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LAND ODISHA BUSINESS PROPOSALS ON TIME
THE BJP government's first investment summit in Odisha has generated a big buzz around the state's industrial roadmap.
Form single welfare policy for LGBTQIA+ persons: Court
EXPRESSING strong reservations over the government's action to evolve separate policies for the welfare of trans persons and LGBQA+ communities, the Madras High Court on Monday emphasised the need for having a single 'consolidated policy' which can address well the 'inherent difficulties' faced by the transgender persons as well.
APPOINTING AD HOC JUDGES COULD BE A GAME-CHANGER
IN an attempt to undo the 'tareekh pe tareekh' culture in the higher judiciary, a bench led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna recently lifted a constriction on high courts appointing ad hoc judges.
Tax Revenue Assumptions Seem Optimistic
The Union Budget for FY26 attempts to strike a balance between supporting economic activity and fiscal consolidation, which is quite commendable given the country's current macroeconomic situation and the uncertain global environment.
Let there be Blooms
H! February is here! Everywhere you look—road dividers, parks, and gardens—bougainvillea is bursting into vibrant blooms, putting on its most stunning display of the year.
Pretorius, the teen rising star of South Africa cricket
EVERY now and then, a young athlete grabs the eyeballs of an unsuspecting crowd like a supernova. In T20s, just because of the way the format works, it's almost instantaneous. Clips are uploaded and regurgitated across various platforms. Bonafide superstars -- and influencers -- are compelled to put out their two pence. Fans of the game rush to find the remote control thanks to FOMO.
Mfg growth hits 6-month high in Jan on export demand
RISING exports drove up the manufacturing sector activity in January, with the purchasing managers index (PMI) for the month surging to a six-month high of 57.7, which, though is marginally lower than the initial forecast of 58, shows a private survey.
18 Women Killed in Car Bomb Explosion in Syria
A car bomb exploded on the outskirts of a northern Syrian city on Monday, killing at least 19 people, all but one of them women, and leaving more than a dozen wounded, hospital workers said.
DUTCH HISTORY DITCHED
The stories etched in the old strip of Dutch Cemetery is withering away as it is buried under years of negligence
Triplicane extortion: Cop gets bail, arrested again in another case
ON the day the Madras High Court granted bail to special sub inspector (SSI) T Raja Singh, arrested in an extortion case, the city police arrested him along with another SSI Sunny Lloyd in another case.
Rahul raps slide in manufacturing
Both sides exploring possibility of scheduling it after Paris AI summit
USAID gets new acting director - Rubio
SECRETARY of State Marco Rubio on Monday announced USAID was not disappearing but would come under his control after Elon Musk said the humanitarian agency will be shutting down.
Probe rules out arson in fire at ADGP room; Nayak says unaware of report
TNUSRB denies allegations, says recommendations made by the officer duly considered’
Discussion on Kumbh denied, Oppn walks out
OPPOSITION parties on Monday walked out of the Rajya Sabha after the Chair did not accept their demand for an immediate discussion on alleged mismanagement at the Maha Kumbh where a stampede led to at least 30 deaths.
Tariff on Mexico put on hold, no luck for China, Canada
Don pauses after Mexican prez agrees to send forces to address drug trafficking
Activist Murder: Five Sent to Police Custody
PUDUKOTTAI district court has granted a three-day police custody for the five accused in the murder case of social activist K Jagabar Ali.
Unicorns report 25% surge in hiring in January 2025
UNICORNS have reported a 25% surge in hiring in January 2025 with Hyderabad leading at 74% growth, followed by Chennai at 60%.
SL Navy arrests 10 Ramnad fishers, seizes 1 boat
THE Sri Lankan Navy arrested 10 fishermen hailing from Mandapam and Thangachimadam in Ramanathapuram and seized one boat for alleged violation of the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) on Monday.
When passion meets perseverance
Vidaamuyarchi star Nikhil Nair talks about his film background, working with Ajith Kumar, Magizh Thirumeni, and more
Thiruparankundram issue: Prohibitory orders in Madurai
THE city police on Monday beefed up security across Thiruparankundram, home to both a dargah and a temple, after the Hindu Munnai decided to go ahead with its scheduled protest near Subramaniyaswamy Temple on Tuesday even though the permission for the protest was denied on Monday.
Actor Nikhil's Private Videos Hacked, Alleges Actress
In another twist to the ongoing dispute between actors Lavanya and Raj Tarun, the former has lodged a complaint with the Narsingi police claiming that she \"obtained\" a 4TB hard drive from one Ravi Bavaji Masthan Sai which has some private video clips of actor Nikhil, among hundreds of other videos.
Indra Nooyi's sis wins Grammy
CHANDRIKA Tandon, a Chennai-born Indian-American businesswoman and musician, claimed her first Grammy at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in 2025.
CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY: WHEN IMMUNE SYSTEM ATTACKS NERVES
ONE cold morning on January 31, 2006, Nitin Narain, a Delhi native, experienced unusual fatigue which was accompanied by stiffness in his hands and legs.
Tax cuts to give banks ₹45k cr boost: DFS Secy
Even if direct allocation have not seen major rise in budget, effective capex is ₹15.5L cr, 18% more than FY25
Italian Job: Berrettini Cruises Past Shimabukuro in Chennai Open
ITALY'S Jacopo Berrettini, the younger brother of former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini, caused the first big upset in the main draw of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger with a straight sets win over sixth seed Sho Shimabukuro.
Cops shoot bomb attack suspect in knee
Petrol bombs hurled at SIPCOT police station allegedly by trio to avenge registration of case
I Wanted To Normalise Queerness
Director Rohan Parashuram Kanawade talks about his unusual journey into filmmaking, and the personal and fictional elements in his debut Sabar Bonda, which had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival
Using A Tax Prod To Goad The Great Indian Middle Class
While the government wants taxpayers to recharge sluggish consumption, one can't be sure if all the middle class segments will use the extra money in the same manner
Chennai dams to have automated gates to mitigate risk of flooding
SCADA tech to monitor reservoirs; temporary control centre to come up on coast guard premises
TN woman, her 2 kids drown in open sump
A 29-year-old woman and her two children drowned after falling into an open, water-filled sump outside her father's residence in Periyamanali, Kolathalupalayam village in Namakkal district on Monday.