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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

The record straight by providing the true and correct facts, which, regrettably, we did not do.

WHO asks Israel to release Gaza hospital director Safiyeh

The WHO chief called on Monday for the immediate release of Hossam Abu Safiyeh, director of Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital, who is being held by Israel's military following a major raid on the facility.

Seoul to inspect all 737-800 aircraft

SOUTH Korean officials said on Monday they will conduct safety inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by the country's airlines, as they struggle to determine what caused a plane crash that killed 179 people a day earlier.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dalit assaulted over 'conversion' in UP's Fatehpur

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.

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.

ECO-PRECARIAT 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

1.3L women removed from TN's monthly aid scheme

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UGC COMES OUT WITH DRAFT TO DE-RESERVE SC, ST & OBC POSTS IN UNIVERSITIES

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued draft guidelines for de-reserving the vacancies meant for SC, ST and OBC candidates in higher education institutes (HEIs) and fill them under general category if enough reserved candidates are not available.

No fund since Feb, panchayats unable to make ends meet

Minister says issues in operation, server problems reasons for delay in release of funds

No end to dumping of KL biomedical waste in Kodaganallur and Palavoor

Locals allege waste from Kerala hosps discarded at night by trucks going to a paper mill

Over-the-Counter Sale Ban Coming on Morning-After Pill

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is likely to recommend a ban on the over-the-counter (OTC) sale of all hormonal contraceptive drugs, including oral emergency contraceptive pills (ECP).

Men at Vellore jail face hours-long lines for toilets

The queue for toilets begins at 2 a.m. at the Vellore Central Prison with only three usable toilets available for each block housing 70 male prisoners, inmates told TNIE.

₹941-cr scam: Six Chennai jewellers on the DRI radar

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and Chennai Customs have unearthed a ₹941-crore scam, in which six jewellers from Chennai had allegedly diverted around 2,170 kg of gold under the pretext of exporting gold jewellery to Dubai and Malaysia between 2020 and 2022.

Tech glitches may have led to FIR leak: NIC

THE central government's National Informatics Centre (NIC) has said the FIR in the alleged rape of the Anna University student may have been leaked as it was not blocked due to technical glitches due to migration from Indian Penal Code (IPC) to Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS).

Panel to Submit Report to NCW Chairman Soon

The fact-finding committee of the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday said it would soon submit a detailed report with its recommendations to the commission chairman on the sexual assault of a girl on AU campus.

AIADMK Cadre Stage Statewide Stir Seeking Justice for Rape Survivor

SEVERAL AIADMK leaders and cadre were arrested on Monday in Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, and Thiruvallur districts during demonstrations demanding justice for the survivor in the sexual assault incident at Anna University.

Don't politicise issues for gains, minister tells EPS

MINISTER for Social Welfare P Geetha Jeevan criticised AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami for making statements that allegedly caused fear among girl students and their parents regarding safety in higher education institutions.

Defamation: Cop demands Seeman's apology in court

District Superintendent of Police Dr V Varun Kumar on Monday demanded an apology from NTK chief Seeman in a court of law for the defamatory remarks made by his party cadre against him and his family.