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Heavy rains triggered by cyclone lash Lanka; 15 dead

ADVERSE weather from a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal has claimed the lives of fifteen people in Sri Lanka, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) on Saturday.

Israeli strike kills three workers of US charity World Central Kitchen

US charity World Central Kitchen (WCK) said on Saturday it was \"pausing operations in Gaza at this time\" after an Israeli air strike hit a vehicle, killing three of its workers.

Russia bombs Aleppo as rebels take control

Most areas now in Opposition hands; city comes under Russian aerial attacks for first time since 2016

Museum of Moon exhibit at largest IIT-G science fest

THE 10th edition of India International Science Festival (IISF) - country's largest science fest - began at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati on Saturday.

China, Russia, Pakistan forming an axis: Tewari

AT the 8th edition of the Military Literature Festival in Chandigarh, Congress MP Manish Tewari said on Saturday the axis of Russia-China-North Korea-Iran has jeopardised the order put out under the Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Treaty (NPT) mechanism, posing a threat to international peace and stability.

Nitish, RJD spar over Bihar development

CREDIT war between the ruling JD(U) and the Opposition RJD has escalated as CM Nitish Kumar on Saturday said that no development initiative was taken when Lalu Prasad's party was in power in the state. Bihar will go to polls next year.

Trucks allowed on ‘The Ridge’ triggers uproar

CONTROVERSIES do not seem to end for the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, as loaded trucks have recently been seen on the 110-year-old ‘The Ridge’ in Shimla, a zone where vehicles are prohibited.

Nod to 15K houses under Central scheme for surrendered Maoists

THE ruling BJP in Chhattisgarh has extended the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) scheme to include surrendered Maoists and victims of violence in Left-Wing Extremism affected areas.

Row over Hindu temple claim on Ajmer Dargah

A petition which claims that the Ajmer Sharif Dargah was built over a Hindu temple has sparked a political row, with the opposition saying that it is a government's tactic to divert people's attention from pressing issues.

Bangla national, former BNP leader arrested from Kolkata with fake docus

Fled from Bangla 2 yrs ago

Sambhal admin extends ban on entry of outsiders

SP MPs on their way to the trouble-torn town stopped in Ghaziabad

Sita Soren skips BJP review meet, JMM says party door open for her

The absence of former BJP MLA Sita Soren, who was previously with the JMM, during the party's review meeting regarding its electoral defeat in Jharkhand, has raised speculations.

13-YEAR-OLD SENSATION IN BIG LEAGUE OF IPL

At an age when most children are confused between pursuing studies with earnestness and following other more recreational vocations, this 13-year-old had been chasing his dream, with a willow in his hand and wild ambition in his heart.

@20km/day, rly track electrification gathers pace

The Indian Railways has electrified 97% of broad gauge tracks at a pace of 20 km every day to meet the target of net zero carbon emissions by 2030.

Snakebite declared 'notifiable disease', Centre seeks to reduce deaths by '30

SNAKEBITE CAPITAL

NGT slams MoEF for 'stalling action' on school infra

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has strongly criticised the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) for obstructing its proceedings by failing to provide a decisive response regarding the health risks posed to students by asbestos sheets in educational institutions.

Break-ups not abetment of suicide by default: SC

Court says broken relationships distressing, but not criminal offence

NMC notice to 198 med colleges for not sharing info on stipends to medics

THE National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued show cause notices to 198 government and private medical colleges and institutions for not sharing information about stipends paid to undergraduate interns, postgraduate residents and senior residents.

594 cadets march out with flying colours from NDA, Naval academy

IN a spectacular parade held at the Indian Naval Academy (INA) in Kerala's Ezhimala on Saturday, a total of 239 trainees passed out as sub-lieutenants of the Indian Navy.

YUNUS MUST FACE MODI-TRUMP WRATH

S the world religious order crumbling? Amsterdam to Paris and London to New York, vicious, violent mobs of immigrants have launched savage salvos against civilisation.

DIFFERENT WOODS FROM THE SAME TREE

ORTY-thousand feet up in the air and 11 hours to kill. There's something about catching up with missed films when suspended in space and time on a flight.

DEVI AWARDS CELEBRATE WOMEN POWER, HONOUR 12 TRAILBLAZERS IN B'LURU

TWELVE trailblazing women—from a serial entrepreneur to a handloom revivalist to an Olympian to an inclusive activist—who have made an impact and transcended boundaries, were bestowed with the prestigious Devi Awards by The New Indian Express, at the 29th edition of the awards ceremony here on Saturday evening.

President Murmu leaves for Delhi

PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu completed her three-day visit to Ooty on Saturday and left for New Delhi from Coimbatore International Airport in the afternoon.

Farmhouse owner mistakes man for thief, shoots him dead

A 56-year-old man who entered a farmhouse in Gobichettipalayam on Friday midnight after being chased by stray dogs was shot dead by the property owner who suspected him to be a thief.

Act tough, end Naxalism in 2 years: PM

PM Modi chairs DG-IG meet, Home Min Amit Shah also takes part in deliberations on security issues

PG doc hides camera inside nurses toilet in GH, arrested

POLLACHI police arrested a 33-year-old differently-abled PG trainee doctor working in the Pollachi GH on Saturday for allegedly placing a pen camera inside the women nurses' toilet.

Chembarambakkam level up 10 fold in 10 hrs

THE water level in Chembarambakkam reservoir, a key drinking water source for Chennai, witnessed a sharp increase on Saturday due to the impact of rainfall brought by Cyclone Fengal.

103 boats kept ready for rescue works

DEPUTY Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, who inspected cyclone preparedness measures in several parts of the city, said food was supplied to 2.32 lakh people in Chennai till Saturday afternoon.

TN did not permit tungsten mining

WATER Resources Minister Duraimurugan on Saturday said the reports that said that the Tamil Nadu government has given its approval for tungsten mining in Madurai district were wrong.

Chennai nearby areas go dark; Balaji inspects Minnagam

MANY places in Chennai, particularly areas on the outskirts, and nearby districts experienced power outage.