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Your debit and credit cards also come with insurance coverage

MANY of us always carry debit and credit cards but are we aware that these cards also come with a complimentary personal accident insurance cover? Yes, you can claim your insurance through these cards.

Council to discuss GST on RWA maintenance charges

IN a significant development for residents and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) across the country, the GST Council in its 54th meeting on September 9, is expected to deliberate on increasing the threshold limit for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) applicable on maintenance charges.

Gunman kills 3 Israelis at West Bank

A truck driver shot dead three Israeli guards at a border crossing between the occupied West Bank and Jordan on Sunday before being \"eliminated\", Israel's military said, as it pounded Gaza with new strikes.

Venezuela's opposition prez candidate in Spain

OPPOSITION candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia had no choice but to flee Venezuela for exile in Spain to save his own life amid a \"brutal wave of repression\" after disputed presidential elections, the leader of the opposition Maria Corina Machado said on Sunday.

Trump warns of retribution when he wins

WITH just days to go before his first 'and likely only' debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump posted a warning on his social media site threatening to jail those 'involved in unscrupulous behaviour' this election, which he said would be under intense scrutiny.

Iran prez's first foreign visit will be Iraq

IRAN's President Masoud Pezeshkian will visit neighbouring Iraq on Wednesday, state media reported on Sunday, in what will be his first trip abroad since he took office.

Russia advances in eastern Ukraine after air strikes in Kyiv

RUSSIA on Sunday said its forces had advanced in eastern Ukraine as Kyiv reported deadly air attacks and urged the West to allow it to carry out more retaliatory strikes inside Russia's borders.

B'desh to take necessary steps to extradite ex-PM Hasina from India

She faces charges of mass killings during the recent protest, says ICT chief prosecutor

U'khand orders probe into gangster don's religious initiation in Almora jail

THE Uttarakhand government on Sunday ordered a probe into the recent anointment of gangster Prakash Pandey, alias PP, as a saint in Almora jail by some members of the Shri Panchdashnam Juna Akhara based in Haridwar.

Cancer sticks: Over 11K bidi deaths in C'garh, 5.5L nationwide in 2023

AN extensive study carried out by AIIMS-Jodhpur on the health and economic burdens due to bidi smoking in Chhattisgarh has estimated 11,011 deaths in the year 2023, with prevalent bidi smokers believed to be around 4.1% of the state's population.

Bengal story: 'We want justice'

NEARLY a month after the rapemurder of a trainee doctor in government-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in the state capital, people from all walks of life-former students of several educational institutions, clay modelers, rickshaw pullers and junior doctors separately hit the streets of Kolkata on Sunday.

Modi to hold 2 rallies in BJP stronghold Jammu on Sept 14

AS electioneering intensifies for the first Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Jammu, the BJP's stronghold in the Union Territory, on 14 September to address two election rallies.

SC bench headed by CJI set to hear Kolkata case today

THE Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the suo motu cognisance case involving the brutal rape-and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on September 9.

Bihar teenager dies after fake doctor performs surgery shown on YouTube

A 15-year-old boy died after a fake doctor, guided by YouTube videos, performed a surgery to remove a stone from his gall bladder in Bihar's Saran district.

Biden's last: India, US swap turns to host Quad summit

INDIA and the US \"swapped\" hosting the Quad Summit.

India may have first mpox case; govt says don't panic

Patient's samples being tested to confirm virus, contact-tracing on

Rahul on 3-day US visit, says looking forward to 'insightful conversations'

LEADER of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has begun his threeday visit to the United States on Sunday, during which he will hold \"meaningful discussions and insightful conversations\" to further strengthen the bond between India and America.

Army holds orientation programme to groom top officers for leadership roles

A training and orientation programme will be held from September 9 to 13 for senior officers of tri-services to foster jointness and integration, the ministry of defence (MoD) said in a statement on Sunday.

Chadha says AAP-Cong keen on alliance, talks progressing positively

AFTER hitting hurdles earlier, the Congress-AAP seat-sharing talks for the Haryana assembly polls appear to be moving in a positive direction.

India plans to bring more cheetahs from Kenya

INDIA has renewed its interest in bringing a fresh batch of cheetahs from Kenya, a country in the northern hemisphere with seasonal patterns similar to that of India, officials said.

CUTN launches financial scheme for non-teaching staff

IN a novel initiative to encourage the non-teaching staff to upskill, the Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) has started a new programme under which financial support will be granted to them to attend conferences and workshops across the country.

Farmer tries to end life as DPC staff demand bribe

A farmer from Palayamkottai near Chidambaram attempted suicide alleging that the staff at the Direct Procurement Centre (DPC) in Valasakadu demanded a bribe of 50,000 to procure his paddy.

T'puram faces water scarcity for fourth consecutive day

RESIDENTS of the capital city had a harrowing experience as they were left without water supply for the fourth straight day on Sunday.

5k lt of hydrochloric acid spills on road; none injured

AROUND 5,000 litres of hydrochloric (HCL) acid flowed on to the road following an accident at Sakthi Sundar Acids (P) Ltd, a bulk distributor, situated at LIC Colony near SIDCO estate in the city around 3 am on Friday.

HYDRAA razes seven villas owned by former MLAs & actor within FTL limits

20 villas still marked unauthorised; inhabited structures will remain untouched: Ranganath

Five men from Chennai washed away in Kollidam river, 3 bodies fished out

FIVE pilgrims from Chennai who arrived to participate in the solemn car procession of the Poondi Madha Basilica in Thanjavur district were washed away in the Kollidam while taking bath on Sunday.

AIADMK functionary hacked to death during morning walk

FIVE pilgrims from Chennai who arrived to participate in the solemn car procession of the Poondi Madha Basilica in Thanjavur district were washed away in the Kollidam while taking bath on Sunday.

Come home every yr: CM to US Tamils

CM MK Stalin has appealed to the Tamil diaspora to visit Tamil Nadu at least once a year with their children to show them their rich cultural heritage.

CPS provided for 10 yrs, deduction during termination unfair: HC

THE Madurai bench of the Madras High Court directed the state government to disburse the entire amount contributed by the state and the temporary employees of the animal husbandry and veterinary services department to the latter's Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) accounts without any deductions.

Pethikuttai forest to get plot with 4 native grasses

COIMBATORE forest division, with the help of Forest College and Research Institute (FCRI) Mettupalayam, will be setting up a model plot in Pethikuttai reserve forest in Sirumugai forest range with four native grasses.