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Two missing youths found buried in NLC's Mine II
THE bodies of two missing youths were recovered from a sand dumping area near Neyveli on Tuesday, a month after they were reported missing.
Quick commerce industry may struggle for growth
Though the quick commerce industry has been witnessing major growth and competition, it might face hurdles such as a low total addressable market, says Indus Valley Annual Report 2025 by Blume Ventures.

Ex-Cong leader Sajjan Kumar gets life term in 1984 riots case
A Delhi court on Tuesday sentenced former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar to life imprisonment for orchestrating the killings of a father-son duo during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
Kejri didn't want you to know: ₹2K cr loss
CAG finds revenue drain after excise policy revamp

Flow to hit theatres in India
The dialogue-free animated film Flow, which was nominated for the Academy Awards this year, is set to hit the screens in India this Friday.

A Fresh Search for Doomed Malaysia Airlines Flight
A fresh search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has been launched more than a decade after the plane went missing in one of aviation's greatest enduring mysteries.

Kuldeep To The Fore
After a long lay-off, spinner back at his best on slowish Dubai surfaces

Gold prices continue to rise on US tariff worries
GOLD prices continue to rise on Tuesday after hitting record high on Monday amid global uncertainty.

UK to cut overseas aid to bolster defence spend by 2%
PRIME Minister Keir Starmer pledged Tuesday to raise UK's defence spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2027, saying Europe is in a new era of insecurity that requires a \"generational response.\"

THE ULTIMATE PICKLEBALL GUIDE
Pickleball fever is sweeping Chennai! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, here's a manual to the city's top courts and playing communities

Cops raid 1,274 immigration firms in Punjab, 24 FIRs filed
AFTER the US deportation of Indian illegal immigrants, Punjab police raided 1,274 immigration firms in the state, registered 24 FIRs against illegal travel agents and arrested seven of them, officials said on Tuesday.

Colours of Conquered Dreams
E all have dreams—some want to earn a Michelin star at Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen, some aspire to stand on the Olympic podium, and some simply hope to make a mark in their chosen field.
Chaos continues in Indian boxing amidst ad-hoc panel meet
THE Boxing Federation of India mess is getting messier. After the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) formed a five-member ad-hoc committee for not holding elections on time, the BFI is contemplating taking legal action.

How Hisar girl became Indian hockey's keeper of faith
SHORTLY after 5.00 PM on a hot Monday afternoon at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Savita Punia looked at a life-sized poster of herself in the stadium. \"Savita,\" it read. \"300 appearances.\" The goalkeeper, who had taken her place in the centre of the turf for the national anthem, couldn't stop smiling. Even as a few tears escaped her eyes, she was felicitated.

Data Centre opened by Stalin to create 9.5K jobs, attract ₹50K cr investment
Chennai's data centre capacity will double in next few years, says Industries Minister Rajaa

Russia touts mineral trade deal with US
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it sees a vast potential for cooperation with the United States on developing Russia's large reserves of strategically important rare and rare earth minerals.

Drew Starkey to star in Lucky
OUTER Banks and Queer-fame Drew Starkey has joined the cast of the upcoming Apple TV+ series Lucky, starring Anya Taylor-Joy in the lead.

Former CJI appears before JPC, calls for caution in holding ONOE
AT the third meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the 'One Nation One Election (ONOE)' Bill, former Chief Justice of India U U Lalit made several suggestions, including rolling out simultaneous polls in a phased manner, said sources.

The Tangled Politics of 2 Peoples With 1 Tongue
OR over 50 years, West Bengal and its political parties have joined Bangladesh in paying homage to the 1952 martyrs of the Bhasha Andolan (language movement) on Ekushey or 21st February.

Inmates take 'holy bath' from Sangam water
WHEN the prisoners cannot go to the Maha Kumbh for a dip, the Ganja Jal comes to them in the prison.

V-C of Odisha univ duped of ₹14L by cyber criminals posing as ED officers
USING the 'digital arrest' trick, cyber criminals posed as Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers and duped vice-chancellor (V-C) of Berhampur university Prof Geetanjali Dash to the tune of ₹14 lakh.
China averse to Trump's 50% cut in defence spend
CHINA on Tuesday appeared recalcitrant to join US President Donald Trump's proposal for a 50% cut in defence budget by the US, Russia and China.

Centre extends allowances, incentives for staff working in Valley for 3 years
THE Centre on Monday extended the package of concessions and incentives for its employees working in the Kashmir Valley by an additional three years with retrospective effect from August 1, 2024.

State information panel taking 2-3 years to give ruling in 50% of RTI cases
FLAGGING ‘abysmal’ performance of the Tamil Nadu Information Commission, pro-transparency NGO Arappor Iyakkam on Tuesday shot off a letter to the chief secretary to appoint additional information commissioners (SICs) and rectify the issues to improve transparency and accountability.

In MP Global Investors' Meet, Shah Says State Will Play Role in 'Viksit India'
MADHYA Pradesh will play a crucial role in achieving the dream of India becoming a fully developed nation by 2047 and transforming the Indian economy into the world's third-largest economy by 2027, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday.

Homage to martyred marks PM foreign trips
SINCE assuming office in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a precedent in paying tribute to Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during the World War I and II, particularly those who died on foreign soil.
Court allows leasing of city temple land to build college
THE Madras High Court on Monday upheld a single judge's order, which dismissed a petition filed by temple activist T.R. Ramesh challenging the leasing of temple land for constructing a building for an arts and science college by the Mylapore Kapaleeswarar temple trust at Kolathur.

HOW TO FRAME EVERYDAY ETHICS FOR THE NEW ERA
Old moral codes are inadequate for dealing with new dilemmas like trading with Trump, rebuilding Gaza, engaging farmers and developing Andaman. We need fresh codes for the common man
3 Ex-Cops Get 10-Year Jail For Sexual Harassment
A Dindigul court on Tuesday awarded 10 years rigorous imprisonment to three retired police officers, including a Sembatti police station inspector in Dindigul, for sexually harassing a woman.

Bowlers, Jonassen power Delhi to third victory
A STELLAR bowling performance from the pacers followed up by Jess Jonassen's half-century took Delhi Capitals to the top of the table in the Women's Premier League fixture against Gujarat Giants at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.