal has been completed. It was inaugurated by MSME Minister T M Anbarasan on Monday.
1 min
TANFUFA slams Periyar univ over show cause notice to prof
THE Tamil Nadu Federation of University Faculty Associations (TANFUFA) condemned Periyar University for issuing a show cause notice to an associate professor in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication for publishing two books without obtaining prior permission.
1 min
50-yr-old auto driver dies after set ablaze inside house; son detained
A 50-year-old man was allegedly burnt to death by his son over an argument inside their house at Tondiarpet on Saturday. Kasimedu police detained the suspect on Monday.
1 min
Jagadguru arrives, to be in Chennai till November 13
JAGADGURU Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Swamigal Sannidhanam arrived at 'Sudharma' on Radhakrishnan Salai in Chennai on Monday.
1 min
6 men nabbed for swindling ₹10L from private company
SIX men were arrested by South Zone Cyber Crime police in Chennai on Friday for allegedly swindling ₹10 lakh from a private company under the pretext of converting their money to USDT (Tether), a form of cryptocurrency with a stable price, at cheaper rates. Based on a complaint, the police traced and nabbed the gang from Theni.
1 min
INEBRIATED STATE: 34-year-old man dies after fall into drain
A 34-year-old man died when he accidentally fell into an open drain along with his bike in an inebriated state at Ullagaram near Madipakkam in the wee hours of Saturday.
1 min
₹4-cr OSR land retrieved after 64 yrs in Kovai city
The Town Planning Department officials of the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) retrieved 19 cents of OSR land worth ₹4 crore after 64 years based on the High Court order here on Monday. One of the encroachments included an AIADMK party office.
1 min
32-year-old who went to conference develops breathing issues, dies
A 32-year-old TVK cadre, Charles from Samidaspuram in Kilpauk, died allegedly after complaining of breathing issues and chest pain while attending Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam's conclave in Vikravandi on Sunday.
1 min
YouTuber Felix moves Delhi HC against 'illegal detention' by TN cops, seeks ₹1 cr
YOUTUBER Felix Gerald on Monday moved the Delhi High Court alleging illegal detention and violation of human rights by the Tamil Nadu police while detaining him in the national capital on May 10.
1 min
Girl taking selfie falls into 15-ft gorge, rescued
NONE, including her parents and rescuers, believed that Hamsa S Gowda (20) would come out live after sliding into a 15-foot gorge at the sluice of the Mydala tank near Tumakuru and stuck there overnight.
1 min
1 dead, 25 hospitalized in Hyd after eating momos from roadside stall
HYDERABAD: A suspected food poisoning incident linked to a popular roadside momo stall in Banjara Hills of Hyderabad has claimed the life of a woman and left over 25 others hospitalized.
1 min
Suicide bid of woman, two daughters foiled
V Kalpana, (42) from Vellore's Gudiyattam attempted self-immolation at the collector's office along with her two teenage daughters Oviya and Abinaya, on Monday. Soon after she poured kerosene on herself and her daughters, officials quickly intervened and stopped her from committing the act.
1 min
No coercive steps against KTR's kin until Oct 30: Court
Prasad told to cooperate with probe; counsel says rave party case is politically motivated
1 min
Talaq, if disputed, should be backed by judicial declaration: Madras HC
THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently observed in a case that if a Muslim woman disputes the pronouncement of talaq, the husband must obtain a judicial declaration for dissolution of marriage. Such declaration can be issued only by courts and not a Shariat Council, which is a private body, it added.
1 min
Father & uncle get life term for killing son-in-law
THE two accused in the much-talked-about Thenkurissi honour killing of Aneesh were awarded life imprisonment on Monday.
1 min
Agency tried to bury predicate offence: HC
THE CCB registered a case under various sections of the IPC for cheating, forging documents and hatching a criminal conspiracy.
1 min
The Terminator Gene In Our Everyday Products
In the new era of consumerism, marketers try to make you keep replacing products. Consumers must have the option of extending the life of what they own
4 mins
INDIA-CHINA TANGO TESTS FLUID METRICS OF PATRIOTISM
THE Delhi Police arrested Prabir Purkayastha, editor of NewsClick, on October 3, 2023, as part of an investigation into allegations of Chinese funding for his media platform.
3 mins
Delimitation policy needs a relook, address Andhra concerns, says TDP
THE Centre is expected to begin the next census in 2025 and the delimitation process by 2027. However, its key ally Telugu Desam Party (TDP) said the delimitation policy should be reworked and the concerns of Andhra Pradesh should be taken into consideration.
