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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

Karnataka govt attempting to protect real culprits: BJP

OPPOSITION BJP leaders have accused the state government of trying to protect the real perpetrators of violence against cows in the Cottonpet area of Bengaluru, by arresting a mentally-unstable person as an accused.

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.

Chinna Mottur locals petition against construction of tar plant

AROUND 30 residents of Chinna Mottur village on Monday petitioned the district environmental engineer at the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) in Vaniyambadi opposing the construction of a tar plant in their area.

HC dismisses Jayalalithaa's kin's petition claiming right over valuables, properties

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.

Anvar resigns as MLA, not fighting Nilambur bypoll

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

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.

TTD chief condemns rumours on social media of rift between board & officials

TIRUMALA 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.

Youth, teachers lend hands to vendors for Pongal biz

AS Pongal festival sales remained at its height on Monday, small-scale vendors of Vadasery market in Nagercoil were seen receiving large-scale support from their family members, relatives and friends, who generously offered a hand in the one-day business.

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.

People Talking About Social Justice Should Follow Vallalar: Guv

Says violence against Dalits has increased and caste-related atrocities continue in TN

Advise ministry to release ₹1K cr MGNREGS dues: CM to PM

CM MK Stalin on Monday urged PM Narendra Modi to advise the Union Ministry of Rural Development (UMRD) to immediately release outstanding dues amounting to ₹1,056 crore so that the pending wages under MGNREGS could be disbursed.

Traditional Artforms Get A Rebirth As Chennai Sangamam Kicks Off

Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday inaugurated the annual Chennai Sangamam Namma Ooru Thiruvizha in Chennai.

Stalin Flags Off Test Drive of Electric SUVs

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin, on Monday, flagged off Mahindra XEV 9E and BE 6 electric vehicles as part of their test drive launch, according to Industries Minister TRB Rajaa.

Cop Among 4 Killed as Cars Collide on Nat'l Highway

FOUR persons, including a head constable of police, were killed and three others sustained injuries after two cars collided head-on near the Puducherry-Villupuram border near an overhead bridge in Madagadipet late on Sunday night.

Sahitya Akademi winners given house-allotment orders

Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday handed over orders for allotment of houses in the multistorey apartments of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board to 10 winners of the Sahitya Akademi award for translation.

Raj Bhavan to Give Awards for Social Service, Eco Protection

The Raj Bhavan on Monday announced awards in the 'social service' and 'environmental protection' categories.

Guv, CM extend Pongal greetings

Kolam against mining

Forest Dept Harassing Us, Denying Us Our Rights, Say Western Ghats Villagers

ALLEGING that the forest department is preventing the Vikramasingapuram municipality administration from providing them with basic amenities, including drinking water, toilets and streetlights, residents of Karaiyar, Servalar and Lower Camp areas, accompanied by CPM functionaries, petitioned District Collector Dr. K. P. Karthikeyan during the grievance redressal meeting on Monday.

Additional cops to tackle Pongal crowd

AHEAD of Pongal, over 1,200 police personnel will be deployed to handle the crowd, said Thoothukudi SP Albert John, during a press meet on Monday.

Fatal Accidents Dipped by 16% in Tirunelveli in '24

265 persons died in road accidents in Nellai district in 247 accidents in 2024, say police

School management swindled my salary for yrs, says woman

SEEKING action against a private management running a government-aided school, alleging that they had swindled her salaries after ousting her from the job, a woman sweeper submitted a petition with the district administration during the weekly grievance redressal meeting, chaired by Additional Collector Iswarya, here on Monday.

Digital arrest: Kumari cops nab 3 youth from Rajasthan

THE Kanniyakumari district cyber crime police arrested three persons in Rajasthan for their alleged involvement in a digital arrest scam, and cheating two persons of over ₹96 lakh.

Nine Kumari fishers among 15 detained in Diego Garcia

FIFTEEN Indian fishermen, including nine from Kanniyakumari district, were detained along with their mechanised boat in Diego Garcia, part of the British Indian Ocean Territory, for allegedly breaching the maritime boundary.

Nation's Largest Livestock Research Institute in Salem Becomes Operational

THE country's largest livestock research institute — Advanced Institute of Integrated Research in Livestock and Animal Sciences (AIIRLAS) — in Thalavasal, Salem, commenced operations on Monday.

Of Drains, Diversions and Deluges Amid Urban Chaos

In 2015, residents of Venus Colony in Alwarpet were rudely awakened by a flood that entered their homes and rose to over two feet.

Claim to 'tame': Avaniyapuram all set for jallikattu

WITH Avaniyapuram all set to host the first jallikattu event of the season on January 14, it is all 'bulls' and whistles in Madurai city, with bull tamers, owners and officials on their toes to wrap up all preparatory works.

₹ sinks to lowest level in 2 years

INFLATION EASES TO 5.22% IN DECEMBER

Flowing Waters and Faith: 1.5 Cr Take Holy Dip

Early in the morning at the Kumbh, Vedic chants and Ram bhajans can be heard from every direction, as the faithful, towels on shoulders, make their way to the banks of the Ganga for a holy dip.

Will Keep Promise on J&K Statehood: Modi

Omar heaps praise on PM, thanks him for fair polls