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Israeli use of heavy bombs in Gaza raises serious concerns: UN report

ISRAEL's repeated use of heavy bombs in the densely-populated Gaza Strip indicates repeated violations of the laws of war, the UN said on Wednesday, highlighting six attacks that killed at least 218 people.

Ramaphosa sworn in as South Africa's prez

CYRIL Ramaphosa was sworn in for a second term as South Africa's president on Wednesday in a ceremony in the administrative capital, Pretoria, with help from a coalition of parties for the first time in its 30-year rule.

Cop dies in 'accidental firing at Ayodhya temple

A constable of Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force (UPSSF) deployed at Ayodhya Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex, died after getting injured by a gunshot fired from his own rifle on early Wednesday morning.

BJP leaders asked to take Maha 'collective decisions'

WHILE introspecting on the Lok Sabha poll debacle in Maharashtra, the BJP leadership has asked the state party leaders to make collective decisions on the state parliamentary board, saying no individual should dominate the discussions.

Amritpal detention under NSA extended by 1 year

THE one-year extension of detention for newly elected Member of Parliament and pro-Khalistani Amritpal Singh, along with nine others under the National Security Act (NSA) at Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam, was confirmed just one day before the Lok Sabha election results were declared.

Minister writes 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' incorrectly, Oppn takes jibe

A viral video showing the newly sworn in union minister of state Savitri Thakur writing the central government's guiding slogan 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' incorrectly in Devnagari script, has given the opposition Congress fresh fuel to attack the Narendra Modi government.

Govt takes back Gehlot's food coupon distribution norms

IN a string of key policy changes, the Bhajan Lal Sharma government of Rajasthan is revisiting and revising several initiatives of the previous Ashok Gehlot administration.

Tibetan govt-in-exile hails 'US gift', counters China

Resolve Tibet Act recognises India's stand on McMahon Line

Cong forms panels to take stock of MP, Delhi, K'taka & T'gana results

WEEKS after the Lok Sabha election results, the Congress on Wednesday constituted six fact-finding committees to assess the party's poor performance in states including Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Delhi and Telangana.

Ahead of Modi's Lanka trip, EAM in Colombo today

EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to visit Colombo on Thursday, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's likely visit to Sri Lanka in July or August.

Rebuilding Nalanda to be our golden era: PM

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said his government is making efforts to ensure that the country has the world's most advanced research-oriented higher education system.

Air pollution caused 8.1 million deaths worldwide in 2021: Report

AIR pollution contributed to 8.1 million deaths worldwide in 2021, with India and China recording a whopping 2.1 million and 2.3 million fatalities respectively, according to a report released on Wednesday.

India pips Pak in nuclear arms race: Report

NUCLEAR arsenals are being strengthened around the world, including in India which, with its 172 nuclear weapons, is now ahead of Pakistan and ranks sixth in the group of nine nuclear armed countries.

Questioned by CISF, DMK MP complains to RS chief

DMK MP MM Abdulla has lodged a complaint with Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar about the conduct of CISF personnel who questioned him about his visit to the Parliament.

Naidu set to visit new capital Amaravati to examine developments

CHIEF Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is set to visit the Amaravati capital region on Thursday to examine the status of construction of various buildings in different parts of the area.

Kerala sees monsoon revival, but 47% rain deficit in first 20 days

State govt worried as water level in reservoirs just 25% full; showers will continue for a week

Heavy rain forecast in state till Sunday

SEVERAL parts of the state will continue to receive heavy rain till January 23 and the maximum temperature is likely to be near normal.

Guidelines for disabled violated in UPSC exam: Forum

NATIONAL Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD) General Secretary Muralidharan on Wednesday appealed to the Secretary of the Department of Empowerment of Persons With Disabilities (DEPwD) to make efforts to follow the 2022 guidelines issued by the department while conducting examinations, including the ones conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Act, don't play with words: EPS to govt in hooch deaths

TERMING the death of people after drinking illicit liquor in Karunapuram in Kallakurichi as worrying, AIADMK general secretary and leader of the opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami condemned the DMK government on Wednesday for failing to curb the production of illicit liquor.

PMK & DMK candidates file papers; Anbumani makes cash-for-vote claims

THE candidates of DMK and PMK Anniyur Siva (DMK) and C Anbumani (PMK) have filed their nomination papers for Vikravandi by-election in the district on Wednesday.

Days after Bengal accident, southern railway to fill 726 loco pilot vacancies

TWO days after a goods train collided with the Sealdah-Agartala Kanchanjunga Express near Rangapani railway station in West Bengal, claiming 10 lives, the Railway Board has approved the immediate filling of over 726 vacancies for loco pilots in Southern Railway.

TN EYES ₹7K-CR INVESTMENT IN HIGHWAY, MINOR PORT PROJECTS

Development projects include Greenfield port at Cuddalore, monetisation of Outer Ring Road

AIADMK leadership beyond caste: EPS to Sasikala

DISMISSING ousted leader VK Sasikala's contention that a particular caste dominates the AIADMK's leadership now, party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday said the leadership is formed beyond caste and religious lines.

Panels formed to enumerate urban poor families in city

COMMITTEES have been set up to enumerate and identify eligible families under the Chief Minister's Thayumanavar scheme, a comprehensive poverty alleviation scheme that was announced in February this year.

After 2 die in bike racing on ORR, police arrest 7

SEVEN people, who participat ed in an auto and bike race on the Outer Ring Road in Chennai's periphery four days ago, which led to the death of two persons, were arrested by the Avadi police on Wednesday.

Police keep a 'hawk-eye' on history-sheeters in city

Real-time monitoring with Parundhu helps prevent crime, gang wars

Cop reinstated after 23 yrs, HC says dismissal too harsh a punishment

FINDING the punishment of removal from service disproportionate to the charges against him, the Madras High Court has ordered the reinstatement of a policeman, M Balachandran, 23 years after he was sacked from the force for indiscipline.

TNAU UG rank list out; four score perfect 200

THE Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) released the undergraduate admission rank list for the 2024-25 academic year here on Wednesday with as many as four applicants scoring a perfect 200.

Section of teachers promote caste pride among students: Chandru

Issue extends beyond confines of educational settings, says former HC judge in his report

'PG degree through one-year course is valid for appointment to govt services'

HOLDING that a degree from a one-year postgraduate course is equivalent to that from a two-year PG course and that it is valid under the 10+2+3+1 scheme of education, the Madras High Court has ordered the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) to appoint a candidate as a typist in government services.