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Modi says India a beacon of hope amid global challenges

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India stands out as a beacon of hope amid global uncertainties, emphasising a prevailing sense of positivity in the country.

INDIA'S GAINS WITH CONCILIATORY SECURITY IN J&K

It was possible to conduct elections in the strife-torn area in a free manner because of the lessons learnt over the years. It's necessary to sustain the momentum now

THE BATTLE FOR THE SOUL OF BRICS

MEETING when the world's first 'live-streamed genocide' in West Asia and the Russia-Ukraine war are in the backdrop, one would expect the two issues to dominate the BRICS summit opening in the Russian city of Kazan on Tuesday. But these issues are unlikely to take the centre-stage. Instead, that space is likely to be claimed by the politics behind the group's expansion, the battle for leadership of the Global South between China and India, and whether BRICS should evolve as an anti-Western bloc spearheaded by Beijing and Moscow.

‘RIGHTS project needs to gain focus’

THE agencies will be responsible for conducting audits to ensure compliance with the accessibility standards outlined in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017, and the Harmonised Guidelines and Standards for Universal Accessibility in India, 2021.

9 shifted from shelter after woman attacked

In the wake of a video circulating on social media platforms in which a woman with mental illness is mistreated by the staff at a care home, the district administration on Monday conducted an investigation and shifted nine inmates to other institutions.

800 contract workers at Tata plant asked to resign: DVK

DRAVIDAR Viduthalai Kazhagam (DVK) on Monday submitted a petition to district administration alleging that 800 people who joined Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) in Hosur as contract workers through a private agency have been asked to resign in the past ten days.

Dana danger looms large on Odisha, coasts on high alert

Cyclone may cross between Puri & Sagar Island on October 24 night

Students risk lives to clear block in RWH system on school roof

District school education department officials on Monday ordered an inquiry after photos of four students of a government school in Periyakumarapalayam carrying out plumbing work on top of the school building at the behest of some teachers went viral.

DVAC books disproportionate assets case against DMK councillor, husband

A Kancheepuram district councillor from the DMK, her husband and both their mothers have been booked by the DVAC in a disproportionate assets case.

Container theft: Man who gave forged docu to gang held

THE Harbour police have arrested one more man in connection with the theft of a container carrying 5,230 computer tablets worth ₹35 crore from Chennai Port last month.

TN reservoirs 64% full

Storage stood only at 35.58% during the same period last year

Windmill repowering hit by high development cost

THE government's new wind re-powering and life extension policy, introduced on September 4 to modernise aging windmills, has seen limited uptake, with wind energy generators (WEGs) citing high development charges as a deterrent.

CPI calls for 'white paper' on 1.8K MW project at Arasampattu

THE CPI has called for the release of a 'white paper' to ensure transparency in the Adani Green company which has been proposed at Arasampattu village in Vellore district to generate 1,800 MW power using three reservoirs in Alleri.

Nobody can impose Hindi on TN: Udhaya

PEOPLE of Tamil Nadu will never allow the imposition of Hindi at any cost, Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin said on Monday.

Allow our wards to study at 'tainted' NEET centre: Parents to Nellai collector

AFTER NEET aspirants were beaten up by the owner-cum-trainer of a private academy, parents of some students petitioned Collector KP Karthikeyan, requesting him to facilitate the students to continue their studies at the same centre, on Monday.

58-year-old leather company worker in Ambur receives ₹2.3-cr GST notice

RANI Babu, a 58-year-old housekeeper from Ambur, is distressed after she received a GST notice of ₹2.39 crore from the Commercial Taxes Department, Palakkarai Assessment Circle, Tiruchy, on Saturday.

Delimitation makes us wonder whether having fewer kids is good idea, quips CM

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin, who presided over a wedding ceremony of 31 couples organised by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department on Monday, said in a lighter vein that the delimitation exercise planned by the union government has made people of Tamil Nadu question whether it was wise to have fewer children.

Portion of Greams Road caves in 10 feet during peak hours

A10-foot-deep crater appeared on Greams Road near Thousand Lights on Monday around 5.30 pm, causing traffic disruptions during peak hours. The traffic police later barricaded the sinkhole.

18K cops to ensure Deepavali passes off sans incident

AS part of the security arrangements for Deepavali, the city police have deployed 18,000 police officers and personnel in major locations, where crowds are expected to gather, such as T Nagar, Pondy Bazaar, Purasawalkam, Mylapore, Flower Bazaar, NSC Bose Road, Washermenpet and Koyambedu, among others.

Higher education minister a no-show at TNOU convocation

CHENNAI: Former Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU Nageshwar Rao on Monday advised students to keep abreast of latest technological developments to remain relevant in today's digital world.

Gaps in Tambaram flood mitigation efforts slammed

During corpn meet, councillor breaks down while discussing water stagnation struggles

Forest dept to geo-tag vultures to track their migration route

THE Tamil Nadu forest department has sent a proposal to the union government seeking permission to fix geo-tagging devices on vultures after capturing them. This will enable the forest department to track the migration route of the birds which will help in conservation activities. The project is already implemented in Madhya Pradesh and Assam. If all goes well, Tamil Nadu will be the first state in South India to do it.

Health secy told to file report on plea for more dialysis technicians in govt hosps

THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday sought a report from the health secretary on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition filed to appoint sufficient dialysis technicians on permanent basis in government hospitals across the state.

YouTuber in soup for posting video of wife's delivery

Video shows him cutting umbilical cord of child in operation theatre of Chennai hosp

Is HR&CE empowered to interfere in Podhu Dikshitar panel affairs: HC

MADRAS High Court on Monday questioned whether the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department is empowered to interfere in the affairs of the Podhu Dikshitar Committee of Chidambaram Natarajar Temple in Cuddalore district.

Six held for duping man of ₹14 cr by promising 500% return; probe into crypto transactions on

THE Tamil Nadu police's cyber crime wing has busted an organised network, which was involved in defrauding a person of ₹14 crore and siphoning it into cryptocurrency accounts.

Medics call off fast after 2-hr talks with Didi

PROTESTING doctors in West Bengal called off their hunger strike on Monday following a two-hour meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. They also cancelled their proposed strike across hospitals in the state on Tuesday.

Hoax callers to be put under no-fly list: Rammohan Naidu

TO deal with the menace of hoax bomb threats to airlines, the Centre plans to amend rules to place the culprits in the no-fly list and initiate criminal charges against them, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said on Monday. He said such threats will be made a cognisable offence, which will attract punishment and fines.

INDIA, CHINA IRON OUT WRINKLES

Both sides arrive at patrolling agreement on the LAC. Chances brighten for Modi-Xi talks

SC: Secularism part of statute's basic structure

The Supreme Court on Monday said secularism had always been held to be part and parcel of the basic structure of the Constitution.