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₹1,000 crore credit guarantee scheme for farmers launched

THE Centre on Monday unveiled a credit guarantee scheme (CGS) to help small farmers who engage in distress selling.

TMC makes U-turn on EVMs, differs with Cong on functioning

IN a departure from its earlier stand, Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday asserted that there is nothing \"substantial\" in the allegations of manipulation of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM).

Priyanka asks govt to take steps for safety of minorities in Bangladesh

CONGRESS MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday claimed in the Lok Sabha that a photograph of Pakistan surrendering before the Indian Army in Dhaka, had been removed from the Army headquarters.

PROPOSING A 2-FACTOR FORMULA FOR SHARING

HE 16th Finance Commission so far visited 16 states; visits to 12 more will be completed in the next few months.

UPHEAVAL IN LEVANT RAISES UNCERTAINTY AROUND THE WORLD

The governance of Syria can well fall into the hands of fundamentalist groups. Global powers must work towards dousing such a fire rather than reigniting it

Need to revive smaller sabhas

Carnatic singer TM Krishna was presented with the Sangita Kalanidhi MS Subbulakshmi Award at The Music Academy's 98th Annual Conference and Concerts inauguration in Chennai on Sunday.

5 students bitten by rodents at girls hostel in Telangana

FIVE girl students were administered treatment on Monday after allegedly being bitten by rodents at the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Girls' Hostel in Keesara mandal of Telangana's Medchal-Malkajgiri district, prompting stinging criticism from the Opposition.

Rain threat: 100 pregnant women moved to hosps

TENKASI: In wake of heavy rain over the past few days, health officials in Tenkasi shifted over 100 pregnant women who neared their due date at various government hospitals, successfully performing nearly 60 deliveries.

Man dies of suspected dengue, mass cleaning drive intensified

THE health department has started an inquiry after a 28-year-old man died in a private hospital on Sunday, allegedly due to dengue.

Will finish Polavaram project by 2026: Naidu

Andhra CM outlines broad milestones for mega irrigation project and says will set up key performance indicators

Poacher caught in Chilika used binoculars to track patrol staff

IN a major crackdown, wildlife officials arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly poaching over two dozen migratory and resident birds near Chilika lake.

Sadiq's link to textbook corpn: BJP prez asks min to explain

BJP state president K Annamalai on Monday demanded an explanation from state school education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on the alleged link between drug kingpin Jaffer Sadiq and a contractor of Tamil Nadu Textbook Corporation.

Reserve bank's announcement on loan ceiling deceptive: CPI

THE farmers' wing of the Communist Party of India (CPI) said the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) announcement that farmers can avail loans of up to ₹2 lakh without collateral is deceptive.

TN's domestic electricity rates lowest in India

THE state has the lowest average electricity rates for domestic consumers compared to other states, the state government said in an official statement.

Basha, Coimbatore serial blast mastermind, dies

S A Basha (84), the founder of banned militant outfit Al-Umma, who was sentenced to life imprisonment in the 1998 Coimbatore bomb blast case, passed away due to age-related illnesses at PSG Hospitals in Coimbatore on Monday evening.

Suspect's plea against charge sheet in girl suicide case binned

THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday dismissed the petition filed by the hostel warden accused of abetting the suicide of a 17-year-old girl student in Michealpatti of Thanjavur in 2022.

Hong Fu footwear unit to start Ranipet ops by January 2026

Chief Minister MK Stalin virtually laid the foundation stone for the ₹1,500 crore non-leather footwear manufacturing facility developed by Taiwan-based Hong Fu Industrial Group at SIPCOT Industrial Park in Panapakkam in Ranipet.

Ennum Ezhuthum, Pudumai Penn a hit: SPC

Planning panel's report to CM includes policies for sustainable land use, job, water & community dog management

Suspect's plea against charge sheet in girl suicide case binned

THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday dismissed the petition filed by the hostel warden accused of abetting the suicide of a 17-year-old girl student in Michealpatti of Thanjavur in 2022.

NGT tells Aavin to check feasibility of selling milk in reusable plastic bottles

THE southern bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday directed Aavin to explore the feasibility of selling milk in reusable plastic bottles.

New farmer's market to be established in Vikravandi

TO boost farmers' welfare and local agriculture, the CM, at the Assembly on Monday, announced the establishment of a new farmer's market - Uzhavar Sandhai - in Vikravandi taluk.

Stalin to kick off Chennai Sangamam

INFORMATION Minister M P Saminathan on Monday said Chief Minister M K Stalin will be inaugurating the 2025 edition of the 'Chennai Sangamam Namma Ooru Thiruvizha' on January 13.

PMK to adopt resolutions for welfare of farmers during T'malai conference

PMK will adopt key resolutions to address challenges in agriculture during the party's upcoming conference in Tiruvannamalai on December 21, party leader G K Mani on Monday.

Woman, 3-year-old son found dead inside house

A 25-YEAR-OLD woman and her three-year-old son were found dead inside a room of their house in Alamelumangapuram, Sathuvachari, on Sunday night.

Bodies of newborn twin girls recovered from Thenpennaiyar

Two kids among three drown

Cops deny nod for procession citing traffic issues

THE Greater Chennai Police (GCP) denied permission for a chariot procession conducted by the Sangeetha Gnanamu Committee.

Accidents on Katpadi Road claim 2 lives; motorists flay drainage work

For few weeks, only a 10-foot-wide stretch of the generally busy road is available for use

Tongue-split tattoo: Minor among 3 held

TWO men and a juvenile were arrested on Sunday night for running a tattoo shop without a license and allegedly putting people's lives in danger by performing tongue-split surgery on their customers.

Free travel pass for police in govt buses: Home dept

RESOLVING the spat between police personnel and transport corporation staff over free commute in government buses, the home department announced that personnel ranging from Grade II constables to inspectors will be given a bus pass for free travel.

Ilaiyaraaja temple clip sparks casteist rumour, maestro denies allegations

RENOWNED music composer Ilaiyaraaja broke his silence on the controversy over a viral video in which the maestro was allegedly denied entry to the Artha Mandapam of Srivilliputhur Aandal temple on Sunday.