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Farmer on fast seeks talks with Centre, SC grants time

THE Supreme Court on Tuesday granted three more days to the Punjab government to comply with its December 20 order to provide medical aid to 70-year-old farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death strike since November 26, and shift him to hospital.

Mind Your Gut

UNIL (name changed), a 33-year-old IT professional from Kochi, was regularly suffering from bloating, gas, and irregular bowel movements.

Rising heart attacks among young women: A growing concern

HEART disease, long considered a male-dominated health issue, is now posing a significant threat to women, with alarming trends indicating a surge in heart attacks among younger females.

Winning moves & historic returns on 64 squares

Chess wizards from the country had a momentous 2024, rewriting history on multiple occasions. From D Gukesh's world title to Koneru Humpy's recent success at US, Indian chess just kept on giving, writes Swaroop Swaminathan

NorthEast sink Mumbai City FC 3-0 in ISL

NORTHEAST UNITED FC defeated Mumbai City FC by 3-0 at the Mumbai Football Arena in the Indian Super League (ISL) here on Monday.

Clock is ticking for famed duo

Once automatic choices in playing XI, out-of-form Sharma & Kohli under immense scrutiny

I enjoyed it a lot: Slot on Liverpool's 5-star show

LIVERPOOL moved a step closer to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title as a 5-0 thrashing of West Ham opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

Public Apology

ON July 2, 2024, and December 16, 2024, we inadvertently published two false and incorrect articles (the Articles) headlined,

Income Tax dept denies report on using DigiYatra data to go after evaders

THE Income Tax Department has denied a TNIE report that said the tax department will be tapping Digi Yatra data to go after evaders.

Public Apology in Respect of Article Published on 2nd July & 16th Dec

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Submariner Who Turned Commander-in-Chief

Newly married and sworn as a Naval officer, Jimmy Carter left his tiny hometown in 1946 hoping to climb the ranks and see the world.

Officials Seek to Detain Yoon for Evading Questioning

SOUTH Korean law enforcement officials requested a court warrant on Monday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as they investigate whether his short-lived martial law decree on Dec 3 amounted to rebellion.

Appeals Court Upholds $5 Million Award in Sex Abuse Verdict Against Trump

A three-judge panel rejected prez-elect's claim that trial court had made multiple errors

De facto Syrian leader says polls after four years, plans to dissolve HTS

SYRIA's de facto leader said on Sunday it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans to dissolve his Islamist group that led the country's insurgency at an anticipated national dialogue summit for the country.

Main accused in MP gold, cash haul fears for life

THE Enforcement Directorate raid at the premises of crorepati ex-constable of Madhya Pradesh transport department, Saurabh Sharma and associates, led to ₹33 crore-plus movable and immovable assets.

Lenacapavir named 'breakthrough of the year' drug for HIV care

IN a step to fight against HIV/AIDS, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Lenacapavir, an injectable HIV drug.

Vajpayee's 'good governance', Modi schemes on BJP agenda

AFTER celebrating the Constitution Day, the BJP is gearing up for a year-long 'Sangathan Parva' coinciding with Atal Jayanti in which former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 'good governance' will be highlighted.

Pak Betting App Scam: ED Says Promoters Earned More Than 50% Profit

THE Enforcement Directorate's (ED) investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) has revealed that alleged online betting website 'Magicwin', owned by Pakistani nationals, has earned profits that were more than 50 percent of the total deposits made by the betting players.

Mixed bag for 'divided' Oppn in '24

After good show in Lok Sabha elections, differences among INDIA allies come to the fore

From logistics to innovation, India improves rankings in 10 yrs: Govt

OVER the past decade, India has cemented its position as the world's fifth-largest economy, demonstrating progress in areas ranging from logistics and innovation to security and cyber security, government sources said.

PK booked as police action on Bihar PSC candidates turns into major row

POLITICAL parties sought to corner the Nitish Kumar government on Monday, a day after police cane-charged and used water cannons against Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) candidates protesting against alleged exam paper leak.

Rahul, Priyanka slam BJP govt over death of Dalit inside police station

CONGRESS leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday condemned the death of a Dalit youth in police custody at Dewas in Madhya Pradesh and said it is not possible without the support of the government.

Eco-Precariats Struggles in Unliveable Cities

Bengaluru's pleasant weather tag has taken a hit as the city saw extreme heat waves in the summer, followed by torrential rains that flooded various parts of the city.

The World Is Ending... Pass The Popcorn

Regimes toppling, countries threatening to vanish off the face of the earth. Wait, the earth may itself have officially entered an existential crisis in 2024. But Happy New Year

Cops detain 700 AIADMK workers

FORMER minister C Ve Shanmugam and 771 AIADMK workers were detained in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu for defying police restrictions and staging a protest near the collectorate on Tuesday.

MLA Uma to remain on ventilator support

Latest CT scan reveals serious lung injuries, infection being treated with antibiotics; health condition remains same

TP murder accused Kodi Suni released on 30-day parole amid controversy

KODI SUNI, the prime accused in the high-profile T P Chandrasekharan murder case, was released from Tavanur jail on a 30-day parole on Saturday, sparking widespread debate and political outcry.

K'taka govt to challenge Darshan's bail in SC

THE state Home Department has granted approval to file a Special Leave Petition (SLP) before the Supreme Court, challenging the bail granted to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, Pavithra Gowda, and others in the Renukaswamy murder case.

28-yr-old Sentenced to Death for Murdering College Girl in Chennai

A SPECIAL court in Chennai on Monday sentenced a 28-year-old man for brutally murdering a college student by pushing her in front of a moving train in Chennai in 2022, by considering the gravity and nature of the crime.

GCDA says contract with organisers did not allow construction of dais

THE Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA), which has come in for criticism following the accident in which Thrikkakara MLA Uma Thomas was seriously injured, has released a copy of the official contract with the organisers of the dance programme in an attempt to wash its hands of the incident.