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February 20, 2025

Bulk of aid went to US health initiatives

UNDER the Joe Biden administration, the US provided $720 million in assistance to India over the past four years, with 64% allocated to health initiatives, mostly managed by the now-defunct USAID, and $20.1 million for democratic participation and civil society—a sector that is currently sparking political controversy in India over spending on voter turnout, according to an analysis of US government data by this newspaper.

1 min

BJP crosses the gender Rekha on leading new govt

First-time Delhi MLA was corporator for two terms; cut political teeth in student politics

1 min

TN Issues Memo to Ex-Member of Bharathiar Univ V-C Committee

The higher education department has issued a memo to the head of the social work department, FX Lovelina Little Flower, for allegedly violating the delegation of powers in administration while she served as a member of the Bharathiar University Vice-Chancellor (V-C) committee.

1 min

Enrolment in state schools to begin from March 1

THE directorate of elementary education has instructed all primary and middle schools to begin student enrolment for the 2025-26 academic year from March 1.

1 min

Can't Take Exam Sans Minimum Attendance: HC

The Madras High Court has refused to order a private educational institution to allow an undergraduate student with low attendance rate to attend examinations, stating such a relief would amount to mocking other students who regularly attended classes.

1 min

1 in 4 young professionals in the global workforce will be Indian in 20 yrs: PTR

IN the next 20 years, one in four young professionals entering the global workforce will be Indian, up from the current one in six, according to Dr Palanivel Thiaga Rajan (PTR), minister of information technology and digital services.

1 min

Anna univ takes cue from IIT-M, to establish its own techno park

ANNA University has decided to start a Section 8 company under the name Anna University Strategic Technology Research and Innovation Park (AUSTRIP) to boost its research activities and encourage its students and faculty to venture into entrepreneurship.

1 min

CITU Plans Protests in All SIPCOTs as 4th Round of Samsung Talks Fail

Management not ready to revoke suspension, 18 more workers may also face action soon

1 min

Decide on plea to bring hill under ASI, says Madras HC

THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition seeking a direction to bring the Thiruparankundram Hill in Madurai under the control of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

1 min

Ottapidaram sub-registrar among 7 booked for illegal registration of 20-acre land

THE district crime branch registered an FIR against seven persons, including Ottapidaram sub-registrar, over an alleged illegal registration of land using bogus documents.

1 min

Kangaroo court defies order to revoke ostracism of 8 families; CPM seeks action

AROUND 30 people from eight families in Sambavarvadakarai town, led by CPM members, staged a sit-in protest in front of the district collectorate, condemning their naattamai for ostracizing their families through a kangaroo court.

1 min

Alarm to ensure women safety on trains

IN response to recent incidents of crime against women on trains and railway stations, new safety measures, including an alarm system, are to be implemented across the state.

1 min

Expedite works of Aavin plants: Minister to officials

MINISTER for Milk and Dairy Development RS Raja Kannappan on Wednesday instructed officials to expedite the construction of new dairies and milk product manufacturing plants.

1 min

CPM Wants to Bring Mineral Resources in TN Under Govt Control, Welcomes CBI Probe

THE CPI(M) has urged the authorities to bring all mineral resources, including rare earth minerals, under government control to prevent exploitation, safeguard natural resources, and ensure direct revenue generation for public welfare schemes.

1 min

All depts must show seriousness to create safe workplace for women: HC

THE Madras HC has said all the government departments and institutions shall show seriousness and sensitivity to create a safe environment where women can work without any fear.

1 min

DMK launches 'Rangoli' stir against 3-language policy

WOMEN cadre and supporters of DMK launched a novel protest by drawing Rangoli designs at Ayappakkam in Chennai on Wednesday to express their opposition to the union government for not releasing funds due to the state and alleged attempt to impose three-language policy.

1 min

Udhaya lays stone for Suriyur jallikattu arena

LAYING the foundation stone for a jallikattu arena that will be set up over a land parcel of about 5 acres at Suriyur in the district at a cost of ₹3 crore, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday said next year's bull-taming event will be held at the new facility.

