The New Indian Express Chennai - November 14, 2024

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November 14, 2024

BRISK POLLING IN JHARKHAND AS VOTERS DEFY MAOIST THREAT

DESPITE Maoist threats, the first phase of voting for 43 Assembly seats in Jharkhand concluded peacefully with 64.86% voting turnout till 5 pm.

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G77, China agree on new NCQG draft text as basis for finance negotiations

THE first iteration of the draft New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG) released on Wednesday found most of the G77 countries and China agreeing to use it as the basis for negotiations to achieve an ambitious climate finance goal.

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SC brakes on bulldozer justice

Lays down strict guidelines for demolishing property; says executive can't act as judiciary

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Junior doctor, female guard attacked at Indore hospital

A resident junior doctor and a female security guard were attacked by attendants of a minor patient at a hospital in Indore late on Tuesday night.

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39 held, notices slapped on 67 over abusive social media posts in Andhra

IN what appears to be a step to keep social media platforms free of abusive language, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led NDA government has launched a major crackdown on those posting such content against political leaders, their family members and individuals.

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Man stabs govt doc in spat over 'poor treatment' for mom

DR J Balaji (53), a medical oncologist at the Kalaignar Centenary Super Specialty Hospital (KCSSH) at Guindy in Chennai, was stabbed seven times on Wednesday allegedly by the son of a patient over grievances regarding the cancer treatment offered to his mother at the facility.

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Lankan polls close, Tamil parties hold breath

AS Sri Lanka went to the polls on Wednesday to elect a new parliament, political parties representing Tamils, most of whom reside in the north, east and hill country regions, are awaiting the outcome with bated breath as the island nation witnesses a multi-cornered contest on a scale never seen before.

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SC brakes on bulldozer justice

Lays down strict guidelines for demolishing property; says executive can't act as judiciary

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Height limit removed for TN industrial buildings

In a bid to stimulate industrial growth in the state through vertical development along Transit Oriented Development areas, the Tamil Nadu government has amended the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules (TNCDBR) to remove height restrictions for high-rise buildings constructed on roads that have a minimum width of 30 metres on a plot size of 4,000 square metres and above, subject to clearance by Airport Authority of India.

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HC allows release of Kanguva, tells filmmaker to deposit ₹3.75cr more

THE Madras High Court on Wednesday allowed release of Suriya-starrer Kanguva with the condition to deposit ₹3.75 crore within four weeks in the account of the official assignee who was appointed by the court to manage the assets of an insolvent financier from whom filmmaker KE Gnana-velraja had taken a loan for his projects.

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Doctors go on protest demanding better security in govt hosps

Although health min said doctors would not continue with the stir, associations that TNIE spoke to said they intend to go on with the protest

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Govt to hire teachers only after checking criminal antecedents

THE state government is in the process of making verification of antecedents of teachers mandatory before recruiting them in government schools.

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ED names Ameer, 11 others as accused in Jaffer Sadiq case

THE Enforcement Directorate has arraigned 12 persons and eight companies as accused in the chargesheet filed before a CBI court in Chennai in its money laundering investigation against expelled DMK leader and alleged drug kingpin Jaffer Sadiq.

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GCC prepared to handle monsoon, 1K tonnes silt removed from Otteri: Min

Nehru inspects desilting at Otteri and Virugambakkam canals, says 329 relief centres ready

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GCC prepared to handle monsoon, 1K tonnes silt removed from Otteri: Min

Nehru inspects desilting at Otteri and Virugambakkam canals, says 329 relief centres ready

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Understanding the Hidden Signs of Diabetes: Why Unexplained Weight Loss and Lifestyle Choices Matter More Than Ever

In today's world, many people struggle with maintaining a healthy weight. However, one of the most alarming warning signs of diabetes is unexplained weight loss.

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Professor attacked over parking; ban sought on VIP vehicles inside AU

IN the wake of an Anna University faculty member sustaining injuries during a scuffle over vehicle parking inside the campus on Tuesday, the Anna University Teachers' Association (AUTA) has demanded that vehicles of outsiders be restricted inside the campus.

