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Trapped in a Vicious Cycle
The houses provided to tsunami survivors in Nagapattinam have turned into death traps
Two boys drown in water-filled pit dug up in Pudukkottai field
TWO boys allegedly drowned in water accumulated in a pit dug by a farmer in his field in the district.
We took boat rides with fishers to allay their fears
LIFE has come full circle for Supriya Sahu, who was a joint secretary in the department of health and family welfare when the tsunami struck.
Care for child doesn't entitle custody: HC
HOLDING that mere submission of an application seeking adoption would not confer rights to take custody of an abandoned baby, a division bench comprising justices SM Subramaniam and M Jothiraman of the Madras High Court recently refused to order handing over custody of a baby who was found on a train and taken in by a couple.
EC Unveils 'World's Largest Datasets'
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday released the world's largest electoral dataset, unveiling 42 statistical reports on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and 14 reports each on four state assembly elections—Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.
New app to help '108' reach patients quicker
TO reduce the response time of the 108 ambulance service, EMRI Green Health Services, GVK Enterprise—service operator for the state health department—is currently testing a pilot application which would allow users to track the movement of 108 ambulances in real time.
CWC commits to revamp party
Congress Working Committee also firm on campaign against attack on the Constitution
Manmohan Singh, India's PM from 2004 to 2014, passes away
FORMER prime minister and renowned economist Dr Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday night. He was 92.
ONCE UPON A TIME!
Here's a look into how Aurangabad can become a unique and enriching New Year holiday getaway destination...
Abu Dhabi announces an array of new destinations and festivals for 2025
As the New Year dawns, Abu Dhabi is ready to dazzle travelers with an extraordinary lineup of entertainment, sports and cultural experiences, making it the ultimate destination for the 2025 holiday season.
Heritage Transport Museum in Gurugram Welcomes New Exhibits
For travellers eager to dive into India's cultural and industrial history, the Heritage Transport Museum in Tauru-Gurugram is a must-visit destination.
Booming Bumrah
PACER, WHO BURST ON TO THE SCENE SIX YEARS AGO, HAS GOTTEN BETTER WITH TIME TO BECOME ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BOWLERS OF HIS ERA
Where will India captain bat?
IT'S been a question that followed India captain Rohit Sharma from the moment he landed in Perth.
Coaching & playing: Twin role with purpose for badminton nat'l's finalists
SHUTTLERS Lokeshviswanathan and Naveen P's journey is a tale of perseverance, hard work and resourcefulness. In the just-concluded national championships in Bengaluru, the doubles specialists from Tamil Nadu were one of the standout performers as they reached the title match before going down with a fight.
SA eye WTC final in 2-Test series vs Pak
SOUTH AFRICA will be eyeing a place in the World Test Championship final with an all-seam attack against Pakistan in the first Test, starting Thursday.
BPCL to invest ₹6,100 cr for refinery in Andhra
To be one of the largest refineries on East Coast
PL leaders Liverpool host Leicester, Arsenal prepare for life without Saka
CHRISTMAS Premier League chart-toppers Liverpool are overwhelming favourites to see off struggling Leicester on Boxing Day (Thursday).
NFRA penalty on Deloitte, two auditors
THE National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has imposed a fine of ₹2 crore on Deloitte Haskins & Sells as well as penalties on two chartered accountants for lapses in auditing of Zee Entertainment Enterprises during the 2018-19 and 2019-20 financial years.
Govt to reduce fiscal deficit to 4.5% in FY26
THE government will continue its focus on improving quality spending, strengthening the social security net and bring down the fiscal deficit to 4.5% of the GDP in FY26, a finance ministry document said.
Food delivery app Waayu expands to 25 cities
ZERO-commission food delivery app Waayu, which announced its expansion into 25 cities across the country, aims to onboard 10,000 restaurants in six months and targets 1 lakh restaurants in three years.
2024 Landmark Year for Semiconductor Industry in India
This year has been a landmark one for the country's semiconductor industry as the government announced the first semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat.
Srinivasan Resigns from India Cements as UltraTech Gets CCI Nod to Buy Entire Stake
N Srinivasan, erstwhile promoter, has resigned from the post of CEO and MD of India Cements after the Competition Commission of India (CCI) gave its approval to UltraTech Cement buying entire promoter stake in the Chennai-based company.
Ola Electric Opens 3,200 New Stores
Move comes as electric scooter maker faced criticism for its dismal after sales services
Global Capability Centres to expand workforce in India by 20% in 2025
TOP executives from across various sectors believe Global Capability Centres (GCCs) landscape will expand further in 2025.
Sweeping new net law in effect
NEW Vietnamese internet rules requiring Facebook and TikTok to verify user identities and hand over data to authorities came into force on Wednesday, in what critics say is the latest attack on freedom of expression.
Russia Launches Missiles, Drones at Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure
State energy operator applies preemptive power outages across the country including Kyiv
Don likely to pursue death penalty after Biden's pardon
PRESIDENT-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to \"vigorously pursue\" capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions.
Hamas, Israel Point Fingers at Each Other for Delay in Talks
HAMAS and Israel traded accusations on Wednesday over delays in finalising a ceasefire and hostage release agreement for Gaza, despite continued efforts by mediators to broker a deal in the latest round of negotiations.
Pilgrims in peril as Katra goes for 72-hr shutdown
THE Katra town, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi shrine, is observing 72-hour shutdown from Wednesday against the proposed ropeway project.
SGPC Chief Punished Over 'Foul' Language
ON the direction of Panj Pyare (Five Beloveds), Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) chief Harjinder Singh Dhami on Wednesday underwent religious punishment for using inappropriate language against his predecessor, Bibi Jagir Kaur.