The New Indian Express Chennai - December 16, 2024

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December 16, 2024

Fadnavis expands Maharashtra cabinet with 39 new ministers

Focus on young, new faces; 19 berths go to BJP, Shiv Sena gets 11, and NCP 9 ministers

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Dharavi to WPL riches: Simran bags ₹1.9 cr

SIMRAN SHAIKH was bought for her base price of ₹10 lakh by UP Warriorz at the inaugural Women's Premier League auction.

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Techie suicide: Wife and family members arrested

A week after 34-year-old software engineer Atul Subhash ended his life at his residence in Bengaluru's Marathahalli, his estranged wife Nikita Singhania, mother-in-law Nisha Singhania, and brother-in-law Anurag Singhania have been arrested on charges of abetment of suicide.

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Rajya Sabha to hold debate on Constitution from today

Rajya Sabha is expected to witness fiery debates between the government and the opposition on Monday as it begins a two-day debate on the Constitution to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding document's adoption.

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Chennai-Tada NH toll fee may be cut by 15%

MARKING a first for Tamil Nadu, the toll fee for vehicles plying on the Chennai-Tada National Highway is set to be slashed by 14-15% at the Nallur toll plaza.

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Heavy rain likely over TN delta dists tomorrow

CLOSE on the heels of the recent weather system that brought significant rainfall to Chennai and the delta districts, along with extremely heavy downpours in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) on Sunday announced that a new low-pressure area is likely to form over southeast Bay of Bengal on Monday.

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Detailed form for UDISE+ portal burden TN teachers

A section of teachers have complained that the exhaustive questionnaire to update data in the centre's Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) portal, is eating up their teaching time.

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FSG to ensure schemes get implemented in tribal schools

THE tribal welfare department, which manages 320 schools in tribal areas, will soon establish a functional support group (FSG) in order to oversee the implementation of government schemes in the schools and to identify the need for specific changes so as to cater to its students.

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Harsh penalty norm on the cards, ration shop employees irked

RATION shop employees across the state have expressed concern over the imposition of a penalty up to three times for any decrease in the quantity of stock in ration shops.

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ED ties Sadiq firm to TN textbook corpn contractor

ONE of the 21 businesses of Jaffer Sadiq, in which the alleged proceeds of the international drug trafficking operations were infused, supplied geometry boxes and school bags to a contractor of the Tamil Nadu Text Book Corporation, the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) probe has found.

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Thousands pay tributes to Elangovan

THOUSANDS, including the public, Congress leaders and cadre, paid tribute to late Congress leader and Erode (East) MLA EVKS Elangovan, who was laid to rest with state honours at the electric crematorium in Mugalivakkam on Sunday.

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Promise to evicted families falls like house of cards

Residents say they shifted out of Manali New Town in '22 on assurance of ₹5.5L flat, but rate jumped to ₹10.4L

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More rains likely: As reservoirs nearly full, risk of floods looms

WITH the city's reservoirs at around 86% of their full capacity as per data available until Friday, Chennai finds itself bracing for yet another round of rains, not long after cyclone Fengal and another low pressure area brought heavy downpour last week.

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Velmurugan seeks action against corrupt officials

TAMIL Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin must take stern action against officials involved in administrative irregularities and corruption, Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi president and Panruti MLA T Velmurugan demanded on Saturday, warning of massive protests if the government fails to act.

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Suresh Vedanayagam elected as president of Chennai Press Club

IN the Chennai Press Club election held after a gap of 25 years on Monday, the 'League for Justice' emerged victorious, securing all major positions, while 'Team Unity' managed to win one post.

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25-yr-old held for attacking woman in Valasaravakkam

The Valasaravakkam police arrested a 25-year-old man on Saturday for allegedly attacking and harassing a woman, with whom he had been in a relationship until a few weeks ago.

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After Thirumavalavan questions agenda, Arjuna resigns

SEVEN days after his temporary suspension from VCK, deputy general secretary Aadhav Arjuna announced his resignation from the party on Sunday.

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EPS' allegations against govt baseless: DMK

HOURS after the AIADMK adopted several resolutions against the state government at the party's general body meeting, the ruling DMK accused AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami of fabricating baseless allegations.

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Support welfare schemes: TN to union govt

MINISTER for Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Dr M Mathiventhan has urged the union government to support the disability welfare initiatives in Tamil Nadu. Speaking at the 7th Central Advisory Board meeting in New Delhi, the minister submitted a memorandum outlining Tamil Nadu's key demands.

