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Priyanka in 31-member JPC on 'One Poll'
The government on Wednesday set up a 31-member parliamentary panel that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls.
Some retired HC judges drawing 'pitiable' pension of ₹10-15K per month: SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it was \"pitiable\" that some retired high court judges were getting pensions ranging between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000.
NIA conducts raids in 17 places across 4 states in Muzaffarpur arms haul case
THE anti-terror federal probe agency NIA on Wednesday conducted raids at 17 locations, including 12 in Bihar, in connection with its investigation into a case linked to the recovery of AK-47 assault rifle and ammunition in Muzaffarpur in May this year, officials said.
THE PETROV DILEMMA & AI
N 1983, the Soviet Union's Oko early-warning system issued a critical alert, signaling an imminent nuclear strike from the US.
THE NEED FOR A JUDICIAL CODE OF CONDUCT
The latest case of a judge crossing lines of propriety is part of an alarming trend. With its 1997 code on judicial values breached, the Supreme Court needs to frame new rules
CPI flags poor condition of Kuniyamuthur road
CPI functionaries urged the State Highways Department to repair the dilapidated Kuniyamuthur-Madukkarai road, which is an important stretch.
Hornbill rescued in Madukkarai forest, treated at recuperation centre in Kovai
A male great hornbill (Buceros bicornis), believed to be ten years old, that was rescued after it was unable to fly, at Thaneerpandal near Madukkarai forest range on Monday evening, is receiving treatment at the Avian Recuperation Centre located at the Tamil Nadu Forest Academy (TNFA) campus in the city.
YouTuber Shankar sent to remand till Dec 20
THE Principal Special Court for Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act Cases on Wednesday remanded YouTuber 'Savukku' Shankar till December 20.
Resource adequacy plan works afoot for steady power supply
Activists say lack of public outcry, opaque functioning reasons for under-reporting of rampant corruption in prisons in the state
Activist alleges pressure to withdraw MUDA case
'Offered incentives to withdraw by man claiming to be CM wife's close aide'
CORRUPTION BEHIND BARS: ONLY 3 CASES AGAINST TN PRISON EMPLOYEES IN 8 YRS
Activists say lack of public outcry, opaque functioning reasons for under-reporting of rampant corruption in prisons in the state
Firm on not aligning with BJP, says AIADMK
THE AIADMK on Wednesday said the party is firm in its conviction on not aligning with the BJP forever and that AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has already categorically declared this position.
₹290 cr sanctioned for MK library in Tiruchy
THE state government has sanctioned ₹290 crore for constructing a \"world-class\" library and intellectual centre in Tiruchy, which will be named after DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi.
Resource adequacy plan works afoot for steady power supply
FOLLOWING the guidelines issued by the Union Ministry of Power, Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) is working on a Resource Adequacy Plan (RAP) to ensure uninterrupted power supply and increase renewable energy generation throughout the year.
Firm on not aligning with BJP, says AIADMK
THE AIADMK on Wednesday said the party is firm in its conviction on not aligning with the BJP forever and that AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has already categorically declared this position.
'Cooperative Pongal' grocery kits launched
THE state cooperation department has launched the sale of grocery kits named 'Cooperative Pongal' ahead of the Pongal festival, offering consumers grocery items at a price 20% lower than market rate.
DMK govt will stand as shield for minorities, promises Stalin
EXPRESSING concern over the prevailing situation in the country, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday urged minorities to stand united to address the challenges.
NCB appeals against freeing three in export of anti-anxiety drug case
THE Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has moved the Madras High Court challenging a recent acquittal of three persons by a Chennai trial court in a 2004 case of export of anti-anxiety drugs to the US.
Tamil classes cut for 'Naan Mudhalvan' courses: Faculty
A group of assistant professors submitted a petition to Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhian on Wednesday, alleging that only four hours are allotted for UG Tamil classes in Bharathiar University (BU) affiliated colleges in a week instead of the stipulated six hours.
BU to conduct senate meeting on January 29
AFTER a year's gap, Bharathiar University (BU) has scheduled its 88th senate meeting on January 29, 2025.
Speeding car rams into migrant workers; two killed, three injured in Krishnagiri
TWO guest workers died and three others were injured after an unidentified car rammed into them near Denkanikottai on Wednesday evening.
TN HOME TO 1,031 NILGIRI TAHRS
THE first-ever synchronised survey of the Nilgiri Tahr, conducted from April 29 to May 1 this year, has revealed a total population of 1,031 tahrs in Tamil Nadu, with 552 living in fragmented habitats across 128 blocks and 479 in large contiguous landscapes spanning 12 blocks.
T'pur shuts down against rent GST, property tax hike
BUSINESS came to a standstill as traders, shop owners and industrial units in Tiruppur district downed shutters from 6 am to 6 pm on Wednesday condemning the union government for imposing 18% GST on rent for commercial buildings and the state government for increasing property tax.
Fisher's widow moves HC, seeks insurance claim
THE Madras Bench of the Madras High Court sought the state government's response on a petition filed by the widow of a fisherman, seeking the release of the insurance amount.
28-year-old gets 5-year jail term for sexually assaulting girl
THE special court for cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act has sentenced a 28-year-old man to five years imprisonment for sexually assaulting a girl in Chennai, in 2020.
Carrom world champion gets ₹1 cr from state govt
THREE TN women dominated the Women's Carrom World Championship. M Khazima (18), the youngest world champion, who competed in doubles and team events, received ₹1 crore from the state government. Mithra (17) and Nagajothi (26), who won the doubles and team events, received ₹50 lakh each from Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin in a felicitation held by Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT).
Venkatachalapathy gets Sahitya Akademi award
HISTORIAN AR Venkatachalapathy has bagged the Sahitya Akademi award for the year 2024 in the research category for his Tamil book \"Tirunelveli Ezhuchiyum Vaa Vuu Ciyum 1908\", (Tirunelveli uprising and VO Chidambaram Pillai 1908).
Tech snags hit rollout of Tasmac QR-code billing system across TN
Unloading alcohol stock from trucks which took 30 minutes now takes 7 hours, says official
Ashwin's big spin: Goodbye to international cricket
INTRIGUE and suspense, the moments leading up to the revelation seemed like an episode right out of the pages of mystery books. It all started as murmurs as if something unexpected was going to happen.
Border talks back on track as Doval meets Wang in Beijing
IN what is seen as a major step towards normalization of India-China ties, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held \"substantive discussions\" during the Special Representatives dialogue in Beijing on Wednesday.