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EPS seeks CBI probe to get justice for survivor
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, on Thursday, demanded a CBI inquiry into the sexual assault of a female student on Anna University campus, saying the police department under the DMK government has no locus standi to investigate the case.
Kin of jailed fishermen seek legal help
Addressing a press conference at Chennai Press Club, family members of the fishermen — Sesu, Karthik, Santhuru and Vinod Kumar — said they had been running from pillar to post to free the four men, who are currently jailed in Kuwait.
Stalin hails Nallakkannu, says DMK bloc will win 200+ seats
CM MK Stalin on Thursday said that the DMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu, which has been continuing for the past seven years, is not only a principles-based alliance, but also a permanent one.
Univ Forms Probe Panel
ANNA University on Thursday formed a five-member committee to probe into the rape.
No DA hike for 8 years, TNSTC pensioners fighting a costly legal battle with state govt
ABOUT 94,000 employees of the TNSTC have been fighting an unending legal battle with the state government over lack of revision of their Dearness Allowance (DA) for the past eight years.
Cops trying to shame victim: Annamalai
BJP state president K Annamalai on Thursday accused police of trying to shame the Anna University student, who was sexually assaulted, by revealing her identity in the FIR and leaking it in public domain.
4 Booked Under Prohibition of Child Marriage Act
Four persons including a 24-year-old man were booked under the prohibition of the Child Marriage Act near Uthangarai on Wednesday evening.
3 Held for Harassing Women at Periyakuppam Beach
THREE men were arrested for allegedly harassing two women of a family at Periyakuppam beach near Chidambaram on Tuesday evening.
Pallava-era Vinayagar sculpture found in V'puram
A Vinayagar stone sculpture with inscriptions, believed to date back to the Pallava era, was discovered in Edhanemili near Tindivanam on Wednesday.
Trapped in a Vicious Cycle
The houses provided to tsunami survivors in Nagapattinam have turned into death traps
6 Months After Completion, New PHC Buildings Not Opened Yet
A six-month delay in inaugurating the newly constructed buildings in Athavanoor for a Primary Health Centre (PHC) and an additional PHC has impeded the offering of better healthcare services, said several residents in Yelagiri Hills.
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.
Party pushback against barb on distorted map
THE extended Congress Working Committee (CWC) at Belagavi on Thursday sealed its commitment to revamp the party organisation in the coming months and fight \"anti-Constitutional\" sentiments taking sway across India.
EC unveils 'world's largest datasets' on LS, Assembly polls
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
BPCL to invest ₹6,100 cr for refinery in Andhra
To be one of the largest refineries on East Coast
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.