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EPS announces stir against bid to acquire 600 acres by CMDA

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday announced that the party would stage a demonstration at Pudhuvancherry-Mappedu Junction on November 19 to condemn the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority's (CMDA) alleged attempt to acquire around 600 acres of agricultural lands from villages in the Tambaram municipal corporation.

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Vilathikulam farmers plan black-flag stir against Dy CM over crop insurance

VILATHIKULAM farmers, facing prolonged delays in receiving crop insurance relief, threatened to protest against Deputy CM Udhaynidhi Stalin's visit to Thoothukudi district with black flags.

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To curb tailbacks, 4 TN toll plazas to be monitored via GIS

In the wake of complaints about long waiting times at toll plazas, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to monitor four plazas, including Vanagaram and Surapattu plazas on the Chennai Bypass, using Geographic Information System (GIS)-based software for real-time tracking.

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82 KL students suffer food poisoning at Kodai resort

AROUND 82 students from Kerala suffered food poisoning after having dinner at a resort in Kodaikanal early on Wednesday.

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Brother of OPS acquitted in priest suicide case

FORMER Chief Minister O Panneerselvam's younger brother O Raja and five others were acquitted in the Kailasapatti temple priest suicide case by the Dindigul special court on Wednesday morning.

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After protest over pontiff's marriage, mutt charge given to HR&CE

Amid high drama, the 28th pontiff of Suriyanarkoil adheenam, Sri Mahalinga Pandara Sannidhi, on Tuesday night handed over charge of the mutt to the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department.

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EPS: No BJP tie-up, DMK is our enemy

On Udhaya's debate challenge, AIADMK chief says there are ex-mins to answer deputy CM

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Healthy ageing possible with accessible diabetes care at DMDSC

MIFE expectancy is rising in India, leading to a rapidly increasing elderly population.

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Mother, child die during delivery at private hospital

A 24-year-old woman and her baby died due to delivery complications at a private hospital here on Wednesday morning.

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Disparity in milk procurement by Aavin, officials fudging numbers

DAIRY farmers from Madurai district have raised allegations against Aavin (Madurai) officials, claiming they are showing less procurement despite a higher volume of milk being supplied every day. They also flagged malpractices by the officials.

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Can't regulate affairs in pvt space, court tells TN govt

HOLDING that the constitution forbids the state and its officers from controlling or regulating the affairs in the private space of a citizen, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday ordered the state government to return the 'Bharat Mata' statue, which was removed by the authorities from the BJP office premises in Virudhunagar district.

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Teacher gets two years imprisonment for harassing students in Chennai school

A special court for cases booked under Pocso Act has convicted a teacher who was employed with the Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan in Chennai, and sentenced him to undergo two years imprisonment on eight counts under section 12 of the Pocso Act for sexually harassing students.

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'Conspiracy to kill officials hatched by BRS leaders'

Arrest of ex-Kodangal MLA based on 48 calls made or received from BRS activist

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DAWN OF A NEW POLITICAL ERA IN SRI LANKA

As the island nation votes for a new parliament, it's clear that the people are rejecting an earlier generation of politicians. It's nothing short of a power transition

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EXTENDING NET OF PROTECTION ONLINE

HE recent decision by the Supreme Court in the Just Rights for Children Alliance (2024) case holds phenomenal significance in this digital age.

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PM says govt committed to holistic approach to health

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said his government is adopting a holistic approach towards health in the country.

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Oppn flutter over OBC creamy layer

Candidates face problems over verification of ceiling while joining civil services, panel told

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20 more companies of Central forces rushed to Manipur after violence

FOLLOWING fresh violence and the Monday encounter in which at least 10 suspected militants were reported to have been killed in Manipur, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued an order for immediate airlifting to 20 more companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for reinforcement in the troubled north-eastern state, officials said on Wednesday.

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Prasar Bharati's OTT launch at IFFI on Nov 20

What the platform will offer

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RSS plans 3-day meet on promoting research culture among students

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will inaugurate a three-day conference beginning November 15 on promoting research culture among the youth.

