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Gujarat gang-rape case accused dies in custody; cardiac arrest suspected

IN the case of a gang-rape in Mangarol, Gujarat, one of the accused, Shivshankar Chaurasia, died in police custody due to a suspected cardiac arrest on Thursday. He experienced breathing difficulties during interrogation and was subsequently put on a ventilator at Surat Civil Hospital, where he later died.

BJP govt in Haryana may take oath after Dussehra

THE swearing-in of the BJP government in Haryana is likely after Dussehra which could be attended by PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, besides several other Union ministers and CMs of BJP-ruled states.

Post Haryana result, INDIA bloc to firm up J'khand seat deal

THE Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and the Congress have resolved their differences over seat sharing and the INDIA bloc will together contest assembly elections, JMM leaders said.

T-shirts, jeans banned for govt teachers in Bihar

THE Bihar government has enforced a new dress code for school teachers, banning t-shirts and jeans, during working hours. Teachers and other employees will face action if they're found violating the dress code, says a notice of the education department.

Four independents in bag, NC gets simple majority

BUOYED by four Independents extending their support to the National Conference, party vice-president Omar Abdullah is all set to be the first chief minister of J&K Union Territory after being elected as leader of his legislature party on Thursday. The focus of the new government will be on the restoration of statehood.

Take out a day for people as Haryana shows good work gets rewarded: PM to ministers

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi expressed satisfaction with the BJP's success in the recent Haryana assembly elections during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday. He emphasized the importance of good governance and tangible development achievements in securing electoral victories, stating, “kaam bolta hai aur acche kaam ko hi logon ka vote milta hai (work speaks for itself and good work gets people's votes).\"

Centre has ensured pro-biz environ, crushed terror: Shah

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Narendra Modi government has created a pro-business environment in the past 10 years by ensuring political stability and continuity in policy measures as well as cracking down on terrorism and left-wing extremism.

Despite ban, over 1,000 child marriages reported in 2022, shows NCPCR data

DESPITE a ban, more than 1,000 child marriages were reported in the country in 2022 with a record 215 reported in Karnataka, according to the latest report released by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on Thursday.

RETHINK ONLINE-ONLY SABARIMALA BOOKINGS

THE Kerala government has decided to revoke spot booking and cap the number of daily pilgrims at Sabarimala during the annual Mandalam-Makaravilakku festival at 80,000.

CASTE SURVEY COULD BE A POLITICAL HOT POTATO FOR SIDDU

SIDDARAMAIAH has promised that the caste census-a socio-economic and educational survey conducted in 2015, during his previous term as Karnataka's chief ministerwill be placed before the state cabinet next week.

Tax demand: HC junks Harris Jayaraj's plea

THE Madras High Court has dismissed a petition filed by music composer Harris Jayaraj challenging the show cause notice issued by the Directorate of GST Intelligence on levying service tax on the remuneration he received for composition of music for films.

BEDROCK OF ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS UNDER SIEGE

THE greatest satisfaction for educators lies in freely expressing their views, especially within the classroom, where they can foster dialogue and encourage diverse perspectives. Higher education institutions have traditionally been regarded as bastions of intellectual freedom. However, the current socio-political climate prompts a pressing question: are university spaces truly free?

Trade has doubled in 10 yrs: Modi

ASEAN Summit: PM announces 10-point plan to strengthen comprehensive partnership

AP bars temple admins from interfering in Agama issues

Senior most Archakas' opinion shall prevail while making decisions on important religious matters, says endowments commissioner

Students in distress as varsity delays sports events

THE delay in conducting the inter-zonal and divisional sports competitions for the 80 affiliated colleges under Thiruvalluvar University, spanning Vellore and Tiruvannamalai, has left students grappling while waiting for the crucial Form 3, essential for future employment opportunities in government sectors.

Man spikes woman's drink, steals gold chain

CHENNAI: Rajamangalam police have launched a search to nab a man who allegedly spiked a woman's drink and stole her gold chain worth 3.5 sovereigns.

3K e-cigarettes, gold chains, 4 iPhones seized at airport

CHENNAI Customs on Thursday said they recently seized two pure gold chains weighing 700 gm, 3,220 e-cigarettes and four iPhone 16 Pro mobiles worth a total of ₹1.02 crore from four passengers who arrived at Chennai airport from Malaysia.

Four-year-old Assam boy drowns in pool at Panaiyur

A four-year-old boy drowned after he accidentally fell in the swimming pool of a house in Panaiyur where his father was working as a watchman.

Presidency College plans a slew of measures to curb ‘route thala’ clashes

A day after a Presidency College student succumbed to injuries sustained in a ‘route thala’ clash, the institution on Thursday chalked out a slew of measures to deal with the issue. From roping in psychologists for counselling sessions to tasking alumni with sensitising the students on college life, the institution has lined up a slew of initiatives.

Murasoli Selvam, ex-editor of DMK mouthpiece, dies

MURASOLI Selvam (84), former editor of DMK mouthpiece Murasoli, and brother-in-law of CM MK Stalin, passed away in Bengaluru due to heart attack on Thursday morning. He is survived by his wife K Selvi and a daughter. Selvam's final rites will take place on Friday.

Parent-teacher meet: Three girls run away from home

FIVE girls studying in two different schools in the district, who went missing on Wednesday, were traced and brought home on Thursday.

More Nagai fishers under 'SL-pirate' attack

FISHERMEN from the district continued to encounter armed pirates, allegedly from Sri Lanka, at sea for a second consecutive night as five different groups complained of the latter robbing them while fishing southeast of Kodiyakarai on Wednesday night. With this, the number of such mid-sea attacks reported since Tuesday night rose to nine.

Will sort out row with guv on V-C posts soon

Higher Education minister Govi Chezhiyan on Thursday said the conflict between the state government and the governor over the appointment of vice chancellors will be sorted out very soon.

Youth stabs relative girl to death, kills himself

A 20-year-old youth allegedly murdered a 23-year-old girl and died by suicide in Mathagupatti village near Sivaganga on Thursday.

Samsung staff stopped from reaching stir site

THE Kancheepuram police, on Thursday, allegedly prevented Samsung workers from protesting at their usual site in Echoor village in Sriperumbudur.

6 get double life-term for SC panchayat chief murder bid

SIX persons, who were convicted on Tuesday in the 2011 attempt-to-murder case of a SC woman president of Thalaiyoothu panchayat, were awarded double life imprisonment by the II Additional District Court for PCR Act Cases on Thursday.

Why didn't Stalin urge Modi to scrap NEET despite several meetings: EPS

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday charged the DMK with adopting double standards on the NEET issue.

Expect heavy rain in Chennai from Monday

THE northeast monsoon is likely to make a landing soon as the weather models are indicating a strong start with a low-pressure area likely to form in the south Bay of Bengal and move towards north Tamil Nadu and South Andhra Pradesh coast. Heavy rain is expected in Chennai on Monday.

HC stays work on Vallalar int'l centre

THE Madras High Court has stayed the construction of the Vallalar International Convention Centre on peruveli land belonging to Sathya Gnana Sabhai, at Parvathipuram in Vadalur in Cuddalore, until further orders, while allowing construction for establishing various amenities at another site.

Indian loan firm routed ₹429cr to Chinese owners as bogus fees: ED

Firm slapped with ₹2,146cr penalty for FEMA violations; ₹252cr worth properties confiscated