The New Indian Express Madurai - December 15, 2024

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December 15, 2024

A bold and outspoken leader who took on pc

THE five-decade-long political career of EVKS Elangovan could be described in just two words - bold and outspoken.

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Boy, mother drown in pit full of rainwater near Sivakasi

A 32-year-old woman and her five-year-old son allegedly drowned in a five-foot-deep pit filled with stagnant rainwater on Friday night.

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State's power demand drops by 2,000 MW due to rains

THE daily power demand in Tamil Nadu has fallen from 15,000 MW to around 13,000 MW following widespread rainfall across the state.

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Slander of CM: HC rejects AIADMK leader's bail plea

THE Madras HC has refused to grant anticipatory bail to an AIADMK women's wing leader in a case of making derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin and his family members at a public event.

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Erode East gearing up for second bypoll in 2 years

FOLLOWING the death of senior Congress leader EVKS Elangovan, Erode East Assembly constituency is facing its second by-election in two years.

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Mullaiperiyar: Kerala has flouted SC order, say farmers

MEMBERS of Tamil Nadu Farmers Association alleged that the various conditions imposed by the Kerala government on the maintenance work of Mullaiperiyar Dam are purely against the Supreme Court's order.

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HC reverses acquittal of 7 in murder case, sentences them to double RI

FINDING the judgment of the trial court to be \"perverse\", the Madras HC has reversed the acquittal of seven persons and sentenced them to double life imprisonment in a murder case.

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HC reverses acquittal of 7 in murder case, sentences them to double RI

The orders were passed on the appeals filed by the prosecution and the mother of the victim Siva, an autorickshaw driver, who was hacked to death by the accused along with others under the Ashok Nagar police station limits on June 3, 2012, due to previous enmity.

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HC: Interim injunction on constructions in Vandiyur tank bunds

THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court granted an interim injunction restraining the Madurai Corporation from proceeding with further constructions on the bunds of Vandiyur tank in the city.

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Samba crops in 10K hectares inundated

SAMBA and thaladi paddy cultivation taken up on about 10,000 hectares in the coastal delta region have come under water following the heavy rains last week, say official sources.

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Cancel tungsten mining licence: CPI to centre

The BJP government must prioritise people's feelings and cancel the licence for tungsten mining in Melur block, said CPI state secretary R Mutharasan during a press meet in Melur area on Saturday.

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₹39 cr for 24k Madurai women entrepreneurs in 137 panchayats

A total of ₹39.93 crore would be provided to 24,117 female entrepreneurs as financial aid in 137 panchayats in the district under the 'Vazhndhu Kattuvom' scheme, said District Collector MS Sangeetha while visiting stalls put up by SHGs in a private marriage hall in Thirumogur on Saturday.

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Former Madurai prison SP, 10 others booked on charge of misappropriating ₹1.63 crore

THE sleuths of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) in Madurai registered a case against 11 persons, including former Superintendent of Police of Madurai Prison, on charges of misappropriating ₹1.63 crore under the pretext of purchasing raw materials for manufacturing stationary articles.

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TRUMP EFFECT: THE POWER OF NOUN AND VERB

OWER is not a means; it is an end... The object of power is power.\" Donald J Trump has imbibed George Orwell's immortal observation and embodies the idea in letter and spirit.

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HOW EFFECTIVE IS PERVASIVE ADVERTISING?

I was recently on a boat ride on the Ganga at Varanasi, nostalgically looking at the ghats—the most beautiful riverfront one can see for miles.

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Decks cleared for rail link to connect J&K

SOON, the interior Kashmir is all set to be connected to the rest of India through a rail line, with the first track work of the Centre's ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project being completed.

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Rahul invokes Manusmriti to target BJP

During debate on 75th year of Constitution, LoP in the Lok Sabha accuses the ruling party of spreading hatred

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TDP RAISES CONCERNS OVER DELIMITATION

PARTICIPATING in the debate on Constitution, Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, an MP from the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), a key ally of the NDA, flagged concerns on the impending delimitation exercise, saying that the southern states will lose out to the north Indian states.

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THE KING OF HEARTS @ 18

SPORTING world is emotional, and it is this emotion that connects the players and fans alike.

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Unemployment rate plummets after a rise in urban Gujarat, House told

THE unemployment rate (UR) for individuals aged 15 and above in urban Gujarat areas was 2.8% in 2021-22, which surged to 8.7% in 2022-23, before plummeting to 2.3% in 2023-24, according to recent information provided to the Rajya Sabha by the Centre.

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Sukhu cabinet divided over HP land holding act

CHIEF Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is encountering significant opposition from his cabinet regarding the amendment of the Himachal Pradesh Ceiling on Land Holdings Act of 1972.

