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Panel to Submit Report to NCW Chairman Soon

The fact-finding committee of the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday said it would soon submit a detailed report with its recommendations to the commission chairman on the sexual assault of a girl on AU campus.

AIADMK Cadre Stage Statewide Stir Seeking Justice for Rape Survivor

SEVERAL AIADMK leaders and cadre were arrested on Monday in Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, and Thiruvallur districts during demonstrations demanding justice for the survivor in the sexual assault incident at Anna University.

Don't politicise issues for gains, minister tells EPS

MINISTER for Social Welfare P Geetha Jeevan criticised AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami for making statements that allegedly caused fear among girl students and their parents regarding safety in higher education institutions.

Won't rest until all women in state graduates, says Stalin

THE opposite of Dravidian stock is 'arrogant stock' that promoted violence, divided people on the basis of religion and caste and snatched women of their rights, Chief Minister M K Stalin said after expanding the 'Pudhumai Penn Thittam' at Kamaraj College in Thoothukudi on Monday.

Defamation: Cop demands Seeman's apology in court

DISTRICT Superintendent of Police Dr V Varun Kumar on Monday demanded an apology from NTK chief Seeman in a court of law for the defamatory remarks made by his party cadre against him and his family.

Vijay meets guv, wants women safety ensured

TAMILAGA Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay on Monday urged Governor RN Ravi to take necessary steps to ensure the safety of women.

Minister Flays AIADMK's 'Theatrics'

LAW Minister S Reghupathy on Sunday dismissed the AIADMK's protests over the Anna University sexual assault case as mere \"theatrics\" to stay politically relevant.

6 held as Dalit body stir for SC status to Kumari

SIX members of the Tamil Nadu Dalit Rights Protection Movement were detained after the movement announced to stage a protest at Gandhi Mandapam in Kanniyakumari on Monday, urging the state assembly to pass a resolution demanding the Election Commission of Indian (ECI) to reserve Kanniyakumari as Scheduled Caste assembly constituency.

Councillors bat for solar lights, quick UGD works in Nellai

COUNCILLOR V Paulraj (Ward 6) urged the Tirunelveli Corporation to install solar-powered street lights across the city to reduce electricity costs and promote sustainable energy, during the corporation council meeting chaired by Mayor G Ramakrishnan and Corporation Commissioner Dr N O Sukhaputra, here on Monday.

Minister Pays Respects to Organ Donor

SOCIAL Welfare and Women Empowerment Minister Geetha Jeevan paid respects to a 21-year-old road accident victim who donated his organs at Thoothukudi Medical College Hospital.

AIADMK cadre release black balloons during Stalin's visit

IN view of Chief Minister M K Stalin's visit to Thoothukudi, AIADMK MLA and former minister Kadambur C Raju staged a demonstration in Kovilpatti condemning the sexual assault of a student at Anna University.

NIT Tiruchy to set up ₹150-crore research and innovation hub

NIT Tiruchy (NITT) is setting up a ₹150-crore research and innovation hub that will focus on state-of-the-art technologies, including quantum computing, semiconductors, generative artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Vellappaneri residents seek job under MGNREGA

ALLEGING that the panchayat administration has been denying them work under the MGNREGA scheme, residents of Vellappaneri panchayat submitted a petition to the district administration during the grievance redressal meeting here on Monday.

Sanction to Prosecute Delayed in Many Corruption Cases: HC

FILES for according of Sanction to Prosecute (SOP) have been pending in various offices, from the Tamil Nadu chief secretary to low-level sanctioning officers and even the governor's office, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court observed.

Pvt Schools Seek Timely Release of RTE Funds, Permanent Recognition

NINE resolutions seeking the government to address key issues faced by private schools, including school recognition, timely release of funds under the RTE Act and building approvals, were passed on Monday during the inaugural event of the Tamil Nadu Private Schools Association, formed through the merger of six private school associations.

DPH Estimates 2.16 Crore Vulnerable to TB, Advises Them All to Get Tested

The Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DPH) has instructed the people belonging to the vulnerable population—estimated to be 2.16 crore—to get tested for the disease during the 100-day TB elimination campaign that commenced on December 7.

Outgoing registrar 'locks' horns with univ authorities on last working day

He locks the registrar room, forcing the successor to have it broken open in front of police

Shivaji statue on Pangong Tso triggers debate

Honouring Gen Zorawar would have had more locational relevance

India lose

As Rohit Sharma sat on the dais for the fifth time this year to address the media after a Test match defeat, there was a sense of unease.

Carlsen says Anand, for all his good qualities, isn't ready for FIDE job

THE Magnus Carlsen saga has taken a new twist.

Skipped ex-PM's ashes immersion to give privacy to his family: Cong

THE row over former prime minister Manmohan Singh's funeral refuses to die down with the BJP targeting the Congress over its leadership's absence during the immersion of Singh's ashes and Rahul Gandhi's Vietnam trip during the mourning period.

Meet the Parents Who Kept Nitish's Dreams Alive

MUTYALA Reddy was the star at lunch on day four of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Jamshedpur FC pip Kerala Blasters in ISL

PRATIK Chaudhari's goal proved to be the difference-maker as Jamshedpur FC edged Kerala Blasters FC 1-0 in the ongoing Indian Super League at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur on Sunday.

Who Will Have the Last Laugh?

Thirty seven days after the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the series is still alive

Man City Stop the Rot With Victory

MANCHESTER City provided Pep Guardiola some relief with a 2-0 victory at Leicester to secure just a second win in 14 games for the crisis-hit English champions on Sunday.

Analog watches see strong growth, focus on premiumisation

ITAN is celebrating its 40th anniversary and the renowned watch company recently introduced a flying Tourbillon watch, as part of its limited edition - the ‘Commemorative’ Collection, consisting of 4 watches.

Should You Invest In Private Credit?

If you are an investor in India of any size, you must have been called to participate in the private credit market.

Reliance's refinery at Jamnagar completes 25 yrs

RELIANCE launched its first refinery at Jamnagar, Gujarat, 25 years ago, on December 28. Today, Jamnagar has become the world's refining hub.

How Your Behaviour Affects Investments

Behavioural science can tell you the future of your wealth. As you welcome the New Year, you must focus on your investment beliefs, preferences and social interaction tendencies.

Discount broking is the future: HDFC Sec MD

Investors are now choosing only discount platforms; full-service brokerages might only cater to HNIs in future