The New Indian Express Chennai - January 11, 2025

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January 11, 2025

SC Junks Pleas Seeking Speedy Implementation of Women's Quota

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed two public interest litigations (PILs) against the 2023 Nari Shakti Vandan Act, popularly known as the Women's Reservation Act, which reserves one-third seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

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CM Proposes Stricter Penalties for Crimes Against Women, Kids

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday introduced two bills in the Assembly to award stringent punishments, including the death sentence, for offenses committed against women and children in Tamil Nadu.

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Madurai-Thoothukudi railway line shelved as per TN's wish: Vaishnaw

IN a surprising development, Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said the construction of 143.5-km-long broad gauge (BG) railway line from Madurai to Thoothukudi via Aruppukottai, at a cost of ₹2,054 crore, has been shelved as the Tamil Nadu government did not want the project.

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India Cagey About Starlink Licence After Manipur Breach

Govt may not give any exemption to Elon Musk firm or treat it as a special case

1 min

Don Gets Felony Sentence Without Any Punishment

US President-elect Donald Trump was on Friday sentenced in the hush money case without any punishment.

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Mistakes are inevitable, I'm human, not God, says PM

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi in his debut podcast described himself as a person for whom designation holds no significance in his dedication to serving the nation.

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HC Forms SIT To Probe Illegal Sand Mining Affecting Kovai Elephant Corridor

The Madras high Court on Friday ordered the constitution of a special investigation team (SIT) to conduct a court-monitored probe into the illegal activities of brick kilns and the plundering of natural resources, particularly sand around these kilns, which is affecting the movement of animals along elephant corridors in Perur taluk of Coimbatore.

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Accident at Kavaraipettai station: Rlys to improve safety with new signal joints

UNION Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said that following the train accident involving the Bagmati Express and a goods train at Kavaraipettai station on the Chennai-Gummidipundi line in October last year, the railways is developing a new design for point machines and signal joints to enhance safety.

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DVAC Books Home Dept Official in DA Case Linked to Son's Gold Smuggling

Customs probe revealed substantial cash deposits in the accused's bank account

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EMIS work to be streamlined to ease teachers' workload, says school edu dept

The School Education Department plans to streamline the Education Management Information System (EMIS) from March by significantly reducing the data teachers are required to collect and feed into the system.

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Udhaya vows to make TN beacon of innovation

VOWING to make the state a beacon of innovation and excellence in the world, Deputy Chief Minister Udayanidhi Stalin said Tamil Nadu is skilling its workforce while wooing technology companies to set up their units in the state.

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'Poor probe': Court acquits 2 accused of killing wives

A few days after a trial court in Chennai awarded a death sentence to the accused for murdering a girl by pushing her in front of a moving train at St Thomas Mount station in 2022, two other men accused of murdering their wives were acquitted by the same court because of the police's failure to prove the charges.

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Balloons from 8 countries light up city skies

TOURISM Minister R Rajendran along with Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises T M Anbarasan inaugurated the 10th Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival at Thiruvidanthai on ECR on Friday.

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Devanathan Yadav's firm cheating case: EOW files preliminary chargesheet

THE Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has filed a preliminary chargesheet in the cheating case filed against The Mylapore Hindu Permanent Fund Nidhi Limited.

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Stalin, EPS Wage War of Words Over Tungsten, Pollachi Rape

The state Assembly witnessed heated and prolonged war of words for over 30 minutes between Chief Minister MK Stalin and leader of the Opposition edappadi K Palaniswami, especially over the Pollachi sexual assault case that happened during the previous AIADMK regime when ePS was the CM.

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Pongal rush: Omni bus operators release fare list; 850 buses to ply daily

OMNI bus operators have been issued a stern warning not to charge exorbitant fares for the Pongal season.

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Finance minister allays fears, says state's debt within prescribed limits

IN an answer to the concerns raised by AIADMK general secretary and leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami regarding the debt burden of the state, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu said the debt was within prescribed levels.

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Amendment proposes protection order

IMPORTANTLY, the amendment has introduced a new section to TNPHW Act, enabling the Executive Magistrate, on receiving a complaint from an aggrieved person or based on a report by the Investigation Officer concerned, to pass a \"Protection Order,\" prohibiting the accused from attempting to communicate with the aggrieved person in any way, including personal, oral, written, electronic, telephonic or even through third parties.

