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Unopened luxury watches in Jaya's kitty shock court staff

Those in the special court were left dumbstruck after finding three luxury watches, which were not even opened from their boxes, while carrying out valuation and documentation of valuables seized from former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa in the disproportionate assets (DA) case.

India Cuts Import Duty on Bourbon Whiskey to 50%

INDIA has reduced import duty on bourbon whiskey to 50%, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) dated February 13, 2025.

Tonal inconsistencies drown this male-female friendship tale

Several aspects of the Suseenthiran directorial 2K Love Story don't do justice to the title.

Farmers meet Central team, agree to talk on Feb 22

A meeting between a Central team led by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and farmers' representatives to discuss their demands, including a legal guarantee for MSP on crops, was held here cordially on Friday followed by a consensus on the next round of talks slated for February 22.

Woman constables taken off duty from camp offices of senior police officials

STATE police authorities have directed that woman constables be reassigned from administrative tasks in senior officers' and camp offices to police stations, special units, and field duties where their presence is essential.

'Karpoori Rath' will criss-cross state during poll

EYING the extremely backward classes votes, the main opposition in Bihar, the RJD, 'Karpoori Vichar Rath' from the state capital on Friday.

Wife says JCP's relationship with cop consensual

SUSPENDED IPS officer Magesh Kumar's wife, Anuradha, denied the sexual harassment allegations against him, asserting that he was in a consensual relationship with the complainant, a female constable.

Krishna to play a cop in KK 25

After his role in the recent drama series Parachute on Disney+ Hotstar, actor Krishna Kulasekaran is set to don the police uniform again in a crime investigation thriller next.

NO MATCH TO THE GLOW THAT LIT UP MANY LIVES

Shanmuga Nadar and P Ayya Nadar are no Prometheuses, but the fire they ignited a century ago has turned out to be a game-changer, bringing in phenomenal economic growth to the once-backward Sivakasi and nearby areas, reeling under agricultural crisis.

A Lowdown on Simpler, Shorter, Crisper Income Tax Bill, 2025

The New Income Tax Bill 2025, which will replace the 1961 Act, is an attempt at simplifying the tax rules.

Steps on to give honorarium to more women: Deputy CM

ADDRESSING a mass wedding ceremony, organised by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin revealed that steps are being taken by the state government to increase the number of beneficiaries under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai (KMUT) scheme.

After back-to-back poll debacle, Cong names new gen secys, state in-charges

Organisational reshuffle

Russia strikes Chernobyl plant: Zelenskyy

UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that a Russian drone had struck a cover built to contain radiation at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, adding that radiation levels were normal.

BSF finds Lahore, Narowal most active in launching drug drones

PAKISTAN'S Lahore and Narowal are two areas from where drones are being launched for entering into the Indian side of the International Borders to drop drugs, arms and ammunition, said BSF officials, while claiming that the force's forensic labs have found that 184 drones - the highest number - originated from different areas of the two cities.

Water & wellness

How much water should a healthy person ideally drink?

10K TN powerloom units go on strike for salary hike

AROUND 10,000 powerloom unit owners from Tiruppur started an indefinite strike on Friday and hoisted black flags in their units demanding a wage hike.

India rejects Don's offer on China row

INDIA on Friday rejected Donald Trump's offer to mediate in the ongoing tensions between India and China, after the US president expressed his willingness to help stop what he called the \"vicious skirmishes\" along the India-China border.

Investors Lose ₹45L Cr So Far in 2025

Decline is driven by weak quarterly earnings, high valuations, consistent FII outflows

Road work picks pace ahead of Char Dham yatra

WIDENING of the strategically significant Gangotri National Highway is set to begin ahead of this year's Char Dham Yatra.

Crowd blocks road after sexual assault of girl; teacher held

A large group of people staged a road blockade near Thavalakuppam on the Puducherry-Cuddalore road on Friday evening, demanding strict action against a private school teacher accused of sexually assaulting a six-and-a-half-year-old girl studying in Class 2.

We're ready to host 2036 Oly: Shah at closing ceremony

A LIVELY yet simple closing ceremony brought the curtains down on the 38th National Games here on Friday with home minister Amit Shah as its chief guest asserting that the country is well on track to host a successful Olympics in 2036.

TN Plans Telemetry Study to Track Turtle Movement to Reduce Deaths

Subsidies cancelled to 208 trawl boat owners; edu programmes to be launched for fishermen

RIL Buys TN-Based Shampoo Brand Velvette

RELIANCE Consumer Products (RCPL) has acquired Tamil Nadu-based shampoo brand Velvette.

BSNL reports profit of ₹262 crore in third quarter, first in 17 years

STATE-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Friday reported a net profit of ₹262 crore in the third quarter ending December 2024.

Perry, Richa fifties power RCB to highest run chase in WPL history

RICHA Ghosh and Ellyse Perry smashed forceful fifties as Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off the highest run chase in the history of Women's Premier League to register a thrilling six-wicket win over Gujarat Giants here on Friday.

Celebrating a Sage-Unifier with Kashi-Tamil Sangamam

S Bharat celebrates its civilizational showcase with divinity, hosting a monumental gathering of over 50 crore devotees visiting the Maha Kumbh, Varanasi celebrates through Kashi-Tamil Sangamam (KTS), an enduring strain of national unity.

A MOVING TALE OF BOUNDLESS LOVE

For years, Tamil filmmakers have relied on the bike ride as a visual representation of two people falling in love—so much so that it has become a cliché.

Three Hacked to Death in Gang Rivalry in Puducherry

THREE people, including the son of a murdered notorious rowdy, were hacked to death in Puducherry.

Focus on Pro League with eye on future

Women's hockey team will be seeking improved show while youngsters from men's side will be looking to step up

Hearing of case on illegal B'desh migrants in Mar

A day after the Supreme Court reserved the verdict in connection with the detention of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in the country, the top court on Friday re-notified the matter to hear the case again on March 4, to facilitate the Union of India (UOI) to file an additional affidavit from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) inputs and the steps with regard to it.