The New Indian Express Chennai - December 30, 2024

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December 30, 2024

179 killed as South Korean plane crash-lands, erupts into fireball

Two crew members of Bangkok-Muan flight survive; landing gear glitch, bird hit suspected

1 min

Chess high on year-end as Humpy captures second world rapid title in USA

THERE is a different joy of being a mother. India's Koneru Humpy had won the World Rapid Chess Championship on Saturday but when she spoke about the win a day later, she could not help but speak about her seven-year-old daughter.

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Narrow escape for passengers as Air Canada jet catches fire

ANOTHER aviation tragedy was averted on Saturday night after an Air Canada flight suffered a suspected landing gear failure and a part of it caught fire as it skidded down the runway of Canada's Halifax airport.

1 min

Anna univ to form ‘women warriors’ group inside campus

FOLLOWING the sexual assault of a student on its Guindy campus last week, Anna University is set to form a group of ‘women warriors’ to help build confidence among students to approach deans, heads of departments and other faculty members to resolve their issues, be they related to sexual harassment or academics.

1 min

Tax Dept To Tap Digi Yatra Data To Go After Evaders

If you are a frequent user of Digi Yatra app but don't file income tax returns, don't be surprised if you get a notice from the tax department.

1 min

Ties with communists go beyond polls: Stalin

THE ideological ties between the Dravidian movement and communists go beyond elections and both have stood by each other for decades, said Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday, during an event held in the city to felicitate prominent CPI leader and centenarian R Nallakannu.

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TN Announces Daily Bus Service Between Vaikom and Chennai

ACTING on the suggestion of Dravidar Kazhagam leader K. Veeramani, the state government has decided to soon launch two direct TNSTC bus services between Chennai and Vaikom for the benefit of those interested in exploring the historical place, said Transport Minister S.S. Sivasankar on Sunday.

1 min

Father-son spat: PMK democratic, such talks natural, says Anbumani

Tells media that party discussed plans for protests, strategies for its development, polls

1 min

Stalin inaugurates ₹33 cr mini TIDEL park in pearl city

CHIEF Minister M K Stalin inaugurated the 63,000-sq ft mini TIDEL park, constructed at an outlay of ₹32.5 crore, in Thoothukudi on Sunday.

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State sanctions ₹58 cr in first phase to upgrade hi-tech labs in 175 schools

The School Education Department recently issued a government order sanctioning ₹57.8 crore in the first phase to upgrade hi-tech laboratories in 175 government higher secondary schools across the state.

1 min

Medical negligence: Woman dies day after delivery

A 24-year-old woman from Cuddalore, a day after giving birth to her second child, died on Saturday night allegedly due to a post-operative complication.

1 min

Reunion efforts fail; orphan calf may be taken to camp

AFTER several attempts to unite an orphaned one and a half month elephant calf with a herd failed, Coimbatore forest division staff plan to send it to Theppakkadu elephant camp in Nilgiris district.

1 min

A Vroom of Chaos at Elliot's Beach During Weekends

Tough time for pedestrians at promenade due to unregulated parking of two-wheelers

1 min

Man falls on live wire from coconut tree, dies

A 30-year-old man, while climbing a tree to fetch tender coconut for his pregnant wife, was electrocuted to death after falling on a live electric wire on Sunday.

1 min

Nallakannu strove for country's freedom: CM

Praising the leader's selfless public life, the chief minister said that when the Tamil Nadu government presented him with the Ambedkar award, which comes with a ₹1 lakh prize, Nallakannu gave away ₹50,000 to his party and the rest to the farmers' union.

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AIADMK IT wing stages protest against sexual assault

MEMBERS of the AIADMK's IT Wing on Sunday staged a demonstration within the Express Avenue Mall by holding placards condemning the Anna University rape incident, saying \"Yaar andha sir,\" \"Save our daughters.\"

1 min

Man Rebuked for Harassing Granddaughter, Ends Life in Krishnagiri

A 56-year-old man died by suicide near Mathur allegedly after he sexually harassed his granddaughter.

1 min

TN govt transfers over 60 police officers in major reshuffle

IN a major reshuffle of police officials, the Tamil Nadu government on Sunday night transferred over 60 officers, making key changes within the Greater Chennai Police (GCP).

1 min

Urban Greenery Answer To Curb Air Pollution

While air pollution is a problem year-round, it worsens during winter due to stagnant weather conditions that trap pollutants near the ground. We need to tackle its root cause

4 mins

Leaving Baggage Behind in 2024

Happy New Year, dear readers.

4 mins

Ending China standoff high point in '24 foreign policy, Bangla poses a challenge

IN a year marked by geopolitical tensions, India and China ended an over four-and-a-half-year border standoff and announced steps to reduce mistrust even as New Delhi faced fresh challenges after deposed Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina fled the country in the face of a mass movement against her rule.

1 min

Defence focus in '25: Integrated theatre commands, big-ticket procurements

THE country's defence is at the cusp of a major overhaul, with preparations going on to not only make major organisational changes but also tweak policy for procurement to scale up capabilities.

1 min

West Himalayas Record Sharp Rise in Wildfires in a Year

FOREST fires in the Western Himalaya region increased manifold during the wildfire season (November to June) this year, compared to a year ago.

