The New Indian Express Chennai - October 17, 2024

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October 17, 2024

Terrorism won't boost trade, Jaishankar's veiled dig at Pak

TAKING a jab at Pakistan's policy of nurturing and exporting terror, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday that three evils -- terrorism, extremism, and separatism -- are holding back regional cooperation initiatives.

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India violated sovereignty of Canada: Trudeau

US, UK, and other members of the Five Eyes group ask India to probe Canadian charges

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Drifting depression spares red-alert TN, pounds AP

THOUGH a red alert was issued for Chennai, Tiruvallur and other neighbouring districts on Wednesday, change in the direction of the depression led to a significant drop in rainfall in most places since Wednesday morning.

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Blindfold off from Supreme Court's new Statue of Justice

A new Statue of Justice unveiled in the Supreme Court library for judges does not have the iconic blindfold and the sword.

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Minor held for hoax threats to Indian flights

AT least 20 flights were disrupted at different airports in and outside India in the past 48 hours following hoax bomb threats, prompting the Ministry of Home Affairs to seek a report from the civil aviation ministry.

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70% flood work completed in Chennai: Stalin

CHIEF Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday assured the residents of Chennai city and its suburban areas that a permanent solution to the long-standing issue of flooding during monsoon is in the works.

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HC allows accused with Parkinson's disease to attend trial online

THE Madras High Court has observed that courts have to integrate technology into the procedure for conducting proceedings, while overturning an order of a special court for CBI cases which refused to allow an octogenarian suffering from Parkinson's disease to appear through video-conference for framing of charges.

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Customs botches up drug parcel probe, trial court acquits two suspects

A procedurally botched up attempt by Chennai Customs to have a 'controlled delivery' of a drug parcel ordered from Spain allegedly by two men near Auroville, Puducherry, during the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in the acquittal of the accused by a trial court in Chennai last week.

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Sterlite copper slag: Details sought on pending PILs

SEEKING directions to remove copper slag dumped in the bunds of Uppar River, Korampallam channel, along the Thoothukudi-Tirunelveli national highway and other parts of Thoothukudi district, another public interest litigation (PIL) petition was filed before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court.

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Stormwater drain weighs down lives of hundreds in Vivekananda Nagar

FOR H Chinnadurai, a senior citizen and resident of Sampangi Street in Vivekananda Nagar, life was peaceful until the Avadi Corporation constructed a stormwater drain in the area about four years ago. Since then, even during light showers, his house on the ground floor gets inundated. The 100-odd families in the area said they shared the same fate.

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ALERT LIFTED BUT RESIDENTS SEE RED AS NORTH GOES SOUTH

DESPITE the heavy rain ceasing over 24 hours ago, northern areas in the city, including Pattalam, Pulianthope, Vyasarpadi, Vadaperumbakkam, and Athipattu Puthunagar, remained severely waterlogged on Wednesday night.

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Textile shops sit on govt diktat, chair still a dream for salespersons

IN the run-up to Deepavali, the big textile outlets in the city are decorated with lights, attracting a large number of people from the central region of Tamil Nadu. Silk sarees shimmer, intricate fabrics dazzle, and shoppers revel in festive mode. Yet, amidst this kaleidoscope of colours a haunting truth remains out of sight. Behind every meticulously arranged shelf and elegantly dressed mannequin stands a salesperson, their body crying out in silence. Hours of compulsory standing have taken their toll, leaving legs swollen, backs aching and spirits weary.

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Didn't attack priest, got off car to resolve issue, says Kadambur Raju

DENYING the allegation of assault levelled against him by a priest, former minister Kadambur C Raju said he was only trying to resolve an issue between the complainant and a few bikers at an executive party workers' meeting in Vilathikulam late on Tuesday.

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Samsung stir called off, workers set to rejoin duty today

CITU says ministers have told firm to submit written response to the union's demands

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Probe up 18%, but DVAC '23-24 tally 2nd lowest in 10 yrs

AT a time when concerns are being raised against its alleged lethargy in cracking down on corruption, the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) has registered an 18% increase in the number of investigations it conducted in 2023-24 over the previous year, official data published on its website on Monday indicates.

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Rains posing a threat to Vijay's political meet in Vikravandi

PREPARATIONS for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's (TVK) first meeting, scheduled to take place near Vikravandi on October 27, have been disrupted by continuous rain over the past few days. The heavy downpour has delayed key arrangements at the venue, particularly due to water stagnation.

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Cyber cops' quick action helps remove fraud site

The Cyber Patrolling Team of Cyber Crime Wing has identified and helped block a website posing as National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP).

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Nehru says Chennai received 17-20 cm rainfall, situation under control now

Minister dismisses opposition parties' allegation that measures to tackle monsoon were lacking

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Amid land allotment scam involving K'taka CM, MUDA chairperson quits

AMID investigation into the MUDA site allotment scam in which Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is an accused, MUDA chairperson K Marigowda resigned on Wednesday, citing health reasons.