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India Bloc Student Units Demand UGC Draft Rollback

The Federation of Students Organisation-Tamil Nadu staged a demonstration at Valluvar Kottam on Friday, demanding the withdrawal of the University Grants Commission's (UGC) new draft regulations for university governance.

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Lapses in issuing eviction orders: Court summons revenue secretary

SLAMMING revenue officials for repeated procedural lapses in issuing eviction orders, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Friday summoned the principal secretary of the revenue department to appear before the court and give an explanation on the issue.

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Thiruma, Annamalai demand TN to declare Melur as protected agri zone

The tungsten mining project will not happen in Melur taluk without the state government’s permission, VCK General Secretary Thol Thirumavalavan assured villagers in the region during a demonstration organised by the VCK against the proposed project on Friday.

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Sea bridge may link Light House & Neelankarai

PWD Minister EV Velu on Friday informed the Assembly that engineers of the state highways department are preparing a detailed project report for raising a sea bridge on the 15-km stretch between the Light House and Neelankarai in the first phase.

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Elephant slips & falls off a rock in Coonoor, dies

A female elephant died after slipping off a rocky slope, at Coonoor forest range in Nilgiris on Friday.

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Uncertainty ends, DMK to contest Erode (East) bypoll

THE ruling DMK will contest the upcoming bypoll for Erode (East) Assembly constituency as part of the alliance it leads.

1 min

Jallikattu bull's fractured leg treated

A team of animal husbandry veterinary doctors in Madurai successfully treated a Jallikattu bull, which had severely fractured its hind leg.

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ECI Recognises VCK & NTK as State Parties

THE ECI has recognised VCK as a state party and reserved the symbol 'pot' for the party.

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1,601 Get Certs at 23rd REC Graduation Day

THE 23rd graduation day of Rajalakshmi Engineering College was held on Thursday and former cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin was the chief guest.

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18-Year-Old Girl Sexually Abused by 60 People for Five Years

In a shocking revelation, an 18-year-old girl has said she was sexually abused by over 60 people over the past five years, since she was 13, in Pathanamthitta.

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TTD chairman apologises for temple stampede that killed 6

TIRUMALA This development followed his earlier statement in which he remarked that while offering an apology might be appropriate, it would not bring the deceased back.

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Karti granted court shield, CBI must issue notice before arrest

SIVAGANGA MP and Congress leader Karti Chidambaram opted not to pursue his anticipatory bail application before a Delhi court on Friday in connection with the Diageo bribery case.

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With Kalaskar, all accused in Gauri murder case out on bail

THE Principal City Civil and Sessions Court on Wednesday granted bail to Sharad Bhausaheb Kalaskar, accused number 10 in journalist Gauri Lankesh's murder case.

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Indian diaspora contribution key for Viksit Bharat

PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu on Friday appealed to the Indian diaspora to actively contribute to the realisation of the mission of Viksit Bharat by 2047, the centenary year of the country's independence.

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Railway Minister's Reason for Cancelling Project Shocking

18km of track between Milavittan and Melmarudur was completed and cleared for operation in March 2022. Land acquisition for the uncompleted section, from Melmarudur to Thiruparankundram, has been progressing slowly, with only around 35%-40% of the required land acquired so far.

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NOW SCREENING: PUTTING NAME BEFORE THE TITLE

Some southern stars are requesting fans to drop their titles. These epithets have a complex play not just in films and politics, but in the Dravidian ideological ecosystem too

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FISCAL TIGHTNESS MAY FURTHER SLOW DOWN ECONOMY

INDIA'S real GDP growth rate is pegged at a four-year-low of 6.4 percent for 2024-25, weighed down by a likely decline in manufacturing and investments.

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Neither Going Nor Gone, Goa Is Evoking A Groan

It's been a Goa-filled new year's week for me even though I am still freezing in Delhi's bitter cold.

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FORMULA E FIASCO LAYS ASIDE PUBLIC INTEREST

TELANGANA'S political circuit is abuzz with the curious case of the Formula E race in Hyderabad-held with fanfare in February 2023-in which the then municipal administration and urban development (MAUD) minister and BRS working president KT Rama Rao stands as the first accused.

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Indonesia Initiates $450 Mn BrahMos Missile Export Deal

IN all probability, India is heading for another major defence export deal.

1 min

Purvanchali power play: Cong promises Chhath Ghat amid AAP-BJP spat

IN the high-stakes battle for Purvanchali votes ahead of the Delhi assembly elections, the Congress has upped the ante with a bold promise: building a grand Chhath Puja ghat, akin to the iconic Maha Kumbh structures, on the Yamuna riverbank, if it comes to power.