1 min

Day after plaint, two non-Brahmin priests perform Kumbabhishekam at Vayalur temple

A day after petitioning the chief minister's special cell that they were never allowed inside the sanctum sanctorum of the presiding deity since their appointment in 2021, two non-Brahmin priests of Subramanya Swamy Temple in Vayalur performed the Kumbabhishekam (consecration) ceremony at the temple on Wednesday.

1 min

Feb 25 Cabinet Meet to Shape Financial Roadmap for Budget

The state cabinet is set to meet at the secretariat on February 25 ahead of the budget presentation for the financial year 2025-26.

1 min

12 Indian fishers released by Sri Lankan court, two jailed for breaching IMBL

A total of 12 Indian fishermen were by a Sri Lankan court, and one fisherman was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment, while another was jailed for one year and fined LKR 1.2 crore, on Wednesday.

1 min

12 Indian Fishers Released by Sri Lankan Court, Two Jailed for Breaching IMBL

A total of 12 Indian fishermen were released by a Sri Lankan court, and one fisherman was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment, while another was jailed for one year and fined LKR 1.2 crore, on Wednesday.

1 min

Headmaster kills himself ahead of harassment probe in Ramnad

A 57-year-old headmaster of a government school in Kadaladi died by suicide on Wednesday morning.

1 min

Kovai teacher held for sexual assault

THE city police arrested a drawing teacher of a private school in the defence campus at Coimbatore under the Pocso Act for allegedly sexually assaulting female students.

1 min

As Thadagam farmers want tusker relocated, another adds to trouble

EVEN as farmers in Thadagam are demanding the forest department to capture and relocate a tusker that has been damaging crops, another wild elephant, nicknamed 'Vedi Komban', has started to frequent farmlands adjacent to Ponnuthuamman temple near the forest area.

1 min

Eight suspected to be part of sex trafficking ring in Tiruvannamalai held; girl secured

THE Tiruvannamalai police have arrested a total of eight persons, including a woman, suspected to be a part of a sex trafficking network.

1 min

Govt Hosps Told To Display ICC, POSH Guidelines Publicly

WHILE the sexual harassment allegations by women are hitting the headlines in Tamil Nadu, the Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services instructed all district joint directors (JDs) to form Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) in all government hospitals (GHs), where ICC has not yet been constituted, across Tamil Nadu to enquire harassment complaints, here on Wednesday.

1 min

Students Must Return to Campus

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday requested the Nepali students of KIIT university to return to their campus, assuring them that peace and normalcy will be restored soon.

1 min

Olive Ridley turtle nesting season picks up in Andhra Pradesh

DESPITE mass strandings of Olive Ridley turtles along the Andhra Pradesh coast in January, nesting activity has remained steady in February, with turtles continuing to arrive on the shores to lay eggs.

1 min

Mullaiperiyar Row: SC Directs Panel to Examine TN's Issues

Court says find solution agreeable to both states; file report in 4 weeks

2 mins

The Transformation More Women Teachers Bring

The participation of women in India's teaching workforce has seen a significant transformation over the years.

3 mins

How Good Data Sharpens India's Policy Approach

Over 75 years, National Sample Surveys have informed govt decisions with crucial insights. Their impact on employment, education and welfare schemes has been invaluable

4 mins

Traditional medicine in WHO framework

How inclusion of traditional medicine benefits global health

2 mins

Kharge seeks to put poll defeat onus on leaders

IN the first meeting of party leaders after the drubbing in the Delhi assembly polls, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday warned that top office-bearers would be held accountable for future election results in states under their charge and asked them to be wary of ideologically weak turncoats.

2 mins

Kushinagar to be developed as int'l tourist destination, says Shekhawat

UNION culture minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has issued directions to authorities to spruce up lighting and various other amenities to facilitate visitors with walking disability at Kushinagar, a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site located in Uttar Pradesh.

1 min

Spike in USAID assistance for B'desh civil society in '24: Data

UNDER the Joe Biden administration, the United States has spent $1.89 billion on development aid to Bangladesh over the past four years, primarily through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), making Bangladesh the largest recipient of American assistance in South Asia, according to the US government data analysed by TNIE.

