The New Indian Express Chennai - August 23, 2024

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August 23, 2024

Delhi Police busts terror module, arrests 14 from 3 states

THE Special Cell of Delhi Police, in coordination with its counterparts in Jharkhand, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, busted an Al-Qaeda-inspired terror module and detained 14 people, including six who were undergoing training in handling weapons.

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Congress, NC finalise seat-sharing for J&K polls

THE Congress and National Conference on Thursday finalised seat-sharing for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls.

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CHENNAI HOSPITAL PAYS DONOR FOR KIDNEY, LICENCE SUSPENDED

THE Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services (DMS) on Wednesday suspended the licences of two hospitals, one for allegedly carrying out commercial organ transplantation after paying the donor, and another for medical negligence in which a boy lost his leg.

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SC says justice & med can't stop, urges end to stir

CBI status report says crime scene at RG Kar where doc was killed, was tampered with

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No 'satisfactory replies' to sharp questions from Waqf bill JPC members

AMID fierce attack from Muslim bodies, the first meeting of the Joint Committee of Parliament (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill saw dissenting voices from various Opposition members as well as NDA allies on the proposed law.

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Dabur plans ₹400-crore plant at TN food park

DABUR, one of India's leading Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) giants, will invest ₹400 crore to set up a world-class manufacturing plant, its first ever in south India, at the Sipcot Food Park in Tindivanam in Villupuram district.

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Vijay unveils party flag, releases anthem

ACTOR-turned-politician Vijay unveiled the official flag of his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), and released the party's anthem at the TVK headquarters at Panaiyur in Chennai on Thursday.

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All 622 med seats under 7.5% quota for govt students filled up

ALL seats under the 7.5% reservation for government school students were filled up at the end of the medical counselling on Thursday.

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Railway staff injured after fire extinguisher explodes

A railway employee on duty was seriously injured at the Nagercoil depot after a condemned fire extinguisher canister exploded on Monday, Southern Railway sources said.

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NGT bins TNPCB memo allowing brick kilns

THE southern bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has set aside a memo issued by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB), which inadvertently gave immunity to illegal brick kilns from the union environment ministry's siting criteria.

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Vallalar centre: Panel to identify encroachments

THE Madras High Court has ordered Cuddalore collector to set up a special team to identify the land that belongs to the Sathya Gnanasabai, at Vadalur in Cuddalore, which has been encroached upon for long.

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CoE for advanced manufacturing to be set up in govt engg colleges

GOVERNMENT engineering colleges in the state will soon have their own centre of excellence (CoE) for advanced manufacturing, which will be set up in collaboration with MSME department and industry partners.

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Three men, including dad, held for raping Class 10 girl

THREE PERSONS, including the father of a Class 10 girl, have been arrested under sections of the Pocso Act for allegedly raping the minor girl near Kolathur.

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Residents of Kannappar Thidal shelter resort to protest seeking free houses

OVER 100 residents of the corporation-run shelter at Kannappar Thidal, who have been staying there for over 20 years now, took to the streets on Thursday, demanding houses.

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Couple hands over baby bought for ₹2L to police; infant reunited with mom

UPON realising that the newborn boy they had received through mediators earlier this month, was taken away from his mother without her knowledge, a couple handed over the baby to Vyasarpadi police.

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Call centre uses 'sim boxes', two men booked

THE Thousand Lights police have booked the owner and manager of a private call centre for allegedly cheating a telecom company by using 'sim box' devices.

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Karunanidhi's books nationalised: CM

ALL books written by former chief minister M Karunanidhi have been nationalised without any compensation from the government, Chief Minister MK Stalin announced on Thursday.

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TN corp plans green energy plants on Adyar and Cooum

Corpn to build plants with combined capacity of 20,000 MW by 2030

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Parents say wards caned by police, threatened at gunpoint in school

PARENTS of a few Class 11 students have alleged that their wards were threatened at gunpoint and beaten up by policemen inside the government-aided higher secondary school in Manamadurai.

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Fake NCC camps: Teams hold inquiry at schools

THE special investigation team (SIT) led by Inspector General of Police K Bhavaneeswari that was formed by the state government to probe into complaints of sexual assault of students at a fake NCC camp, and the multi disciplinary team (MDT) headed by Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Secretary Jayashree on Thursday visited several schools and colleges to inquire about the alleged assault.

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Stalin opens 24x7 multi-hazard warning centre

A round-the-clock multi-hazard early warning centre established in Chepauk at a cost of 5.12 crore was inaugurated by Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday.

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200 mobile veterinary units with pics of both CM & PM flagged off

AFTER lying idle for several months due to an alleged disagreement between the state and union governments over various issues, 200 mobile veterinary units were finally put into service across the state on Thursday.