1 min
NIA steps up security to check threats, ropes in cyber wing at airports
In the wake of numerous threat calls to airlines, anti-terror probe agency National Investigation Agency (NIA) has deployed Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) team with sleuths drawn from its cyber wing at each of the major aviation infrastructure facilities, officials said on Monday.
1 min
'Global N-monitoring system transparent'
Executive Secy of Comprehensive N-Test-Ban Treaty Organization is confident about maintaining global security
3 mins
Justice Puttaswamy, who moved SC against Aadhaar scheme, dies at 98
FORMER Judge of Karnataka High Court Justice KS Puttaswamy, who challenged the Aadhaar scheme before the Supreme Court in 2012 on grounds of the Right to Privacy, passed away at his residence in the city on Monday. He was 98.
1 min
Will continue to bat for caste census
AMID reports that the Narendra Modi government is likely to begin the process of conducting the long-delayed population census, its ally Janata Dal (U) said the party will continuously advocate the cause of 'caste census'. Though the Union government is likely to begin the census exercise next year and complete it by 2026, there is no clarity on conducting a caste-based census, a demand by opposition parties as well as the ruling NDA allies such as JD(U), TDP, Lok Janshakti Party, Republican Party of India (RPI) and Apna Dal.
2 mins
Ancient city of Dholavira in poor state, says PMO
After the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) flagged the poor state of preservation and lack of tourist amenities at the ancient city of Dholavira, the southern centre of the Harappan Civilization, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has issued directions to the officials concerned to \"devote\" more time to speed up \"site activities\" and work out a detailed action plan for conservation and resume excavation at historic urban settlements; a world heritage site located in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat.
1 min
BJP's Hembrom to take on Hemant from Barhet seat
THE BJP on Monday released its second list of candidates, fielding Gamaliel Hembrom from Barhet Assembly seat against Chief Minister Hemant Soren.
1 min
Uncle too made same mistake: Ajit
Deputy chief minister Fadnavis' PS makes it to BJP's third list, 4 party MLAs denied ticket
2 mins
C'garh cabinet approves new industrial development plan, focuses on investment
THE Vishnu Deo Sai cabinet, on Monday, approved the draft and proposal of Chhattisgarh's new Industrial Development Policy 2024-29.
1 min
Ambush on ambulance, Army dog & terrorist killed in Jammu's Akhnoor
A terrorist was killed, and two others were trapped in an ongoing encounter with security forces in the Sunderbani sector of Akhnoor, near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu district of J&K on Monday. The confrontation began in the morning after the terrorists attacked an Army ambulance that was a part of a convoy in the area; however, no injuries or damage was reported.
1 min
Social media post on ordnance factory blast in Jabalpur under lens
A cryptic social media post on the micro-blogging platform X has kept the cops in Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh, as well as the state police's counter-intelligence wing, on their toes. The post, made from the handle 'Pakistan Zindabad@lovepakarmies', read: \"I speak. It was a pleasure to visit Khamaria Ordnance Factory, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Thank you for the hospitality. I have spoken; the wisdom is yours.\"
1 min
Factionalism surfaces among RG Kar junior docs
Nearly three months after the brutal rape-murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital in the heart of Kolkata, the protesting junior doctors face factionalism.
2 mins
Hand grenade found outside Manipur college
THE police recovered a hand grenade along with a \"warning note\" from the entrance of GP Women's College in the Manipur capital Imphal on Monday morning.
1 min
North Korean troops show desperation of Putin: NATO
NATO chief Mark Rutte on Monday decried the deployment of North Korean troops to bolster Russia's war effort in Ukraine as a dangerous expansion of the conflict that signaled President Vladimir Putin's \"growing desperation\".
1 min
Tehran to respond firmly, says Iran minister
IRANIAN foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that Tehran would \"respond firmly and effectively\" to deadly Israeli strikes on military sites over the weekend.
1 min
Global Finance magazine names SBI as best bank
THE State Bank of India (SBI) was recognised as the 'Best Bank in India' for the year 2024 by Global Finance magazine at its 31st Annual Best Bank Awards event which took place during the side-lines of International Monetary Fund (IMF)/ World Bank (WB) Annual Meetings 2024 at Washington DC, United States.
1 min
Ambuja profit declines to ₹473 cr from ₹987 cr
NEW DELHI: Adani Group firm Ambuja Cement Ltd (ACL) on Monday reported a consolidated net profit of ₹472.89 crore for the second quarter ended September 2024.