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2 villages evacuated as seawater floods homes

AFTER seawater inundated many houses in Azhickal and Pillaithoppu coastal villages, the residents were shifted to community centres and the houses of their relatives. With Azhickal and Pillaithoppu facing the wrath of rough seas, the villagers have been demanding a permanent solution to protect their houses.

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Landslip in Coonoor, train service and traffic affected

INCESSANT rain triggered a minor landslip at Black Bridge near Coonoor, bringing traffic to a standstill one and a half hours till 8am on Wednesday. Rocks fell on the tracks between Mettupalayam and Udhagamandalam, resulting in cancellation of Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) train services on Wednesday and Thursday. A huge rock fell on the tracks near Lovedale station also.

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10K Sabarimala slots may be kept for spot booking

TDB caps daily limit for online booking for pilgrimage at 70K

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Forced to clean school, boy injured while burning trash

SEVERAL parents staged a protest on Wednesday after the HM of the government high school at Ponnanganni village near Sulur forced students to clean the school campus.

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ANOTHER ROUND OF KITCHEN POLITICS FOR RAHUL GANDHI

Dining with others is different from being part of the cooking process. Rahul is trying to leverage both. It's hard to predict whether it will fetch him electoral gains

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WHEN NOBEL IS USED AS A POLITICAL TOOL

HE Japanese hibakusha movement began in 1956, a decade after the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atom bombings, when the survivors decided to band together to inform the world about the sheer brutality of nuclear bombs. Nihon Hidankyo, a federation of hibakusha organisations, was founded that year, at the second World Conference Against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs held in response to ongoing US nuclear tests.

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Global initiative aims to make oral care affordable

AS India faces a significant burden of oral diseases affecting over 70% of its population, a global initiative was launched on Wednesday to address the oral health burden and strengthen health systems to ensure that high-quality oral health services are available, affordable and accessible to all.

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With 446 species, Kaziranga emerges India's second butterfly diversity hub

ASSAM'S Kaziranga National Park, famous for its one-horned rhino population, has also earned the distinction of being the second butterfly diversity hub, after Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh.

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Cabinet hikes MSP for rabi crops, DA 3%

Approval also given for construction of a new rail-road bridge on river Ganga in Varanasi with an outlay of ₹2,642 cr

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Govt depts told to solve pensioners' woes in 21 days

THE Centre on Wednesday directed all departments to redress pensioners' grievances within 21 days. In the cases where redressal requires more time, the departments must provide an interim response, as per an official statement.

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SC defers hearing on contempt plea against Gujarat over demolitions

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred hearing on a contempt plea against Gujarat authorities for allegedly illegally demolishing residential and religious structures in the state despite an interim stay and without its prior nod.

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Maha talk to pick BJP candidates

CEC meet, chaired by PM Modi, focuses on clean image and winnability factor for selection

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Modi to meet NDA CMs in Chandigarh

PM Narendra Modi has called a conclave of all NDA chief ministers and their deputies after the swearing-in of Nayab Singh Saini-led government in Haryana on Thursday. The conclave will take place in Chandigarh.

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Omar 1st CM of J&K UT, Congress not part of govt

NATIONAL Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on Wednesday took over as the first elected Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory after Article 370 was read down. In a bid to maintain a balance between Kashmir and Jammu regions, Omar appointed giant killer Surinder Choudhary, who defeated J&K BJP president Ravindra Raina in Nowshera in the Jammu province, as the deputy CM.

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5 workers die of suffocation in Gujarat factory

FIVE factory workers died of suffocation while cleaning a tank at Emami Agro Tech Company at Kandla in Gujarat's Kutch district, an official said on Wednesday.

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Hooch claims 4 more lives in 'dry' Bihar, two officers face legal action

AT least four people died and 11 others fell ill after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar's Siwan district late on Tuesday.

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Govt doc held for wearing 'straight spine' badge joins fast-unto-death of medics

Body of woman 'raped and murdered' found

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Maha Yuti says Oppn scared of Maha plans, MVA peeved

AHEAD of the Maharashtra assembly polls, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday presented a \"report card\" of the Maha Yuti government's work, accusing the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) of adopting an anti-development vision.

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PM to unveil projects worth ₹6.6K cr in Varanasi

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the National Centre of Excellence Stadium (NCES) in Varanasi city during his visit to his parliamentary constituency on Sunday, October 20.

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Imran out, PIO candidates in race for Oxford chancellor post

THE University of Oxford on Wednesday announced the 38 finalists in the race to be elected the new Chancellor of the University of Oxford, which includes Indian-origin candidates but excludes former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan.

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Mayor of Lebanon city among 25 dead in Israel strikes

Ahmad Kahil killed while holding municipal council meet to discuss relief efforts for his town of Nabatiyeh, says Lebanese officials

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More than 140 dead as overturned fuel tanker explodes in Nigeria

MORE than 140 people, including children, were killed and dozens were injured in Nigeria after an overturned gasoline tanker truck exploded in flames while they were trying to scoop up fuel pouring from the vehicle, emergency services said Wednesday.

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Shehbaz calls for stronger SCO to tackle local challenges

PAKISTAN Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday urged SCO member states to strengthen the organisation's framework for tackling multiple regional challenges and forging close cooperation.

