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Shah Launches 'Bharatpol' for Int'l Police Assistance, Urges Agencies to Use Tech

Launching an online platform 'Bharatpol', developed by the CBI for law enforcement agencies to seek real-time Interpol assistance, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that it was time for crime investigators to use modern technology and techniques to nab fugitives.

Gadkari Unveils Cashless Treatment Scheme for Road Accident Victims

AFTER a successful pilot in a couple of states, the Centre will introduce a scheme to facilitate cashless treatment for road accident victims ₹1.5 lakh each, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced on Tuesday.

Move ahead with times: Cong will shift to new HQ 'Indira Bhawan' on Jan 15

The much-awaited new headquarters of the Congress, 'Indira Bhawan', will be inaugurated on January 15, said the party on Tuesday.

India Gridlocked: Be a Solution, Not the Problem

Our cities are becoming traffic nightmares. Public transport only helps so much, as commuters love to move on their own. We need to change ourselves first

Don't Drop Humanities When We Need Them Most

The relevance of the humanities in today's market-driven, consumerist world often feels like a topic for niche conversations at academic conferences and boardroom meetings—hardly a pressing concern in the everyday rush of life.

RTO Puts on Hold Decision to Issue New Auto Permits

In the wake of stiff opposition from drivers, the regional transport office (RTO) Udhagamandalam, has put on hold its decision to issue permits for new auto rickshaws.

No police, might is right at Uppilipalayam junction

THE Uppilipalayam Junction on Avinashi Road has become a blind spot after the U-turn was removed to facilitate construction of a flyover in the stretch.

DMK govt is crushing voice of opposition, says Tamilisai

SENIOR BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan said there is an undeclared emergency in Tamil Nadu, and police is giving permission only for DMK to stage protests, referring to agitations held by the party against Governor R N Ravi on Tuesday.

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Odisha Will Open the Portals of Purvodaya

HE Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is all set to begin in the capital city of our state of Odisha from Wednesday.

Lok Adalat Summons Senior Cop in Plea Against U-turns, Roundabouts

Police action contributed to traffic congestion in the city, petitioner said in his complaint

I-T search held at construction firm in Erode

INCOME Tax Department officials conducted searches on the main and branch offices of a prominent construction company in Erode on Tuesday.

ED Searches Vellore MP's College Again

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) resumed searches at Kingston Engineering College owned by Vellore MP and minister Duraimurugan's son Kathir Anand around 1 pm on Tuesday.

Power utility to invite players to set up off-river PSPs on private land

Pumped hydro storage: How it works

CM Stalin Pays Encomiums to Manmohan & Elangovan

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday praised former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his contributions and landmark projects for Tamil Nadu.

1,021 Sportspersons Given ₹27 Crore Incentives

DEPUTY Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin distributed cash incentives to the tune of ₹26.68 crore to 1,021 medal-winning athletes at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday.

It may be a toss-up between DMK & Cong in Erode bypoll

This is unlike the last by-election held for Erode (East) in Feb 2023, when it was obvious from the beginning that seat would go to Cong

Need no lessons on patriotism: Kani

The ruling DMK staged a demonstration against Governor RN Ravi on Tuesday, condemning him for walking out of the Assembly without delivering his customary address.

Three dead, six trapped as Navy joins rescue ops

AT LEAST three of the nine miners trapped inside a coal mine near Umrangso in Assam's Dima Hasao district were reported dead even as deep divers from the Indian Navy joined forces with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the Army to rescue the miners.

GDP Growth May Slip to 4-Yr Low

The Indian economy is slowing and is likely to post the weakest GDP growth numbers since 2021-22, according to the first advance estimate by the National Statistics Office (NSO).

AAP vs BJP battle as Delhi goes to poll on February 5

Result on February 8; Kejriwal fights anti-incumbency for third term

HC judges must be from various communities: Bar

THE Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) has moved the Madras High Court seeking action against the Greater Chennai Police commissioner over alleged bias shown in permitting political parties to hold peaceful protests.

Congress Set for Big-Ticket Shake-up

Sonia to inaugurate new party HQ on Jan 15

Seshasayee demits office, asks judges to be humane

THE Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) has moved the Madras High Court seeking action against the Greater Chennai Police commissioner over alleged bias shown in permitting political parties to hold peaceful protests.

Seshasayee demits office, asks judges to be humane

BIDDING adieu to the Madras High Court after eight years of service, Justice N Seshasayee on Tuesday advised the district judiciary to be humane in delivering justice and do the job without fear, while delivering his acceptance speech at his farewell.

HC Judges Must Be From Various Communities: Bar

THE Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry (BCTNP) has appealed to the Chief Justice of Madras High Court to ensure representation to all sections, including minorities, is given in the appointment of judges to the higher judiciary.

Ma Su allays fears on HMPV, says it is a self-limiting, mild infection

HEALTH Minister Ma Subramanian on Tuesday conducted a review meeting along with Health Secretary Supriya Sahu and other health department officials, and allayed fears regarding the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV).

Nine TN fishers adrift in SL waters rescued in joint ops after five days

Engine stalled in turbulent sea; SL Navy, fishers helped us until rescue arrived, says fisherman

Tech-savvy youth key to IVC puzzle: Scholars

CHIEF Minister M K Stalin's announcement of $1 million reward for deciphering the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) script has injected a fresh spark into the discussions of scholars at the conference underway to commemorate IVC discovery centenary, in Chennai.

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Raising the bar pays off for hockey coach Sangwan

A SNUB can either break one down or spur the individual on to scale new heights. Unfortunately, a majority of people end up heartbroken. But a better future awaits those who manage to swallow the bitter pill. Haryana hockey coach Sandeep Sangwan falls under the second category.