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Dr Singh's ashes immersed in Yamuna; row intensifies

THE ashes of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were immersed in the Yamuna river near the Majnu ka Tila Gurdwara on Sunday by his family members as per the Sikh rituals.

Ending China standoff high point in '24 foreign policy, Bangla poses a challenge

IN a year marked by geopolitical tensions, India and China ended an over four-and-a-half-year border standoff and announced steps to reduce mistrust even as New Delhi faced fresh challenges after deposed Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina fled the country in the face of a mass movement against her rule.

Defence focus in '25: Integrated theatre commands, big-ticket procurements

THE country's defence is at the cusp of a major overhaul, with preparations going on to not only make major organisational changes but also tweak policy for procurement to scale up capabilities.

Leaving Baggage Behind in 2024

Happy New Year, dear readers. May 2025 bring our land and all of us abundant good fortune—health, wealth, and happiness by the bushel.

Urban Greenery: Answer To Curb Air Pollution

While air pollution is a problem year-round, it worsens during winter due to stagnant weather conditions that trap pollutants near the ground. We need to tackle its root cause

Andhra to roll out artificial reef project at 184 locations

IN a first-of-its-kind initiative in Andhra Pradesh, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is set to deploy artificial reef units across 184 locations along the state's coast to restore marine biodiversity and improve livelihood of fishermen.

Cong MLA critically injured in 15-ft fall from stadium dais in Kochi

She suffered fractures in ribs, which led to bleeding in the lungs, says doctor

Three killed, 35 injured as bus falls into gorge in Odisha

THREE persons, including a minor, were killed and 35 suffered injuries after a tourist bus overturned and fell into a gorge near Sukunala within Boipariguda police limits in Koraput district on Sunday morning.

Plaint Against Former MLA on Charges of Land Grabbing

A complaint was filed against the former TNCC MLA N Sundaram on charges of alleged forgery and registration of land near Karaikudi with the IGP South Zone.

Annamalai Gave Whiplash to DMK Through Protest: Pondy Minister

REACTING on the Anna University sexual assault case, Puducherry Home Minister A Namassivayam on Sunday said that through his moral protest, Tamil Nadu BJP state president K Annamalai has given a whiplash to the ruling DMK.

Plaint against former MLA on charges of land grabbing

A complaint was filed against the former TNCC MLA N Sundaram on charges of alleged forgery and registration of land near Karaikudi with the IGP South Zone.

Minor Among 3 Held for Killing Textile Trader

THREE including a minor were arrested on Saturday for allegedly murdering a textile trader in Ammapet of Erode on December 24.

Ramnad Fishermen Rescue Sea Turtle Caught in Fishing Net; Video Goes Viral

A group of fishermen from Chozhiangudi Langiyadi village in Ramanathapuram range rescued a massive sea turtle, weighing nearly 100 kg, which got entangled in a fishing net, and released it back into the sea.

Orphaned calf may be sent to Theppakkadu

AFTER several attempts to unite an orphaned one-and-a-half-month-old elephant calf with a herd failed, Coimbatore forest division staff plan to send it to Theppakkadu elephant camp in Nilgiris district.

Farmers seek paddy procurement policy

AS the samba paddy harvest is expected to begin shortly in delta districts including Tiruchy, functionaries of farmers' associations have appealed to the state government to convene a meeting to finalise the procurement policy for the current samba season.

Cycling competition in Tenkasi to mark Annadurai's birth anniv

TO commemorate the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister Annadurai, the Department of Youth Welfare and Sports Development, in association with the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority, has scheduled a cycling competition here on January 4, 2025.

Tourism minister inspects Panpozhi Thirumalai temple, Karuppanathi Dam

MINISTER for Tourism R Rajendran conducted inspections at Panpozhi, Kadayanallur, Vadakarai, and other areas here on Sunday in the presence of District Collector AK Kamal Kishore.

TN Announces Daily Bus Service Between Vaikom and Chennai

ACTING on the suggestion of Dravidar Kazhagam leader K. Veeramani, the state government has decided to launch soon two direct TNSTC bus services between Chennai and Vaikom for the benefit of those interested in exploring the historical place, said Transport Minister S.S. Sivasankar on Sunday.

State sanctions ₹58 cr in first phase to upgrade hi-tech labs in 175 schools

THE School Education Department has recently issued a government order sanctioning ₹57.8 crore in the first phase to upgrade hi-tech laboratories in 175 government higher secondary schools across the state.

Stalin inaugurates ₹33 cr mini TIDEL park in pearl city

CHIEF Minister M K Stalin inaugurated the 63,000-sq ft mini TIDEL park, constructed at an outlay of ₹32.5 crore, in Thoothukudi on Sunday.

Med negligence: Woman dies day after delivery

A 24-year-old woman from Cuddalore, a day after giving birth to her second child, died on Saturday night allegedly due to a post-operative complication.

Father-son spat: PMK democratic, such talks natural, says Anbumani

Tells media party discussed plans for protests, strategies for its development, elections

Chess high on year-end as Humpy captures second world rapid title in USA

THERE is a different joy of being a mother. India's Koneru Humpy had won the World Rapid Chess Championship on Saturday but when she spoke about the win a day later, she could not help but speak about her seven-year-old daughter. She was thousands of miles away in Vijayawada.

179 Killed as South Korean Plane Crash-Lands, Erupts into Fireball

Two crew members of Bangkok-Muan flight survive; landing gear glitch, bird hit suspected

Tax Dept To Tap Digi Yatra Data To Go After Evaders

IF you are a frequent user of Digi Yatra app but don't file income tax returns, don't be surprised if you get a notice from the tax department.

Shining with Poise and Passion

In its 30th edition, the Devi Awards was a gala show of power, talent and achievement, recognising and celebrating women from across the spectrum

Holding Fort in the Happiest Country

Traditionally built on strategic locations, Bhutan's elaborate dzong architecture blends function, aesthetics, and cultural symbolism

The Talented Mr Palekar

The memoir turns the lens inward and reveals interesting facets of this star of the 70s cinema

The Cat is Out of the Bag in Indian Political Symbolanza

Political rhetoric is a weapon of innovative aggression. The bag wars between the Congress and BJP started when Priyanka Gandhi arrived in Parliament with a 'Palestine' bag.

Band of Likely Brothers

The young percussion ensemble must go beyond fusion formulas to make a musical mark