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Clinical Sinner Crushes De Minaur To Advance

DEFENDING champion Jannik Sinner raced into the Australian Open semifinals on Wednesday in imperious fashion after Iga Swiatek was equally ruthless to close on a first Melbourne crown.

SIX TONNES OF LIQUOR BOTTLES REMOVED FROM KODAI LAKE

The Kodaikanal municipality removed over six tonnes of liquor bottles from Kodaikanal lake over the past two months.

The Adventures of a Family Man

While talking about his directorial debut Kudumbasthan, in an earlier conversation with CE, Rajeshwar Kalisamy had revealed that he set out wanting to make an adventure film before finally realising, \"What greater adventure than that of a family man's?\"

14 killed, 29 injured in two separate road accidents in Karnataka

FOURTEEN people were killed and 29 injured in two road accidents in Uttara Kannada and Raichur districts on Tuesday night and early Wednesday.

HOW THE BLOC IS CHIPPING AWAY AT ITSELF

Contradictions between INDIA partners have been coming to fore since the 2024 Lok Sabha results. The Congress can neither go it alone, nor wholeheartedly take others along

Kanchi court slams cops for 'casual' probe, acquits 12 in murder of Dalit youth

ACQUITTING 11 caste Hindus and one Muslim man accused of killing a Dalit in 2013, the Kancheepuram sessions court criticised the investigating police officials for their 'lethargic and casual' probe which led to the case crumbling. The judge recommended departmental action against the officers involved.

India Will Comply With ICC Dress Code for CT: Saikia

WITH reports of the Indian team not having Pakistan's name on the jersey for the upcoming Champions Trophy, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has confirmed to this daily that ICC rules will be adhered to and no changes would be made.

Tata, MMS lead the Bharat Ratna race

It's that time of the year when speculation mounts over the possible recipients of the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.

Time To Imagine A New Trade Order

International trade and the idea of nation-states choosing their independent economic policies face a challenge as the new US president, Donald Trump, has warned the BRICS nations, including India, against developing their own common currency.

Central team visits TN to inspect rain-hit paddy

A four-member team of officials deputed by the union government's food and public distribution department to assess the moisture content of paddy affected by the unseasonal rainfall in delta districts began its four-day tour by visiting the farmlands in Thanjavur on Wednesday.

Officials rejected beach sand scam, later accepted it

EVEN as the arguments into the 10-year-long suo motu PIL on illegal beach sand mining case have come to an end, an analysis of the affidavits and counters filed by the secretaries of various departments of both state and central governments reveals that the government authorities, who had urged the court to dismiss the case with exemplary cost, later admitted to the violations after the Satyabrata Sahoo committee's and the amicus curiae's comprehensive reports established unlawful mining.

12 killed as they jump off train, hit by another

AT least 12 rail passengers were killed and 55 others injured after they jumped off their train reportedly over a false fire alarm and were hit by another speeding train around the same time while crossing the tracks in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday.

UP cabinet okays aerospace-defence policy for growth

HOLDING a meeting in the Maha Kumbh Mela area at Sangam, the Yogi Adityanath cabinet on Wednesday approved 10 key proposals, including establishment of an aerospace and defence unit as well as an independent prosecution directorate.

Important archaeology-related announcement today, says CM

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday said that an important archaeology-related announcement will be made on Thursday, when he will be releasing the book ‘Irumbin Thonmai’ (The antiquity of iron), relating to the Iron Age in Tamil Nadu, published by the State Archaeology Department.

Crop damage survey: Farmers stage protest, businesses shut

AROUND a hundred farmers carrying damaged crops blocked a road near Sirkazhi in the district on Wednesday condemning the authorities for not inspecting the impact of the recent unseasonal rains on their fields.

Presumptive tax benefit extended to non-resident cruise ship owners

THE government has notified presumptive tax for non-residents engaged in the business of operation of cruise ships.

Warns of sanctions if Russian president avoids the talks table on Ukraine

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he is ready to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin anytime, but at the same time warned that he would likely impose sanctions on Russia if the latter does not come to the negotiations table on the issue of Ukraine.

Tiruchendur temple renovation plan: HC notice to state govt

THE Madras High Court on Wednesday issued a notice to the state government on a batch of PIL petitions seeking direction to the Archaeological Survey of India and Tamil Nadu Heritage Commission into the master plan of works at the Subramaniya Swamy Temple in Tiruchendur.

Stay on court-monitored survey of Shahi Idgah complex extended

The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended its stay till April 1 on the Allahabad High Court's order permitting a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Idgah Mosque complex in Mathura.

Trawlers spotted amid Olive Ridley deaths, NGT warns of complete ban

Vessels seen off Chennai beaches; NGT pulls up state govt officials for not enforcing rules

JD(U) flip-flop on withdrawal of support to Biren govt in Manipur

THE Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday sacked its Manipur unit president Ksh Biren Singh, hours after he wrote to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla informing him of the party's withdrawal of support to the BJP-led government in the state.

Anna univ: No affiliation if correct faculty info not provided on time

IN light of the ghost faculty scam that rocked the reputation of Anna University (AU) a few months ago, the premier institution has now issued strict guidelines to its affiliated colleges regarding the submission of faculty details.

Kantara 2 crew violating rules: Cong leader slams K'taka forest officials

CONGRESS leader D C Sannaswamy lashed out at the forest officials for failing to protect the forest resources and wild animals in western ghats by giving permission for shooting of a movie.

EPS says MNREGA salaries not paid; FM says centre failed to release funds

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday condemned the DMK government for failing to disburse wages for the workers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme for the past two months.

Threading Tales

An exhibition, honouring the craftsmanship of the lost art of quilting and treasuring its colourful intricacies, has found its way to the city

Fadnavis Inks 32 Maha MoUs Worth ₹9.3L Cr in Davos Meet

Sets record for securing such a huge investment in a single day at World Economic Forum

Annamalai University Asks Staff To Seek Nod To Meet Edu Officials, Sparks Row

THE Annamalai University in Cuddalore district has issued a circular, directing its teaching and non-teaching staff to obtain prior permission to meet the higher education department minister or the department officials in Chennai.

Ranji This Round: All Star Game

Eye on penultimate round as big names return to domestic cricket amidst new guidelines

MHA Directs Maha Govt to Take Action Against Illegal Immigrants from B'desh

\"Take appropriate action\"

12 killed as they jump off train, hit by another

AT least 12 rail passengers were killed and 55 others injured after they jumped off their train reportedly over a false fire alarm and were hit by another speeding train around the same time while crossing the tracks in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday.