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Stormwater drain weighs down lives of hundreds in Vivekananda Nagar

FOR H Chinnadurai, a senior citizen and resident of Sampangi Street in Vivekananda Nagar, life was peaceful until the Avadi Corporation constructed a stormwater drain in the area about four years ago. Since then, even during light showers, his house on the ground floor gets inundated. The 100-odd families in the area said they shared the same fate.

Customs botches up drug parcel probe, trial court acquits two suspects

A procedurally botched up attempt by Chennai Customs to have a 'controlled delivery' of a drug parcel ordered from Spain allegedly by two men near Auroville, Puducherry, during the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in the acquittal of the accused by a trial court in Chennai last week.

HC allows accused with Parkinson's disease to attend trial online

THE Madras High Court has observed that courts have to integrate technology into the procedure for conducting proceedings, while overturning an order of a special court for CBI cases which refused to allow an octogenarian suffering from Parkinson's disease to appear through video-conference for framing of charges.

Sterlite copper slag: Details sought on pending PILs

SEEKING directions to remove copper slag dumped in the bunds of Uppar River, Korampallam channel, along the Thoothukudi-Tirunelveli national highway and other parts of Thoothukudi district, another public interest litigation (PIL) petition was filed before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court.

Minor held for hoax threats to Indian flights

AT least 20 flights were disrupted at different airports in and outside India in the past 48 hours following hoax bomb threats, prompting the Ministry of Home Affairs to seek a report from the civil aviation ministry.

Terrorism won't boost trade, Jaishankar's veiled dig at Pak

TAKING a jab at Pakistan's policy of nurturing and exporting terror, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday that three evils -- terrorism, extremism, and separatism -- are holding back regional cooperation initiatives.

70% flood work completed in Chennai: Stalin

CHIEF Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday assured the residents of Chennai city and its suburban areas that a permanent solution to the long-standing issue of flooding during monsoon is in the works.

Blindfold off from Supreme Court's new Statue of Justice

A new Statue of Justice unveiled in the Supreme Court library for judges does not have the iconic blindfold and the sword.

India violated sovereignty of Canada: Trudeau

US, UK, and other members of the Five Eyes group ask India to probe Canadian charges

Drifting depression spares red-alert TN, pounds AP

THOUGH a red alert was issued for Chennai, Tiruvallur and other neighbouring districts on Wednesday, change in the direction of the depression led to a significant drop in rainfall in most places since Wednesday morning.

US Guarantees Beirut Will Face Less Bombs: Lebanon

Hebrew media says US pressure led to Israel to cut back on strikes

Int'l camp for U20, U23 women at IIS in 2025

AGE-GROUP women wrestlers (U20 and U23) from across the globe are expected to arrive at the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) in Vijayanagara, Karnataka for a training camp next year.

Shattered dreams for India women

I can say that this is the best team we are going for a T20 World Cup with,” India captain Harmanpreet Kaur had said in a pre-departure press conference ahead of the T20 World Cup with Neetu David, chief selector, and Amol Muzumdar, head coach, sitting next to her.

Focus shifts to Test & Bengaluru skies

All eyes on the weather as India take on Black Caps in the 1st of the three-match series that begins Wednesday

Latham looks to carry forward NZ's legacy

CANTERBURY has had an indelible link to New Zealand cricket. Some of the country's most famous cricketing sons and daughters have played their cricket there, including the likes of Richard Hadlee, Stephen Fleming, Debbie Hockley, Amy Satterthwaite and Nathan Astle.

Int'l camp for U20, U23 women at IIS in 2025

AGE-GROUP women wrestlers (U20 and U23) from across the globe are expected to arrive at the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) in Vijayanagara, Karnataka for a training camp next year. The camp aims at providing Indian wrestlers a chance to train with their international counterparts for future tournaments.

France and Germany secure big victories

FRANCE and Germany had stand-in forwards to thank for wins over fierce rivals in the Nations League on Monday. With Kylian Mbappe again absent, Randal Kolo Muani started up front for France and scored in each half in a 2-1 victory away to neighbours Belgium. The Belgians must be sick of the sight of Kolo Muani, who also netted in a 2-0 win in the reverse fixture in Lyon last month. It was also the Paris Saint-Germain striker's shot that deflected into the net when France beat Belgium 1-0 in the last 16 at the European Championship during the summer.

Govt to dilute 5% in Cochin Shipyard via OFS

THE government will sell up to 5% stake in Cochin Shipyard via an offer for sale (OFS), with a floor price set at ₹1,540 per share. The issue will open for non-retail investors on Wednesday and will last for two days.

Hyundai public offer sees subdued demand on Day 1

THE initial public offering (IPO) of India's second-largest carmaker Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) received a dull response from investors on the first day as the issue was subscribed to just 18%. The issue received bids for 1.78 crore shares as against 9.97 crore shares that are up for grabs. The three-day bidding for the issue will conclude on Thursday, October 17.

'India's telecom journey subject of study for world'

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India's mobile and telecom journey in the 21st century is a subject of study for the entire world.

F&O position limit raised to ₹7.5K cr

Position limits will be applicable for index futures and index options separately, says Sebi

Data should remain within India: Akash Ambani

RELIANCE Jio chairman Akash Ambani urged the government to expedite the process of updating the 2020 draft of the Data Centre Policy so that Indian data remains within the country.

Vinay Equity invests in India Sweet House ahead of IPO

INDIA Sweet House (ISH), a confectionery brand, has secured a significant amount in its pre-IPO funding round, led by Viney Equity Market. The company is now preparing to file its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the stock exchange to initiate its IPO.

Govt, telecom industry face-off over allocation of Satcom spectrum

IN what looks like a stand-off between the government and the telecom players over allocation of satellite communication (satcom) spectrum, communication minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said the Centre would provide satcom spectrum administratively, not through the auction route.

SpiceJet meets DGCA's safety norms; out of enhanced surveillance regime

IN a major relief for SpiceJet, aviation regulator DGCA on Tuesday said it has removed the low-cost carrier from enhanced surveillance regime.

K-pop idol tells lawmakers of workplace harassment

A member of chart-topping K-pop group NewJeans tearfully testified to South Korean lawmakers on Tuesday as part of an enquiry into workplace harassment, amid a boardroom drama over her super producer.

230 Chinese nationals held in Lanka for online scams

SRI Lankan police have arrested more than 230 Chinese men accused of targeting international banks in online scams, the foreign minister said on Tuesday, with help from security officials sent by Beijing.

Swedish media reports Mbappe suspect in rape

A Swedish prosecutor said on Tuesday a rape investigation had been opened without mentioning Kylian Mbappe, following media reports that the Real Madrid and France star was the suspect following a visit to Stockholm.

US, Filipino troops launch joint exercises

THOUSANDS of US and Filipino troops launched joint exercises in the northern and western Philippines on Tuesday, after China held huge drills around Taiwan and a Chinese vessel collided with a Filipino patrol boat.

Maha to vote on Nov 20, J'khand on Nov 13 & 20

THE Election Commission on Tuesday announced assembly polls for Maharashtra and Jharkhand with the former going to polls in single phase on November 20 and the later in two phase on November 13 and 20. The counting will take place on November 23.