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B'desh SC bows to protesters, suspends 12 High Court judges

BANGLADESH'S Supreme Court on Wednesday suspended 12 High Court judges from judicial activities amidst protests by students seeking the removal of pro-Awami League \"fascist judges\".

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PM Starmer says UK weighing sanctions against Israel ministers

BRITISH Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Wednesday that the government was considering sanctions against far-right Israeli ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich.

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No decision at GoM meet on compensation cess

THE Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST compensation cess, led by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, on Wednesday held discussions regarding potential merger of compensation cess into the goods and services tax (GST). There was no decision yet, as confirmed by Chaudhary. Talking to reporters after the meeting, he said GoM would meet again in the second week of November.

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India's merchandise trade deficit narrows to five-month low in Sept

THE country's merchandise trade deficit declined five-month low to $20.78 billion in September, attributed to a slowdown in import growth to 1.6% and a slight increase in merchandise exports by 0.5%. Goods trade deficit had reached a 10-month high of $29.7 billion in August.

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Will do best to serve people of India: Musk

EXPRESSING his happiness on his 'moral' victory over Indian telecom giants Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Starlink, on Wednesday appreciated the government's decision to allocate satellite spectrum administratively to satellite communication players.

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TRAI refuses to issue consultation paper for spectrum allocation

THE Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Wednesday refused to issue a new consultation paper for spectrum allocation to satellite communication players.

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Hyundai India IPO struggles, booked 42% on second day

INDIA'S biggest IPO, launched by the local arm of South Korean auto giant Hyundai Motor Company (HMC), is struggling to sail through amidst a low subscription rate. At the end of the second day of bidding, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) IPO was subscribed only 0.42 times or 42%.

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FPIs to get trade proceeds on settlement day; to save ₹2K cr yearly

IN a major move towards ease of doing business and treating overseas investors on par with their domestic peers, capital market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has mandated clearing corporations to ensure that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) get the proceeds from equity or debt sale on settlement day itself.

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Jaiswal - the cherry on top

Yashasvi's rise is contrary to Indian cricket's history, especially in the longest format

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Spain enter quarters

ALVARO Morata scored about 10 minutes after missing a penalty kick as Spain comfortably defeated Serbia 3-0 to secure a spot in the quarterfinals after their third consecutive victory in the Nations League.

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Steph's West Indies that dared to ask 'why not?'

THERE is a nice little cafe at the entrance of the ICC Academy in Dubai, which is a walking distance from the global cricketing body's headquarters. It was the most usual place to spot international cricketers going in and out of the designated training facility for the ongoing T20 World Cup.

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Chloe and South Africa in pursuit of a date with destiny

CHLOR Tryon was over the moon. After all, she had taken a stunner to dismiss Australian captain Meg Lanning at the packed Newlands Stadium in the 2023 T20 World Cup final. With a shortish ball from Marizanne Kapp on offer, Lanning had almost nailed a pull shot before Tryon sprinted from deep backward square leg to complete the catch. Such was the occasion that she roared her heart out facing the crowd who had turned the stadium into a South African party.

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ISSF WC Final: Akhil clinches bronze

AKHIL Sheoran came to the fore to help India win a second medal in the ongoing ISSF World Cup Final here on Wednesday.

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Stock before the storm

The weather forecast that predicted relentless rains in the city forced residents to steel themselves up for the crisis, panic purchase essentials, leading to price spikes amid scarcity of goods

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RESTRICTING REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM

ANYONE with a feminist lens - and many with an anti-feminist lens, too - in Tamil Nadu knows a shadow ban on emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) has been in place here for a long time, possibly ever since they became over-the-counter drugs in India in 2005.

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Merrily we roll along!

MAN has always had a fascination with the wheel. That timeless symbol has revolutionised transport, machinery, and every aspect of our lives. Not surprisingly, it has become a strong cultural metaphorical symbol of the circle of life of time, of progress, and much much more. Not surprisingly, it has found its way into play in the form of the hoop; after all, play is merely a reflection of life and thinking.

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WHAT'S MODERN ABOUT MODERN ART?

HERE'S nothing modern about Modern Art. Every artist knows this much — that there are only two types of art that ever exist in the normal world outside the confines of the art literate one. One is, of course, the Mona Lisas and the breathtaking landscapes that never cease to amaze with their perfection. The other is the undecipherable Modern Art, the stuff that shows in exclusive art galleries and sells for vulgar jaw-dropping amounts at art auctions.

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Vijay Antony's next titled Gagana Maargan

We had earlier reported that Vijay Antony will next star in editor Leo John Paul's directorial debut. On Wednesday, the makers of the film announced that it has been titled Gagana Maargan. Billed as a murder mystery-crime thriller, the upcoming film is the 12th production of Vijay Antony Films Corporation. The makers assure that even with the thriller premise, the Vijay Antony-starrer will have family friendly elements and will delve into the world of detective fiction. The title Gagana Maargan translates to \"one who travels through the air\" in the Siddhar dictionary, according to a press statement shared by the makers.

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