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As vigil ups in bigger airports, animal smuggling gangs jump to Andamans

In a first, Customs at Port Blair airport seizes eight exotic monkeys from 2 men of Tamil origin

Valuation. US tariff concerns weigh on mkt

Bigger pain felt in smallcap, midcap segments with these indices falling 11% and 8%, respectively, in 2025; investors

Plan on to upgrade city canals at a cost of ₹94 cr

THE Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has announced plans to renovate and upgrade various canals across the city at a cost of ₹94.34 crore.

India, US likely to step up consular ties

In light of the challenges posed by illegal migration and delays in the US visa process, India and the US are set to step up their consular cooperation during PM Narendra Modi's visit to the U.S., sources familiar with the matter told this newspaper.

Despite Erode loss, Seeman says Periyar fight just a start

NTK chief coordinator Seeman has once again targeted Dravidian ideologue Periyar EV Ramasamy.

'Process of AAP disintegration in Punjab has already started'

SENIOR Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa claims that disintegration process of AAP has begun and it will soon be history.

Min felicitates Pongal competition winners

Minister for Tamil Development, Information and Publicity MP Saminathan on Monday felicitated the winners of competitions organised by the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) as part of Pongal celebrations.

Concerned over declining participation of MPs: Birla

LOK Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday flagged the declining participation of members in legislative proceedings and resulting political logjam.

Hamas Postpones Next Swap of Hostage-Prisoner, Blames Israel

A Hamas spokesman on Monday accused Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement with the group, including targeting Palestinians in Gaza with airstrikes, and said that next Saturday's hostage release would be delayed till further notice.

Plea on passive euthanasia for rabies patients deferred

THE Supreme Court would hear after two weeks the plea filed by the NGO, All Creatures Great and Small (ACGAS), seeking the right to passive euthanasia for rabies patients.

Gold hits $2,930/ounce; crosses ₹88k mark in Delhi

THE gold spot price shot past the $2930 mark earlier in the day on Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange as the demand for the yellow metal soared after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports into the US.

All nations fail to submit new targets to slash emissions

NEARLY all nations missed a UN deadline on Monday to submit new targets for slashing carbon emissions, including major economies under pressure to show leadership following the US retreat on climate change.

Eicher Appoints Lal as Chairman; Vinod Aggarwal, B Govindarajan Take Key Roles

AUTO major Eicher Motors Limited (EML) on Monday announced the appointment of Siddhartha Lal as the executive Chairman of the Board, following the retirement of Chairman S Sandilya.

PMK Lawyers' Forum Plans Protest for Caste Census

PMK-affiliated Advocates Forum for Social Justice, along with various caste-based organisations, has announced a massive protest in Chennai, urging the state government to conduct a caste census.

Indian hotels in UK hire many illegals: Home Office

INDIAN restaurants, nail bars, convenience stores, and car washes were among the targets of what the Home Office on Monday described as a ‘UK-wide blitz’ on illegal working in the country.

Shah to firm up strategy for J&K Budget session

HOME Minister Amit Shah would meet all 28 BJP legislators to formulate the party's aggressive strategy ahead of the budget session of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly scheduled from March 3 in Jammu.

From 3K MW this month, TN power deficit may touch 4.7K MW in April

THE state's electricity demand during evening peak hours stands at 18,600 MW in February, while the available supply is only 15,646 MW, a deficit of 2,954 MW, as per the Central Electricity report.

HIV infections to soar after US stops funding: UN

The head of the UNAIDS agency said on Monday the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if American support of the biggest AIDS programme is dropped, warning that millions of people could die and more resistant strains of the disease could emerge.

Barcelona Thrash Sevilla in La Liga

BARCELONA cut the gap on La Liga's top two with an entertaining 4-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday, despite playing out the final half-hour with 10 men after Fermin Lopez's red card.

IHCL to invest ₹2,500 crore to develop Taj Bandstand hotel

INDIAN Hotels Company (IHCL), which owns and operates the Taj brand of luxury hotels and a few other luxury hotels, on Monday announced a ₹2,500 crore investment to develop a new 330-key hotel, the Taj Bandstand, in the megapolis, making it the fifth Taj branded hotel in the city, including the iconic Taj Mahal Palace at the Gateway.

Man attacks security guard, enters ladies hostel in Kovai

Screen garb of a CCTV footage of a migrant worker stalking 2 women before entering their hostel by attacking the security guard at Saravanampatti in Coimbatore | EXPRESS

Can Root be the answer to England's ODI struggles?

WHEN Joe Root was trapped on the pads trying to play Ravindra Jadeja off the back-foot in Nagpur, it seemed like he had joined an already struggling England batting line-up who hadn't been able to take on the Indian spinners.

'Look forward to meeting my friend Trump'

\"I look forward to meeting my friend, President Trump,\" said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing his upcoming visit to Washington as an opportunity to strengthen and expand the partnership, particularly in technology, trade, defense, energy, and supply chain resilience.

Patole Meets Rahul, Cong All Set to Go for Maha Rejig

MAHARASHTRA Congress president Nana Patole met with Lok Sabha MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday, sparking speculation about a major overhaul in the state Congress unit.

DECADE OF ACT EAST & THE NEED FOR CLOSER TIES

Though the Act East policy has brought us closer, India and ASEAN countries still view each other as glasses half empty. There is need and scope for improvement in the ties

Fund manager Naren's take on SIP sparks debate in MF industry

\"Momentum in small, mid-cap starting to fade\"

Bengaluru flying high as Aero India takes off

Rajnath calls it 'Maha Kumbh of collaboration', makes pitch for greater cooperation among friendly nations for peace

Exams are not everything: PM's tip to schoolkids at Pariksha Pe Charcha

FROM nutrition to mastering pressure, leadership lessons to going beyond marks, PM Narendra Modi on Monday shared some crucial tips with schoolchildren about how to succeed in life and not just exams during the eighth edition of his annual 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' broadcast.

What The Budget Can't Do For Enterprising Women

The Union budget for 2025-26 promises rural prosperity and resilience through greater participation of women in the workforce and a boost for their entrepreneurial opportunities.

40-km-long traffic jams Kumbh entry

DESPITE the completion of three Amrit Snans on Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amavasya, and Basant Panchami—when millions took a holy dip at the Sangam—the continuous influx of devotees is causing significant disruptions in Prayagraj and other destinations, including Ayodhya and Kashi, resulting in long hours of traffic jams.