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Global heating a cold fact: 2024 hottest year on record, says UN weather agency

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that 2024 is the warmest year on record, based on six international datasets.

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Public interest: SC opens doors to people for guided tour on 2 Saturdays a mnth

TO give the general public an opportunity to visit the majestic and grand structure of the landmark building, the Supreme Court has decided to open its doors to them every working Saturday, from 10 am to 5 pm, except on the second and the fourth Saturdays and declared holidays.

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Purvanchali power play: Cong promises Chhath Ghat amid AAP-BJP spat

THE Central Election Committee of the BJP met Friday evening and finalised candidates for the remaining 41 of the 70 seats for the Delhi Assembly election. The names will be released on Saturday.

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Rlys will boost wheels production as high-speed train plans spike demand

WITH high-speed train projects slated for launch in the coming years, the Railways is bracing for a surge in demand for forged wheels by augmenting local production, officials said.

1 min

S'pore Prez's India visit from Jan 14

60th anniv of diplomatic ties to be celebrated; Singapore is one of largest sources of FDI

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SC stays Sambhal civic body's 'notice' on well near masjid

THE Supreme Court on Friday stayed the execution of a notice issued by nagar Palika of Sambhal regarding prayers at a well outside the Shahi Jama Masjid and sought a status report within two weeks.

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Concern over tiger poaching in U'khand

UTTARAKHAND is ramping up efforts to safeguard its tiger population by enlisting the help of the SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal) and ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police), along with search dogs.

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2 Crocodiles Rescued From Ponds Inside Residence of BJP MLA in Sagar District

At least two crocodiles were reportedly rescued by the state forest department from ponds in the sprawling residential premises of ex-BJP MLA Harvansh Singh Rathore in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district.

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Badals lose SAD control for 1st time in 3 decades

Sukhbir's resignation accepted, election to party chief on March 1

1 min

Qaida terrorist arrested from near Ranchi

THE special cell of Delhi Police in association with Jharkhand ATS, has arrested a suspected Al Qaeda terrorist Shahbaz Ansari from Chanho in Ranchi.

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TMC suspends ex-MP who was vocal on RG Kar

Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday suspended its ex-Rajya Sabha MP Santanu Sen over alleged \"anti-party\" activities.

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All Sanatanis welcome to Maha Kumbh: Yogi

UTTAR Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said those who respect India, its Sanatan ethos and its eternal traditions are welcome to attend the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.

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Indian Pangolin rescued in Poonch

AN Indian Pangolin, a Schedule I critically endangered species, was rescued from the forest area of Sunderbani near the Line of Control (LoC) in a border district of J&K by the Indian army and Wildlife department.

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U'khand madrasa board scraps Kamil and Fazil courses after SC ruling

FOLLOWING the Supreme Court ruling declaring the Kamil (undergraduate) and Fazil (postgraduate) degrees awarded to Muslim students by madrasas unconstitutional, the Uttarakhand Madrasa Board lost no time deciding to discontinue the courses and refund the students' fees.

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JMM plans to expand tribal movement in Bengal, Odisha

BUOYED by the thumping majority in the Assembly polls, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is now eying 'Vrihad' (larger) Jharkhand and is considering launching a movement for the formation of an Autonomous Council combining the four tribal-dominated districts of West Bengal and Odisha.

1 min

Gunmen attack houses of minister, police official

ARMED militants attacked the residences of a senior minister and a deputy commissioner and stormed a police checkpost in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, police said.

1 min

Israel confirms 23-yr-old hostage killed along with dad in Gaza

ISRAEL'S army confirmed Friday that one of the bodies recovered from Gaza earlier this week was that of 23-year-old hostage Hamzah AlZayadni.

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House votes to sanction ICC for warrant against Bibi

THE US House of Representatives on Thursday voted to sanction the International Criminal Court over its arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

1 min

New fast-moving fire in LA prompts more evacuations

10 dead, more than 10,000 structures already destroyed; progress in containing older fires

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Hush money case was brought to defeat me, it didn't work: Trump

RESPONDING to his sentencing on Friday in the hush money case, US-president elect Donald Trump, briefly addressing the court as he appeared virtually from his Florida home, said his criminal trial and conviction has \"been a very terrible experience\" and insisted he committed no crime.

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Stampede at central Damascus mosque kills four

A stampede at the landmark Umayyad Mosque in Syria's capital on Friday killed four people, a Damascus health official told state media.

