The New Indian Express Chennai - December 07, 2024

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December 07, 2024

Centre gives ₹945 cr for Cyclone Fengal relief; TN seeks ₹6,675 cr

Due to unprecedented quantum of rainfall, TN incurred huge losses: CM

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Class XII boy shoots school principal dead in MP district

IN a horrific incident, the principal of a government school was allegedly shot dead by a Class XII student on the school premises in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh on Friday.

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RBI holds rates again to keep inflation down

In balancing act, cuts cash reserve ratio and frees up ₹1.16 lakh crore to support growth

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DMK made VCK chief skip event: Vijay

CHENNAI: Releasing the book 'Ellorukkumana Thalaivar Ambedkar' on Friday, TVK chief actor Vijay faulted Thol Thirumavalavan for skipping the event, and said the pressure from coalition partner DMK may have made the VCK president to stay away.

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Prof ousted from service for sexually harassing scholar

A PhD research scholar who was mentally, emotionally and sexually harassed by her research guide six years ago, finally received justice as the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently upheld the decision made by the university to discharge the professor from service on compulsory retirement and further ordered the professor to pay ₹50,000 cost to the scholar.

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HC allows EPS & Sasi to be grilled in Kodanad case

IN a significant order in the 2017 Kodanad heist-cum-murder case, which may have political ramifications, the Madras High Court has permitted examination of former Chief Minister and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, VK Sasikala, former close aide of late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, and six others as defence witnesses in the trial court as they are familiar with the Kodanad bungalow and their examination is vital for bringing out the truth.

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Student's mobile number blurred in Amaran, say producers

THE producers of Sivakarthikeyan-starrer Amaran movie on Friday informed the Madras HC that the scenes depicting the mobile number of an engineering student were modified and a fresh certificate from the Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC) was received.

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25 more hospitalised after suspected water contamination

TWENTY-FIVE more residents from Pallavaram and the Cantonment area have been admitted as inpatients at Chromepet Government Hospital with symptoms including vomiting and diarrhoea, in connection with the suspected drinking water contamination in the area which killed two persons.

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Baahubali-size crime: Producer, Santosh Sivan's WhatsApp compromised

A new modus operandi of cybercriminals, involving taking control of victims' WhatsApp accounts, has claimed a string of victims, the latest being Shobu Yarlagadda, producer of the 2015 Telugu film 'Baahubali', National Award-winning cinematographer Santosh Sivan and one of his assistants.

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T Nagar road faces trouble due to overflowing sewage for past 2 months

OVERFLOWING sewage on the busy Nageshwara Rao Road in T Nagar has not only dampened the shopping experience but also has raised health concerns among shopkeepers and residents.

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DRUG RINGS FACE HEAT AS POLICE UNIT GOES HIGH ON CRACKDOWN

ANIU's comprehensive probe covers financial trail, identifies networks

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10 arrested in 2 days; ganja, meth seized

EIGHT persons have been arrested by the city police in three drug busts at Washermenpet, Koyembedu and Ambattur.

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FENGAL GONE, BUT CYCLONE RELIEF YET TO REACH TRANSGENDER PERSONS, TRIBALS

FOUR days after Cyclone Fengal devastated the lives of thousands of people in Villupuram district, hundreds of members of transgender and tribal communities have alleged negligence and exclusion from the ongoing relief efforts.

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EPS slams DMK, says no bridge built during AIADMK rule collapsed

OPPOSITION leader and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami visited Tiruvannamalai district to meet the families of those killed in a recent landslide.

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Increase relief from ₹2K to ₹5K: Thiruma

CM MK Stalin should take into account people's expectations and hike the relief amount for those affected by Cyclone Fengal to ₹5,000, said Chidambaram MP and VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan on Friday.

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Will not allow religious bigotry as long as I am alive, says Stalin

With an aim to turn sanitary workers into entrepreneurs, CM flags off 100 jet rodding trucks

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CM did not meet Adani, opposition raising baseless allegations: Balaji

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin did not meet with Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani, said Minister for Electricity V Senthil Balaji said on Friday in an attempt to put an end to allegations raised by opposition parties that the business tycoon met with the top brass of the DMK during a closely kept visit to Chennai in July.