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EAM raises West Asia concern with Saudis

THE situation in West Asia is a matter of deep concern, particularly the conflict in Gaza, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday during a meeting with Saudi Arabia's foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.

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You need to stand on your own feet

THE Supreme Court has criticised the Ajit-led faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) for repeatedly using Sharad Pawar's name in the campaign for the Maharashtra Assembly elections on November 20.

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HC nixes appointment of 6 chief parliamentary secys

THE Himachal Pradesh High Court on Wednesday set aside the appointment of six chief parliamentary secretaries (CPS), declaring it \"unconstitutional,\" and ordered their immediate removal along with the associated benefits and perks.

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After actor's Almora land, Dhami begins probe into 23 cases of law violation

BOLLYWOOD actor Manoj Bajpayee has found himself at the centre of a controversy surrounding the alleged violation of Uttarakhand's land laws.

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Modi says BJP will protect J'khand's 'roti, mati, beti'

PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday termed roti (bread), mati (soil), and beti (daughter) the most important issue in Jharkhand.

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C'garh govt's paddy procurement drive at MSP begins today

The Vishnu Deo Sai government is set to procure paddy at the minimum support price (MSP) from Thursday.

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Yet another encounter with terrorists in J&K, 11th such gunfight in 15 days

IN a series of skirmishes between terrorists and security forces, yet another encounter took place in south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Wednesday.

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1 dead in Bengal; 91% turnout in Meghalaya

A turnout ranging from 55% to 91% was recorded in the by-polls to 31 assembly seats in 10 states, with voting in West Bengal marred by sporadic incidents of violence in which a TMC worker was killed.

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Uddhav: Throw Maha Yuti out for collapse of Shivaji statue

SHIV Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday called for avenging the collapse of Shivaji Maharaj's statue due to \"corruption\" by throwing the Maha Yuti out of power in the assembly polls.

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UK's Guardian to not post on X, calls it a toxic platform

BRITAIN's The Guardian newspaper announced on Wednesday it would no longer post content from its official accounts on Elon Musk's X, branding it a \"toxic media platform\" home to \"often disturbing content\".

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British author Samantha Harvey wins Booker

BRITISH writer Samantha Harvey won the Booker Prize for fiction on Tuesday with \"Orbital,\" a short, wonder-filled novel set aboard the International Space Station that ponders the beauty and fragility of Earth.

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Rising nitrous oxide emissions threaten climate goals, ozone recovery

A new Global Nitrous Oxide Assessment, launched at the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku (COP29), Azerbaijan, on Wednesday has come out with alarming findings about the impact of nitrous oxide (NO) on climate change and the ozone layer.

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US man who leaked info on Israeli plan to attack Iran charged

A man who worked for the US government has been charged with leaking classified information assessing Israel's earlier plans to attack Iran, according to court papers filed on Wednesday.

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Musk, Ramaswamy get DOGE job in Trump team

President-elect picks party loyalist John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA

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Young siblings among 6 killed in Israeli strike

AN Israeli strike on a home in northern Gaza killed three siblings aged 6 and under, among at least six people killed in airstrikes in the war-ravaged territory, Palestinian medics said.

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Biden to send more aid for Ukraine to keep fighting even after Jan 20

The Biden administration is determined in its final months to help ensure that Ukraine can keep fighting off Russia's full-scale invasion next year, sending it as much aid as possible so that it might hold Russian forces at bay and possess a strong hand in any potential peace negotiations, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.

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VIL loss narrows to ₹7,176 cr; ARPU improved by 6.8% sequentially to ₹156

DEBT-ridden telecom firm Vodafone Idea (VIL) on Wednesday reported a consolidated loss of ₹7,175.9 crore in the September quarter as compared to a loss of ₹8,746.6 crore in the same period a year ago.

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SBI, ICICI, HDFC systemically important banks

STATE Bank of India, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank continue to be identified as systemically important domestic banks in the 2024 list of this category prepared by the Reserve Bank of India.