1 min
IOC net profit declines 98% on fall in refining and fuel margin
STATE-owned Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC) on Monday reported a 98.6% fall in net profit in the September quarter, as refinery margins declined and marketing margins shrunk.
1 min
Shashwat Sharma to take over as MD, CEO from Jan 1, 2026
Bharti Airtel on Monday announced that Shashwat Sharma will take over as managing director and chief executive officer from January 1, 2026. Currently serving as chief operating officer, Shashwat will succeed Gopal Vittal, who will move into the role of executive vice-Chairman.
1 min
CCPA to probe Ola Electric's plaint resolution claim
THE Department of Consumer Affairs is reviewing Ola Electric's claim of resolving 99% of over 10,000 complaints regarding its e-scooters, following a show-cause notice issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) earlier this month. As per sources, the department is investigating the company's assertion and plans to reach out to customers to verify their experiences.
1 min
Fintech Slice finishes merger with NESFB
BENGALURU-based fintech start-up Slice on Monday announced that it completed its merger with North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB), effective from October 27. This merger unifies the operations, assets, and brand identities of both entities into a single, integrated banking institution.
1 min
Mkt ends 5-day losing streak on global cues, FIIs remain net sellers
DOMESTIC equity market snapped a five-day losing streak on Monday with the benchmarks- BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 - surging over 1% each in intraday deals on the back of favourable global cues. At close, the Sensex was up 602 points at 80,005, marking a 0.76% gain, Nifty surged by 158 points, ending at 24,339, a gain of 0.65%.
1 min
Airtel Q2 net profit rises 168% to ₹3,593 cr
Company improved average revenue per user by 15% to ₹233 in the reporting quarter compared to ₹203 in Q2FY24
2 mins
ROHIT'S BATTING UNDER SCANNER
IN the middle of February last year, India captain Rohit Sharma reached a point where he had never been before as a Test opener. For the first time since taking up the role, Rohit had come closest to that magical figure - Test average of 50.
3 mins
F1: Sainz secures one more win for Ferrari
CARLOS Sainz said he wanted to claim another victory with Ferrari before leaving for Williams next year and on Sunday he achieved that aim with a masterful triumph in the Mexico City Grand Prix.
1 min
All-round Vignesh shines for TN
P VIGNESH, with his fighting fifty (64 n.o), took Tamil Nadu to a respectable total in the first innings of the Col CK Nayudu Trophy clash against Tripura in Agartala.
1 min
Spinners Agarwal & Butte deliver to put Chhattisgarh in control vs TN
SHUBHAM Agarwal's five-wicket haul and Jivesh Butte's three wickets helped Chhattisgarh dismiss Tamil Nadu for 259 in their first essay on the third day of their Ranji Trophy clash at the Sri Ramakrishna College grounds in Coimbatore on Monday.
2 mins
Fitness routine to top of podium: Chirag's journey
AROUND seven years ago, Dinesh Chhikara felt his 11-year-old son, Chirag, had been putting on weight.
2 mins
Mother-In-Law's Tongue: It's Easier To Handle Than You Think!
SNAKE Plant, also known as Dracaena trifasciata or Mother-in-law's Tongue, is one of the easiest plants to care for, and is great for homes and offices alike.
2 mins
ARE WE Deepavali READY?
Deepavali is an emotion for most of us. The festival of lights is probably the only occasion where the entire family comes together to celebrate. While the approach has changed over the years, there are a few repetitions with regard to getting your homes ready for the festivities, here are a few things you can do this season.
2 mins
In praise of wood
WOOD is a material of endless possibility rich in texture, versatile in use, and deeply embedded in human history.
4 mins
Smartphones have become supporting characters'
FOR Samantha, this time, the kicking and punching didn't come easy. The actor was suffering from dermatomyositis, a muscle inflammatory disorder, while she was filming for the series.
2 mins
Here is the first look of Bruce Springsteen biopic
The makers of Bruce Springsteen's biopic, Deliver Me From Nowhere, released Jeremy Allen White's look in the film.
1 min
Mirzapur The Film in development
ANKAJ Tripathi, Ali Fazal, and Divyenndu's crime-thriller web series Mirzapur will be adapted into a film, the makers announced on Monday.
1 min
Andy Garcia joins Anthony Hopkins in Maserati: The Brothers
ACTOR Andy Garcia, known for his role in The Godfather Part III, has joined the cast of Maserati: The Brothers, which also stars Sir Anthony Hopkins and Michele Morrone in lead roles.
1 min
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