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Plans on to hold convocations of 10 univs by Oct: Raj Bhavan

THE Raj Bhavan on Thursday said it has been proposed to conduct convocation of 10 state universities by October 31, to ensure that students receive their degree certificates promptly without delay.

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3 cops abduct man involved in escort services, arrested

Three policemen serving in Tiruppur and Nilgiris districts, and three accomplices, have been arrested for allegedly kidnapping a man, who was involved in escort services The arrested were identified as Lakshmanan (32) a grade I constable, who was recently transferred to Sholurmattam from Tiruppur following graft charge, Somasundaram (33) and Gopal Raj (33) constables in Palladam and Uthukuli Police stations who were transferred to Armed Reserve Police unit of Tiruppur District (Rural).

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Dalit panchayat prez alleges caste abuse from her deputy

A Dalit woman panchayat president of Avvaiyarkuppam village under Tindivanam taluk, K Mahalakshmi, has alleged that vice-president Veeramani has been preventing her from discharging her duties and verbally abusing her using casteist slurs.

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Three of a family killed as bike collides with school bus

THREE persons of a family were killed after their bike, travelling in the wrong direction, collided with a private school bus in Natham of Dindigul on Thursday morning.

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Govt can't ignore Hema committee findings: KL HC

PIL sought directive to state govt to initiate criminal proceedings against the accused

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Families mourn death of loved ones in AP blast

A pall of gloom descended on the families who have lost their loved ones in the tragic fire at Escientia Advanced Sciences Private Limited in Atchutapuram SEZ of Anakapalle district.

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MORALITY, METAPHORS AND THE CONSTITUTION

THE Constitution has been considered the supreme law of the land when it comes to the responsibility of courts in matters of judicial review.

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THE SPECTRE OF INSTABILITY ON THE EASTERN FRONT

The US is fomenting regime change in parts of Asia. Delhi must remember that Washington's geo-strategies are often impervious to the collateral damage they inflict on others

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Govt plans to set up world-class univ for creators in media, says Vaishnaw

THE government is working to establish a world-class university aimed at enhancing the capabilities of creators in the media and entertainment sectors, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday.

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Bangla floods not caused by Tripura dam: India to Dhaka

INDIA on Thursday dismissed allegations that floods in Bangladesh are being caused by the release of water from its dam in Tripura.

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NDA to ensure social justice with fresh lateral entry appointments

AFTER a U-turn of sorts over the lateral entry appointments in the higher bureaucracy, the BJP-led NDA government is likely to call the allies' meeting to discuss the next move on the same theme after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's return from his foreign trip.

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Cong demands caste count with decadal census

AMID reports that the Central government may soon start the process of conducting the much-delayed decadal census, the Congress on Thursday reiterated the party's demand for a nation-wide caste census.

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SC says will soon form panel to address grievances of farmers 'for all times'

THE Supreme Court on Thursday said it would soon constitute a multi-member committee to amicably settle the grievances of farmers \"for all times\" and also asked the states of Punjab and Haryana to continue their meetings with the protesting farmers to ensure clearing the highway along the Shambhu border.

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Army chief set to review security situation on his 2-day visit to Manipur

THE Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, is scheduled to visit the strife-torn state of Manipur.

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INS team meets Vaishnaw, seeks removal of 5% customs duty

THE Indian Newspaper Society (INS) has sought withdrawal of the 5% customs duty on newsprint, considering that the industry is facing difficulties.

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India, Poland strategic partners: PM

1st Indian PM to visit Warsaw after 45 years says Ukraine & West Asia a matter of concern

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BJP march turns violent as state chief, LoP detained

Saffron party members and cops fight pitched battle

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Shah to chair meet of 5 Maoist-hit states in Raipur on Aug 24

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level meeting on August 24 during his three-day visit to the Chhattisgarh capital on the outcome of the strategy focused on antiMaoist operations and the way forward.

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Set 15-day trial deadline in rape cases: Didi to PM

CM seeks stringent legislation for exemplary punishment

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Punjab jailbreak accused sent back from HK

NEARLY six years after his arrest, Ramanjit Singh, alias Romi, the mastermind behind the 2016 Nabha jailbreak, has been extradited to India from Hong Kong.

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Gujarat Cong MLAs walk out from Assembly

ON the second day of the Monsoon Session in Gujarat, Congress MLAs staged a walkout, accusing the Assembly of biased handling of questions.

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House of mob violence accused in MP demolised

A day after a mob protesting objectionable statements about Prophet Mohammad and Islam, attacked a police station leaving many police personnel and a woman journalist injured in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district, the local administration bulldozed on Thursday the palatial house of the man who had allegedly led the violent mob.

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Ram Madhav, architect of PDP-BJP alliance, back with 'Mission Kashmir'

AS the talks on seat sharing between the National Conference and Congress are gaining currency, the BJP has deputed its Kashmir hand, Ram Madhav, on \"Mission Kashmir\" by appointing him as co-poll in charge of J&K.

