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Mahakumbh a spectacle of unity
PM launches projects worth ₹5.5K cr during his Prayagraj visit ahead of religious congregation
Oppn MPs submit notice to impeach Allahabad judge
AS many as 55 Opposition MPs on Friday moved a notice in the Rajya Sabha calling for the impeachment of Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav over his alleged remarks at an event organised by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP).
Shortage of IAS, IPS officers slows decision-making process
THE country's administrative and police services have been gripped by a significant shortage of civil servants, official data showed.
Of 9.5L CAPF personnel, only 42K availed 100-day leave in 4 yrs, House told
NEARLY 42,000 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles personnel have availed of 100-day leaves between 2020 and October 2024, data compiled by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revealed.
91 dists face high drought risks, 51 flood: Report
INDIA'S 91 districts face high risks of drought, 51 districts are at high flood risks and 11 face \"very high\" risks of both, a new report released by the department of science and technology says, emphasizing the need for immediate interventions to address challenges posed by climate change.
PM to chair national conference of chief secretaries on Dec 14 and 15
A unified approach
LET'S STOP SPEAKING IN TONGUES ABOUT ENGLISH
HERE is a funny line in the BBC comedy series, To the Manor Born, when a feudal aristocrat fallen on difficult days sells her country mansion to a Czech-born tycoon.
READ THE DANGER SIGNALS BLINKING ON ECONOMIC HORIZON
We must realise corporate tax cuts don't create jobs to the extent hoped for. With the supply side failing to spur growth, we need to stimulate demand
Notice on suo motu plea to preserve Vaigai River
THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Friday issued notice to the municipal administration department, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) and collectors of five districts, among others, on the suo motu proceedings initiated by the court to safeguard the Vaigai River from pollution.
Quota under 2B must stay: Siddu
VIJAYAPURA: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday advised the Panchamasali community to approach the Permanent Commission for Backward Classes for reservation under 2A category.
T'gana Guv may green-flag ACB probe against KTR
If highly placed sources are to be believed, Governor Jishnu Dev Varma is set to give his consent to a request by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) seeking permission to register a case against former minister and BRS working president KT Rama Rao for alleged misuse of power and diversion of funds—sanctioned without regard for established procedures—for conducting the Formula-E race.
Darshan granted bail in murder case
His friend Pavitra Gowda and 7 others held for allegedly killing Renukaswamy, a fan, also got bail
CM announces compensation of ₹5L each to kin of deceased
Of the injured, three are undergoing treatment at a private hospital and 35 others are in a government hospital. Four of the 35 are in ICU, others' conditions are stable - MaSu
CM announces compensation of ₹5L each to kin of deceased
EXPRESSING deep grief over the death of six persons in a fire accident in a private hospital in Dindigul on Thursday night, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday announced a solatium of ₹3 lakhs each to the families of the deceased.
Unite to defend federal principles, urges Stalin
CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Friday expressed happiness in having been able to attend the inauguration of the renovated memorial of Periyar EV Ramasamy in Vaikom, Kerala, marking the centenary of the historic Vaikom struggle.
₹4 cr given to repair mosques, churches in TN
CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Friday handed over cheques amounting to ₹3.61 crore to ancient churches, mosques and dargahs, besides cemeteries and kabristans in various parts of Tamil Nadu towards renovation works.
Dindigul hosp will face the music if violations found
Of the injured, three are undergoing treatment at a private hospital and 35 others are in a government hospital. Four of the 35 are in ICU, others' conditions are stable - MaSu
Unite to defend federal principles, urges Stalin
CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Friday expressed happiness in having been able to attend the inauguration of the renovated memorial of Periyar EV Ramasamy in Vaikom, Kerala, marking the centenary of the historic Vaikom struggle.
CM announces ₹5 crore cash prize for chess champ
CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Friday announced a cash prize of ₹5 crore to D Gukesh, who won the World Chess Championship (FIDE World Championship 2024) held in Singapore.
Hosp blaze gulps many a life, dream
A pall of gloom descended over Dindigul on Friday, a day after the fire accident at a private hospital that snubbed the lives out of six people.
TN AGREES TO KERALA RIDERS ON MULLAIPERIYAR REPAIR WORKS
Additional chief secy says TN's priority is to complete the maintenance work at the dam
Nine suspects quizzed over mysterious death of boy
AS many as 36 witnesses and nine suspects were interrogated in connection with the mysterious death of a 10-year-old boy in Kovilpatti a few days ago, said SP Albert John, appealing to the public not to spread rumours, here on Friday.
DRI nabs 3 smugglers who exchanged gold paste over 15-ft glass wall at airport
AN airport ground handling staff and two passengers were arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Thursday in what seems to be an outrageous mode of gold smuggling exploiting an apparent loophole at the Chennai International Airport.
DREU recognised as southern railway union
THE Dakshin Railway Employees Union (DREU) has gained recognition in Southern Railway after an 11-year gap.
HC orders Bharathidasan Varsity to pay salary dues
The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court directed Bharathidasan University (BDU) to pay five months' pending salary to guest lecturers and non-teaching staff of government colleges on or before December 31.
No shortage in the state for hepatitis B vaccine, says DPH
TN has 5.19L doses of hepatitis B and 4.63L doses of Pentavalent vaccine, says director
183 gm of jewels seized by customs not returned, says woman passenger
A woman passenger from Sharjah has alleged harassment and ill-treatment by customs authorities at the Tiruchy International Airport upon her arrival last month.
Residents in low-lying areas advised to move to relief camps
Inflow to waterbodies increases as rain intensified in Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Tenkasi districts; Minister KN Nehru inspects rain-hit areas in Tirunelveli
Encroachments blamed for waterlogging, flooding at Tirunelveli Junction Bus Stand
ENCROACHMENTS are the primary cause of waterlogging and flooding at the Tirunelveli Junction Bus Stand, said Minister for Municipal Administration KN Nehru, who is also the minister in-charge of Tirunelveli district, here on Friday.
SWITZERLAND PULLS INDIA'S MFN STATUS
In a retaliatory action, Switzerland has withdrawn the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status granted to India, which will result in higher tax implications for Indian companies operating in the central European country.