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BJP clears air, says NDA to fight Bihar assembly elections under Nitish, Modi

BIHAR Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Samrat Choudhary said on Sunday that the NDA will contest the assembly polls in Bihar next year under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

BANGLADESH STIRRING TROUBLE TO HIDE CRISIS

Bangladesh is heading toward an alarming economic situation. Its future now hinges on a delicate balance of domestic political developments and international interventions

WHEN FESTIVALS HOP OVER RELIGIOUS LINES

APPY Christmas in advance, dear readers. Besides feasting on fruit-rich Christmas cake, pears and cherries made of marzipan and hot cocoa, one of our childhood rituals was to reread our favourite Christmas stories in the holidays.

Fire destroys 9 shops in Perla town, heavy loss incurred

A devastating fire broke out late Saturday night, engulfing nine shops in Perla town, Enmakaje village.

Provoking posts on murder at Nellai court: 3 cases filed

THE Tirunelveli Taluk police registered three cases against persons of different castes for social media posts allegedly inciting communal tensions over the murder of one Mayandi near the entrance of the Tirunelveli court complex on Friday.

Provoking posts on murder at Nellai court: 3 cases filed

THE Tirunelveli Taluk police registered three cases against persons of different castes for social media posts allegedly inciting communal tensions over the murder of one Mayandi near the entrance of the Tirunelveli court complex on Friday.

Wayanad landslide victims blame negligence in rehabilitation prep

VICTIMS of the Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslides in Meppadi panchayat of Wayanad district have alleged gross official negligence in preparing the beneficiary list for rehabilitation.

Cop shows video to debunk Allu Arjun's claim

Hyd cops releases video timeline of stampede; Allu Arjun claims he was unaware of the stampede until next day

Only 121 security personnel to guard AP CM's residence

FOLLOWING the directives of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, the security detail assigned to him has been significantly reduced.

UNESCO recognises 24 coastal villages as 'Tsunami Ready' in Odisha

TWENTY-FOUR villages across six coastal districts of the state have been officially designated 'Tsunami Ready' by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC-UNESCO).

VIT ranked 396 in QS world univ rankings

VIT has secured 396th rank in QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025 released recently, a statement issued by the institute said.

Armed police to be deployed at all TN courts

FOLLOWING the murder of a man near the court in Tirunelveli district, DGP Shankar Jiwal has directed the deployment of armed police at all court complexes in the state.

A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE OF MK'S POLITICAL ACUMEN, SHARP WIT

(Top) A file pic of M Karunanidhi in the Assembly; (left) CM MK Stalin releasing the book recently | EXPRESS

Childline workers' salaries increased after 1-year delay

AFTER a delay of a year, the Department of Child Welfare and Special Services has increased the salaries of child-line workers across the state.

Annamalai, Poyyamozhi spar over edu fund allocation

DENYING charges over allocation of funds for the education department, School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi dismissed the allegations that internet bills for district education offices have not been paid leading to suspension of connections.

Betrayal has been watchword of EPS's political career: Stalin

CM slams Edappadi for not flaying Shah's Ambedkar comment or centre for tungsten mining

Youth assaults 9-year-old SC boy for 'scribbling on car' in Tiruppur, held

DISTRICT police arrested a 25-year-old youth who attacked a 9-year-old SC boy for allegedly scribbling on the dust of his car near Avinashi.

One more MLA seeks no-confidence motion against Pondy speaker

POLITICAL tensions have risen in the UT after another Independent legislator initiated moves to oust Speaker R Selvam, citing objections to his style of functioning.

Chennai police uncover meth network, 2 held, 1.5kg seized

A day after the Madhavaram police arrested two men and recovered a huge cache of methamphetamine from them, the police unearthed the network through which the men sourced the drug and transported it to Chennai.

Frothing of Palar: Protest against tanneries discharging effluents

Around 120 tanneries in Valliyampattu are directly discharging effluents into the river, particularly on Sundays at midnight, says activist

Two die after bike crashes into median in Chennai

Two software engineers died after the bike they were riding on crashed into a median on Sunday near Pallikaranai.

Three arrested for attempted murder

THREE men were arrested and charged with attempted murder for allegedly assaulting two men at Royapuram on Friday.

Hopes return but nightmare of Dec 26 remains

Can one really get over loss of loved ones & cherished homes? Thousands of families continue struggle to find answer

Former inmates of children's home reunite ahead of anniv

In a heartwarming reunion ahead of the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, former inmates of the Annai Sathya Government Children's Home gathered on Sunday to relive their shared memories and express gratitude to those who stood by them during the disaster.

Obstinate Guv delays V-C appointment: Teachers

THE Association of University Teachers (AUT) on Sunday expressed serious concerns over the inordinate delay and the \"unwarranted intervention\" of Governor R N Ravi, who is also the chancellor of state universities, in the appointment of vice-chancellors (V-C).

IMA to launch job portal on Friday

THE Indian Medical Association (IMA) has developed an online platform called 'Doctors Employment Exchange', in an effort to generate jobs for doctors in the private sector within the country and abroad.

Atrocities in the name of Dharma due to ignorance

DAYS after expressing concern over the resurgence of temple-mosque disputes threatening to disrupt communal harmony, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that all acts of persecution and atrocities committed in the name of Dharma (religion) were due to lack of true comprehension of Dharma.

2-year 'probation' for new drivers in Kerala soon

STARTING next year, it won't be all smooth sailing for those receiving their driver's licence in Kerala.

India, Kuwait now strategic partners

Key defence pact signed; Modi holds extensive talks with the Emir, invites him to visit India

I Know How to Play Real Characters

Jennifer Lopez speaks to Katie Ellis on how Unstoppable made her realise that she can overcome anything in life