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SC stays construction of Vadalur Vallalar int'l centre

THE Supreme Court has stayed the construction of the new Vadalur Vallalar International Centre in the Peruveli area of Cuddalore district.

Cub killed by adult tiger in Mudumalai reserve

POSTMORTEM conducted on a seven-month-old cub at Bommadevar in Nelakottai forest range in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve on Tuesday revealed it died in an attack by an adult tiger.

Top Israeli general resigns over Oct 7 attack intel failure

ISRAEL's top general resigned on Tuesday, citing the security and intelligence failures related to Hamas' surprise attack that triggered the war in the Gaza Strip.

Doc challenges IIT-M chief to 'gomutra' debate

GENERAL secretary of the Doctors' Association for Social Equality (DASE) GR Ravindranath on Tuesday strongly criticised IIT-Madras Director V Kamakoti, accusing him of endangering public health with his recent remarks praising the alleged medicinal properties of gomutra (cow urine) and cow dung.

Neeraj, Nadeem in Indo-Pak peace calendar

THE 13th Indo-Pak Peace Calendar, launched by Aaghaz-e-Dosti this year, features a poignant painting of Neeraj Chopra's mother embracing her son, alongside Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem.

WTT Star Contender in Chennai from March 25

THE city's ever expanding international sports scene is all set to add one more item to its roster with the inclusion of the WTT Star Contender 2025.

TN player wins gold, is Boccia champ

FOUR individuals from Tamil Nadu won accolades at the 9th Boccia National Championship 2024-25, held by the Boccia Sports Federation of India in Visakhapatnam from January 8 to 15.

Duhan keen on WHIL lessons

IT was a gloomy night at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi a year ago. Despite their grueling efforts, the Indian women's hockey team could not beat Japan in the third-place playoff match of the 2024 Women's FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers.

HC Plea Claims Abuse at Isha, Seeks SIT Probe

SEEKING the formation of a special investigation team (SIT) to probe into the allegations of sexual assault against minors at Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, advocate S Vanchinathan moved the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court.

HC to hear Didi plea against life term to RG Kar accused

CHIEF Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday expressed dismay at the Sealdah court awarding jail till death to RG Kar rape-murder convict Sanjay Roy, insisting that the Aparajita Bill aimed at meting out capital punishment and harshest penalties for rape and sexual harassment must be the country's role model.

After fire, norms changed at Kumbh

Revised steps include a fire station for every 800 sqmt in tent area, response time 3 minutes

17 Killed in Landslides, Floods in Indonesia

Indonesian rescuers recovered the bodies of at least 17 people who were swept away in flash floods or buried under tons of mud and rocks that hit hilly villages on the country's main island of Java, officials said Tuesday.

Decriminalise toddy tapping, declare it as medicinal drink

NTK chief coordinator Seeman attended a conference organised by the Tamil Nadu Toddy Movement on Tuesday to demand that the state government decriminalise the tapping of toddy, withdraw criminal cases registered against such tapers and announce it as a medicinal and healthy drink.

India Sees Window of Opportunity Amidst Tests

EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be the first foreign minister to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for a bilateral discussion, as India aims to strengthen its ties with the US following the inauguration of President Donald Trump as its 47th President.

Trump Says Not Confident Gaza Deal Can Survive Three Phases

US President Donald Trump said he was \"not confident\" the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal that came into effect the previous day would be upheld through all three phases, The Times of Israel reported.

Ageless Djokovic Tames Alcaraz To Enter Semis

NOVAK Djokovic on Tuesday won a generational clash against Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open that he said was worthy of the final to close in on a record 25th Grand Slam title with Alexander Zverev next up in the last four.

Neutral expert backs India's position on Indus Water Treaty

Kishenganga, Ratle hydropower projects

Top gun among 14 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh

IN a big jolt to the outlawed CPI (Maoist), its Central Committee member Jayram Pratap Reddy alias Chalapathi and 13 senior cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border, 160 km east of Raipur.

IRCTC portal, app hang during Tatkal hours

Users say they are logged out & tickets get sold out before they can log back on, allege agents always get confirmed seats

Parents of intersex infant seek medical assistance

A couple from a village near Kattumannarkoil submitted a petition to the Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar, seeking medical aid for their 5-month-old intersex infant.

Bring only financially viable firms to market: SEBI chief

SECURITIES and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch on Tuesday asked merchant bankers to bring only financially viable companies to the market, flagging multiple instances of \"pump and dump\" in the market in recent months.

Blizzard warning issued leading to canceled flights

Federal workers to return to the office fulltime, as work-from-home option taken out

Maruti Suzuki to have complete EV ecosystem ready before new launch

THE country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) on Tuesday said it is committed to addressing key challenges associated with the Electric Vehicle (EV) ownership ahead of the launch of its first EV, the e Vitara, later this year.

THREE BUDGET WISHES FOR INDIAN VARSITIES

IMAGINE a university managing to pay its faculty salary and covering its academic infrastructure operational expenses without having to rely on tuition fees.

JSW Group to Invest ₹3 Lakh Crore Across Critical Sectors in Maharashtra

BILLIONAIRE Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Group said on Tuesday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra to invest ₹3 lakh crore across critical sectors.

1-Tonne Manta Ray Lands in Net, Fishers Group Richer by ₹56K

A country boat fisherman from Periyathalai caught a giant oceanic manta ray weighing a whopping 1,080 kg on Monday.

2 Juveniles Held for Forcing SC Teen to Prostrate

The Usilampatti town police on Tuesday arrested two juveniles in connection with a case booked against them on charges of forcing an SC teenager to prostrate before them on January 16.

Trump Energy Policy May Lead to Higher Oil Supplies from US

PETROLEUM Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that there is potential for increased US energy exports to India, following the Trump administration's plans to maximize oil and gas production.

CAG Report Exposes Flaws in Purchase of PPE Kits in KL

A report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has highlighted significant lapses in the government's handling of PPE kit procurement during the Covid-19 pandemic, dismissing the government's justification for purchases made under emergency conditions.

Irregularities in victim compensation fund: HC orders auditing of accounts

THE Madras HC on Tuesday ordered auditing of the accounts in the victim compensation fund collected from the wages of prisoners, following complaints of irregularities in its disbursal.