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SC seeks details of cases, witnesses against Balaji

EXPRESSING serious concern over the fact that how DMK leader V Senthil Balaji was reinstated as a minister in the Tamil Nadu government, days after he was granted bail in a money laundering case, the Supreme Court on Friday noted that it was \"terribly wrong\" to do so.

CWRC tells TN to use Mettur water judiciously

The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) has advised the Tamil Nadu government to exercise caution in utilizing water from the Mettur reservoirs, as the Northeast Monsoon is nearing its end and the reservoir level is nearly five per cent below normal.

K'taka HC says BJP leader's arrest illegal, orders his release

THE Karnataka High Court on Friday directed state police to release BJP MLC CT Ravi, noting that his arrest was prima facie illegal.

Tourist inflow in TN up by 15 crore in 3 years

THE arrival of tourists, both domestic and foreign, to the state has increased to 28.71 crore in 2023 from 14.18 crore in 2020.

Stir over Ambedkar row, violence against RaGa

THE members of CPI and Congress, on Friday, staged protests against Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP MPs over the recent controversies.

Nothing wrong in flaying govt, don't raise baseless claims: CM

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Friday said AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has been levelling 'imaginary' allegations against the government and that does not befit his position of leader of opposition.

Man's temple visit worth an iPhone Pro

A devotee's iPhone Pro fell into a temple's donation box, and the authorities refused to return it, citing temple rules.

Stalin's statement hints at DMK contesting in Erode East bypoll

CM's assertion that talks will be held with Cong has raised hopes DMK leaders and cadre

All eyes on guv's address as Assembly session set to begin on January 6

THE first session of the state Assembly in 2025 will begin on January 6 with the customary address of Governor RN Ravi.

₹10L given to thermal plant accident victims

TOURISM minister R Rajendran on Friday handed over solatium of ₹10 lakh to each of the two workers who died and ₹2 lakh each to the five injured after a coal bunker in the Mettur thermal power plant collapsed, trapping a group of contract workers under the debris on Thursday evening.

29-yr-old firefighter dies by suicide after hacking dad

A 29-year-old personnel attached to the Tiruvaiyaru fire and rescue service station died by suicide on Friday after hacking his father with a machete during a quarrel, sources said.

Despite rains, 70% irrigation tanks in dist only 25% full

DESPITE the rains, farmers in the district expressed concerns over the low water level in irrigation tanks during the monthly grievance redressal meeting held at the collectorate on Friday.

Road users call out 'blatant' violations by school vehicles

ROAD users in Tiruchy have called out the \"reckless driving\" by vehicles of educational institutions, particularly those of schools plying students during rush hour, saying that they go about as if they are \"governed by their own set of rules\". They demand measures like imposition of fines on such drivers to rein in the violations.

Cane crushing season begins, 1.5L tonne target for govt mill

The crushing of sugarcane for the current season of 2024-25 commenced in the state-owned Arignar Anna Sugar Mills (AASM) at Kurungulam in the district on Friday.

'Deploy armed cops at all courts in TN'

HC tells govt to provide security at entrance of courts; asks police why it failed to stop murder

It's time laws to protect waterbodies are enforced with an iron hand

Keeping Head Above Water: TNIE invites prominent citizens to pen their experiences and suggestions that can help mitigate the impact of rain

TN to create 'white list' on gambling apps

TAMIL Nadu could become one of the first states to have a 'white list' on online gambling sites and apps after it brings out a framework to regulate pay-to-play gaming in the state.

V-C search panel row: Guv says edu min distorting facts

THE office of Governor RN Ravi on Friday has alleged that the statement issued by Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhiaan on Thursday was misleading and a 'distortion of facts'.

MEA ticks off Yunus aide for silly remarks

The government on Friday informed the Lok Sabha that 2,200 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities were reported from Bangladesh this year up to December 8.

11 killed, 40 injured as LPG tanker hits truck and explodes

AT least 11 people were killed and 40 others seriously injured when an LPG tanker exploded after colliding with a truck near Bhankrota on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway on Friday morning.

Your cuppa is healthy, says US regulator

WITH the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognising tea from the Camellia sinensis plant is a healthy beverage, the North Eastern Tea Association (NETA) raised a toast to it.

Shah vows dominance over J&K terrorism

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Cross complaints: Case registered against Rahul for 'injuring' 2 BJP MPs

TENSIONS erupted on Thursday when members of the BJP and the Congress involved in a physical altercation, prompting both the parties to file cross-complaints at Parliament Street police station.

Tremors From The Long Night Of December 3

South Korea has clawed back most of the economic losses caused by the shocking declaration of martial law. Its next president is likely to be colder to the West, warmer to China

Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum in North, South blocks to have over 25K artefacts

YUGE Yugeen Bharat Museum (YYBM) to be set up in North and South blocks will have about 25,000 artefacts — depicting the history of 5,000 years of India's civilization — on display in eight thematic galleries.

FOR GRACE IN LEGAL EVOLUTION

HE recent decision of a nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court, in Property Owners Association vs State of Maharashtra, which interprets Article 39(b) of the Constitution, represents a noteworthy development in the complex and often contentious history of property rights in India. In deciding that not all private property forms part of the \"material resources of the community\" available for distribution by the state, the court has sought to achieve a nuanced balance between the conflicting demands of individual rights and the state's obligation to ensure economic justice for all.

Fishers released from Bahrain jail return home

A total of 28 fishermen from Idinthakarai village, who were apprehended by the Bahrain Coast Guard three months ago, reached Thiruvananthapuram airport on Wednesday night.

DMK, allies stage protests against Shah's remark

As part of a state-wide demonstration, members of the ruling DMK and its allies on Thursday staged protests across the central region of the state condemning Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent remarks involving Dr BR Ambedkar in the House.

TN med scheme hits 2-crore milestone, CM gives kit to woman

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Thursday visited the house of Sundarambal (55) at Nanjanapuram in Erode district and handed over a medicines kit to her to mark the milestone of two crore beneficiaries under Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme.

Formula-E case: KTR prime accused

T'gana govt contends that ₹55 crore was transferred to pvt firm in violation of RBI norms