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IN PURSUIT OF AN ELUSIVE JUSTICE FOR OVER A DECADE

AS THE NEW SRI LANKAN PRESIDENT COMMENCES HIS FIRST STATE VISIT TO INDIA, TNIE HIGHLIGHTS THE EXPECTATIONS OF MARGINALISED LANKAN TAMILS IN RESOLVING LONG-PENDING ISSUES

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Centre urged to ensure devolution of state funds without bias

THE AIADMK general council meeting on Sunday urged the central government to ensure devolution of funds to Tamil Nadu without any partiality.

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With eye on polls, AIADMK to revive Youth Brigades

Office bearers told to focus on strengthening youth wing, infuse young blood into party; EPS to embark on statewide tour from January

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Two minor sisters among 3 killed by jumbos in Odisha

Forest workers installed trap cameras on Friday before one of them was attacked and suffered critical injuries

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Newlyweds among 4 killed in KL accident

PATHANAMTHITTA: Theirs was a fairytale love story. An eight-year-long courtship that culminated in marriage on November 30, and a honeymoon in Malaysia.

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Man bulldozes his in-laws' home

A 43-year-old man bulldozed his in-laws' residence over a dispute on Sunday.

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CHALLENGES BEFORE THE NEW SRI LANKAN GOVERNMENT

The Dissanayake-led NPP has committed to reducing government expenditure, but how economic consolidation will take shape in the coming year and beyond is still unclear

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ANNIVERSARY OF THE STORY OF THE LORD

THIS year, Gita Jayanti fell on December 11. This event commemorates the anniversary of the revelation of the discourse called the Bhagavad Gita or Song of God in the Mahabharata. It was revealed by Krishna to Arjuna on the first day of the 18-day battle of Kurukshetra.

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60K kids living in care homes, TN leads

OVER 60,000 children are living in institutional care in India, with Tamil Nadu housing approximately 10,000 of them, according to government data.

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ASI decides to rope in retired officers to conduct departmental inquiries

THE Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has decided to establish a panel of retired senior government officials to conduct departmental inquiries.

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MPs' day-out from House & cricket field beckons

PARLIAMENTARIANS on Sunday were seen taking on each other, but not inside the House. They squared off on a cricket field in a friendly 20-over match played at Delhi's Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium to raise awareness against tuberculosis.

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45% of springs in Himalayas dry up in 4 decades, rising temp key factor: Study

Approximately 45% of the springs in the Himalayas have completely dried up due to rising temperatures and a decline in both rainfall and snowfall over the past four decades, says a recent study.

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NEED TO BALANCE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MEDICINE

Former AIIMS director Randeep Guleria explains the shift from clinical to investigative medicines and the rising cost during the 20th edition of Delhi Dialogues

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Child rights body's parental control on X-mas

Ahead of Christmas Day, Madhya Pradesh Child Rights Commission wrote to the government and all district collectors saying parents' written consent is necessary for participation of students in events, playing particular roles and wearing specific attires at those events.

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Shah praises C'garh police on Maoist 'surrender policy'

UNION home minister Amit Shah on Sunday conferred the Chhattisgarh police with the President's Colour award in recognition for 24 years of \"exemplary service and unwavering dedication to the nation.\"

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DSP linked to Bishnoi interview may be dismissed

A Deputy Superintendent of Police, a key conspirator who allegedly facilitated an interview with incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi for a private news channel, is expected to be dismissed from his position.

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Maha cabinet wears a 'new' look

CM Fadnavis drops 9 old faces from BJP, Shinde eases out 6 and Ajit Pawar ignores 5

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Cong changes tact, seeks to adopt 'soft Hindutva' to check BJP in Jammu

AFTER a poor assembly poll show in Jammu, Congress leaders are calling for a change of strategy and adopting a soft Hindutva policy to fight the BJP in the Hindu belt of the region.

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NDA slams Tejashwi's sops to women, flags 'one family rule' of Lalu & Rabri

BIHAR Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Prasad Yadav's announcement of a cash transfer scheme for women under the 'Mai-Behan Maan Yojna' has created a political storm in the state, with ruling NDA leaders making a scathing attack on him on Sunday.

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Jolt to Dhami as Uttarakhand permanent capital plan fails to clear govt's hurdle

IN a significant setback for Uttarakhand, the Union Ministry of Forest and Environment has revoked its in-principle approval for the establishment of the state assembly, secretariat, and departmental headquarters in the Raipur area of Dehradun, which currently serves as the temporary capital.

