The New Indian Express Madurai - January 08, 2025
The New Indian Express Madurai - January 08, 2025
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January 08, 2025
Ma Su allays fears on HMPV, says it is a self-limiting, mild infection
HEALTH Minister Ma Subramanian on Tuesday conducted a review meeting along with Health Secretary Supriya Sahu and other health department officials, and allayed fears regarding the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV).
1 min
Seshasayee demits office, asks judges to be humane
The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) has moved the Madras High Court seeking action against the Greater Chennai Police commissioner over alleged bias shown in permitting political parties to hold peaceful protests.
1 min
HC judges must be from various communities: Bar
THE Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) has moved the Madras High Court seeking action against the Greater Chennai Police commissioner over alleged bias shown in permitting political parties to hold peaceful protests.
1 min
HC Judges Must Be From Various Communities: Bar
THE Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry (BCTNP) has appealed to the Chief Justice of Madras High Court to ensure representation to all sections, including minorities, is given in the appointment of judges to the higher judiciary.
1 min
Nine TN fishers adrift in SL waters rescued in joint ops after five days
Engine stalled in turbulent sea; SL Navy, fishers helped us until rescue arrived, says fisherman
1 min
Tech-savvy youth key to IVC puzzle: Scholars
CHIEF Minister M K Stalin's announcement of $1 million reward for deciphering the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) script has injected a fresh spark into the discussions of scholars at the conference underway to commemorate IVC discovery centenary, in Chennai.
1 min
GDP Growth May Slip to 4-Yr Low
The Indian economy is slowing and is likely to post the weakest GDP growth numbers since 2021-22, according to the first advance estimate by the National Statistics Office (NSO).
1 min
Congress Set for Big-Ticket Shake-up
Sonia to inaugurate new party HQ on Jan 15
1 min
Three dead, six trapped as Navy joins rescue ops
AT LEAST three of the nine miners trapped inside a coal mine near Umrangso in Assam's Dima Hasao district were reported dead even as deep divers from the Indian Navy joined forces with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the Army to rescue the miners.
1 min
AAP vs BJP battle as Delhi goes to poll on February 5
Result on February 8; Kejriwal fights anti-incumbency for third term
1 min
I-T search held at construction firm in Erode
INCOME Tax Department officials conducted searches on the main and branch offices of a prominent construction company in Erode on Tuesday.
1 min
ED Searches Vellore MP's College Again
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) resumed searches at Kingston Engineering College owned by Vellore MP and minister Duraimurugan's son Kathir Anand around 1 pm on Tuesday.
1 min
It may be a toss-up between DMK & Cong in Erode bypoll
This is unlike the last by-election held for Erode (East) in Feb 2023, when it was obvious from the beginning that seat would go to Cong
1 min
Power utility to invite players to set up off-river PSPs on private land
Pumped hydro storage: How it works
1 min
CM Stalin Pays Encomiums to Manmohan & Elangovan
CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday praised former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his contributions and landmark projects for Tamil Nadu.
1 min
1,021 Sportspersons Given ₹27 Crore Incentives
DEPUTY Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin distributed cash incentives to the tune of ₹26.68 crore to 1,021 medal-winning athletes at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday.
1 min
Need no lessons on patriotism: Kani
The ruling DMK staged a demonstration against Governor RN Ravi on Tuesday, condemning him for walking out of the Assembly without delivering his customary address.
1 min
12,000 Bulls Registered to Participate in 3 Major Jallikattu Events in Madurai
AS the online jallikattu registration process for bulls and baiters came to a close on Tuesday evening, over 12,000 bulls registered for all the three major jallikattu events in Madurai.
1 min
Forced to carry sand bags in school, boy loses eyesight
MEMBERS attached to the CPI staged a protest demanding authorities to help a student, who allegedly lost vision after a dust particle fell on his eye when he asked to carry sand bags by a school teacher, in front of the Kallar Reclamation School in Kappalur on Tuesday.
1 min
Disabled man dies by suicide, alleges torture by cops
AFTER a 33-year-old disabled man died by suicide, allegedly due to police torture over liquor sales in the locality, the residents of Nakkaneri village staged a protest on Tuesday.
1 min
School HM Sexually Abuses Two Class 11 Students, Held
A 41-year-old Primary School Headmaster was arrested under the Pocso Act on Tuesday for sexually assaulting two Class 11 male students near Srivilliputhur.
1 min
Notice to TN on plea against shop auction rule for disabled
Pit was dug up by TWAD Board; HC blames contractor's negligence
2 mins
₹10L worth rice bags seized for counterfeit brand logo
OFFICIALS from the Intellectual Property India (Chennai) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry seized over 750 bags of rice, worth around ₹10 lakh, from a retail shop in Dindigul city for allegedly misusing the logo of another company.
1 min
Don't Drop Humanities When We Need Them Most
The relevance of the humanities in today's market-driven, consumerist world often feels like a topic for niche conversations at academic conferences and boardroom meetings—hardly a pressing concern in the everyday rush of life.
3 mins
India Gridlocked: Be a Solution, Not the Problem
Our cities are becoming traffic nightmares. Public transport only helps so much, as commuters love to move on their own. We need to change ourselves first
5 mins
Pranab Mukherjee's memorial to come up at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal
OVER four years after the death of former president Pranab Mukherjee, the Centre has approved a \"Samadhi\" (memorial) for him at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal, a complex earmarked for the last rites and building commemorative sites of presidents, vice presidents and prime ministers in Delhi.
1 min
India, Maldives to talk on enhancing defence capability
AS a sign of deepening ties between India and the Maldives, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his counterpart Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon are meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss ways to enhance bilateral defence relations.
