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Gaza truce-hostage deal almost through, final draft exchanged

MULTIPLE reports on Monday indicated that talks in Qatar for a ceasefire-hostage deal in Gaza had achieved a significant breakthrough overnight, with Israeli officials speaking to several Hebrew media outlets saying an agreement could be close, The Times of Israel reported.

US proposes new curbs for export of AI chips

Tech firms slam move; Trump will have the final say as rules kick in only after 120 days

Sanctions on Russian oil to destabilise global market

The Kremlin said on Monday that the latest US sanctions on Russia's oil sector would \"destabilise\" the global energy market, after Washington imposed punitive measures on Russian company Gazprom Neft.

Russia Says Ukraine Attacked Pipeline Carrying Gas to EU

RUSSIA accused Ukraine on Monday of launching a drone attack on the infrastructure of a major gas pipeline that carries Russian supplies to Europe via Turkey.

Get ₹1L for 4 kids, Brahmin couples assured

MP Parshuram Welfare Board chief Vishnu Rajoria has urged Brahmin couples to have four children to save their community and Sanatan Dharma, for which he promised a reward of ₹1 lakh each.

Laurene Jobs performs rituals in Niranjani Akhara at Sangam

AMONG the thousands of foreigners at the Mahakumbh that began on Monday at Prayagraj, one stood out. She was Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.

Guv assures action on Bihar question paper leak

BIHAR Governor Arif Mohammed Khan finally stepped into the Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor's fast-unto-death, which entered its 12th day on Monday.

53 Years After Statehood, Meghalaya Gets 1st University

MEGHALAYA got its first state-owned university on Monday, 53 years after attaining statehood.

After poll drubbing, Chavan may replace Patole in Maha Cong rejig

THE Congress central leadership has decided to replace party's Maharashtra president Nana Patole as part of an exercise to revive the party, which suffered a severe drubbing in the assembly elections, sources said.

'Open to feedback for improving edu system'

2025 draft regulations widen credentials for selecting vice-chancellors, says UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar

Mom Electrocutes Man for Molesting Minor Daughter

A woman electrocuted a young man to death allegedly for molesting her minor daughter at Radhanagar in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district.

Vaishnaw fact-checks Zuckerberg over India Lok Sabha poll remark

UNION Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday called out Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg, stating that his claim about the ruling party losing the 2024 polls in India post-Covid was \"factually incorrect\".

No reduction in LAC troop deployment: Chief

Integrated Battle Groups likely this year

5 mn Indians now hold US visa, says Garcetti

THE outgoing United States ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, said on Monday that over 5 million Indians currently hold American visas, with visa issuances spiking by more than 60% since his appointment as his country's envoy here.

Centre set to map land along national highways to pave way for projects

THE ministry of road transport and highways will begin a comprehensive exercise to identify unutilised land parcels within and outside the right of way (RoW) along the national highways, officials said.

Indo-B'desh diplomatic row escalates over border tussle

Bone of contention

Budget Blueprint: Making MSMEs a Growth Engine

The transformation of India's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) represents perhaps the most significant opportunity for achieving inclusive growth in this decade.

Track 2 Can Make Way Where Track 1 Can't

Some analysts are saying Pakistan has re-entered Bangladesh for instigating action against India. The truth is they never fully left. India's quiet diplomacy is also not without action

TTD chairman denies rift between board and officials

Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Board Chairman BR Naidu condemned the rumors circulating on social media about a supposed rift between him and Executive Officer (EO) J Syamala Rao.

Kerala LoP Accepts Former MLA's Apology on Graft Charges

In a significant political development, Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan has accepted former Nilambur MLA P V Anvar's apology over the corruption allegations he had raised against the former in the assembly.

K'taka HC rejects plea for release of Jayalalithaa's assets seized in DA case

THE Karnataka High Court on Monday dismissed an appeal filed by legal heirs of former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa – J Deepak and J Deepa – claiming right over the confiscated valuables and properties seized in connection with the disproportionate assets case against her.

Surjewala Hints at Cabinet Reshuffle in K'taka

In an apparent attempt to mitigate the leadership crisis in the ruling Congress, AICC general secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Monday warned ministers of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's 'camp' who had criticised the party high command.

Anvar resigns as MLA, not fighting Nilambur bypoll

The two-time independent MLA represented the assembly segment for last 8 and half yrs

Banana Prices Soar in Delta

Poor yield after recent rains blamed for spike

Periya Suriyur gets ready to host jallikattu

PREPARATIONS ARE in full swing in Periya Suriyur, which will be the first village in Tiruchy to host the bull-taming event this season.

More Funds Needed for Organic Farming

POINTING out that organic farming received only ₹21.4 crore, a meager 0.05% of the ₹42,282-crore agriculture budget last year, the Tamil Nadu Iyarkai Velan Koottamaippu (TNIVK) has urged the state government to allocate 30% of the total budget in 2025 to organic farming.

BJP Functionary Sexually Abuses Minor With Mom's Help, Arrested

A BJP state functionary who was arrested by the Madurai city police on charges of sexually assaulting a teenage girl was remanded in Madurai Central Prison on Monday.

Tiruchy vendors gain as panel formation delayed

BRISK sales were visible at most of the commercial streets in the city on Monday as the people came out for the Pongal festival shopping.

Couple forgets jewel bag on train, rly cops retrieve it

THE Kumbakonam railway police returned to a couple a bag with 33 grams of gold jewels they had forgotten in a train coach as they hurriedly alighted after mistakenly boarding it on Sunday night.

3,000 Cops, Fire Personnel Selected for Pongal Medals

OVER 3,000 police personnel (men and women) have been selected for the Chief Minister's Constabulary Medals and 120 Fire and Rescue Services Personnel will receive the CM's medals.