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Opponents using book launch to create fissures in DMK bloc: Thiruma

VCK president and Chidambaram MP Thol Thirumavalavan on Friday said he was not pressured by anyone to skip the launch of a book on BR Ambedkar, which was presided by actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president Vijay.

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Apollo launches Neuro-ENT vertigo & balance disorder clinic

CHENNAI: Apollo Hospitals Group launched an integrated Neuro-ENT Vertigo and Balance Disorders Clinic at Apollo One on Friday.

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CBI should probe Tiruppur murder case: Annamalai

TN BJP President K Annamalai on Friday said that he will write to Union Home Minister requesting CBI probe into the triple murder case in Tiruppur. A couple and their son were beaten to death on November 29 in Semalaigoundanpalayam near Avinashipalayam.

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Film crew leaves Arittapatti as villagers protest

A film crew was forced to leave Arittapatti on Friday, after the locals staged a protest against them carrying out shooting in the village, in spite of the crew members securing permission from officials concerned, including the superintendent of police.

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₹944 cr not enough to fix Fengal damage: Udhaya

\"THE Central Government's allocation of ₹944 crore as cyclone relief funds for Tamil Nadu was a significant step but insufficient to fully address the damage caused,\" said Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin after a review meeting of government departments in Ranipet and Vellore districts at the district collectorate on Friday.

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Adani proposes to develop strategic corridor

Adani Ports & Logistics submits proposal to Odisha CM to develop Gopalpur port-Jeypore economic corridor under BOOT model

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Due to unprecedented quantum of rainfall, TN incurred huge losses: CM

Addressing the central team, the CM said the cyclone had caused heavy rain in 14 districts, and four districts -- Villupuram, Cuddalore, Kallakurichi, and Tiruvannamalai -- faced severe damage.

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Land dispute: 27 booked for damaging temple wall

SOORANGUDI police registered a case against 27 persons on charges of demolishing a temple wall in Vembar.

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AP govt sets up SIT to probe PDS rice scam

In a bid to address the growing concern over the illegal export of PDS rice, the Andhra Pradesh government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe 13 cases registered in Kakinada district.

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THE DANGER OF LEGITIMACY LAUNDERING

Biased indexes can accrue credibility in an echo chamber of cross-references. Reforms in the World Bank's governance indicators show a structured pushback can yield better results

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THE KASH TRANSACTIONS COMING TO WASHINGTON

ONKEY see, monkey do. The change of government forthcoming in the US next month could exert an influence the world over, first by emulation.

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Chopper case: CBI reply sought on Michel bail plea

THE Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice and sought a detailed response from the CBI within four weeks on an appeal filed by Christian Michel James, an alleged middleman and accused, in the alleged Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper scam case, seeking bail.

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‘No data on number of paramedical colleges’

THE Central government on Friday said it does not have any data regarding the number of paramedical colleges functioning in the country.

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Progress in last decade bridged gap between Delhi & Northeast: Modi

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said efforts have been made over the last decade to bridge the emotional and developmental gap between Delhi and the Northeast, emphasizing the importance of bringing the region closer to the nation's heart.

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Uproar over 'cut' in front row seat for SP

AMID reports of disquiet among INDIA bloc parties over the allocation of front row seats in the Lok Sabha, the Congress has accused the BJP-led NDA government of not keeping its promise on the agreed formula, and cutting down one front row seat of Samajwadi Party (SP).

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Cabinet clears decks for 83 new KVs

THE Centre on Friday sanctioned ₹8,232 crore for setting up 85 Kendriya Vidyalayas (KV) and 28 Navodaya Vidyalayas (NV).

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Navy to commission stealth missile frigate INS Tushil in Russia on Dec 9

THE Indian Navy will commission its latest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, INS Tushil, at Kaliningrad in Russia on December 9, officials said.

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India firmly dealt with challenges from China, Pakistan: Jaishankar

FOREIGN secretary Vikram Misri will visit Bangladesh on December 9, a first by any senior Indian official since the interim government was sworn in in the neighbouring country.

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Speedy trial a fundamental right, says SC

THE Supreme Court on Friday observed that the speedy conclusion of a trial is a fundamental right and that an undertrial cannot be subjugated to indefinite incarceration.