1 min
Shah Launches 'Bharatpol' for Int'l Police Assistance, Urges Agencies to Use Tech
Launching an online platform 'Bharatpol', developed by the CBI for law enforcement agencies to seek real-time Interpol assistance, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that it was time for crime investigators to use modern technology and techniques to nab fugitives.
1 min
Gadkari Unveils Cashless Treatment Scheme for Road Accident Victims
AFTER a successful pilot in a couple of states, the Centre will introduce a scheme to facilitate cashless treatment for road accident victims ₹1.5 lakh each, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced on Tuesday.
1 min
Doval Leads India, Malaysia Security Talk
Two exchange views on global, regional security; will 'deepen cooperation' in counter-terrorism, deradicalisation
2 mins
Move ahead with times: Cong will shift to new HQ 'Indira Bhawan' on Jan 15
The much-awaited new headquarters of the Congress, 'Indira Bhawan', will be inaugurated on January 15, said the party on Tuesday.
1 min
SC agrees to examine age bar for surrogate mothers
THE Supreme Court on Tuesday decided to examine on February 11 issues over the age bar for surrogate mothers and others under the laws.
1 min
30 Arch Gates for Divinity & Devotees at Sangam
TEERTHRAJ Prayagraj, one of the most prominent centres of pilgrimage in India, is all set to welcome the devotees to Mahakumbh 2025 from January 13.
1 min
Digital arrest: Teacher dies by suicide in MP, BSF man loses ₹71 lakh
LURED by online options promising big money through auction of old currency notes and coins, a woman teacher in Mauganj district of Madhya Pradesh fell into the trap of cyber fraudsters and shocked by digital arrest, she died by suicide, police said.
1 min
Shagun' of ₹21K for no liquor or DJ in marriages of this Bathinda village
TO encourage villagers not to indulge in wasteful expenditure and curb liquor use in marriage functions, the Balo village panchayat in Punjab's Bathinda district has announced to give a cash incentive of ₹21,000 as a 'shagun' (token of blessing) to families who won't serve liquor and play DJ music at the ceremonies.
1 min
PK lands in ICU to continue his fast-unto-death
JAN Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has been admitted to ICU of Medanta Hospital in Patna after he complained of acute stomach ache on Tuesday.
1 min
Maha makes FASTag must for all vehicles from April 1
THE Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday made FASTag mandatory for all vehicles from April 1.
1 min
IED a deadly weapon for Maoists to target security forces in C'garh
From '20 till '24, troops have detected 1,122 IEDs as part of their counter-offensive warfare
2 mins
Takht concerned over Dallewal health, seeks legal guarantee to MSP
THE Akal Takht, the highest temporal authority of Sikhs, has raised concerns about the declining health of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is currently protesting at the Punjab-Haryana border.
1 min
126 dead, 188 injured, 1,000 houses flattened after 6.8 quake in Tibet
A strong earthquake shook a high-altitude region of western China and areas of Nepal on Tuesday, damaging hundreds of houses, littering streets with rubble and killing at least 126 people in Tibet.
1 min
VIL to launch 5G network in phased manner, says CEO
VODAFONE IDEA LIMITED (VIL), country's third-largest telecom service provider, is set to launch its 5G network in a phased manner.
1 min
DPDP Rules prioritises good governance
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, prioritises commitment to citizen-centric governance.
1 min
India becomes 2nd largest diamond mkt, crosses China
BUOYED by the robust growth that has catapulted the country as the world's second-largest diamond market overtaking China in 2024, apex trade promotion body Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) expects the domestic diamond industry to double by 2023 to become a $17 billion industry, while the overall gems and jewellery market will touch $130 billion by then from $85 billion in 2024.
1 min
Microsoft to invest $3 bn in India, to train 10 mn
To strengthen cloud and AI infra, will train people in AI skills
2 mins
Kalyan Jewellers sets target of opening 170 showrooms in FY26
LEADING branded jewellery player Kalyan Jewellers has set a target to open 170 showrooms in FY26.
1 min
CoinSwitch to Launch ₹600 Cr Recovery Plan for Hack Victims
CRYPTO platform CoinSwitch has launched a ₹600 crore recovery programme to help users impacted by cyberattack on WazirX.
1 min
Dec retail auto sales decline 45% MoM
RETAIL automobile sales saw a sharp decline of more than 45% in December 2024 compared to November 2024, despite steep discounts and numerous promotional offers.
1 min
Misbranded cigarette smuggling into India causes annual revenue loss of ₹21k cr
SMUGGLING of misbranded cigarettes from south-east Asian countries into India causes an annual tax revenue loss of ₹21,000 crore, apart from helping finance terrorism, India's biggest cigarette manufacturer has cautioned in a letter to the Union finance ministry, sources said.
1 min
HIL: Lancers secure first win of the season
THE Kalinga Lancers secured their first win of Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 as they hammered the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 6-0 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Tuesday.
1 min
Bahadur Singh elected new AFI chief, Mehta secretary
THE Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has ushered in changes after Adille Sumariwalla finished three four-year terms as president. Even the secretary's post will see a new official.
2 mins
Forest close gap on Liverpool
NOTTINGHAM Forest beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 away from home and moved within six points of Premier League leader Liverpool on Monday.
1 min
First MOC meeting of year discusses LA 2028
THE first Mission Olympic Cell meeting of the year was held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Tuesday but there were no serious discussions about Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) weeding out or additions.
1 min
Last Chance Saloon For Sharma, Kohli?
Focus will be on the duo when ODI squad for England series is announced in the next few days
3 mins
India Open: Hosts to field 21 players
STAR shuttlers Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu will headline host India's largest-ever contingent of 21 players at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open Super 750 badminton tournament, starting here from January 14.
1 min
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Publisher: Express Network Private Limited
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
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