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Communal tension over students' fight in Udaipur

IN the wake of recent communal tensions in Udaipur, the Municipal Corporation has demolished the house belonging to the classmate involved in the stabbing of a fellow student.

Part of ₹1.7K cr Bihar bridge collapses for 3rd time

A portion of superstructure of the under-construction Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge connecting Bhagalpur to Khagaria district collapsed and fell into the Ganga river in Bihar on Saturday.

A CHAMPION OF CULTURE

IT wasn't much of a surprise when the Kannada breakthrough film Kantara was announced winner of the National Award (in the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment) category.

PM plan to spur growth of Global South

India's 'Global Development Compact' initiative will focus on trade, technology sharing and concessional financing

UCC bill hangs fire as headless law panel term set to expire on Aug 31

DESPITE Prime Minister Modi's renewed push for a Uniform Civil Code, the fate of the proposed legislation appears in limbo as the term of the 22nd Law Commission is set to expire on August 31.

FCI's Covid-time food supply chain ops part of IAS training academy curriculum

ONE of the most extensive food grain supply chain operations in history by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) during Covid is now set to be a case study for Indian Administrative Service (IAS) probationers.

Key BJP meet to chalk out strategies for assembly polls

A DAY after the Election Commission announced the dates for the assembly polls in Haryana and J&K, the BJP held a crucial meeting on Saturday to fine-tune its electoral strategy.

Centre reviews preparedness to tackle Mpox

THE Centre on Saturday reviewed the Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox, situation and preparedness in the country after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared it as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

Chandru report: Special committee to administer juvenile homes formed

THE social welfare department has constituted a special monitoring committee - Tamil Nadu Empowered Committee on Special Services for Children headed by the chief secretary for administering all the government homes functioning for children in conflict with law.

Muslim scholars slam DYFI 'pork challenge'

Federation's challenge to raise funds for Wayanad draws criticism; pork selected for its high demand, says DYFI A section of Muslim scholars has criticised the 'Pork Challenge' launched by the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) as part of a fundraising campaign for the survivors of the Wayanad landslides, saying it amounts to insulting Muslims.

Facts being hidden, says wife of ‘torture' victim

THE family of D Raja, a 44-yearold Dalit who allegedly died due to custodial torture on April 10 after being questioned by the Villupuram taluk police over illicit sale of liquor, has demanded that police and medical professionals involved in the case be investigated for allegedly trying to conceal the truth behind the death.

'Youth can fuel economy only if govts invest in edu'

VELLORE Institute of Technology (VIT) founder and chancellor G Viswanathan on Saturday said that in a country of 145 crore people, only about 10% are graduates.

S Rly data show 3 die on tracks every day in Chennai division

AT LEAST three people die or sustain injuries every day on the railway tracks in the Chennai division of Southern Railway, official data say.

'F4 in Chennai will boost local economy

HOSTING Formula 4 racing in Chennai is expected to generate significant inward investments to help the local economy apart from offering a platform for Indian drivers to compete on an international stage, a release said.

Govt: 13 officials to face action for swindling PMAY funds

THE state government has informed the Madras HC that disciplinary proceedings have been concluded and appropriate action would soon be taken against 13 government officials in connection with the irregularities in the implementation of the Prime Minister Awaas Yojana (PMAY-G) in Krishnagiri district.

Women throng collectorates after ₹1K honorarium rumour spreads

HUNDReDS of women across the state thronged their respective district collectorates on Saturday to submit their applications for getting ₹1,000 per month under the ‘Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thogai’ scheme, following rumours on social media that a three-day special enrolment camp starting August 17 will be held.

Agri officials told to identify defunct free power lines

THE Agricultural Production Commissioner Selvi Apoorva, on Saturday, directed agriculture and horticulture departments to identify defunct free electricity connections for agriculture.

Caste Hindus raze temple in Vellore village after Dalits celebrate festival

A section of caste Hindus demolished a Kaliamman temple near Gemmankuppam village in KV Kuppam taluk last week, after Dalits of the village defied their decision to disallow people from Scheduled Caste (SC) communities from participating in the temple's Aadi month festivities.

MEGA FACILITY TO HOUSE 18K WOMEN WORKFORCE OPENED

Stalin inaugurates project; govt enters deal with Foxconn to rent it

Kolkata murder: Pvt hosps suspend OP for 24 hrs

IN response to the Indian Medical Association's call to protest against the rape and murder of a PG trainee doctor in Kolkata,, doctors and medical students across the state held demonstrations on Saturday.

Ex-min gets partial relief in defamation suit filed by Kovai DMK functionary

THE Madras HC has refused to order former minister and AIADMK senior leader SP Velumani to pay damages to a DMK functionary of Coimbatore district for alleged defamation.

A RIDE THROUGH HILLS TO CHANGES LIVES

ULAGAnAThAn Vellimuthu is no Che Guevara, and his twowheeler is no La Poderosa II, but the motorcycle plays a vital role in both their lives.

Space for art of all shades, even grey

WHEN 16-year-old Laya Mathikshara conducted her first workshop on digital art, a participant from an HIV-positive family said, \"I drew a black and grey rainbow as I was at a phase where I felt like I couldn't communicate or express my emotions to anyone.

SOS FOR REPTILES: HELP A CALL AWAY

The scene in Padayappa where Rajnikanth rescues a snake from a group of villagers armed with sticks and rods is iconic.

Guy OKs Siddu prosecution in the MUDA mess

PUTTING Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in a tight spot, the state's Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot on Saturday granted sanction to prosecute him in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment 'scam'.

26/11 terrorist Rana extraditable, says US court

A US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled that Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, one of India's most wanted terrorists, who had a key role in the 2008 Mumbai blasts, is extraditable.

60-yr dream: Athikadavu-Avinashi proj launched

A 60-year-old demand of farmers of Erode, Tiruppur and Coimbatore districts, the Athikadavu-Avinashi irrigation project was finally launched by Chief Minister M K Stalin through video conferencing on Saturday.

Even if not as sparkly, this film still gives you plenty to chew on

Pa Ranjith really knows how to create a world.

MAKING THE CUT

WEIGHT management in contact sports requires a strategic and monitored approach.

Can family history influence your menstrual health?

YOUR family history can play a significant role in your menstrual health and to the likelihood of developing hormonal disorders.