The New Indian Express Chennai - September 02, 2024

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September 02, 2024

GST revenue growth slips; Aug collection at ₹1.75 lakh cr

GROSS GST collections in August 2024 grew 10% to ₹1.75 lakh crore year-on-year.

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STEEP RISE IN % OF GOVT SCHOOL STUDENTS JOINING HIGHER EDU

THE percentage of government school students joining higher education institutions has seen a sharp jump in the last two years.

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End the culture of adjournments in courts, reduce case delays: Murmu

President calls for measures to change the public perception that judiciary lacks sensitivity

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After attacking Centre, Tyagi quits as JD(U) spokesperson

SENIOR Janata Dal (United) leader and former Member of Parliament KC Tyagi, who criticised various policies of the Centre, resigned as the JD U) national spokesperson on Sunday.

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TN inks ₹400-cr green energy deal with Ohmium to set up plant in Chengalpattu

AMERICAN renewable energy firm Ohmium will be investing ₹400 crore in Tamil Nadu to establish its manufacturing unit in Chengalpattu district.

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Doctors urge MRB to expedite recruitment, declare exam date

HUNDREDS of doctors looking forward to entering government service have requested the Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB) to announce the examination date for the post of assistant surgeon soon.

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Spotted deer intrude into farmlands, govt mulls relocation

WITH farmers in six villages located on the Tiruppur-Coimbatore border complaining about spotted deer devouring their crops, the forest department is planning to relocate them to the Anaimalai Tiger Reserve after conducting a population survey.

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Four college staff held for sexual harassment

Probe reveals six female students complained of harassment by staff, but as many as 10 may have been affected

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Tusker damages house, crops, makes off with 50kg cattle feed

FAMILY members of a banana and maize cultivator were left horrified after an elephant broke through their chain-link fence and damaged their crops in Varapalayam near Chinnathadagam in the wee hours on Sunday.

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Changes suggested to make temple disabled-friendly

TAMIL Nadu Differently Abled Welfare Board member KJT Pushparaj visited the Meenakshi temple along with several disability rights activists on Sunday for inspecting the prevailing facilities to make them more PwD-friendly, following complaints of lack of infrastructure for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the temple.

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Seven held in ₹56-cr online trading scam

THE Puducherry Cyber Crime Police have busted a scam worth over ₹56 crore and arrested seven persons, who cheated many investors through a fake online trading application.

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15-yr-old 8 months pregnant, dad held

A 53-year-old man has been arrested in Chengalapttu under the Pocso Act for allegedly raping and impregnating his 15-year-old daughter.

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TILL OUR PATHS CROSS AGAIN

MOTORSPORT fans from across the city were treated to a rush of adrenaline when they gathered at Island Grounds on Sunday to witness the Formula 4 race.

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Tamil Students' Council planned at 720 colleges to woo youth to DMK

IN a bid to attract young voters, the DMK's students wing has created a plan to establish 'Tamil Maanavar Mandram' (Tamil Students' Council) in at least 720 colleges in Tamil Nadu.

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2 DMK dist units seek Udhaya's elevation as Dy CM

Amid speculation about sports minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's future role in the government, the Tiruchy and Thanjavur district units of the DMK urged the party leadership to appoint him as the deputy chief minister.

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'Translate Chandru panel report into Tamil'

A conference on 'Equality on Education' led by Villupuram MP D Ravikumar and Justice K Chandru held on Sunday adopted resolutions to promote social justice and equality in educational institutions.

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Inter-caste wedding: Woman's family held for kidnapping, attacking couple

FIVE members of a family, including the mother of a newlywed woman, were arrested for allegedly kidnapping and attacking her and her husband, on Saturday.

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Irrigation systems act set for revision after 20 yrs

THE Tamil Nadu Farmers Management of Irrigation Systems (TNFMIS) Act, which has been in place for over two decades, is set for a revision by the end of the year.

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Paddy procurement for PDS dips by 9.2L MT

FCI's food bill likely to rise since the corporation relies on TNCSC to acquire paddy from farmers on its behalf

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Mammootty welcomes Hema report says no power group in film industry

'Cinema is a reflection of society, every good and bad in society will be reflected in films'

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Only two 102 services to drop home new moms from Madurai govt hosp

SEVERAL pregnant women and new mothers remain disgruntled as only two ambulances are operational at the Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) in Madurai to transport them back to their houses after delivery.

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With Deadline Set To Wipe Out Naxal Menace, Forces Get Monthly Targets

WITH Union Home Minister Amit Shah fixing a deadline of 2026 to wipe out Naxal menace in the country, the security forces and the agencies have been given month-wise targets to meet the challenge, officials said on Sunday.

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New MBBS syllabus shows lesbianism, sodomy as sexual offences, sparks row

THE MBBS students pursuing the course in the 2024 academic year will be taught that sodomy and lesbianism are unnatural sexual offences and transvestism is a sexual perversion along with fetishism, voyeurism, sadism, necrophagia, masochism, exhibitionism, frotteurism and necrophilia.

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Hurriyat leader gives up separatism, joins PDP

Geelani says Kashmir issue can be resolved politically, not through guns

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BJP minority morcha forms 7-member panel to seek views on Waqf Bill

AMID criticism of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill by major Muslim bodies, the BJP has decided to seek suggestions from the community on the proposed legislation, which is currently being deliberated upon by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC).

