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JD(U) flip-flop on withdrawal of support to Biren govt in Manipur

THE Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday sacked its Manipur unit president Ksh Biren Singh, hours after he wrote to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla informing him of the party's withdrawal of support to the BJP-led government in the state.

WTT Star Contender in Chennai from March 25

THE city's ever expanding international sports scene is all set to add one more item to its roster with the inclusion of the WTT Star Contender 2025.

Aditya Birla Fashion raises ₹1,860 cr via QIP

ADITYA Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) on Tuesday announced successful completion of ₹1,860 crore fundraise through the Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) route.

JPC on simultaneous polls to hold second meeting on January 31

THE second meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining bills on 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) will be held on January 31, according to the government.

SA20: Spinners shine as Royals win to go top

PAARL Royals' spinners produced another impressive show to propel the team to the top of the standings with a six-wicket win over Joburg Super Kings at the SA20 here.

Blizzard warning issued leading to canceled flights

Soon he will talk to Russian president Vladimir Putin, thinks Zelenskyy wants to end war

Neutral expert backs India's position on Indus Water Treaty

Kishenganga, Ratle hydropower projects

Must-win ties for Real, PSG

Champions League giants Madrid and Ligue 1 champions will be hoping to get maximum points in order to avoid early Champions League exit. A look...

Neeraj, Nadeem in Indo-Pak peace calendar

THE 13th Indo-Pak Peace Calendar, launched by Aaghaz-e-Dosti this year, features a poignant painting of Neeraj Chopra's mother embracing her son, alongside Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem. Both athletes won silver and gold medals, respectively, at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Innovation Needs a Dose of Feminism

Feminists across India have shown us new ways to approach memory, livelihood, information and technology. By nurturing plurality, their ideas can reinvigorate our democracy

Chelsea return to top four in EPL

CHELSEA overcame a howler from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to beat relegation-threatened Wolves 3-1 on Monday, ending a five-game winless run to climb back into the Premier League's top four.

Indigenous Push: ₹1.5K cr deal sealed to procure tanks for Army

THE Ministry of Defence (MoD) inked a deal on Tuesday to buy Bridge Laying Tanks (BLT) to add speed to the movement of armoured elements of the Indian Army.

In a first, tourist places & schools will come under Swachh Survekshan ambit

This year, additional features and indicators have been introduced to make Swachh Survekshan (SS), touted as the world's largest urban cleanliness survey, sharper, systematic and to have a wider impact.

Parents of intersex infant seek medical assistance

A couple from a village near Kattumannarkoil submitted a petition to the Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar, seeking medical aid for their 5-month-old intersex infant.

Kashmir chinars get digital protection through geo-tagging with QR-code

IN a move to conserve rich heritage, the iconic Chinar trees in Kashmir have been geo-tagged and equipped with QR-code for digital protection of the Valley's heritage tree.

Bring only financially viable firms to market: SEBI chief

SECURITIES and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch on Tuesday asked merchant bankers to bring only financially viable companies to the market, flagging multiple instances of \"pump and dump\" in the market in recent months.

Inspection at MKU College as students say principal seeking fee for using seminar hall

OFFICIALS from the Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU) inspected the MKU College campus in Tallakulam on Tuesday as per directions of E Sundaravalli, Commissioner of Collegiate Education and Chairperson of MKU Convener Committee.

SC dismisses ED plea challenging bail to Bhujbal

UPHOLDING the Jharkhand High Court's judgement which quashed the FIR against lawmakers Nishikant Dubey and Manoj Tiwari, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said BJP MPs will not be prosecuted in connection with an FIR of Jharkhand police for allegedly forcing the Deoghar air traffic control to allow their aircraft to take off after sunset three years ago.

Remove fence put up by revenue officials on pathway: Farmers

A group of farmers sought the removal of a fence erected by the revenue officials at Poombarai panchayat village in Kodaikanal, claiming that it was erected on a common pathway leading to their farmlands and local Hindu temples in the locality, here on Tuesday.

China Says Ready to Work With India on Border Ties

Both nations working to normalize their relationship after standoffs

Returning Shami in focus at Eden

Making a comeback after 430 days, all eyes will be on the veteran pacer on Wednesday

Irregularities in victim compensation fund: HC orders auditing of accounts

THE Madras HC on Tuesday ordered auditing of the accounts in the victim compensation fund collected from the wages of prisoners, following complaints of irregularities in its disbursal.

HC asks SIT to also probe audio leak in rape case

Special Investigation Team told to file status report on 3 FIRs in 4 weeks

Raj Staff Selection Board comes out with new dress code for exam candidates

After metal zipper pants, now Kurta-pyjama diktat

15 Conrad legislators come on board, Cong gains ground in Nagaland

A moribund Congress that rose like a phoenix in last year's Lok Sabha elections in Nagaland is steadily gaining popularity in the state.

THREE BUDGET WISHES FOR INDIAN VARSITIES

IMAGINE a university managing to pay its faculty salary and covering its academic infrastructure operational expenses without having to rely on tuition fees.

Debt burden, revenue deficit up under DMK govt, EPS replies to minister

Joining issue with the contentions of Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu over the fiscal position and debt burden of the state government, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Tuesday said the DMK, which came to power with the promise of improving the fiscal management, has failed in all economic indicators besides increasing the debt burden as well as revenue deficit.

1-Tonne Manta Ray Lands in Net, Fishers Group Richer by ₹56K

A country boat fisherman from Periyathalai caught a giant oceanic manta ray weighing a whopping 1,080 kg on Monday.

2 Americans, 1 Guantanamo Bay detainee freed in swap

2 Americans, 1 Guantanamo Bay detainee freed in swap

India Sees Window of Opportunity Amidst Tests

EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be the first foreign minister to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for a bilateral discussion, as India aims to strengthen its ties with the US following the inauguration of President Donald Trump as its 47th President.