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Edu dept asks spl schools to hold arts fest, extends deadline to upload info

THE Integrated Education Department has issued a circular to all Chief Educational Officers, extending the deadline for uploading the details of winners of school-level arts and culture competitions in the Educational Information Management System (EMIS) to September 27.

117 Samsung staff detained for collectorate march bid

THE police, on Monday morning, detained 117 Samsung workers who have been protesting for the last one week seeking higher wages and for the recognition of a Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU)backed union.

Monday hottest Sept day in city since '18:heatwave-like conditions in state

Madurai sizzles at 40°C; dry spell may continue for a few days due to moisture depletion

Pondy SC girl rape-murder: Accused dies

THE main accused in the rape and murder of a nine-year-old Dalit girl in Puducherry, G Vivekanandhan alias Harikrishnan, was found dead in his cell in the Central Prison at Kalapet in the early hours of Monday.

2 held in TN for usury after man ends life

TWO men were arrested in Madurai on Saturday after a couple that had borrowed ₹30,000 from them attempted to die by suicide on September 11.

Holiday rush: STC to ply pvt buses in north TN

TO meet the growing demand for transportation during festivals, auspicious days and extended holidays, the Villupuram division of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) has decided to hire private buses on a gross cost contract (GCC) basis.

Axe falls on Kolkata's top cop

Didi accepts demand of agitating doctors after first meeting; 2 other babus to be replaced

AAP may name new Delhi CM today; Kejri huddles with PAC

A day after suddenly announcing his decision to resign, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday held consultations with members of the AAP's Political Affairs Committee (PAC) on naming his successor.

MAN WITH RIFLE AIMED AT DON AS HE PLAYED GOLF

TWO months after a gunman's bullet nicked his right ear, former US President Donald Trump was the target of yet another apparent assassination attempt on Sunday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said.

Hone Your Skills In Home Test Series, Says McGrath

AFTER a long white-ball season that saw India end the draught of the ICC Trophy, focus is now shifting towards the longest format, starting with a Test match against Bangladesh from Thursday.

Israel Orders Border Village To Vacate

Drops leaflets asking residents of South Lebanon's Wazzani, from where rockets were fired into north Israel, to exit

Why Are Banks Underperforming

TOCK prices today are an indicator of tomorrow's profits.

Sohum Shah announces Tumbbad 2

ACTOR-producer Sohum Shah has announced a sequel to his 2018 Horror film Tumbbad.

Rosamund Pike to headline Thumblite

NETFLIX has won a bidding war and has given a straight-to-series order for Thumblite, a corporate thriller set in Silicon Valley.

H Vinoth to direct Thalapathy 69

AFTER much speculation and discussion, the official update about Vijay's next and final film before his political career is here.

ISL: Punjab beat Kerala Blasters

PUNJAB FC secured a stoppage-time 2-1 victory over Kerala Blasters FC to kick off their Indian Super League (ISL) campaign here on Sunday.

Indian Racing Festival: Maiden win for Ryan

IT was a delight for Chennai Turbo Riders as Mohammed Ryan converted his pole position start to his maiden success, securing a double for the city-based franchise in the third round of the Indian Racing Festival here on Sunday.

Our aim is to play good cricket for 5 days: Shanto

Our aim is to play good cricket for 5 days: Shanto EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @ Chennai BANGLADESH captain Najmul Hossain Shanto wants to take confidence from the series win in Pakistan as the team arrived in Chennai for the twoTest series against India which begins on Thursday.

A SEASON OF SECOND

India's ace javelin thrower Neeraj, who clinched silver medal at the Paris Olympics, reveals he took part in Diamond League final in Brussels with a fracture in left hand

Gabriel strikes as Arsenal hit Spurs with sucker punch

GABRIEL Magalhaes headed Arsenal to a 1-0 win at Tottenham on Sunday as the Gunners overcame the absence of key midfielders Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard to extend their north London derby dominance.

Bhui ton in vain as India A seal win

PACER Anshul Kamboj ended up with an eight-wicket haul as India C took the lead in the Duleep Trophy standings on the basis of the first innings lead against India B here in Anantapur on Sunday.

All you need to know about health cover for elderly above 70

The largest health insurance scheme to those above 70 years offers ₹25 lakh free health cover per family per annum and the annual premium is ₹1,102/beneficiary

US lenders say Byju's need to repay full loan

US lenders represented by Glas Trust have countered Byju's founder Byju Raveendran's claim on verified debt on the company being merely around ₹20 crore, and have said that the beleaguered edtech firm will have to pay the entire ₹1.2 billion Term Loan B along with interest.

658 offshore gaming cos evade GST

THE GST department has identified 658 offshore online gaming companies as nonregistered/non-compliant and has initiated investigation against the same.

CAUTIOUS AGGRESSION WITH EQUITY SAVINGS FUNDS

AN equity savings fund, as per SEBI's definition, is one of the lower (not to be mistaken with Low) risk investment instruments categorized as Equity for taxation purposes.

Centre to launch digital platform BHASKAR to strengthen start-ups

WITH an aim to strengthen the start-up ecosystem, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) will launch a digital platform The Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) initiative, under the Startup India program on Monday.

Trump safe after gunshots reported in the vicinity

DONALD Trump was safe after gunshots were reported in his vicinity on Sunday afternoon in Florida, his campaign and the Secret Service said.

3 women among 5 beaten to death over black magic

FIVE people including three women, were allegedly beaten to death on the suspicion of practising black magic at Etkal village of Konta block in tribaldominated Sukma district, 420 km from Raipur, in Chhattisgarh on Sunday.

3 women among 5 beaten to death over black magic

FIVE people.

Bomb blast at minister's residence, ban on internet extended in Manipur

A bomb exploded at the residential complex of Manipur minister Khasim Vashum in Hamleikhong area of Ukhrul in the Naga-majority Ukhrul district on Saturday night.