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Architect inspects proposed sites for former PM's memorial at Smriti Sthal

The Central government has begun the groundwork to construct a memorial for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the Rashtriya Smriti complex, a designated place for the last rites and commemorative sites for presidents, vice-presidents and prime ministers near Rajghat.

Dependence on H-1B visas has reduced: Infosys CFO

IN what Infosys chief financial officer (CFO) Jayesh Sanghrajka on Thursday said over the years, the company's dependence on H-1B visas has reduced significantly.

Kangana-starrer 'Emergency' hits SGPC roadblock

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee on Thursday sought a ban on screening Kangana Ranaut-starrer, 'Emergency', in Punjab, a day before the film's release.

Hand over student's suicide case probe to CB-CID: CPM

CPM state secretary P Shanmugam urged Chief Minister M K Stalin to order a CB-CID probe into the suspicious death of a 21-year-old woman, who studied B.Sc. Agriculture at a private agricultural college in Sivaganga.

Couple Kills Kids, Selves Over Debt Burden in Erode

A couple died by suicide near Gobichettipalayam in Erode district after feeding poison-laced soft drinks to their two children owing to debt burden, on Wednesday.

At 21,361 MUs, Chennai's power demand to go north by 22% in five years

CHENNAI'S power demand is expected to grow by 22.5% in 2027-28, compared to 2022-23, which is taken as the base year for the 20th Electricity Power Survey of India, brought out recently by the Central Electricity Authority.

12 TN Fishers Arrested by Lankan Navy Return Home

TWELVE fishermen from Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts who were arrested by the Sri Lankan authorities in November for allegedly crossing the maritime boundary returned to Nagapattinam on Thursday.

PM sets the tone for development first in '25

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi has ushered in 2025 with a series of transformative initiatives, underscoring his vision for a progressive, self-reliant and united India.

RIL Profit Surges 7% to ₹18,540 Cr; Jio APRU Rises to ₹203 on Tariff Hike

BILLIONAIRE Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) on Thursday reported a 7% increase in its consolidated net profit at ₹18,540 crore during the third quarter of the financial year 2024-25 (Q3FY25).

8th Central Pay Panel Gets Nod

Union Cabinet okays proposal; panel chairman, members to be appointed soon

Ministry Calls for Meeting with IOA and NSFs

AFTER the tussle between the Indian Olympic Association president and the sports ministry over the affiliation of two different Indian Golf Union bodies, the parties are set to meet at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on January 21.

DMK Legal Wing's Meet to Discuss ONOP

THE third state-level conference of the DMK's legal wing, scheduled for January 18, will discuss many topics including the One Nation One Election move of the BJP-led union government.

65+ Countries Take Part in Chennai Int'l Book Fair

PUBLISHERS from 65 countries, along with representatives from various states across India, set up pavilions at the International Book Fair inaugurated by Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on Thursday.

Dilip Saikia set to become BJP's Assam president

THE Assam government has detected 220 rat-hole coal mines in the Umrangso area of Dima Hasao district even as the flooded coal mine still has 11 crore litres of water, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Farmers Choose 'Kerala' Rice for Better Profit

Dindigul farmers grow matta rice varieties that have good demand in Kerala to get better yield and good returns

Row over influencer joining sadhus' Shahi march

CONTROVERSIES dog 30-year-old influencer Harsha Richchariya since she arrived at the Mahakumbh claiming to be a sadhvi.

Poor Loan Sales, Bad Loans Disappoint Axis Bank Numbers

THIRD-largest private sector lender Axis Bank on Thursday reported a disappointing 3.83% year-on-year growth in net profit at ₹6,304 crore in December quarter, weighed in moderate loan growth and an increase in loan loss provisions due to rising delinquencies.

Son of a tea seller rose to lead nation: Shah recalls PM's humble beginning

HOME Minister Amit Shah praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's transformative impact on India on Thursday, saying, \"A son of a tea seller rose to lead the nation, determined to lift people out of poverty\".

ED questions KTR in Formula-E case

Foreign currency transactions and Ace Nxt Gen's withdrawal as a race promoter under agency lens

CM Urged to Regularise Jobs of Part-Time Teachers

STATING that there are over 12,000 part-time teachers working in government schools across the state, Tamil Nadu Part Time Teachers Federation (TN-PTTF) coordinator S Senthilkumar, in a press release, reminded Chief Minister M K Stalin of the DMK's election promise of regularising their jobs and urged him to implement the same.

HC: Jail term based on nature of crime and not time served

THE Madras High Court has stated that the period of incarceration does not entitle an undertrial prisoner to get bail and it should instead be decided by taking into account the magnitude of the offence and its impact on the society.

Yoon held after 5-hour standoff

Investigators bypass bus barricades, cut barbed wire, scale walls before the president gave up

Bombay HC panel to phase out petrol cars

The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to form a panel to explore the feasibility of phasing out diesel and petrol vehicles, saying automobiles choking Mumbai's roads are a major contributor to the city's worsening air quality.

CUET-UG Exam in Computer-Based Mode in May, Result in June: Kumar

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to conduct the Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET-UG) 2025 exam in Computer Based Test (CBT) in May, and the results may be announced in the first week of June, said the University Grants Commission Chairman Prof M Jagadesh Kumar.

HOLISTIC HOLIDAYS IN THE WILD

LUXURY travel is evolving to offer more than just indulgence, with resorts now combining wellness, curated comfort and safari experiences in the heart of nature.

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In a first after Hasina's ouster as PM, India-B'desh talks to begin on Feb 16

In a first after Hasina's ouster as PM

Siddu Not To Table Caste Census Report Today

CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah, who was keen on taking up the Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, often referred to as the Caste Census, at Thursday's cabinet meeting, now seems to be not so sure.

Aditya Birla Fashion to raise $500 million equity through preferential issue, QIP

AHEAD of its planned demerger into two separate entities and their subsequent listing, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail has finalised a capital raising plan of $500 million through a combination of preferential issuance and qualified institutional placement of shares.

The Bridges India Needs To The East

India can invigorate its engagement with East Asia through the shared cultural traditions of Buddhism and the epics. To do that effectively, linguistic links will be essential

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