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Waiting game on: Cong, BJP delay manifesto release

EVEN as electioneering for the first phase of J&K Assembly polls is picking up, the BJP and Congress are yet to release their manifestos.

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Ayodhya firing range 'unsafe' amid airport construction

THE Indian Army's field firing range in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, has been rendered \"unsafe\" due to the construction of the Ayodhya airport, forcing the force to scout for land elsewhere.

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'Race' for govt jobs in J'khand: 11 youths die in 9 days

ELEVEN youths have lost their lives while running for the recruitment drive and taking the physical tests for the excise constable post in Jharkhand since August 22, police said on Sunday.

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SI recruitment paper leak: Ex-Raj PSC member's son, daughter among 5 arrested

FIVE trainee sub-inspectors were arrested on Sunday by the Special Operations Group (SOG) for their alleged involvement in a paper leak incident of the Rajasthan SI recruitment exams held in 2021, officials said.

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Shivaji Statue Row: Oppn Says PM Apology Sign Of Arrogance

SHIV Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray and NCP (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar on Sunday led a march of Maha Vikas Aghadi from the iconic Hutatma Chowk to Gateway of India in south Mumbai to protest the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district.

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Murder accused found hanging in police custody in MP's Morena

A 31-year-old scheduled caste man taken into custody on Saturday for allegedly murdering his brother-in-law eight months back was found hanging to death inside the lock-up of the Civil Lines police station in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district on Sunday.

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Two killed, 6 injured Manipur militants open fire, use drone bombs

TWO persons were killed, and six others, including a journalist, were injured in Manipur on Sunday when suspected militants fired indiscriminately and carried out \"drone bombing\".

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T'wood, schools march in protest

Aparna Sen in lead role amid concerns over lack of action in medico's case

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Taliban, UN Vow To Talk After Moral Law Criticism

A Taliban government spokesman has said the Afghan authorities were committed to engagement with the international community after a new morality law sparked tense exchanges over women's rights.

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Six Hostages Found Dead In Gaza, Bibi Underpressure To End Conflict

Israel's trade union calls for a general strike today to pressure govt.

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Russia Thwarts Massive Drone Strike Overnight By Kyiv Army

RUSSIAN air defences intercepted and destroyed 158 Ukrainian drones overnight, including two over Moscow and nine over the surrounding region, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday.

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Key Financial Changes That Can Impact Your Wallet From Sept

Customers planning to lock in money for higher returns should check their banks' Fixed Deposit schemes and also look at card transaction terms for more offers SEVERAL personal finance related changes are due from September on the banking and financial services fronts which, if not handled judiciously, can negatively surprise you by hurting your wallets.

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Spotlight On Balanced Advantage Funds

AST fortnight, we had commenced a discussion on Balanced Advantage Funds (BAF).

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Initial Public Offerings worth ₹11,000 crore to flood markets this week

SEVEN companies led by Bajaj Housing Finance, debt arranging platform Northern Arc and jewellery player PN Gadgil Jewellers and four more are hitting the primary capital markets next week, seeking to mop up close to 11,000 crore.

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WHY YOUR TEMPERAMENT DEFINES YOUR WEALTH

COMPOUND interest is the eighth wonder of the world.

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Passenger Vehicle sales decline by 2-3% at 3.5 L units in August 2024

DOMESTIC passenger vehicle (PV) wholesales fell for the second straight month in August with most car manufacturers slowing down dispatches to rationalise stocks at dealer showrooms amidst a sluggishness in demand.

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Chinese imports hurting Indian MSMEs: GTRI study

IMPORTS from China are hurting Indian MSMEs as cheaper Chinese goods make it tough for smaller domestic companies to compete in the market, leading to distress among these companies.

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Salah stars as Liverpool humiliate Man United at Old Trafford

LIVERPOOL reasserted its dominance over Manchester United on Sunday by beating its great rival 3-0 on Sunday as Mohamed Salah enjoyed another dreamy visit to Old Trafford.

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Formula 4 racing: Barter shows his class on glittery night

Racer from Godspeed Kochi, with a timing of 19:42:952, came first in the round 2 of India’s first street night race; RUhaan Abhay finished 2nd 3rd respectively

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Sinner & Swiatek move into last 16

JANNIK Sinner avoided plunging through the US Open trapdoor which claimed Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz when he stormed into the last 16 on Saturday as fellow world number one Iga Swiatek stayed on course for a second New York triumph.

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Playing in UTT will be of immense help: Ghorpade

MAKING her debut in the fifth edition of Ultimate Table Tennis, Yashaswini Ghorpade is part of the defending champions, Goa Challengers.

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Amit, Payal improve meet records in 35km race walk

Amit and Railways' Payal bettered meet records in the men's and women's 35km race walk events while winning gold on the penultimate day of the 63rd National Open Athletics Championships on Sunday.

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Shuttlers Shine Bright, Preethi Creates History

TAMIL Nadu shuttlers assured India a medal as Manisha Ramadass of Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram's Thulasimathi Murugesan set up a clash in the women's singles SU5 semifinal at the Paris Paralympics on Sunday.

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