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Rename India Gate to Bharat Mata Gate: BJP minority morcha to PM

BJP's minority morcha president Jamal Siddiqui on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to rename the historic India Gate as 'Bharat Mata Dwar' to foster nationalism and promote Indian culture.

UGC norms lift cap on contract teacher hiring

THE University Grants Commission (UGC) on Monday released draft guidelines for recruiting Vice Chancellors at universities.

Nurse's death sentence not ratified by Yemen president

INDIA on Monday \"unequivocally\" condemned the Pakistani attack on civilians in Afghanistan, describing it as Islamabad's \"old practice\" of blaming its neighbours for its internal failures.

From panchayat to Parliament, Birla urges women to use AI for innovation

LOK Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday urged women representatives from Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) to embrace Artificial Intelligence and innovation in order to make their areas more people-oriented.

PM hails rlys infra, services, says bullet train not far away

Amid growing demands for high-speed trains, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assured the nation that the day India gets its first bullet train is not far off.

CLEAR THE DELUSION OF DEVELOPMENT

N developing countries like India, Pakistan, or the ones in Africa, new ideas tend to meet with greater resistance than in developed nations.

Other Ways To Opt Out Of Constant Election Mode

As India is becoming an election-only democracy, holding elections once every five years would reduce the voter's participation. There should be other alternatives on the table too

Illegal shops block road to Maruthamalai temple

While we are struggling to recover the amount spent for lease, some people, with the support of police and local politicians are running unauthorized shops, which hurts our business

Ex-ADM's death: HC turns down request for CBI probe

Court directs Kerala police to investigate possibility of homicide

House, Tamils have highest regard for nat'l anthem: Duraimurugan

Violating Constitution and conventions of the Assembly have become a routine for Governor Ravi, charges Stalin

BRTEs to inspect schools, check attendance of part-time teachers

FOLLOWING allegations about absence of part-time instructors, the school education department asked Block Resource Teacher Educators (BRTEs) to inspect schools and check attendance of part-time instructors.

Guv address: Jobs for women up due to govt's action to ensure safety

THE address prepared by the state government, which Governor RN Ravi did not deliver in the Assembly on Monday, said the government's dedication to safety and security have significantly contributed to increased employment opportunities for women.

Court Allows Minister's Plea Seeking Passport

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday allowed a petition filed by Minister for Higher Education Govi Chezhiaan seeking to direct the Tiruchy passport authorities to issue a passport to him.

14K Govt Buses to be Operated for Pongal

TRANSPORT Minister S S Sivasankar on Monday announced that a total of 14,104 government buses will be operated to various parts from Chennai between January 10 and 13 during Pongal festival.

Reminders to recite anthem sent well in advance, but ignored, says Raj Bhavan

GOVERNOR RN Ravi, who has been at loggerheads with the DMK government ever since he assumed office in 2021, clashed with the government on Monday over the old issue of non-recital of national anthem at the beginning of his customary address of the Assembly.

Final poll roll: State has 6.36 cr voters as on Jan 1

The integrated final electoral roll for the Special Summary Revision of 2025, with January 1 as the qualifying date, was released on Monday by Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik.

Oppn says govt forced guv to leave; DMK allies want centre to recall Ravi

FOLLOWING the drama witnessed in the Assembly on Monday, with Governor RN Ravi walking out without delivering his customary address, the Opposition parties blamed the state for forcing the governor to do so.

Passengers Want Pollachi-Kovai Train Service Reverted to Earlier Schedule

PASSENGERS have urged railways to operate the Pollachi-Coimbatore Junction train as per its earlier schedule, saying it reached Coimbatore late in the night due to which they missed trains to Chennai and Bangalore.

No UGD, residents demand 30-year tax refund

People of Ramalingapuram allege CCMC has ignored the locality, councillor says concerns would be addressed

TNSTC operates one more bus to Madampatti village

The Sungam branch-I under TNSTC Coimbatore region have started to operate a new bus service to villages from Sunday, after TNIE published a story titled 'Madampatti villagers face difficulties to reach city due to lack of buses' on January 2.

Planned Crime, Lack of Remorse Got Sathya Killer Death

Though D Sathish (now 33) murdered M Sathya (20) by pushing her in front of an EMU train at St Thomas Mount station in Chennai on October 13, 2022, he had planned it in advance and even tried to execute it on each of the three days prior to the incident, failing as either she did not come to the station or there was too much of a crowd.

Court Transfers Probe Against Ex-Minister in Job Scam to CBI

THE probe into the alleged job scam case registered by the Virudhunagar district police against former minister K T Rajenthra Bhalaji of AIADMK has been transferred to the CBI by the Madras High Court.

HC Bins Detention of 18 Accused in Hooch Tragedy Under Goondas Act

Cites long incarceration, documents in unfamiliar language as reasons

Discharge of Duraimurugan & family from DA case: Judge reserves order

THE Madras High Court has reserved the orders on the revision petitions filed by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) against the trial court order, discharging DMK general secretary and Tamil Nadu Minister for Water Resources Development Duraimurugan and his family members, from the disproportionate assets case.

HMPV: No reason for panic, says TN advisory

FOLLOWING the panic over spread of infections caused by Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), the Tamil Nadu government, while confirming two reported cases in the state, said that HMPV is not a new virus and that the infections are \"self-limiting\" and can be resolved with symptomatic care, which included hydration and rest.

5 HMPV cases: Much ado about nothing

INDIA reported five cases of the globally circulating human metapneumovirus (HMPV), which is seeing an outbreak in China, causing worldwide panic as it comes five years after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Trudeau, Just-Out of Office

JUSTIN Trudeau on Monday announced his resignation as both the Prime Minister of Canada and the leader of the Liberal Party, putting an end to days of speculation amid rising discontent with his leadership.

Kerala CPI raises a toast to comrades

IN a pragmatic decision to adapt to changing times, the Kerala unit of the Communist Party of India (CPI) has freed its cadres from the age-old taboo over consumption of alcohol.

Big Maoist strike in 20 mths, 8 jawans killed

EIGHT District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel and a civilian driver were killed in a powerful blast triggered by the outlawed CPI (Maoist) in strife-torn Bijapur district, about 400 km south of Raipur.

Sullivan Powers Nuclear Deal on His Farewell Visit

THE US is in the final stage of removing all hurdles that kept the civil nuclear deal between the two countries a non-starter, outgoing US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said here on Monday.