1 min

Low-base effect lifts industrial production to seven-month high

INDUSTRIAL production increased to a seven-month high of 5.2% year-on-year in November 2024 as compared to 3.7% in October, thanks largely to a low-base effect.

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Investors lose ₹6 lakh crore as midcap, smallcap stocks plunge

INVESTORS saw their wealth eroding by ₹6 lakh crore on Friday as selling pressure brought down the domestic equity markets, with smallcap and midcap stocks bearing the brunt.

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TVS veteran H Lakshmanan dies at 92 due to age-related ailments

H LAKSHMANAN, former executive director of Sundaram Clayton and a key member of Chennai-based TVS group, passed away at 92, leaving behind a legacy that spans seven decades.

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SC relief to online gaming companies on GST issue

Court suspended proceedings until matter is finally adjudicated

1 min

Reliance Jio's call quality lowest, Airtel performs best: TRAI

The call quality of Reliance Jio, country's largest telecom service provider, was lowest and there was also higher percentage of unsuccessful call attempts on its network in Delhi compared to its competitors Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, said the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in a report, released on Friday, based on a test conducted by it.

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Need common mechanism to track SME fund usage: SBI chief

THERE is an urgent need to develop a common mechanism to track the end-use of funds raised via debt and equity from capital markets by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to give comfort to lenders and investors and make pricing more competitive, State Bank chairman CS Setty said on Friday.

1 min

Infy files counterclaim against Cognizant

IT services company Infosys has alleged that US-based Cognizant has acted with anticompetitive malice aimed at stifling competition from the company.

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Brevis, Potgieter inspire Eastern Cape

ST GEORGE'S Park witnessed two-gun bowling performances as MI Cape Town cantered past Sunrisers Eastern Cape, the defending champions, in the inaugural match of the third season of the SA20.

1 min

Rawal rises in India's chase vs Ireland

AT one point in India's chase of 239 at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, Pratika Rawal had the best seat in the house with captain Smriti Mandhana continuing her 2024 form with the bat.

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Swiatek, Sinner discuss doping

IGA Swiatek, a self-described 'control freak,' is taking new precautions — including holding on to extra samples of medicine she takes, in case they need to be tested at some point — after a doping case she described Friday as \"probably, like, the worst time in my life.\"

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Signs of promise & more from Satwik and Chirag

Indian duo post third victory in ongoing Malaysia Open to enter semis

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ISL: Punjab FC hold NorthEast

NorthEast United and Punjab FC played out a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League match at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here on Friday.

1 min

Handsome victory for Tamil Nadu women

HALF-CENTURIES by Trisha Madhu (55 n.o) and Elokmil Nsi Arun (52 n.o) helped Tamil Nadu thrash Mizoram by 105 runs in the BCCI Women U-23 T20 trophy Group B league match played in Jamshedpur.

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Hard-fought win for TN Dragons

TAMIL NADU Dragons extended their winning run as they rode on goals from Karthi Selvam (16') and Uttam Singh (37') to earn a hard-fought win against the Bengal Tigers in an enthralling Hockey India League match at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Friday.

1 min

RSPB vs WFI: Railway wrestlers may miss out on National Games

ONCE again the rift between the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is set to jeopardise the future of grapplers.

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Jayant & Pravin's partnership helps TN capture Cooch Behar Trophy

TAMIL Nadu won the final of the Cooch Behar tournament on virtue of first innings lead over Gujarat.

1 min

Verses, visuals, and a vision

These words by the only female alvar (poet-saint), Andal, discuss the concept of water cycle in her collection, Thiruppavai.

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Basking In Blooms

Flower Show sees spectators, young and old, cherishing a joyful walk through the alleys adorned with nature's colours.

1 min

FOG ALERT

Forgetfulness is something we've all experienced, whether it's misplacing keys or blanking out during a conversation. But for many, it's no longer an occasional hiccup—it's a daily struggle.

2 mins

Tracks Of Triumph

The tricolour flag hoisted high above the open ground waved in the air, symbolising freedom and unity.

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HIGH ON EMOTION, STARVED OF STORY

VANANgAAN feels like a mishmash of vague Balaesque ideas.

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Big ideas, thin characters, little feeling

Perhaps it’s the repetition of certain ideas, or perhaps it’s the undeniable power of Shankar’s hit cinema, but it’s impossible not to think of his earlier works—his heyday, shall we dare call it— while watching game Changer.

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