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Gujarat bachelor lured for booze worth ₹100 and farm job, sterilized

IN a bizarre twist of priorities in Gujarat's Mehsana, officials appear to have placed sterilization quotas above personal milestones like marriage.

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NDA to focus on EBC outreach in Patna rally today

THE NDA will hold a rally in Patna on Saturday in an attempt to expand its support base among extremely backward castes (EBCs).

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BRO turns to rock-bolt tech to tackle landslips

In a bid to tackle landslides that pose challenges during the tourism and pilgrimage season in Uttarakhand, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has turned to rock-bolt technology, which has proven beneficial in treating landslide zones in the mountainous regions.

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Maha scramble over portfolios

Fadnavis says cabinet expansion before assembly winter session, Shinde still eyes home

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Convict gets death for rape, murder of kid

A fast-track court in West Bengal on Friday awarded capital punishment to Mustakin Sardar for rape-murder of a nine-year-old girl in Jaynagar in October this year.

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SAD smells AAP govt conspiracy to attack moderate Akali leaders

THE SAD core committee on Friday alleged that the assassination bid on party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was part of a conspiracy against the \"moderate Akali leadership\", hatched by the ruling AAP government in Punjab.

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Real life! 'DM moment' for Assam civil servant aspirant science teacher

AN Assam civil services aspirant on Friday got a first-hand experience of how a district magistrate (DM) functions, reminiscing the 2001 film, Nayak: The Real Hero.

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Rebels at Homs' doorstep, seize two more towns

THOUSANDS of people fled the central Syrian city of Homs, the country's third largest, as insurgents seized two towns on the outskirts on Friday, positioning themselves for an assault on a potentially major prize in their march against President Bashar Assad.

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Biden mulls pre-emptive pardons for Don's critics

US President Joe Biden is weighing whether to issue sweeping pardons for officials and allies who the White House fears could be unjustly targeted by President-elect Donald Trump's administration, a preemptive move that would be a novel and risky use of the president's extraordinary constitutional power.

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Truce talks resume: Hamas official

HAMAS official said on Thursday that international mediators have resumed negotiating with the militant group and Israel over a ceasefire in Gaza, and that he was hopeful a deal to end the 14-month war was within reach.

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Don picks David Perdue to be China ambassador

US President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he has selected former Sen David Perdue of Georgia to serve as his ambassador to China, leaning on a former business executive turned politician to serve as the administration's envoy to America's most potent economic and military adversary.

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CEAT buys Camso's Off-Highway tyres

LEADING tyre manufacturer CEAT is acquiring Camso brand's Off-Highway construction equipment bias tyre and tracks business from Michelin in an all-cash deal valued at about $225 million.

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Recognised start-ups have created more than 16 lakh direct jobs so far, says Goyal

START-UPS that are recognised under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) have created more than 16.6 lakh direct jobs, across over 55 varied industries, Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.

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De-dollarisation not on the table: RBI governor

RESERVE Bank governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday downplayed the punitive tariffs being threatened by the US President-elect Donald Trump against the BRICS nations if they moved away from the dollar, saying each punitive action will have counter-actions by the affected countries.

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Easing cycle to begin from February if inflation remains within target: Analysts

THE dual action of the RBI keeping the policy rates unchanged for the 11th consecutive time and at the same time slashing the cash reserve ratio by 50 bps to 4%, offering a long rope to lenders to push credit at a comparatively cheaper rate, has left analysts community divided on the immediate next repo rate cut.

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Economists ask FinMin to focus on growth rather than fiscal consolidation

WITH the second quarter GDP growth falling to a 7-quarter low of 5.4%, economists have asked the government to shift its policy focus to growth rather than fiscal consolidation.

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Maruti, Mahindra, MG car prices to go up by 3-4%

GET ready to pay more for four-wheelers as top automakers are increasing prices of their models by 3-4% from next month.

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LG files paper for ₹15,000 crore IPO

If successful, LG will be 2nd major Korean brand after Hyundai to list on Indian exchanges

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AI/ML, cyber security skills in demand for top job roles

WITH the increasing adoption of AI across organisational functions, AI/ML and analytics continue to dominate as the most in-demand job family.

