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Rename India Gate to Bharat Mata Gate: BJP minority morcha to PM

BJP's minority morcha president Jamal Siddiqui on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to rename the historic India Gate as 'Bharat Mata Dwar' to foster nationalism and promote Indian culture.

Nurse's death sentence not ratified by Yemen president

INDIA on Monday \"unequivocally\" condemned the Pakistani attack on civilians in Afghanistan, describing it as Islamabad's \"old practice\" of blaming its neighbours for its internal failures.

UGC norms lift cap on contract teacher hiring

THE University Grants Commission (UGC) on Monday released draft guidelines for recruiting Vice Chancellors at universities.

From panchayat to Parliament, Birla urges women to use AI for innovation

LOK Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday urged women representatives from Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) to embrace Artificial Intelligence and innovation in order to make their areas more people-oriented.

PM hails rlys infra, services, says bullet train not far away

Amid growing demands for high-speed trains, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assured the nation that the day India gets its first bullet train is not far off.

CLEAR THE DELUSION OF DEVELOPMENT

N developing countries like India, Pakistan, or the ones in Africa, new ideas tend to meet with greater resistance than in developed nations.

OTHER WAYS TO OPT OUT OF CONSTANT ELECTION MODE

As India is becoming an election-only democracy, holding elections once every five years would reduce the voter's participation. There should be other alternatives on the table too

‘Dead’ K’taka man struggles to prove he is alive

AN error caused by a staffer of a local revenue office has left a 62-year-old man in the lurch.

Vaniyangudi, Kanjirangal residents oppose panchayat merger

STATING that a merger of their village panchayats with the Sivaganga municipality, as proposed by the government, would result in loss of work under the MGNREGA scheme, residents of Vaniyangudi and Kanjirangal staged a protest and submitted petitions to District Collector Asha Ajith on Monday.

AI flight lands in B'luru as engine fails mid-air

OVER 150 passengers on board an Air India flight had a miraculous escape after taking off from Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) here on Sunday night when one of its engines failed mid-air.

Sangam-era civilization's remnants found in Villipuram

ARCHAEOLOGICAL remnants of a Sangam-era civilization have been discovered on the northern bank of the Pamba River near Villupuram.

Odisha BJP leaders' death clear case of murder: Cops

In a sensational development, the Sambalpur police have revealed that the death of two BJP leaders in a road mishap near Katapali overbridge was not accidental but intentional, making it a clear case of murder.

Man claims ownership of land near church, complaint filed

ALLEGING that a private individual claimed ownership of a common pathway and a section of land near a church in Vadakkampatti village, Christian Makkal Munnani staged a protest in front of the Dindigul district collectorate here on Monday.

Ex-ADM death: KL HC turns down request for CBI probe

Court directs Kerala police to investigate possibility of homicide

Three Scribes Held for Extortion Attempt on Farmer in Erode

THE district police arrested three reporters who threatened a farmer for money in Nambiyur on Sunday.

House, Tamils Have Highest Regard For Nat'l Anthem: Duraimurugan

Violating Constitution and conventions of the Assembly have become a routine for Governor Ravi, charges Stalin

Guv address: Jobs for women up due to govt's action to ensure safety

THE address prepared by the state government, which Governor RN Ravi did not deliver in the Assembly on Monday, said the government's dedication to safety and security have significantly contributed to increased employment opportunities for women.

Court Allows Minister's Plea Seeking Passport

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday allowed a petition filed by Minister for Higher Education Govi Chezhiaan seeking to direct the Tiruchy passport authorities to issue a passport to him.

14K Govt Buses to be Operated for Pongal

TRANSPORT Minister S S Sivasankar on Monday announced that a total of 14,104 government buses will be operated to various parts from Chennai between January 10 and 13 during Pongal festival.

Final Poll Roll: State Has 6.36 Cr Voters as on Jan 1

The integrated final electoral roll for the Special Summary Revision of 2025, with January 1 as the qualifying date, was released on Monday by Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik.

Oppn says govt forced guv to leave; DMK allies want centre to recall Ravi

FOLLOWING the drama witnessed in the Assembly on Monday, with Governor RN Ravi walking out without delivering his customary address, the Opposition parties blamed the state for forcing the governor to do so.

Reminders to recite anthem sent well in advance, but ignored, says Raj Bhavan

GOVERNOR RN Ravi, who has been at loggerheads with the DMK government ever since he assumed office in 2021, clashed with the government on Monday over the old issue of non-recital of national anthem at the beginning of his customary address of the Assembly.

GRH pay ward rakes in ₹1 crore since inception

The pay ward facility at Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) in Madurai has generated a revenue of over ₹1.01 crore since its inauguration, and the amount has been transferred to the Tamil Nadu Medical Service Corporation, which maintains the facility.

Plea to appoint eco guards to stop pollution in Vaigai

Demanding the appointment of environmental guards to prevent pollution of Vaigai River, members of the Vaigai Makkal Iyyakkam petitioned District Collector M S Sangeetha on Monday.

HC seeks state reply on plea for law school in Madurai

THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday sought response from the state government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition seeking direction to establish a law school in Madurai, similar to the School of Excellence in Law (SOEL) in Chennai.

Dindigul market goes gua'wow' as prices hit ₹70/kg

GUAVA prices have risen sharply in Dindigul markets, due to lack of supply.

Consider plea against SH road in eco zone in Kodai, HC tells TN

THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday directed the state government to consider and decide on the objections made by a man against laying of a state highways road in an eco-sensitive zone in Kodaikanal.

Planned Crime, Lack of Remorse Got Sathya Killer Death

Though D Sathish (now 33) murdered M Sathya (20) by pushing her in front of an EMU train at St Thomas Mount station in Chennai on October 13, 2022, he had planned it in advance and even tried to execute it on each of the three days prior to the incident, failing as either she did not come to the station or there was too much of a crowd.

Court Transfers Probe Against Ex-Minister in Job Scam to CBI

THE probe into the alleged job scam case registered by the Virudhunagar district police against former minister K T Rajenthra Bhalaji of AIADMK has been transferred to the CBI by the Madras High Court.

HC Bins Detention of 18 Accused in Hooch Tragedy Under Goondas Act

Cites long incarceration, documents in unfamiliar language as reasons