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Eicher Motors net income rises 8% at ₹1,100 cr in Q2

Eicher Motors on Wednesday said its consolidated profit after tax (PAT) rose 8% year-on-year to ₹1,100 crore in Q2FY25 on the back of robust sales across business segments.

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'Tax burden on middle class reduced'

After exemption limit raised from ₹2L to ₹7L, number of zero I-T return filers sees major rise

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Gen-AI to fetch $359-438 bn to GDP by FY30

THE country has everything going on its way to reap maximum out of the fast-evolving technologies such as generative AI, which can add $359-438 billion to national economy by FY30 by unlocking new growth avenues and by optimising existing ones with digital public infrastructure, coupled with the energy of India's burgeoning youth, RBI deputy governor Michael Patra said on Wednesday.

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Swiggy shares surge 17% on market debut

SOFTBANK-backed Swiggy, which made its trading debut on Wednesday, saw its shares closing 16.91% higher at ₹455.95 on the BSE.

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Adani announces $10 bn investment in US; aims to create up to 15,000 jobs

CHAIRMAN of Adani group Gautam Adani on Wednesday made an announcement of investing $10 billion in the United States.

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Designated captain of U19 Hyd team, 5 others banned for age fraud

COMPLAINTS, forged birth certificates and investigation by police leading to suspension of six players from a team once again exposed the murky world of cricket in the country.

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Dream come true: Nepal enter women's U19 WC

\"FINALLY. Dream came true,\" wrote Sita Rana Magar on social media as Nepal women's team defeated UAE to qualify for U19 World Cup in Malaysia.

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UP overcome TN 3-1 to book semis berth

A professional display by Uttar Pradesh Hockey helped the visitors to thrash Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu 3-1 and enter the semifinals of the National men's hockey championship played at the SDAT-Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here on Wednesday.

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Ajith delivers as TN restrict Railways to 229

LEFT-ARM spinner Ajith Ram's 4 for 44 came in handy for Tamil Nadu to restrict Railways to 229 in 80.2 overs on the first day of the Ranji Trophy fixture played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

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Tilak's maiden ton powers India

TILAK Varma (107 not out) produced a batting masterclass while slamming his maiden international hundred as India beat South Africa by 11 runs in the third T20I, here.

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Who Will Be Pujara In Aus?

Veteran batter was crucial in India's dominance Down Under in the past two campaigns

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Want to start afresh: Sift changes gear to recalibrate & regain touch

RIFLE shooter Sift Kaur Samra had followed the textbook to be one of the favourites from India to challenge for a medal in the Paris Olympics, which was held earlier this year.

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launches ecotourism in tiger reserves

The new ecotourism developments in UP's tiger reserves present an ongoing tension between boosting regional tourism and adhering to NTCA's conservation-focused directives.

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KARGIL CHRONICLES!

The region nestled in the mesmerising union territory of Ladakh offers more than just war stories

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Vicky Kaushal to play Lord Parashurama in Mahavatar

On Wednesday, it was announced that Vicky Kaushal will be essaying the role of Lord Chiranjeevi Parashurama in Amar Kaushik's next, titled Mahavatar.

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LUPITA NYONG'O TO STAR IN CHRISTOPHER NOLAN FILM

SCAR-winning actor Lupita Nyong'o is all set to star in Christopher Nolan's upcoming project for Universal Pictures.

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TO BRINGA ROBOT TO LIFE

Prashanth Cavale, one of the lead animators behind The Wild Robot, discusses the process of animating Roz, Fink, and the other animals, the changing role of animators with the rise of AI, the scope of animation in India, and more

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Benedict Cumberbatch, Rosamund Pike to team up

DIRECTOR Guy Ritchie has brought on board actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Rosamund Pike, and Anthony Hopkins for his upcoming film Wife and Dog.

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'I hate the pan-Indian tag'

Dulquer Salmaan opens up about playing a grey character in Lucky Baskhar, having a foot in multiple language film industries, doing one period film after another, and more

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