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Constable alleges cop-smuggler nexus, writes to DGP

A constable attached to Sivagiri police station petitioned DGP Shankar Jiwal, alleging that seized vehicles used for smuggling minerals were forcefully released by smugglers with the involvement of higher officials.

Cops Seek 5-Day Custody of Accused, Suspect Him to Be a Serial Offender

GREATER Chennai Police have sought five-day custody of Gnanasekaran (37), the suspect arrested for raping the student.

Panel of retired judges to help TN fight priest appointment case: Min

HR&CE Minister PK Sekarbabu on Friday said that a committee comprising retired judges will be formed to secure a favourable verdict from the Supreme Court towards appointment of priests from all castes in temples across the state.

Edappadi Questions Contradictions in Statements of CoP Arun, Chezhiaan

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday questioned the contradictions in the statements of Chennai City Police Commissioner A Arun and Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhiaan regarding the sexual assault of a student of Anna University.

H Raja's Jail Term Suspended Until Court Decides on Appeals

THE Madras HC on Friday ordered suspension of the sentence of six months imprisonment to senior BJP leader H Raja in the cases relating to making inflammatory and derogatory statements against DMK MP Kanimozhi and Periyar EV Ramasamy until the appeals filed against the trial court verdict are decided.

Govt, NGOs coming together can really make a difference in difficult situations

ANNIYAKUMARI was among the districts badly affected by the tsunami. Sunil Paliwal IAS was transferred from Theni to the district as collector with his task cut out for rebuilding infrastructure and nurturing hope in the local population.

25 De-addiction Centres Set to Be Inaugurated in Govt Med Colleges in TN Soon

THE health department is set to officially inaugurate 25 de-addiction centres in government medical college hospitals to provide institutional counselling, treatment and rehabilitation services to persons affected by substance abuse.

HC grills TN, lauds rape survivor

GRILLING the TN government on the investigation into the rape of a student on the Anna University campus, the Madras High Court on Friday directed the state and the university to file reports on the probe and safety arrangements at the institution.

Rural, urban consumption gap narrows

The gap between urban and rural consumption narrowed as the average monthly per capita consumption expenditure grew 9% in nominal terms in rural areas and 8% in urban areas in 2023-24, the latest household consumption data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation showed.

Manmohan Singh Believed in Growth With Equity

DR Manmohan Singh belongs to an era when politicians were respected for allowing institutions to flourish.

Stalker Convicted for Murder at Railway Station

A special court on Friday convicted a 26-year-old man for murdering a 20-year-old woman from Alandur by pushing her in front of a moving train at St Thomas Mount railway station in October 2022.

Memorial space to be allocated after today's cremation: Govt

Funeral at 11.45 am at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat crematorium, says home ministry

TECHNOLOGY TRENDS THAT STOOD OUT IN 2024

THOUGH many emerging technologies took centre stage in 2024, the year was more about driving transformation and integrating technology across various industries.

Shahrukh, Mohamed help TN down UP

Shahrukh Khan's 85-ball 132 not out and Mohamed Ali's unbeaten 76 powered Tamil Nadu to a massive 114-run win over Uttar Pradesh at Visakhapatnam in a Group D match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Wrestling continues to grapple for survival

The sorry state of affairs in wrestling continues even though Aman Sehrawat, with his Olympic bronze, salvaged some pride earlier this year. As 2024 nears end, Firoz Mirza sheds some light on issues ailing the sport and way forward to reclaim the good old days...

City pay penalty, Chelsea stunned

ERLING HAALAND had a second-half penalty saved as crisis-torn Manchester City failed to end their dismal run with a 1-1 draw against Everton, while title contenders Chelsea suffered a first home defeat against Fulham since 1979.

Teen Konstas takes bowlers to cleaners on his Test debut

JASPRIT Bumrah had just welcomed Sam Konstas to Test cricket.

Top Gun 4: Oz batters foil India's plans

In front of record number of fans at MCG on Day 1, Australia top-four help

Indian Companies May Raise ₹2 Lakh Cr From Market Via Public Issues In 2025

DESPITE a sharp correction in the equity market in recent months, the initial public offering (IPO) market has remained robust.

India sees higher oil demand growth than China

THE year 2024 is going to end with a higher oil demand growth rate as compared to China's.

Rupee continues to decline for third consecutive session, hits low of 85.26

THE rupee continued to bleed for the third consecutive day on Thursday, pressured by a firm dollar and importers' month-end dollar demand.

Govt could reduce income tax rates in budget

AMID outcry over the growing tax burden on the middle class, the government might reduce income tax rates for individuals earning up to ₹15 lakh a year, according to a report by Reuters.

Quick Commerce Growth in 2024: From Gold, Groceries to Gadget Delivery in 10 min

THE quick commerce sector in 2024 not only witnessed significant venture funding and growth, but also saw the entry of major players and extraordinary growth in terms of users.

HC bars websites from copying RummyCircle

THE Delhi High Court has passed an order of interim injunction restraining defendants-impugned websites-from using the RummyCircle trademark or any other similar trademark in their domain name and social media posts.

₹21,367 cr lost in bank frauds in H1, up 8-times

THE number of bank frauds has seen a significant increase during the first half of the current financial year to 18,461 cases, as per the RBI report released on Thursday.

Bank balance sheets robust as NPAs fall

RBI report says focus on cleaning up books has led to bad loan ratios dropping to 13-year lows

Israel strikes airports, ports in Yemen capital

HOUTHI rebels in Yemen said Israeli airstrikes on Thursday targeted the rebel-held capital of Sanaa and the port city of Hodeida, following several days of Houthi launches setting off sirens in Israel.

Pak military court jails 60 civilians

PAKISTAN's military court has convicted and sentenced another 60 civilians to prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for their involvement in attacks on army installations during violence on May 9 last year, the army said on Thursday.

Plane crash investigation veers towards Russian attack

AZERBAIJANI authorities believe the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people was caused by a Russian surface-to-air missile, several media reported Thursday.

World's Largest Dam to Be Built Over Brahmaputra

CHINA has approved the construction of the world's largest dam, stated to be the planet's biggest infra project costing $137 billion, on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet close to the Indian border, raising concerns in riparian states – India and Bangladesh.