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67% funds under clean air plan used for clearing dust

NEARLY six years after the launch of India's clean air programme, data and analyses show misplaced priority and non-transparency in the programme.

Competitive Adulation of B.R. Ambedkar

Every political party today pays obeisance to Ambedkar. It's debatable whether it's to commandeer his image for votes, or to genuinely engage with his bold ideas

Build On Momentum Of Aussie Trade Pact

India and Australia have long shared a relationship rooted in history, democratic values and mutual respect.

Obscene remark: KL bizman denied bail

ERNAKULAM Judicial First Class Magistrate Court on Thursday dismissed the bail petition of businessman Boby Chemmanur in the case related to obscene remarks made against actor Honey Rose.

File report on adherence of fire safety norms in TN hosps

THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday sought response from the state government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a direction to ensure strict adherence of fire safety guidelines in all hospitals across the state.

Kerala's 'soul singer' Jayachandran passes away at 80 in Thrissur

THE acclaimed singer known to Malayalis around the world as 'bhavagayakan' (soul singer), P Jayachandran, died at Amala Hospital in Thrissur on Thursday evening. He was 80.

Formula-E race case: ACB questions KTR for 7 hours

The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) questioned former Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) Minister KT Rama Rao on Thursday for around seven hours at the ACB office in connection with the Formula E Car Race case.

South TN Witnessed 176 Murders, 204 Cases Under SC/SC Act in 2024

THE southern districts of Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanniyakumari and Tenkasi witnessed 176 murders in 2024, recording a slight decline from 179 in 2023, said Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police (Tirunelveli Range) Pa Moorthy here on Thursday.

Tirupati stampede: Naidu orders judicial probe

Andhra Pradesh CM suspends key officials, including DSP Ramana Kumar and TTD Goshala director Harinath Reddy

Don't have funds for ₹1K Pongal gift as centre has failed to pay TN

RESPONDING to the demands from various parties in the State Assembly on Thursday to include the cash component of ₹1,000 cash to eligible families in this year's Pongal gift hamper, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu said that the financial stress being faced by the state, especially due to the non-allocation of funds by the union government, as the reason for avoiding the cash component.

Parties slam Seeman, say Periyar was ahead of his times in women's issues

MEMBERS of the Dravidar Kazhagam filed complaints in several police stations in Tiruchy and Ariyalur on Thursday even as the unsubstantiated remarks of NTK chief coordinator Seeman that belittled Periyar's feminist ideas drew flak from various quarters.

CM Inaugurates Distribution of Pongal Gift Hamper

Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday launched the distribution of Pongal gift hampers to eligible ration card holders across the state at a fair price shop in Saidapet.

5 vehicles carrying wastes from Kerala seized; 9 held

A strike force team under the Kanniyakumari district Superintendent of Police R Stalin seized five vehicles laden with food wastes from Kerala, within the Arumanai police limits, here on Thursday.

Woman Crushed to Death Under Mineral-Laden Truck in Tenkasi

A 38-year-old woman was crushed to death under the wheels of a Kerala-bound mineral-laden truck near Shengottai police station here on Wednesday.

Beach erosion at Tiruchendur puts devotees at risk

Many taking holy dip often fall and sustain injuries after hitting underlying rocks

TMC seeks ₹5k with Pongal hampers, submits plea before Karunanidhi's pic

MEMBERS of Tamil Manila Congress (TMC) party staged an agitation condemning the DMK government for not providing cash along with Pongal gift hampers, and submitted petitions in front of the portrait of former late chief minister M Karunanidhi at the Shenbagavalliamman temple in Kovilaptti on Thursday.

Fire breaks out at private furniture manufacturing company, none hurt

A fire broke out at a private furniture manufacturing company at Chenbagaramanputhur here on Thursday.

ED Says Sleuths Seized ₹2.74 Cr From Kingston Engg College

THE ED on Thursday informed the Madras HC that it had seized ₹2.74 crore cash and hard disks of two computer servers that reportedly contained information related to financial accounts from Kingston Engineering College in Vellore, run by DMK MP Kathir Anand, son of DMK general secretary and Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan.

Lanka arrests 10 fishers from TN, Pondy for crossing IMBL

TEN fishermen from Puducherry's Karaikal and TN were arrested by the Sri Lankan navy on Wednesday night for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing in the island nation's waters.

Don't proceed on pleas against EPS's party post: ECI told

THE Madras High Court has restrained the Election Commission of India (ECI) from proceeding on the representations filed by two former MPs and a few others demanding the commission to not recognise the election of Edappadi K Palaniswami as the general secretary of AIADMK.

TN to Set Up 2mn Sqft AI Facility in Kovai: Stalin

The state government will set up a facility for artificial intelligence (AI) through a public-private partnership in Coimbatore, said CM M K Stalin on Thursday.

Stir as BJP man booked for threatening beef sellers

THUDIYALUR police on Thursday registered a case against a BJP member who allegedly threatened a Muslim woman and her husband against selling beef from a push-cart eatery near a school and temple at Udaiyampalayam.

4 Die, 44 Hurt as Truck Collides With Bus

K'taka govt bus was ferrying pilgrims from Melmaruvathur to Kolar; 7 bus passengers critical

Delhi tussle puts INDIA bloc in soup

AS the public spat between the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) – key players of opposition INDIA bloc – intensifies in the run-up to the Delhi assembly elections, the internal rift within the coalition appears to be deepening.

PM: World listens to India, land of Buddha, democracy

Modi says democracy is ingrained in Indians, urges world leaders to shun war

Hope as Iran reaches kin of slain Yemen man

THERE appears to be a ray of hope for Nimisha Priya, the Indian nurse on death row in strife-torn Yemen.

How To Be A Travel Junkie!

This two-day travel festival in Mumbai this week brings together destinations, cultural experiences, food and more to inspire Indian globetrotters.

SA20: Skipper Markram aims a threepeat with Sunrisers Eastern Cape

FRESH from playing a key role in helping South Africa qualify for the third edition of the World Test Championship, Aiden Markram has set his sights on a threepeat with Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20.

BFI Adopts New Weight Classes

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is conducting the men's national championships here in 10 weight categories, in line with the classification introduced by the breakaway World Boxing.

AFI's big push: De-centralisation of camps

New-look athletics body's one-of-a-kind policy set to encourage inclusivity & have wider pool of players to pick from