2 mins

Constitution Stood Test of Time: PM

During Mann ki Baat, Modi Announces Launch of Special Website 'constitution75.com'

2 mins

More patients with vertigo turning to social media for advice, says study

PEOPLE suffering from vertigo in India are increasingly turning to social media to seek information and even treatment and support, a latest study has found.

1 min

Dr Singh's ashes immersed in Yamuna; row intensifies

THE ashes of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were immersed in the Yamuna river near the Majnu ka Tila Gurdwara on Sunday by his family members as per the Sikh rituals.

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Navyug tunnel is a gift from Dr Singh, should be named after him: Omar

JAMMU and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the Navyug tunnel, which connects Qazigund with Banihal on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, should be named after late Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

1 min

Rash driving claims 983 lives this year in U'khand: Data

UTTARAKHAND has recorded 983 fatalities attributed to rash driving and speeding in 2024.

1 min

Kashmir heading for 2 more snow spells in first week of Jan: MeT office

AFTER the season's first major snowfall, Kashmir is expected to experience two more snow spells in the first week of January.

1 min

100 Villages Isolated, Schools Shut

Heavy snowfall leads to closure of Badrinath highway, authorities alert • Snow-covered residential area after fresh snowfall in several districts

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Boy rescued from borewell in MP dist, dies

A ten-year-old boy Sumit Meena, who fell into an open bore-well in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district, while flying kite on Saturday afternoon, was rescued after a 16-hour-long operation on Sunday morning.

1 min

Cleanest city Indore sees dip in migratory birds

ARRIVAL of migratory birds, particularly ducks and waders, is declining significantly in India's cleanest city, Indore.

1 min

Former sarpanch launches campaign to make gram panchayats AI-friendly

FOLLOWING Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision on promoting the use of artificial intelligence (AI), a former sarpanch of Bibipur village in Haryana's Jind district has launched a campaign to leverage this technology to improve governance, transparency and accountability in rural areas.

1 min

Key ally demands Moscow apologise for plane crash

AZERBAIJANI President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia on Sunday of firing at an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet before it crashed and of initially trying to cover up the cause of the fatal disaster, demanding that Moscow admit guilt.

1 min

Netanyahu is getting his prostate removed; Levin named acting PM

ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is having his prostate removed on Sunday, his office said, a procedure that comes as he manages multiple crises at once, including the ongoing war in Gaza and his own trial for alleged corruption.

1 min

Trump Sides With Musk as H1-B Visas Roil MAGA Camp

The prez-elect's position is in contrast with his earlier calls for immigration curbs

1 min

Discount broking is the future: HDFC Sec MD

Investors are now choosing only discount platforms; full-service brokerages might only cater to HNIs in future

2 mins

Analog watches see strong growth, focus on premiumisation

TITAN is celebrating its 40th anniversary and the renowned watch company recently introduced a flying Tourbillon watch, as part of its limited edition - the ‘Commemorative’ Collection, consisting of 4 watches.

2 mins

Should You Invest In Private Credit?

If you are an investor in India of any size, you must have been called to participate in the private credit market.

2 mins

Reliance's refinery at Jamnagar completes 25 yrs

RELIANCE launched its first refinery at Jamnagar, Gujarat, 25 years ago, on December 28. Today, Jamnagar has become the world's refining hub.

1 min

How Your Behaviour Affects Investments

Behavioural science can tell you the future of your wealth. As you welcome the New Year, you must focus on your investment beliefs, preferences and social interaction tendencies.

2 mins

VIL welcomes govt's BG waiver, says will boost 4G, 5G investment

TELECOM service provider Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has welcomed the Indian government's decision to waive the Bank Guarantee (BG) requirement for the purchase of spectrum, calling it a significant relief for the telecom industry.

1 min

Australia trade pact completes two years; India exports up 14% in FY24

THE India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA), which completed two years on Sunday, has helped India increase its exports by 14% to the Indo-pacific nation in FY24.

1 min

Meet the Parents Who Kept Nitish's Dreams Alive

MUTYALA Reddy was the star at lunch on day four of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

4 mins

Who Will Have the Last Laugh?

After an eventful contest between ball & bat on Day 4, final day promises to be a thriller

3 mins

Tamil Nadu in command vs Goa

R RISHANTH (3/37) and T Pakirthan (3/32) took six wickets between themselves to help Tamil Nadu restrict Goa to 165 for 8 on the second day of the Vijay Merchant Trophy U-16 Elite E group match played in Surat.

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City stop the rot with victory

MANCHESTER City provided Pep Guardiola some relief with a 2-0 victory at Leicester to secure just a second win in 14 games for the crisis-hit English champions on Sunday.

1 min

MAKING ZENSE OF LIFE

With New Year on the horizon, CE delves deep into the rising trend of meditation and mindfulness, as the UN celebrated the maiden World Meditation Day in December

4 mins

Synthesis Of A Sophomore Debut

As its title suggests, director Sankagiri Rajkumar's film Bioscope, which is releasing in theatres on January 03, delves into the process of filmmaking.

1 min

New Year, New Flavours in Town

As the year comes to an end, it is time to pause, reconnect, and step into the New Year with your loved ones.

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