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NIA conducts raids in 17 places across 4 states in Muzaffarpur arms haul case

IN a multi-state operation, the National Investigation Agency on Wednesday conducted raids at 17 locations, in connection with the recovery of AK-47 assault rifles and ammunition in Bihar's Muzaffarpur in May.

THE PETROV DILEMMA & AI

In 1983, the Soviet Union's Oko early-warning system issued a critical alert, signaling an imminent nuclear strike from the US.

THE NEED FOR A JUDICIAL CODE OF CONDUCT

The latest case of a judge crossing lines of propriety is part of an alarming trend. With its 1997 code on judicial values breached, the Supreme Court needs to frame new rules

More KL waste found in Nellai's Kondanagaram

AFTER waste from Kerala was found at Kodaganallur and Palavoor villages, a huge volume of biomedical, plastic and other waste from Kerala was found at a secluded location in Kondanagaram village near Tirunelveli on Wednesday.

Hornbill rescued near Madukkarai, treated at recuperation centre

A male great hornbill (Buceros bicornis), believed to be ten years old, that was rescued after it was unable to fly, at Thaneerpandal near Madukkarai forest range on Monday evening, is receiving treatment at the Avian Recuperation Centre located at the Tamil Nadu Forest Academy (TNFA) campus in the city.

Activist alleges pressure to take back MUDA case

RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna on Wednesday filed a complaint with the Lokayukta police here alleging pressure and attempts to bribe him to withdraw a case pertaining to alleged irregularities in allotment of sites by Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).

Nellai man killed by thieves in Jamaica

A 31-year-old man was allegedly shot dead by robbers at a supermarket, where he was working, on an island in Jamaica on Wednesday.

2 weeks after Fengal, V'puram suburbs still marooned

EVEN though over two weeks have passed since Cyclone Fengal wreaked havoc in Puducherry and Villupuram, more than 500 homes in Villupuram suburbs still remain inundated with a mix of rainwater and sewage, leaving residents in dire conditions.

₹290 crore for Karuna library in Tiruchy dist

THE state government has sanctioned ₹290 crore for constructing a \"world-class\" library and intellectual centre in Tiruchy, which will be named after DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi.

Firm on not having any truck with BJP, clarifies AIADMK

THE AIADMK on Wednesday said the party is firm in its conviction on not aligning with the BJP forever and that AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has already categorically declared this position.

NCB appeals against freeing three in export of anti-anxiety drug case

THE Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has moved the Madras High Court challenging a recent acquittal of three persons by a Chennai trial court in a 2004 case of export of anti-anxiety drugs to the US.

'Cooperative Pongal' grocery kits launched

THE state cooperation department has launched the sale of grocery kits named 'Cooperative Pongal' ahead of the Pongal festival, offering consumers grocery items at a price 20% lower than market rate.

DMK govt will stand as shield for minorities, promises Stalin

EXPRESSING concern over the prevailing situation in the country, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday urged minorities to stand united to address the challenges.

CM hits out at BJP for Ambedkar, Cong attack

VARIOUS political parties in the state, including the ruling DMK, slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's comment on BR Ambedkar in Parliament.

Resource adequacy plan works afoot for steady power supply

FOLLOWING the guidelines issued by the Union Ministry of Power, Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) is working on a Resource Adequacy Plan (RAP) to ensure uninterrupted power supply and increase renewable energy generation throughout the year.

CORRUPTION BEHIND BARS: ONLY 3 CASES AGAINST TN PRISON EMPLOYEES IN 8 YRS

Activists say lack of public outcry, opaque functioning reasons for under-reporting of rampant corruption in prisons in the state

Kalaignar Illam scheme gets ₹400cr more

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday sanctioned an additional ₹400 crore to the Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam Scheme (KKI) in addition to the already sanctioned ₹1,051 crore to expedite the construction work.

Food fest to be held at Marina from Dec 20-24

A food festival by women's self-help groups will be held at the Marina Beach from December 20 to 24.

Cop & three I-T officials held in ₹15L heist case

A day after a complaint was filed by a man on being kidnapped and robbed of ₹15 lakh, Triplicane police on Wednesday arrested four people including three officials from income tax department and a special sub-inspector (SSI).

Pilot project to clean air polluted by industries rolled out in Manali zone

GCC places monitoring devices to assess air quality; purification systems to be installed in Jan

Fisher's widow moves HC, seeks insurance claim

THE Madras Bench of the Madras High Court sought the state government's response on a petition filed by the widow of a fisherman, seeking the release of the insurance amount.

TN HOME TO 1,031 NILGIRI TAHRS

Total estimated population of Nilgiri Tahr in 140 blocks in entire TN - 1,031

Carrom world champion gets ₹1 cr from state govt

THREE TN women dominated the Women's Carrom World Championship. M Khazima (18), the youngest world champion, who competed in doubles and team events, received ₹1 crore from the state government.

Venkatachalapathy gets Sahitya Akademi award

HISTORIAN AR Venkatachalapathy has bagged the Sahitya Akademi award for the year 2024 in the research category for his Tamil book Tirunelveli Ezhuchiyum Vaa Vuu Ciyum 1908 (Tirunelveli uprising and VO Chidambaram Pillai 1908).

28-year-old gets 5-year jail-term for sexually assaulting girl

THE special court for cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act has sentenced a 28-year-old man to five years imprisonment for sexually assaulting a girl in Chennai, in 2020.

Tech snags hit rollout of Tasmac QR-code billing system across TN

Unloading alcohol stock from trucks, which took 30 mins earlier, now takes 7 hrs, says official

Car plunges 90ft into sea from port; driver missing, officer safe

A car that had entered the Chennai Harbour to pick up a coast guard officer, allegedly lost control and plunged 90 feet into the sea from a jetty on Tuesday night.

State govt, guv butt heads again over UGC nominee in V-C search panel

AFTER a brief lull, Governor R N Ravi and the state government are at loggerheads again over the constitution of a selection committee for choosing the Vice-Chancellor of another state university, the Annamalai University in Cuddalore district.

'Equipment glitch' kills 2 EB workers

IN a suspected case of equipment failure, two contract workers of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) lost their lives after being electrocuted while carrying out maintenance work on a high-tension power line near KK Nagar on the Olaiyur Ring Road in Tiruchy district on Wednesday.

Border talks back on track as Doval meets Wang in Beijing

IN what is seen as a major step towards normalisation of India-China ties, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held \"substantive discussions\" during the Special Representatives dialogue in Beijing on Wednesday.