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HUNDREDS FEARED DEAD IN FRENCH TERRITORY'S WORST CYCLONE IN 90 YRS

THE death toll in the French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is \"several hundred\" and may run into the thousands, the island's top government official told a local broadcaster on Sunday.

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Blinken says US in contact with Syrian rebels

Secy of State refuses to divulge details but says he has conveyed the message to HTS that it is being watched

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Opposition members in Venezuela complain of lack of water, power

MEMBERS of Venezuela's political opposition who have been sheltering for months in the Argentine diplomatic compound in the capital on Saturday detailed their deteriorating living conditions as they sought to grow a sense of urgency among the governments working to secure their safe departure from their country.

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Court urged to swiftly remove impeached S Korean president

SOUTH Korea's opposition leader urged a top court on Sunday to swiftly formalise the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol and ease the \"suffering of the people\" after his short-lived martial law decree.

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Rep senate leader asks Kennedy's stand on polio vax

SENATE Republican leader Mitch McConnell, a childhood polio survivor, said any of President-elect Donald Trump's nominees seeking confirmation should \"steer clear\" of efforts to discredit the polio vaccine.

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Withdrawal of EPF from ATM may take time

Though there are plans to ease the claims process, the idea of withdrawal of EPF claims via ATM is at an early stage

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Wadia illegally sold 8.69% Tata Sons stake

A public interest litigation has alleged that Bombay Dyeing group chairman Nusli Wadia has misappropriated 8.69% stake that FE Dinshaw Ltd owned in Tata Sons since the 1920s, and transferred the shares to the Shapoorji Pallonji group in the 1970s soon after he was made the administrator of the Indian trust, which owned the stake in FE Dinshaw Ltd.

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HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU BE INVESTING?

When it comes to saving and investing, people are obsessed with the returns they're going to get on their money! Two factors that determine how much money we end up with are the amount we put into our savings and investments in the first place and the amount of time we have it there.

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FIIs buy ₹22,766 cr in first two weeks of Dec

AFTER selling rigorously for more than two months, foreign investors have again started buying Indian equities.

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WHY YOUR MONEY NEEDS YOUR HELP IN 2025

The idea that you can earn more than you can spend and create an investible surplus every month is riveting.

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LONE RANGER BUMRAH

Pacer claims second five-wicket haul of the tour but India let Australia off the hook as hosts finish Day 2 with impressive total of 405/7

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Vintage knock: Trademark shuffle is back & so is Smith

FROM the moment Steve Smith strolled out to bat at the Gabba on Sunday morning, the signs were there.

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United pile on City's misery

MANCHESTER United struck twice in the dying minutes to earn a dramatic 2-1 win at Manchester City on Sunday, deepening the pain of City boss Pep Guardiola.

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Erigaisi lauds Gukesh, recounts own incredible journey

IT was no surprise for Arjun Erigaisi to witness his teammate and friend D Gukesh become a world champion.

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WPL auction: Unsold last season, Simran costliest this time

SIMRAN Shaikh is a \"bindhast\" person. A proper Bambaiya cricketer. A player with whom you can have an evening tea and talk about the game for hours.

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FORAGING AND FEASTING

At a food walk held by Forgotten Greens, Chennaiites gathered at Kotturpuram Corporation Park to find weeds and shrubs that have gone out of our vegetable baskets, but are powerhouses of benefits

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Photographs that tell a tale

THE Chennai Photo Biennale Edition 4 (CPB 4) is scheduled to commence on December 20.

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WHEN BRATMAN SAVED CHRISTMAS

The first moments of The Little Theatre's Christmas Pantomime Bratman, staged at the Museum Theatre, offer a playful promise: the city of Gotham is aglow with festivity, only for its cheer to be upended by a mystery that threatens to derail Christmas altogether.

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Seasons of sangeetham

AS the music season begins, Carnatic tunes reverberate through the city, women don their most elegant silk drapes, and sabhas are the most frequented spots. With the lyrical rendition of Kandan Seyal Andro, Krishna Gana Sabha's inauguration ceremony of the 68th Margazhi Mela on Friday began with ragas, and enraptured rasikas.

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CURTAINS RISE FOR MARGAZHI

The sabhas in the city are all set to enthrall rasikas throughout the music season with an illustrious line-up

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Keeping up with a legacy

The inaugural events at the sabhas set the stage for a month-long dance and music festival as the city awakens to the mesmerizing rhythms of the month of Margazhi—up before sunrise, drawing kolams, visiting temples, listening to devotional songs, and more.

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