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Tribal population shrinking in J'khand, Centre mum: HC on B'deshi intrusion

WHILE hearing a PIL seeking probe on Bangladeshi intrusion and changing demography of Santhal Pargana, Jharkhand High Court in a verbal observation, said that the tribal population in Jharkhand is decreasing and the central government is silent.

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Ayodhya gangrape accused shopping complex razed

IN a further crack down on rape accused Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Moid Khan, Ayodhya district administration razed an illegal multistorey shopping complex owned by him on Thursday.

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Zelenskyy Visits Border Area, Stops Short Of Crossing

Says military has taken control of another village in Russia's Kursk, have many POWS

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Former ISI chief's close aide flees to UK to evade arrest

A close aide of Pakistan's former ISI chief Lt General (Retd) Faiz Hameed, who has been in the Pakistan Army's custody on corruption and other changes, has fled the country to evade arrest, according to a media report.

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Hezbollah video shows underground tunnels, launchers, trucks, motorbikes

LEBANON's Hezbollah released a video showing what appeared to be underground tunnels and large missile launchers, amid fears of all-out war between the Iran-backed group and Israel.

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Fluoride At Twice Safe Level Linked To Low Child IQ: Report

A US government report expected to stir debate concluded that fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is linked with lower IQ in children.

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Jakarta forced to nix poll rule change

INDONESIAN lawmakers scrapped a controversial plan to change election rules, a parliament official announced on Thursday, after thousands rallied in the capital over a move seen to help the outgoing president build a political dynasty.

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Harris Will Be The President Of Joy, Says Bill Clinton

AMERICANS in 2024 have a clear choice between "for the people" versus "me, myself, and I", former president Bill Clinton has said, as he rooted for Kamala Harris in the race for the White House and said she will be the "president of joy".

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Persistent food prices remain a concern: MPC minutes

THE minutes of the Reserve Bank's latest monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting on August 8 left the key policy rate unchanged at 6.5% for the ninth time in a row.

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GST Council Likely To Take Up Infosys Case On Sept 9

Council may decide to give relief to stakeholders such as IT cos, foreign airlines, international shipping firms

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HC appoints sole arbitrator in Ashneer Grover, BharatPe dispute

THE Delhi High Court on Thursday ordered the appointment of a sole arbitrator to mediate the ongoing legal conflict between Ashneer Grover, former CEO of BharatPe, and the fintech firm itself.

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FinMin pegs GDP growth for FY25 at 6.5-7%

THE current projection for real GDP growth in FY25, estimated at 6.5-7% in the Economic Survey for 2023-24, appears to be well-founded, as per Finance Ministry's monthly economic review report.

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Adani family to reduce stake in three group firms to raise ₹42,000 cr

THE promoters of Adani Group are likely to reduce stake in three group entities Adani Power, Ambuja Cement and Adani Wilmar - to raise ₹42,000 crore.

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Hindalco to invest $10 bn in Indian ops, Novelis

KUMAR Mangalam Birla, chairperson of Aditya Birla Group, said Hindalco Industries' expansion across the India business and US-based subsidiary Novelis will entail investments of $10 billion for ongoing projects as well as the ones envisioned in the near-term.

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Mfg sector slows in Aug, weakest since February; services continued to expand

ALTHOUGH new order growth for the manufacturing sector has slowed in Augsut to 57.9, printing in the weakest reading since February, the pace of expansion remained sharp, indicating continued strong demand and favourable market conditions.

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Scooter portfolio to do better than industry growth: TVS

TWO-WHEELER major - TVS Motor Company - is confident that its scooter portfolio will continue to better industry growth rate.

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US Open Draw: Djokovic Vs Alcaraz Final?

DEFENDING champion Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz wound up on opposite sides of the US Open bracket in Thursday's draw, meaning they could meet in another big final after Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics.

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UTT: Lions looking to roar in new season

CHENNAI Lions will look to make use of their home advantage and look to reclaim the title they last won in 2019 in the Ultimate Table Tennis being held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here.

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Ind Vs Eng: 5-Match Test Series Next Year; Women's Test At Lord's In '26

INDIAN men's cricket team will begin the 2025-2027 cycle of the World Test Championship with a five-match Test series against England, while Lord's will host its first-ever women's Test to be played between India and England in 2026, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Thursday.

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Cash-strapped Barcelona shed players

IF trying to compete with Real Madrid and newly-arrived Kylian Mbappe wasn't daunting enough, now Hansi Flick's Barcelona squad is being thinned out by departures.

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Focus On Depth With Olympics In Mind

BAI secretary general Sanjay Mishra feels the sport needs proper systems in place to create a big pool of players

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