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Classical act: Despite evolution of chess, purest form of sport is here to stay

COUPLE of days ahead of the World Championship, Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana had checked into Singapore.

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Bournemouth record shock victory over Spurs

ANGE Postecoglou slammed Tottenham's flops as furious fans turned on the Australian and his spluttering side after Bournemouth condemned them to a shock 1-0 defeat on Thursday.

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Starc contrast: Oz show spirit, India toil

Indian batters struggle as veteran left-arm pacer takes six-fer to put hosts in position of strength on opening day

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Maiden national gold for Jaideep after twin setbacks

JAIDEEP suffered twin heartbreaks early this year as he lost narrowly in the Asian and World Olympic qualifiers thus failing to book a ticket for the Paris Games.

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Chennaiyin face home test versus East Bengal FC

CHENNAIYIN FC will look to return to winning ways when they face East Bengal in the Indian Super League here on Saturday.

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Tamil Nadu women lose against Chhattisgarh

SALONEE Dangore's 4/40 came in handy for Chhattisgarh to beat Tamil Nadu by one run in a thrilling match of the senior women one-dayers (50 overs) Group C league round match played at Tau Devi Lal stadium, Panchkula.

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EARTH ON THE EDGE

A Potsdam report released during the ongoing UNCCD conference in Saudi Arabia says six of the nine planetary boundaries have been breached. The planetary boundaries framework, a scientific model introduced in 2009, defines thresholds that, if crossed, can destabilise the Earth system.

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Tussles, trials, and triumph

Punching through patriarchy, Afshan Fathima's journey to the world stage of MMA Championships inspires resilience and determination

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Carolling through Christmas Joy

The soft glow of white lights, familiar carol hums, and the warmth of togetherness filled the air at the Government Museum Theatre.

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Painting plight and PRIDE

An art exhibition named Haunting Cargoes’ revolving around the theme of truck, takes the spectators through the overpowering issues of social disparities, labour, and exploitation

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CELEBRATION OF A CULTURAL FIESTA

OP Vaishnav College for Women presents this year's edition of Shringar, A Celebration of Art and Culture, that will be held on December 9, 10 and 11.

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From facts to fiction

ANDHYA Rajasekhar is a mentor who taught us that the cornerstone of journalism is truth. I walk through the memory lanes of 2018 and recall myself listening to this HOD's lectures and seminars. With her commitment to excellence in teaching and writing, she trained us to be the fact-reporting journalists.

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A legacy of learning

HAT started as a humble endeavor to provide quality education has now become a legacy of learning – Shankar IAS Academy celebrates 20 years of excellence. Celebrating their Institute Day on Friday, the auditorium of Anna Centenary Library was filled with stories of success and commitment.

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Sasikumar-Simran's next titled Tourist Family

DEBUT director Abishan Jeevinth's film, starring Sasikumar and Simran in the lead, has been titled Tourist Family, the makers announced on Friday with a title teaser.

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This heartwarming film is fun while it lasts

DEBUT director Selvah Kumar Thirumaaran's Family Padam is not the first film about films or an aspiring filmmaker, nor will it be the last. Such films usually show the aspiring filmmaker struggling on their own, or with their family either trying to stop them from pursuing their dreams or backing them with a little pep talk. Family Padam tells to what extent a family goes to make the filmmaking dreams of one of the three brothers come true.

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Smart writing ensures a rousing experience

HERE is a delightful old-school essence spread across Rahul Dholakia's Agni. Its portrayal of Mumbai and Mumbaikars seems to exist in a bygone era in how its protagonist, Vitthal Surve (Pratik Gandhi), displays a quaint middle-class charm.

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Thrilling, thoughtful, but troubled

WHY do we like Pushparaj? He doesn't care to look conventionally attractive. His shoulders are lopsided, his hair unkempt, his speech brimming with contempt. His work? Smuggling red sanders. His retribution? A fierce defiance of systematic oppression, making him a figure of political utility. And his manner of retribution? Ruthless. As he says, he kills \"without mercy.\" In this sequel, Pushpa seems almost possessed, his machete slicing through limbs as though they were branches from a tree.

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