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Ukraine strikes fuel storage depot in Russia

THE Ukrainian military said on Wednesday that it struck a fuel storage depot deep inside Russia, causing a huge blaze at the facility that supplies an important Russian air base.

Thousands flee raging Los Angeles Fire

MULTIPLE massive wildfires tore across the Los Angeles area with devastating force early on Wednesday as residents made a desperate escape from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke.

Pawar rules out merger with nephew's party

SENIOR Maharashtra leader Sharad Pawar on Wednesday scotched all rumours that he and his nephew, Ajit Pawar, were ready to set aside their differences and come together.

Elgar case: Bail to Rona Wilson and Sudhir Dhawale

THE Bombay High Court on Wednesday granted bail to researcher Rona Wilson and activist Sudhir Dhawale, arrested in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case in 2018, saying that the trial in the case is yet to start.

Assam Cops Cross Border, Detained by Naga Villagers

The members of an Assam police team were detained for several hours by Nagaland village locals after they had inadvertently crossed the inter-state border during an operation carried out on Tuesday night.

84 Pillars of Faith to Greet Devotees at Maha Kumbh

WITH Mahakumbh just a few days away, 84 red sandstone pillars are engraved on the road to Prayagraj airport.

Maiyan Samman Yojana sparks Jharkhand protests

Soren faces heat as women say ₹1K transferred, not promised 2.5K

With new tiger pair, Dehradun zoo raking in moolah as visitors throng

THE recent arrival of a pair of tigers has turned the Dehradun Zoo into a treasure trove.

AAP, Cong & SAD united, oppose post of chief secy in Chandigarh

AFTER 41 years, the post of Adviser to the Chandigarh Administrator was abolished by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and re-designated as Chief Secretary, causing a political uproar in Punjab.

Airlines may have to share weather data with IMD

The government is considering making it mandatory for domestic airlines to share real-time weather data collected during take-off and landing with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to enhance high weather forecast efficiency capabilities.

Prep for '26 polls, Didi moots plans for students to woo 1st-time voters

KEEPING in mind West Bengal Assembly elections in 2026, the Trinamool Congress has decided to announce more student-friendly schemes to woo first-time voters, party leaders said.

India Steps Up Talks With Taliban Govt, Foreign Secy Meets Minister In Dubai

STEPPING up dialogue with the Taliban-led government in Kabul since they returned to power in 2021, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai on Wednesday, a Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) statement said.

Court's opinion vs legislative power: SC to hear pleas on selection of CEC

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would hear on February 4 a batch of pleas challenging the appointment of the chief election commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners (ECs) under the 2023 law, which dropped the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel.

Rajnath assures India's assistance to Maldives in strengthening defence

DEFENCE minister Rajnath Singh has assured his Maldives counterpart, Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon, that India is prepared to assist the island nation in strengthening its defence capabilities.

200KM ROAD BUILT FOR 100KM RLY LINE

Alternate sources of water made available to people of over 20 villages dependent on Himalayan fountains

Govt to announce safety ratings for E-rickshaws

THE humble electric rickshaw (e-rick) may be a boon for last-mile connectivity in Delhi, but not really trusted as a safe mode of public transport.

H-1B Angst Is A Tempest In A Teapot

American visas for skilled workers are determined by market forces and legislated by the US Congress. Despite political posturing at times, the numbers never shrank

UGC's Rules for College Admission Don't Suit All

Education must not simply teach work; it must teach life.

Sivakasi youth held for attempt to rob man at knifepoint

Two youths from Sivakasi were arrested on Tuesday for attempting to rob a resident at knifepoint near Naranapuram.

Dip in murder, assault cases across Ramnad district

WITH improved vigilance and patrolling, the crime rate against persons in Ramanathapuram district has reduced by 6%, while attempt to murder cases have dropped by over 30%, said Ramanathapuram Superintendent of Police G Chandeesh.

Preventive steps in place, Madurai sees fewer road mishaps

The rate of fatal accidents in Madurai city limits has reduced from 253 in 2023 to 227 in 2024.

Madurai corpn to carry out roadworks

Residents staged a road block protest over damaged road issues inconveniencing commuters across the city on Tuesday.

DVAC case: HC denies bail to ex prison SP, five others

THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday denied anticipatory bail to former superintendent of Madurai Central Prison M Urmila and five others in a case registered against them by the DVAC for alleged misappropriation of ₹1.63 crore during the purchase of raw materials for manufacturing stationery articles in prison for supplying to government departments between 2016 and 2021.

Nation will develop only when AP's possibilities are realised, says Modi

PM launches projects worth over ₹2L crore to improve connectivity and drive industrial growth

'ISRO chief never fails to mention Konam polytechnic'

Narayanan is the second person from Kanniyakumari district after K Sivan to be appointed chief of ISRO.

30 Scrub Typhus Cases Suspected at Madurai Hosp

AROUND 30 persons suspected of having 'scrub typhus' infections have been admitted at the Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) Madurai in the past one year.

Kumkis chase jumbos back to Dindigul forest

FARMERS were relieved after a large male tusker among a herd of six elephants were chased back to the forest near Parapala Dam with the help of 'kumki' elephants by the forest department at Kannivadi forest range in Oddanchatram of Dindigul district on Wednesday.

Edu body: UGC draft on appointment of profs, VCs at HEIs undemocratic

MAKKAL Kalvi Kootiyakkam condemned the University Grants Commission (UGC) draft report on the appointments of assistant professors and VCs in higher education institution (HEIs).

Madurai-Thoothukudi track works yet to start despite GO for land acquisition

IN the last one year there has been no progress in the Madurai-Thoothukudi broad gauge (BG) line work.

Governor Facilitated DD's Unauthorized Entry into House

ASSEMBLY Speaker M Appavu, in a detailed statement delivered in the House on Wednesday, accused Governor RN Ravi of undermining the Assembly.