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Top gun among 14 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh

IN a big jolt to the outlawed CPI (Maoist), its Central Committee member Jayram Pratap Reddy alias Chalapathi and 13 senior cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border, 160 km east of Raipur.

IRCTC portal, app hang during Tatkal hours

Users say they are logged out & tickets get sold out before they can log back on, allege agents always get confirmed seats

Doc challenges IIT-M chief to 'gomutra' debate

GENERAL secretary of the Doctors' Association for Social Equality (DASE) GR Ravindranath on Tuesday strongly criticised IIT-Madras Director V Kamakoti, accusing him of endangering public health with his recent remarks praising the alleged medicinal properties of gomutra (cow urine) and cow dung.

CM: States pay for varsities, but chancellor job for centre's pick?

Says some groups trying to appropriate Tiruvalluvar and Vallalar who spoke about equality

Indian Rupee closes 13 paise lower at 86.58 against Dollar

THE rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day lower by 13 paise to 86.58 against US dollar on Tuesday, tracking heavy sell-off in the domestic equity market and a recovery in the US dollar index.

South Indian Bank net profit up 12% in Q3

KERALA-based South Indian Bank had reported 12% growth in net income at ₹342 crore for the December quarter, compared to ₹305.4 crore booked in the year-ago period.

Trump Says Not Confident Gaza Deal Can Survive Three Phases

US President Donald Trump said he was \"not confident\" the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal that came into effect the previous day would be upheld through all three phases, The Times of Israel reported.

JSW Group to Invest ₹3 Lakh Crore Across Critical Sectors in Maharashtra

BILLIONAIRE Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Group said on Tuesday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra to invest ₹3 lakh crore across critical sectors.

TN player wins gold, is Boccia champ

FOUR individuals from Tamil Nadu won accolades at the 9th Boccia National Championship 2024-25, held by the Boccia Sports Federation of India in Visakhapatnam from January 8 to 15.

Ageless Djokovic Tames Alcaraz To Enter Semis

NOVAK Djokovic on Tuesday won a generational clash against Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open that he said was worthy of the final to close in on a record 25th Grand Slam title with Alexander Zverev next up in the last four.

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Experts Rule Out Immediate Impact On India Due To Trump's Trade Policies

T-factor: Sensex tanks by 1,200 pts, ₹7L cr wiped out

INDIA'S equity markets fell sharply on Tuesday as investors turned cautious after the newly sworn-in US President, Donald Trump, slapped trade tariffs on goods entering from neighbouring countries.

India sees window of opportunity amidst tests

Experts rule out immediate impact on India due to Trump's trade policies

HC to hear Didi plea against life term to RG Kar accused

CHIEF Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday expressed dismay at the Sealdah court awarding jail till death to RG Kar rape-murder convict Sanjay Roy, insisting that the Aparajita Bill aimed at meting out capital punishment and harshest penalties for rape and sexual harassment must be the country's role model.

After fire, norms changed at Kumbh

Revised steps include a fire station for every 800 sqmt in tent area, response time 3 minutes

SC Stays Construction of New Vallalar International Centre

The Supreme Court has stayed the construction of the new Vadalur Vallalar International Centre in the Peruveli area of Cuddalore district (Tamil Nadu).

Trump Energy Policy May Lead to Higher Oil Supplies from US

PETROLEUM Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that there is potential for increased US energy exports to India, following the Trump administration's plans to maximize oil and gas production.

Tagore Reviews Implementation of Central Schemes

VIRUDHUNAGAR MP Manickam Tagore reviewed the implementation of various union government schemes in the district, during the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committees (DISHA) here on Tuesday.

Nomination papers of K'taka woman for Erode seat rejected

Final list out early on Tue

Decriminalise toddy tapping, declare it as medicinal drink

NTK chief coordinator Seeman attended a conference organised by the Tamil Nadu Toddy Movement on Tuesday to demand that the state government decriminalise the tapping of toddy, withdraw criminal cases registered against such tapers and announce it as a medicinal and healthy drink.

Class 8 student kills self over 'unpaid fees'

IN a shocking incident, a class 8 student died by suicide in the Godadara area of Surat.

Maruti Suzuki to have complete EV ecosystem ready before new launch

THE country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) on Tuesday said it is committed to addressing key challenges associated with the Electric Vehicle (EV) ownership ahead of the launch of its first EV, the e Vitara, later this year.

ISL: Chennaiyin hold Bagan

CHENNAIYIN FC held Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a 0-0 draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai in the Indian Super League on Tuesday.

Rising temp increases dengue cases, says study

A new study by the Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) underscored that rising cases of dengue diseases are directly linked to rising temperatures due to climate change.

Man gored by bull at Alanganallur jallikattu dies of injuries at GRH

A 45-year-old man who was gored by a bull during the Alanganallur jallikattu event held in Madurai on January 16, died at the Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) here on Tuesday.

Provide ₹15K monthly aid for disabled: TARATDAC to Stalin

DEMANDING the Tamil Nadu government to increase the monthly assistance amount for disabled people, over 100 members of the Association for the Rights of All Types of Differently Abled and Caregivers (TARATDAC) staged a protest in front of the collectorate here on Tuesday.

Tungsten: BJP prez says good news will come calling today

BJP state president K Annamalai said the people of Arittapatti and its surrounding villages will hear good news about tungsten mining by Wednesday afternoon.

Tax sops likely for brownfield projects

FACED with slow uptake in private investment, the government may announce some tax sops in the Budget this year for encouraging new investments by companies.

MRPL Reports 28% Decline in Net Profit to ₹304 Crore

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) reported a 28% decline in its net profit to ₹304 crore for the third quarter of FY25.

5.2K birds of 117 species in Uttarakhand's Asan wetland

IN a significant citizen science effort, a bird counting campaign at the Asan Wetland in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand has yielded impressive results, with volunteers identifying 5,225 birds across 117 different species.