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Trade union politics back in J&K under civilian govt

Govt employees' union calls for protest on January 17 in the UT

Cancel licence if a tea garden closed for 3 months: Didi

The West Bengal government has come up with a standard operating procedure (SOP) stating that if a tea garden is closed for more than three months, its lease will be cancelled.

Boost to India-Indonesia relation as Prez Subianto to be R-Day chief guest

Strengthening relations

Service to people is real worship of Mother India: RSS

THE BJP on Sunday came down on the Congress for accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of allowing Chinese occupation of Indian territory, pointing out that the party cannot get away with \"such lies\" as all of it occurred during Jawaharlal Nehru's tenure.

Indo-US Tech Innovation Ties on Sullivan Agenda

To firm up frameworks in AI, quantum computing, semiconductors

Ramayana at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas from Jan 8

THE Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention, the largest annual gathering of the Indian diaspora, will be held in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10.

Pleas seeking vacating of stay on filing suits under Places of Worship Act

A fresh batch of petitions has been filed before the Supreme Court, seeking the vacation of its earlier order that stayed the filing of new suits against places of worship and the conducting of surveys in pending mandir-masjid cases.

IAF combat capability faces resource shortage and delay in modernisation

AMID the fast-changing geo-strategic scenario, the combat capability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is turning into a tale of woes; not only is there a shortage of fighter pilots, the training of these pilots, even when inducted, is plagued with shortage of resources.

Lanka Prez treads a geopolitical tightrope

China has invested heavily in Sri Lanka, and India has, too, and the competing interests need careful management. A single wrong move may prove costly for the new administration

Celebrating the Birth of Sikhism's Classical Hero

received a beautiful New Year message from a Sikh friend: \"End 2024 with shukrana (thanksgiving), start 2025 with ardas (petition for well-being).\" This naturally brought to mind that January 6 is the 358th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh.

K'giri man booked for marrying 15-year-old

The district child protection unit lodged a complaint against a 15-year-old girl's husband, following a recent incident where the girl's fetus died.

IIM-B student found dead on college campus

A 28-year-old Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore (IIMB) postgraduate student died after he accidentally fell from the second floor of the hostel building on the campus.

Veerapan's village a big tourist draw

TWO decades after sandalwood smuggler Veerappan's death, the Forest department is keen to tap tourism potential of the forests, and will soon start a safari from Hoggenekal falls on the Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border.

TNSTC bus driver electrocuted while driving tipper

A TNSTC bus driver died from electrocution while unloading sand from a tipper truck he drove during his weekly day off on Saturday, sources said.

One-third of inmates' wages to go to victim relief fund

KERALA state government has ordered remitting one-third of prisoners' earnings from jail chores to the Victim Relief Fund.

Two Odisha BJP leaders killed as truck rams car

Two BJP leaders were killed while four others sustained injuries after a fly-ash laden tipper truck hit their car near Katapali over bridge under Burla police limits in the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday.

Ex-min's Brother Booked Under Pocso in Telangana

Case filed against CMR college chairman for voyeurism at college hostel

India's First Rail Lift Bridge is an Engineering Marvel That Derailed 'Sea Monsters'

After more than two years of wait, train services are set to resume on the Pamban-Rameswaram section, with a new vertical lift bridge at Pamban replacing the iconic but old structure that had long connected Rameswaram Island to the Indian mainland.

ED Search at Kingston College Ends After 44 Hours

ED search at Kingston Engineering College owned by Vellore MP Kathir Anand ended after 44 hours at 2:35 am on Sunday.

Cracker unit owner among 3 held for blast

THREE persons, including the firecracker unit owner, were arrested by Vachakkarapatti police in connection with the cracker unit explosion at Kottaiyur in Virudhunagar, which claimed six lives on Saturday.

Summer heat & pest attack affect coconut yield, price doubles

HOUSEHOLDS and eateries across the state have started feeling the pinch as, along with other staple vegetables like onion and tomato, the price of coconut too has almost jumped two-fold in the last few months.

Cop Accuses Inspector of Taking Bribe, Submits Petition to Home Secy

A constable attached to the Uthumalai police station alleged inaction on his complaint that a police inspector received ₹20 lakh in bribe, and petitioned the home secretary.

New CPM state unit secy takes charge, says DMK misunderstood criticism

The CPM concluded its 24th state conference on Sunday, electing senior leader P Shanmugam as the new secretary for its Tamil Nadu unit.

CPM leader's remarks have potential to destabilise camaraderie: Murasoli

DMK slams Balakrishnan for 'emergency' comment; VCK to raise host of issues in House today

Gen-Z on a mission to empower students, artisans in Kumari

TWO youngsters from Kanniyakumari joined hands to make their community stronger.

Hindu outfit leader spreads false info on use of contraceptives, held

Hindu Munnani, BJP cadres stage stir against docs

Gang of Seven Arrested for Duping Trader With Fake Gold

KALAKKAD police arrested a gang of seven with members hailing from Karnataka and Maharashtra, for allegedly selling fake gold beads to a trader near Kalakkad for ₹3 lakh.

Students Must Wear ID at All Times on Anna University Campus

ANNA University is prioritizing student safety as the new academic semester begins on Monday.

New Year's liquor and beer sales dampen Tasmac's spirits

The year 2025 has already dampened Tasmac's spirits as it recorded a decline in liquor sales on New Year's Day, compared to the previous year.

Shortage of Tamil workbook blow to Ennum Ezhuthum

A widespread shortage of Ennum Ezhuthum Tamil workbooks for the third term has left primary school teachers across the state frustrated and confused on how to proceed with lessons.