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Turmoil in Raj BJP as Kirori Lal Meena quits as agriculture minister

RAJASTHAN Agriculture Minister Kirori Lal Meena resigned from the Bhajan Lal Sharma government on Thursday, a move that triggered speculations even as he said that he was fulfilling his statement made before the Lok Sabha elections.

10th Bihar bridge to fall in 16 days, Nitish fumes

A part of bridge built over Gandaki fell, cutting off over 50 villages in Saran district | Heavy rains in Himachal, 115 roads closed

Infantry combat vehicle bidding process reaches advanced stage

THE process to modernise the mechanised infantry fighting arm of the Indian Army will soon get a fillip as the preparations for request for proposal (RFP) for more than 500 infantry combat vehicles (ICVS) are in advanced stages.

NEET: CBI arrests 'key' suspect from Dhanbad

THE Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Ravindra alias Aman Singh, in the NEET UG paper leak case from Dhanbad on Wednesdag.

In Astana, India and China agree to defuse LAC tension

FOREIGN Ministers of India and China on Thursday agreed that the prolonging the current situation in the border areas is not in the interest of either country.

Cong MP writes to Birla, flags 'inaccurate' remarks by Thakur in Parliament

DAYS after the political showdown between the treasury benches and Opposition parties in the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha, Congress MP Manickam Tagore has written to Speaker Om Birla, alleging that PM Narendra Modi and BJP MP Anurag Thakur made \"factually incorrect, inaccurate and misleading statements\" in the House and sought appropriate action in the matter.

'Disappointed with PM's statement as it normalises our abnormal conditions'

FIRST-time Congress MP from Inner Manipur, Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, hogged the headlines for his speech in the Lok Sabha early this week. An Associate Professor at JNU, Akoijam spoke to Preetha Nair about what he thinks on PM Modi’s statement on Manipur and the way forward to restore normalcy. Excerpts:

'PM has worked to bring down Manipur violence'

Decreasing trend in clashes since 2023 In Northeast state Decreasing trend in clashes since Oct 2023 in Northeast state | Cong MP from Inner Manipur says reality is different

MORE FUNDS, ACTION NEEDED TO MEET SDGs

THE Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Report 2024 released by the UN shows that India has made impressive progress in areas such as poverty reduction, infrastructure development and transition to green energy.

TDP SHOULD HEED POLL VERDICT AGAINST VENDETTA POLITICS

INDIAN EXPRESS IS NOT AN INDUSTRY. IT IS A MISSION.

TROUBLING SHADOW FIGHT IN KARNATAKA CONGRESS

A storm is brewing in the ruling Congress in Karnataka between the groups supporting CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CMDK Shivakumar, which has hit governance in the year-old dispensation.

AIADMK man killed in Salem; DMK councillor, husband, 12 others held

A 62-year-old AIADMK functionary was murdered in Dhadagapatti in Salem in the late hours of Wednesday.

Disabled Dalit man hacked to death in Mayiladuthurai

A 26-year-old disabled Dalit man was allegedly hacked to death by an armed group near Pattavarthi in Mayiladuthurai district on Wednesday night.

Pinarayi draws flak from oppn for supporting SFI workers

UNDER attack from all quarters for its \"tyranny\" in campuses across Kerala, the SFI found a saviour in Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan who staunchly defended the outfit in the state assembly on Thursday, alleging desperate attempts to single out and tarnish his party's student arm.

On day 1 at office, Majhi says all files in front of him must only be in Odia

Language Act will be amended if necessary to widen use of Odia at official, non-official levels

Chennai city buyers also opt for high-value homes: Report

HOMEBUYERS in Chennai are now increasingly preferring larger spaces and high-value homes resulting in a surge in sale of units ranging between ₹80 lakh ₹1 crore.

9 pose as cops, abduct rob bizman of ₹7 lakh

NINE men were arrested by Shankar Nagar police on Wednesday for allegedly impersonating police personnel and robbing 7 lakh from a businessman after abducting him near Chromepet several weeks ago.

Chased out of GH, patient spends 2 days on street

HOUSEKEEPING staff of Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) in Madurai allegedly chased a patient out of the facility after he reportedly spilt urine on the floor.

Plaint against MKU official for embezzling seminar funds

AFTER a superintendent in the Directorate of Distance Education (DDE), Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU), was allegedly involved in misappropriation of funds several times, an inquiry committee has recommended that he be suspended immediately.

Govt schemes bear fruit, gratitude

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Thursday received feedback from beneficiaries of various schemes through video calls.

20-yr-old windmills in TN may get 5-year extension

TANGEDCO CMD Rajesh Lakhoni, along with Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL) Managing Director Aneesh Sekhar, has recently proposed a five-year extension for windmills that have completed 20 years.

Trouble in Pondy as BJP MLAs turn against CM

WITH the budget session fast approaching, a political crisis has started brewing within AINRCBJP coalition in the union territory.

MAN IN COMA AFTER TAKING ARRACK DIES

Death due to alcohol 'intoxication', not methanol poisoning: Med college dean

Gold kept in bank missing, locker cops register case after HC order

A former journalist with visual impairment has alleged that gold ornaments worth ₹21 lakh went missing from his ank locker in 2021.

33-YEAR-OLD SETS HIMSELF ABLAZE AFTER HOUSE EVICTION ATTEMPT

A 33-year-old man from Kottakarai in Gummidipoondi set himself on fire after revenue officials attempted to evict him from a house.

HC to decide fate of temple tower in Royapettah today

Residents oppose CMRL's plan to raze Vinayagar temple gopuram

Sadiq moves HC to quash ED arrest order

JAFFER Sadiq, who has been jailed on charges of smuggling drugs, has moved the Madras High Court seeking to quash the arrest order issued against him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for money laundering under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Govt can't support liquor policy that puts youth in peril, says HC

IN a bid to ensure the welfare of people, especially the younger generation who are the pillars of tomorrow's society, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court said that it was high time the state government revisited the liquor policy, and took conscious decisions.

Moderate rain likely in parts of state from July 6 to 10

REGIONAL Meteorological Centre said one or two places in the state on Friday may receive light to moderate rain with thunderstorms.

Plan on to regulate horse ownership to stop abuse

THE Tamil Nadu Animal Welfare Board (TNAWB) has proposed a committee to ban horse ownership for repeat offenders responsible for preventable deaths of horses caused by malnourishment and abuse.