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Cabinet expansion today, oath ceremony at Nagpur

Fadnavis likely to allocate portfolios ahead of Assembly session

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Kumaon mountains welcome migratory birds

A large congregation of migratory birds has been spotted in the marshy and clear water areas of the lush Terai region of Kumaon in Uttarakhand, much to the delight of avid bird watchers.

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Bengal stir after RG Kar ex-chief, cop granted bail

A day after a local court granted bail to two key suspects in the rape-murder of a doctor at RG Kar hospital, the junior doctors have decided to call for \"Reclaiming the Night\" again on December 24, 25, 31 and January 1.

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Complaint lodged as school teacher abducted, forced to marry in Katihar

'In relationship for over four years'

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Transgender welfare board in U'khand formed

The Pushkar Singh Dhami-led government of Uttarakhand has approved the formation of a Transgender Personal Welfare Board.

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3 students dead as school overhead water tank collapses in Arunachal

THREE students from a private school in Arunachal Pradesh died, and two others students were grievously injured when an overhead water tank collapsed on them while they were playing during school hours on Saturday.

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Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's next president

FORMER soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday, as the ruling party tightened its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country's EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia.

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S Korea president impeached over martial law bid

Ruling party lawmakers back motion to impeach Yoon as public protests intensify

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US court denies TikTok request to stop ban

A federal appeals court has left in place a mid-January deadline in a federal law requiring TikTok to be sold or face a ban in the United States, rejecting a request made by the company to halt enforcement until the Supreme Court reviews its challenge of the statute.

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Trump hosts Apple CEO at his Florida resort

DONALD Trump hosted Apple CEO Tim Cook for a Friday evening dinner at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago resort, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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Trump hosts Apple CEO at his Florida resort

DONALD Trump hosted Apple CEO Tim Cook for a Friday evening dinner at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago resort, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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US, Turkey, Arab diplomats discuss Syria transition

TOP diplomats from the United States, the Arab League and Turkey are meeting in Jordan to discuss how to assist Syria's transition after the fall of Bashar Assad's government a week ago.

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Mom, child among 10 dead in Israel's central Gaza strike

PALESTINIAN medical officials say at least 10 people were killed Saturday in an Israeli airstrike that apparently targeted a municipal meeting in central Gaza.

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Credit card delinquencies increase by 110 bps to 7.6%

INDICATING the rising indebtedness of individuals and households, delinquency rates among credit card issuers or the portfolio at risk in the banking parlance, have risen by as much as 110 basis points to 7.6% as of June 2024 from 6.5% in June 2023.

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CEO KILLER IN US IS NEW ANTI-HERO

S thought leaders are struggling to deal with the fallout of the killing of Brian Thompson, CEO of the insurer United Healthcare.

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ED hands over BPSL's assets worth ₹4k cr to JSW

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) handed over Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd (BPSL's) assets worth ₹4,025 crore to JSW, which successfully bid for BPSL under the insolvency resolution process.

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Can't let big biz into banking yet

Reserve Bank needs to take extra care when it comes to digital lenders, says KV Kamath

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RENAISSANCE IN CRICKET

With the presence of ex-Oz players in the team, Italy Cricket Federation has shown ambitions to cultivate the sport; their immediate aim will be to qualify for the T20 World Cup in 2026

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Jota rescues 10-man Liverpool, Arsenal frustrated

DIOGO Jota rescued Liverpool as the Premier League leaders recovered from Andy Robertson's early red card to snatch a 2-2 draw with Fulham, while Arsenal's title challenge was dented by a goalless stalemate against Everton on Saturday.

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ISL: BFC fight back to earn a point

BENGALURU FC were in danger of suffering their third defeat of the ongoing Indian Super League season, in Bengaluru on Saturday.

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RBI IS CENTRAL TO THE COUNTRY'S ECONOMY

Apart from deciding interest rates, the central bank wields humongous influence on various aspects of finance and economy, which is why the RBI governor's position is such a big deal

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'I am Truth Wing, I am Bharat Wing'

Anand Neelakantan talks to Vikram Sampath about the dichotomy in the narrative regarding Tipu Sultan, and allegations that the author is part of the 'right-wing' historians group

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Between Consent and Control

During a scene in the play Urmila, the audience spontaneously leans forward and starts clapping spontaneously.

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The Partisan Burden of Legislative Umpires

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi called India the Mother of Democracy, he wasn't kidding.

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Brew a Cup of Beauty

This hot cup of flavoured tea promises clearer skin and a radiant glow

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Coffee, Coorg and Avocado

A quaint hillstation in the Western Ghats is witnessing an avocado revolution

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The Time to Love is Now

Cherish and love those around you while they are still here, as regret often strikes when it's too late

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