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Work for people, Shah tells cops in Northeast
Says police need to change approach as insurgency has been tackled
Alternative route to Leh-Ladakh: MoD seeks transport ministry nod for tunnel
THE Union Ministry of Defence has recommended that the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) approve the construction of the Bhubhu Jot tunnel.
2 injured in parcel bomb explosion in Ahmedabad, family feud suspected
TWO people were injured when a parcel bomb exploded at a residence in the Sabarmati area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Police said on Saturday.
AGITATOR TO VICTIM & A BRUSH WITH GANDHI
PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI
Govt to check commercial viability of D2M tech
AFTER the \"reasonably successful\" preliminary trials of direct-to-mobile (D2M) technology – telecast of live TV channels on smartphones without an internet connection – Prasar Bharati has sent a detailed proposal with findings to the government to seek approval for initiating large-scale testing to check its commercial feasibility.
Cong launches campaign to uphold Ambedkar's legacy, lines up rallies
TAKING the Ambedkar row from Parliament to streets, the Congress launched a nationwide campaign on Saturday.
Indian skills will help build 'New Kuwait': PM
Modi addresses diaspora, meets 101-year-old former IFS officer Mangal Sain Handa after granddaughter's request
Net forest cover rises, but decreases in biodiverse regions like Western Ghats
INDIA's net forest coverage increased by 1,445 square kilometers during 2021-23, but it lost the natural forest density in biodiverse-rich Western Ghats, Northeast, open natural ecosystems and mangrove forests, according to the biennial data released by the Central government on Saturday.
No grounds to reject Oppn's no-trust notice against V-P
THERE is no constitutional ground to reject the impeachment notice submitted by the Opposition seeking the removal of Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, said constitutional expert and former Lok Sabha secretary general PDT Achary.
THE RISE & RISE OF AMBEDKAR AS AN ICON
HE fracas over an insult to Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar leading to fisticuffs between the members of the ruling coalition and the opposition within the parliament complex underlined two distinctive trends.
PROTECT SOIL AFTER A YEAR OF LANDSLIDES
YEAR 2024 saw huge landslides in several places across India, causing death, injury and devastation to people and animals. July was perhaps the cruellest month for it.
Allu Arjun inhumane even after a death: CM
'ALLEGATIONS WRONG AND HUMILIATING'
PF fraud: Warrant against Uthappa
An arrest warrant was issued against former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa for alleged fraud in connection with the provident fund (PF) contributions of employees at a clothing company run by him.
Lorry topples on car, 6 of family killed
Victims crushed to death; driver lost control while trying to avoid oncoming vehicle, critical
Wild boars spotted in Dharmapuri's village, residents seek action
HARUR residents urged forest staff to take steps to prevent wild boar intrusion into urban areas, after repeated sightings.
Fire breaks out at knitwear packing firm
A fire broke out at a private knitwear packing company at Maniyakarampalayam in the city on Saturday.
Tigress dies due to parasitic infection in MTR
A postmortem examination carried out on Saturday on a female tiger aged 6-7 years revealed that it died due to an alleged parasitic infection at Theppakkadu forest range in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR).
No breakfast provided at tribal school
THE Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme was not provided at T Palayur Panchayat Union Primary School (PUPS) in Bettamugilalam panchayat of Kelamangalam block.
No med waste found at dumping sites in Kumari villages: Collector
AFTER waste was found dumped at two locations on the banks of the Parakkai south big tank, District Collector R Alagumeena inspected the sites and instructed the officials to remove the waste.
Sahitya winner: CM promised memorial for Nellai uprising
CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Saturday felicitated historian AR Venkatachalapathy, who has been chosen for the Sahitya Akademi award for 2024, for his book Tirunelveli Ezhuchiyum Vaa Vuu Ciyum-1908 (Tirunelveli Uprising and V. O. Chidambaram Pillai, 1908).
Udhaya: AIADMK is a frog seeking refuge in the shadow of a snake
DEPUTY Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday alleged the pact between AIADMK and BJP is no more tacit and the former's support of the ruling party in the centre is now out in the open.
DMK govt not genuine on Tungsten issue: EPS
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has criticised the DMK government for its alleged lethargic attitude in handling the tungsten mining issue.
HC suggests action against cops over murder in Nellai
THE Madras High Court on Saturday directed the Commissioner of Tirunelveli city police to hold an inquiry into the alleged negligence on the part of the policemen present at the district court complex to prevent the brutal murder of an accused just outside the gates of the court.
MAN ATTACKS DALIT FOR DRINKING TEA IN HIS PRESENCE
THE Tiruppur district police have booked a 50-year-old man from a dominant community under SC/ST Act after he allegedly attacked a 36-year-old Dalit man for sitting in front of him and drinking tea at a bakery in Moolanur in Tiruppur district.
Civic polls only after delimitation, reservation works, govt tells court
Addl advocate gen says collectors will hold meetings with stakeholders to devise modalities
Stalin calls DMK MPs heroes for their good performance in Parl
CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Saturday commended the DMK MPs for the manner in which they conducted themselves by raising important issues in an impactful manner during the recently concluded winter session of the Parliament.
Man dies days after suicide attempt over losing ₹2 lakh in online game
DAYS after attempting to kill himself, a 22-year-old man collapsed at home on Thursday night in Dindigul.
Government staff participate in Thirukkural quiz competition
Over 217 government employees and teachers participated in the Thirukkural quiz preliminary competition in Dindigul city on Sunday.
CMRL team inspects Madurai for metro
A technical inspection for the Madurai metro project was conducted by a team led by the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) Director (Projects) T Archunan on Saturday.
Municipality revokes contract over delay in laying pipelines
THE Virudhunagar municipality passed a resolution to revoke a contract for laying drinking water pipelines and repairing roads due to delay in work at the recent emergency council meeting.