2 mins

New Delhi station stampede: Why ticket sale exceeding limit, asks HC

\"IF there's a fixed limit on the number of passengers in a coach, why is the ticket sale exceeding that limit? This is a fundamental problem,\" the Delhi High Court said while hearing a PIL over the February 15 stampede at New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) that claimed 18 lives, including nine women and four children.

1 min

Rahul's tweet on Shivaji birth anniv stirs row

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, stirred a controversy with his tribute on social media to Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary.

1 min

4 Women Maoists Gunned Down in MP Encounter

FOUR armed Maoist cadres, all women, were gunned down on Wednesday in an encounter with the police in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district, an official said.

1 min

MANY PUNJABIS CAMP AT MEXICO BORDER

Many people from Punjab currently wait at the Mexican border, fearing arrest and deportation if they make the illegal crossing into the United States, according to Indian illegals who have returned home.

3 mins

Tourist footfall drops by 50% in 'dry' Kashmir

THE prolonged dry spell in Kashmir has significantly impacted the winter tourism sector in the region.

2 mins

Raj comes up with '1st green Budget', promises to make $350 bn eco by '30

RAJASTHAN Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented the budget for 2025-26 in the state assembly on Wednesday and unveiled several key initiatives at greening the desert state.

1 min

Hamas says willing to free all Israeli hostages in one swap in phase two

HAMAS signaled on Wednesday that it was willing to free all remaining hostages held in Gaza in a single swap during the next phase of the ongoing ceasefire agreement.

1 min

Asian Deportees From US Held in Panama

PANAMA is detaining in a hotel nearly 300 people from various countries deported under US President Donald Trump, not allowing them to leave while waiting for international authorities to organise a return to their countries.

1 min

US judge declines to block DOGE from accessing data

A US judge on Tuesday declined a request to temporarily block Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from firing federal employees and accessing agency data, a victory for President Donald Trump in his bid to shrink the government workforce.

1 min

GDP Likely To Grow At 6.2-6.3% In Q3: Report

The economy is likely to grow at 6.2-6.3% in the December quarter amid rising global uncertainties, even though the number is too low from an annualised reading as the economy had clipped at 8.6% in the year-ago period, according to a SBI Research report released on Wednesday.

1 min

RBI Pumps In ₹45 Lakh Crore Liquidity Since Dec

Liquidity remains tight for banks as money borrowed via VRR auctions have to be returned on everyday basis to RBI

2 mins

US SEC seeks India's help to probe Adani case

THE US market regulator - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - is seeking Government of India's assistance in its investigation of Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani over alleged securities fraud.

1 min

India is today the hub of Global Capability Centres

AT over 50% of the global market, India is currently the hub of Global Capability Centres (GCCs), around which global strategy is built.

1 min

Hexaware Technologies shares zoom 8% on debut

HEXAWARE TECHNOLOGIES shares closed with a gain of 7.75% on debut after it got listed earlier at ₹745.5, at a premium of 5.3% to the issue price of ₹708.

1 min

Budget conducive for robust and sustainable growth: RBI economists

The Reserve Bank analysts have welcomed the measures announced in the fiscal 2026 budget as \"conducive for robust and sustainable growth,\" listing the consumption boost by way of raising the income tax exemptions limit and the many structural reforms, which all will go in augmenting investments in critical sectors, while rationalisation of taxes and expenditure will help the government maintain a stable macroeconomic environment.

1 min

Signs of promise despite loss for women

A YEAR ago, the Indian women's hockey side wasn't in a very good place.

2 mins

Focussing on grassroots to further Olympic glory: PCI chief Jhajharia

The sun was beating down on the blue track relentlessly. If not for occasional spurts of cool breeze across the JN Stadium in Chennai, the temperature would have reached summer heights.

2 mins

Bayern Edge Celtic To Reach Last 16 In CL

BAYERN Munich needed a stoppage-time goal to see off Celtic and secure a place in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday, while AC Milan were dumped out by Feyenoord and both Club Brugge and Benfica also advanced.

1 min

Gujarat reply in strong fashion vs Kerala

GUJARAT'S seasoned batter Priyank Panchal played a solid knock, remaining unbeaten on 117, as the former champs reached 222 for 1 at stumps on Day 3 of their Ranji Trophy semifinal against Kerala, here.

1 min

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