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EPS' allegations against govt baseless: DMK

HOURS after the AIADMK adopted several resolutions against the state government at the party's general body meeting, the ruling DMK accused AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami of fabricating baseless allegations.

Support welfare schemes: TN to union govt

MINISTER for Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Dr M Mathiventhan has urged the union government to support the disability welfare initiatives in Tamil Nadu. Speaking at the 7th Central Advisory Board meeting in New Delhi, the minister submitted a memorandum outlining Tamil Nadu's key demands.

After Thirumavalavan questions agenda, Arjuna resigns

SEVEN days after his temporary suspension from VCK, deputy general secretary Aadhav Arjuna announced his resignation from the party on Sunday.

Velmurugan seeks action against corrupt officials

TAMIL Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin must take stern action against officials involved in administrative irregularities and corruption, Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi president and Panruti MLA T Velmurugan demanded on Saturday, warning of massive protests if the government fails to act.

Promise to evicted families falls like house of cards

Residents say they shifted out of Manali New Town in '22 on assurance of ₹5.5L flat, but rate jumped to ₹10.4L

Suresh Vedanayagam elected as president of Chennai Press Club

IN the Chennai Press Club election held after a gap of 25 years on Monday, the 'League for Justice' emerged victorious, securing all major positions, while 'Team Unity' managed to win one post.

25-yr-old held for attacking woman in Valasaravakkam

The Valasaravakkam police arrested a 25-year-old man on Saturday for allegedly attacking and harassing a woman, with whom he had been in a relationship until a few weeks ago.

More rains likely: As reservoirs nearly full, risk of floods looms

WITH the city's reservoirs at around 86% of their full capacity as per data available until Friday, Chennai finds itself bracing for yet another round of rains, not long after cyclone Fengal and another low pressure area brought heavy downpour last week.

Harsh penalty norm on the cards, ration shop employees irked

RATION shop employees across the state have expressed concern over the imposition of a penalty up to three times for any decrease in the quantity of stock in ration shops.

FSG to ensure schemes get implemented in tribal schools

THE tribal welfare department, which manages 320 schools in tribal areas, will soon establish a functional support group (FSG) in order to oversee the implementation of government schemes in the schools and to identify the need for specific changes so as to cater to its students.

ED ties Sadiq firm to TN textbook corpn contractor

ONE of the 21 businesses of Jaffer Sadiq, in which the alleged proceeds of the international drug trafficking operations were infused, supplied geometry boxes and school bags to a contractor of the Tamil Nadu Text Book Corporation, the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) probe has found.

Detailed form for UDISE+ portal burden TN teachers

A section of teachers have complained that the exhaustive questionnaire to update data in the centre's Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) portal, is eating up their teaching time.

Thousands pay tributes to Elangovan

THOUSANDS, including the public, Congress leaders and cadre, paid tribute to late Congress leader and Erode (East) MLA EVKS Elangovan, who was laid to rest with state honours at the electric crematorium in Mugalivakkam on Sunday.

Chennai-Tada NH toll fee may be cut by 15%

MARKING a first for Tamil Nadu, the toll fee for vehicles plying on the Chennai-Tada National Highway is set to be slashed by 14-15% at the Nallur toll plaza.

Rajya Sabha to hold debate on Constitution from today

Rajya Sabha is expected to witness fiery debates between the government and the opposition on Monday as it begins a two-day debate on the Constitution to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding document's adoption.

Techie suicide: Wife and family members arrested

A week after 34-year-old software engineer Atul Subhash ended his life at his residence in Bengaluru's Marathahalli, his estranged wife Nikita Singhania, mother-in-law Nisha Singhania, and brother-in-law Anurag Singhania have been arrested on charges of abetment of suicide.

Heavy rain likely over TN delta dists tomorrow

CLOSE on the heels of the recent weather system that brought significant rainfall to Chennai and the delta districts, along with extremely heavy downpours in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) on Sunday announced that a new low-pressure area is likely to form over southeast Bay of Bengal on Monday.

Fadnavis expands Maharashtra cabinet with 39 new ministers

Focus on young, new faces; 19 berths go to BJP, Shiv Sena gets 11, and NCP 9 ministers

The Time to Love is Now

Cherish and love those around you while they are still here, as regret often strikes when it's too late

Coffee, Coorg and Avocado

A quaint hillstation in the Western Ghats is witnessing an avocado revolution

Brew a Cup of Beauty

This hot cup of flavoured tea promises clearer skin and a radiant glow

The Partisan Burden of Legislative Umpires

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi called India the Mother of Democracy, he wasn't kidding.

WHY RBI IS CENTRAL TO THE COUNTRY'S ECONOMY

APART FROM DECIDING INTEREST RATES, THE CENTRAL BANK WIELDS HUMONGOUS INFLUENCE ON VARIOUS ASPECTS OF FINANCE AND ECONOMY, WHICH IS WHY THE RBI GOVERNOR'S POSITION IS SUCH A BIG DEAL

'I am Truth Wing, I am Bharat Wing'

Anand Neelakantan talks to Vikram Sampath about the dichotomy in the narrative regarding Tipu Sultan, and allegations that the author is part of the 'right-wing' historians group

RENAISSANCE IN CRICKET

With the presence of ex-Oz players in the team, Italy Cricket Federation has shown ambitions to cultivate the sport; their immediate aim will be to qualify for the T20 World Cup in 2026

Wet & watch at Gabba as rain takes centre stage

THE moment players started walking off the field at about 10.45 AM local time, it was clear how the day was going to play out at The Gabba.

CEO KILLER IN US IS NEW ANTI-HERO

US thought leaders are struggling to deal with the fallout of the killing of Brian Thompson, CEO of the insurer United Healthcare.

ISL: BFC fight back to earn a point

BENGALURU FC were in danger of suffering their third defeat of the ongoing Indian Super League season, in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Can't let big biz into banking yet

Reserve Bank needs to take extra care when it comes to digital lenders, says KV Kamath

ED hands over BPSL's assets worth ₹4k cr to JSW

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) handed over Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd (BPSL's) assets worth ₹4,025 crore to JSW, which successfully bid for BPSL under the insolvency resolution process.