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US Federal Staff in Diversity Roles Sent on Leave

Administration sends note to all employees at Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility offices that they be placed on paid leave as the programme is

India Will Comply With ICC Dress Code for CT: Saikia

WITH reports of the Indian team not having Pakistan's name on the jersey for the upcoming Champions Trophy, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has confirmed to this daily that ICC rules will be adhered to and no changes would be made.

Warns of sanctions if peace talks not on

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he is ready to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin anytime, but at the same time warned that he would likely impose sanctions on Russia if the latter does not come to the negotiations table on the issue of Ukraine.

HDFC Bank net profit up 2.2% in December quarter

DESPITE a sharp deterioration in the asset quality in its agri book, HDFC Bank has reported steep numbers, earning ₹16,736 crore in net income for the December quarter, up 2.2% year-on-year.

Real estate stocks bleed amid sales slowdown

REALTY stocks are under significant pressure amid the broader market sell-off. Over the past month, the Nifty Realty Index has declined sharply by around 20%, with a single-day drop of 4.56% on Wednesday.

12 killed as they jump off train, hit by another

AT least 12 rail passengers were killed and 55 others injured after they jumped off their train reportedly over a false fire alarm and were hit by another speeding train around the same time while crossing the tracks in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday.

UCO Bank Q3 net income grows 27%

KOLKATA-based public sector lender UCO Bank has reported 27% growth in net income at ₹638.83 crore in the December quarter, buoyed by better asset quality, better margins and higher interest income as it sold more credit.

HUL buys 90.5% stake in Minimalist

Acquisition at enterprise value of ₹2,955 crore likely to be completed by first quarter of FY26

EPS Says MNREGA Salaries Not Paid, FM Says Centre Failed to Give Funds

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday condemned the DMK government for failing to disburse wages for the workers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme for the past two months.

2 more bodies found, C'garh gunfight toll 16

IN a breakthrough, security forces gunned down two Maoists, including an area commander, during an anti-Naxal operation in Bokaro early Wednesday morning.

Video of elephant calf with empty beer bottle goes viral

A video of an elephant calf with an empty beer bottle discarded at Masinagudi in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) has sparked a debate regarding the effectiveness of the Tasmac's bottle buy-back scheme, besides concerns about the harm bottles discarded in forest areas will cause to the environment and wildlife.

Sebi moots mini SIPs at ₹250 a month

SEEKING to increase financial inclusion among the underserved sections and inculcate the habit of systematic saving, capital markets regulator Sebi has proposed that fund houses launch sachet-sized systematic investment plans (SIPs) starting ₹250.

MHA Directs Maha Govt to Take Action Against Illegal Immigrants from B'desh

\"Take appropriate action\"

Six Tonnes of Liquor Bottles Removed from Kodai Lake

The Kodaikanal municipality removed over six tonnes of liquor bottles from Kodaikanal lake over the past two months.

Airtel's new tariff makes it pricier for base users

BHARTI Airtel's new plan, rolled out following the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) directive to introduce a single voice and SMS tariff pack, has made the rates 10-15% more expensive for basic phone users.

Tungsten: Villagers Meet Union Minister; BJP Prez Says Favorable Decision Today

Representatives of villages in Melur block in Madurai district led by BJP state president K Annamalai called on Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishen Reddy on Wednesday and demanded that the tungsten mining proposal should be given up.

UP cabinet okays aerospace-defence policy for growth

HOLDING a meeting in the Maha Kumbh Mela area at Sangam, the Yogi Adityanath cabinet on Wednesday approved 10 key proposals, including establishment of an aerospace and defence unit as well as an independent prosecution directorate.

Speculation rife on Bharat Ratna picks

It's that time of the year when speculation mounts over the possible recipients of the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.

Chennai Ceat plant's WEF honour speaks to TN's stature

INDUSTRIES Minister Dr T R B Rajaa congratulated Anant Goenka, vice chairman of Ceat, a leading Indian tyre manufacturer, during the World Economic Forum in Davos following the company's plant in Sriperumbudur being recognised as part of the WEF Global Lighthouse Network.

AIADMK Made TN Revenue-Deficit State: CM

Stalin says out of the 505 election promises made by DMK ahead of 2021 polls, govt has fulfilled 389 of them

Irregular migration a concern: US to India

Rubio tells Jaishankar US wants to bolster bilateral ties

6% Hike in Raw Jute MSP Approved

Cabinet reviews progress of National Health Mission in last 3 years after 5-year extension

Trawlers spotted amid Olive Ridley deaths, NGT warns of complete ban

Vessels spotted off Chennai beaches; NGT pulls up state officials for not enforcing rules

Kanchi court slams cops for 'casual' probe, acquits 12 in murder of Dalit youth

ACQUITTING 11 caste Hindus and one Muslim man accused of killing a Dalit in 2013, the Kancheepuram sessions court criticised the investigating police officials for their 'lethargic and casual' probe which led to the case crumbling. The judge recommended departmental action against the officers involved.

MI Cape Town gain after rain

MI Cape Town took another step towards securing their first-ever SA20 playoffs spot after their match against Durban's Super Giants at Kingsmead was washed out here.

J&K village declared containment zone after 5 more cases surface

FIVE new cases of a mysterious illness have been reported in the remote village of Badhal in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Presumptive tax benefit extended to non-resident cruise ship owners

THE government has notified presumptive tax for non-residents engaged in the business of operation of cruise ships.

Unseasonal rain hits cotton cultivation in Perambalur dist

THE recent unseasonal rains have affected cotton cultivation in several villages of the district, leaving farmers worried about reduced yield.

Can't take cops extorting money lightly

THE Madras High Court has commented that policemen extorting money from the public is a serious offence and it cannot be taken lightly.

14 Killed, 24 Injured in Two Separate Road Accidents in Karnataka

As many as fourteen people were killed and 24 sustained injuries in two separate road accidents that occurred in Uttara Kannada and Raichur districts on Wednesday, police said.