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CM inspects ₹474-cr development projects under way in north Chennai

Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday inspected the progress made in five key works carried out at a cost of ₹474.69 crore: ornamental fish sales centre, Kannikapuram playground, Ganesapuram flyover, 776 residential quarters on Stanley Hospital Road and Tondiarpet bus terminus — under the North Chennai Development Plan (NCDP) and laid the foundation for works to be taken up at a cost of ₹59.15 crore.

Pudukai activist body exhumed; team holds X-Ray examination

ACTING on directions of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, a three-member team from the Pudukkottai Government Medical College Hospital on Friday performed an X-Ray examination on the exhumed body of activist Jagabar Ali (58) at the Islamic burial ground located on Konapattu Road in Vengalur under tight police security.

'Byrnihat' brings smog in Assam, Conrad seeks help from Himanta on curbs

COME winter, smog shrouds idyllic Assam cities, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting unexpected highs in Guwahati.

Excessive financialisation can hurt real economy as it comes with risks: Survey

Market may see correction in 2025, warns survey

First in 10 yrs, no foreign bid to stoke pre-session row: PM

IN a rather sharp remark, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that for the first time since 2014, no foreign attempts were made this year to stoke trouble before the start of a Parliament session.

Eco survey advocates tax breaks on e-vehicles, subsidies for new energy

TAX breaks on electric vehicles (EVs) and subsidies for renewable energy can encourage a shift toward low-carbon lifestyles, the Economic Survey 2024-25 stated on Friday.

MSMEs look for income tax cut in budget

Ahead of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget presentation on Saturday, Tamil Nadu Small and Tiny Industries' Association (Tanstia), the apex body of all district associations, Industrial Estate Associations, and Product Manufacturers' Associations of the state, has sought from the centre reduction of income tax for small and medium enterprises and low premium insurance to safeguard the industry.

Racing Set for a Big Step Forward

THE racing scene in India is set for a major enhancement with bigger and more powerful vehicles in the near future, according to Vicky Chandhok, vice-president, Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC).

Three murder accused try to escape custody, injured; two cops hurt

THREE youths accused of the murder of a history-sheeter near the Ranganathaswamy temple in Srirangam earlier this week are undergoing treatment at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital (MGMGH) after sustaining fractures during their escape attempt.

Need to ramp up investment in battery storage tech

INDIA'S energy transition requires a comprehensive approach and can't solely focus on renewable energy, said Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Friday.

After aid cut, confusion and chaos in USAID

DONALD Trump's administration changes have upended the US agency charged with providing humanitarian aid to countries overseas, with dozens of senior officials put on leave, thousands of contractors laid off, and a sweeping freeze imposed on billions of dollars in foreign assistance.

DeepSeek Torpedoes Western AI Oligopoly

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the Doomsday Clock forward by a second.

25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Coming Today, Says Donald Trump

Considering similar action against China too for sending drugs: Don

Empty trains run across new Pamban bridge

In one of the final trials before the line becomes operational, trains with empty rakes were run across the new Pamban bridge to the Rameswaram station on Friday.

Third and final season of Squid Game to release this June

NETFLIX recently announced the release date of the third season of Squid Game. Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the final series is all set to release on June 27.

Kejriwal has failed to govern national capital, says Modi

WITH Delhi assembly election campaigns entering the final phase, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the AAP government for \"failing to govern the national capital\", during a rally in the Dwarka area on Friday.

IAS officers rejig: MTC, Guidance get new MDs

THE Tamil Nadu government on Friday transferred around 35 IAS officers, most of them being district collectors.

Sea surface warming four times faster now than in 1980s

AY 'global warming' and most of us would think of wildfires, droughts or glaciers melting. Seas and oceans are rarely the first things that come to mind.

India Inc warned against overuse of AI

AS OpenAI's ChatGPT and the recent 'R1' low-cost AI model by Chinese firm DeepSeek have raised concerns about the future of jobs, the Economic Survey stresses on skilling employees so that artificial intelligence (AI) can augment their efforts rather than replacing them.

Prisoner Can't Be Denied Access to Basic Facilities

A prisoner cannot be denied access to minimal facilities required to deal with their physical condition which hampers their daily life, such as using an Indian toilet or sleeping on the floor, said the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court.

Oppn bid to put a dent in my image won't succeed: Siddu

'ED probe politically motivated, no evidence of money laundering in case'

Apple expanding mfg in India for domestic needs, export: Cook

APPLE CEO Tim Cook on Friday said the company is expanding its manufacturing in India to meet both domestic demand and global export needs.

Warmer, drier Feb likely to hit wheat crop: IMD

THE India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday forecast a drier and hotter February which would cause adverse impact on standing food grain crops like wheat at flowering and grain filling stages.

Of stamps and stories

In Chennai, a philatelic exhibition showcased stamps depicting historical moments and cultural art forms, sparking interest among students and collectors.

Only goal is Viksit Bharat: Prez

Addressing joint sitting of both Houses, Murmu says pace of work tripled in govt's third term

DC crash: Air traffic controller's workload was twice the normal

According to a New York Times report, staffing was thin in the control tower at reagan national airport, where the crashed american airlines plane was about to land when the collision occurred.

Aadhav Joins TVK, Gets Poll Campaign Post

AADHAV Arjuna, suspended from the VCK after he spoke in violation of the party's position with respect to the ruling DMK at a function attended by TVK president Vijay, has joined the actor-turned politician's party on Friday.

Viral ECR Chase: 4 Nabbed, Police Claim No Political Link

TAMBARAM police arrested four suspects on Friday in connection with an incident along the East Coast Road (ECR) in Kanathur, where seven youngsters in two cars—one bearing a DMK flag—allegedly chased and harassed a woman and her friends in the early hours of January 25.

Leather Industry Eyes 2.5 Million Jobs by 2029-30

The 38th edition of India International Leather Fair (IILF) will be held at Chennai Trade Centre from February 1-3 with the leather and footwear industry aiming to achieve a turnover of $47 billion by 2029-2030 and generate 2.5 million jobs.

Social media posts on '2nd stampede' spark row

Eyewitnesses claim that the incident took place almost three hours after the first one on Mauni Amavasya; mela authorities say no idea