The New Indian Express Chennai - November 27, 2024

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November 27, 2024

SC junks plea for ballot voting; Don't want EVMs, says Kharge

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by an evangelist seeking the reintroduction of the physical paper ballot voting system in elections in India, saying allegations about electronic voting machine tampering are raised only when people lose polls.

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Shinde push for Mahayuti convenor, son as Deputy CM if denied CM's post

The slugfest over the new Maharashtra government's leadership continued on Tuesday with caretaker chief minister and Shiv Sena head Eknath Shinde reportedly rejecting offers from the BJP to either take a Cabinet position in the Union government or deputy chief ministership in a Devendra Fadnavis-led government.

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Case on kennel staff as dog dies of strangulation

THE Coimbatore City police booked the manager and staff member of a private veterinary hospital on Monday after a pet dog left at the centre for a day by the owner allegedly died of strangulation.

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'Cyclone' may bring TN heavy rain from today

THE deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclone by November 27 and move towards the Tamil Nadu coast, skirting the Sri Lankan coast in the subsequent two days.

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Constitution a progressive, live document, says Murmu

Addresses House on 75th anniversary of the adoption of Constitution

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Cautious after Game 1 setback, Gukesh draws

EVEN before a move had been made in anger, fans and fellow players had formed an orderly queue to anoint D Gukesh as the next world champion.

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Weighed down by amoral system, LPG delivery men struggle for fair pay, benefits

THOUSANDS of men engaged in delivering Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders across the state may be burdened not just by the heavy cylinders that they deliver door to door but also the monetary trouble wrought upon them by gas agencies.

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Govt to screen short films on child safety in schools

SCHOOL Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi said alongside movie screenings, short films focusing on child protection and prevention of child abuse will also be screened in government schools across the state.

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Govt accepted most demands, panel will decide on stir: Docs

Though the doctors, who have been protesting over the 'mistreatment' of higher officials, said the government has accepted most of their demands in a meeting held on Tuesday.

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WORLD BANK, TN TO SIGN COASTAL RESTORATION AGREEMENT IN JAN

₹1.7K cr to be pumped in to arrest sea erosion, reduce marine pollution & conserve biodiversity

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Status report sought on schools, PHCs & docs in Kalvarayan Hills

THE Madras High Court on Tuesday stressed the need for providing adequate education and healthcare facilities for the tribal community in Kalvarayan hills.

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Balaji withdraws plea against spl court order in PMLA case

THE Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition filed by Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji after he withdrew the petition seeking review of the order of principal sessions and special court for PMLA cases dismissing his plea for deferring the trial in the money laundering case registered by Enforcement Directorate.

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Centre says work order issued for ESI hosp in Sriperumbudur

UNION Minister for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje informed the Parliament that steps are underway to establish a 100-bed ESI hospital in Sriperumbudur to meet the healthcare needs of employees in the area.

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Monsoon rains cause waterlogging, traffic snarls

CHENNAI received moderate rainfall on Monday night and Tuesday morning, recording an average rainfall of 5.35 cm on Monday.

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AIADMK meetings turn free for all, expose internal fissures

DID field inspections of AIADMK senior leaders aimed at taking steps to improve the functioning of the grassroots-level units go counterproductive to the party?

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Activists urge TN to stop sale of GM maize

Opposed by MK, Jaya

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TN will fix V-C issue without losing its rights

RESPONDING to a query on the intervention of Governor R N Ravi in the search committee for V-Cs in state universities, Minister for Higher Education Govi Chezhiaan on Tuesday said as per instructions from CM MK Stalin, the state will take the right decisions regarding the appointment of V-Cs without forfeiting the rights of the state.

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DMK: Extend time frame for JPC on Waqf bill

THE DMK has urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to extend the time frame given to the joint parliamentary committee tasked with reviewing the Waqf Board Amendment Bill.

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2.2L youth got employment via Naan Mudhalvan job fairs

A total of 2,23,025 youth from disciplines such as Arts, Science, Engineering, Polytechnic, and ITI have secured employment through 170 job fairs conducted under Naan Mudhalvan Scheme, a release said on Tuesday.

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NDRF, SDRF teams rush to delta dists

Stalin tells collectors to keep relief camps ready; holiday for schools in Chennai, 3 districts

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Delta protection law: AIADMK rejects allegations against party

A reply by the Union Environment Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh to a question raised by Mayiladuthurai MP K Sudha (Congress) in the Lok Sabha on Monday left farmers concerned about the special protection accorded to the delta region to prevent hydrocarbon projects.

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VCK fails to impress Maha voters in its maiden outing

THE VCK has suffered a massive defeat in its maiden outing in Maharashtra politics by polling a combined total of less than 1,000 votes in the four seats contested by the party in the just concluded Assembly election.

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120kg of dried shark fins, seahorses seized; 2 held

THE Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Chennai zone, seized 95 kg of shark fin and 25 kg of sea horse, both in dried form, from a location in Tiruvottiyur in north Chennai and arrested two people on Friday.

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Teacher suspended, booked for casteist remarks in class

A government middle school teacher in Kunichumoottur was booked by Kandili police on Tuesday for allegedly passing casteist remarks in the classroom.

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Normalcy hit, delta farmers worried over more rain

NORMALCY took a hit in the delta districts on Tuesday as rains lashed the region through the day.

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TN a pioneer in women's safety schemes: Min

Tamil Nadu has been a front runner in ensuring women's safety in the country, and the state constitutes 43% of the country's women's workforce in manufacturing industries, said Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Minister Geetha Jeevan, countering Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam president and actor Vijay's concern over rising violence against women in the state.

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5 killed as lorry runs over family in Kerala

FIVE members, including two children, of a nomadic family from Palakkad were run over by a lorry carrying timber while they were sleeping on the roadside at Nattika in Thrissur in the early hours of Tuesday.

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Beacon at Hosur village to warn locals about animals

HOSUR forest division has installed a warning light in a village near Jawalagiri to warn locals about animal movement and prevent human-animal conflict.

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92% of caste survey completed in T'gana, says CM Revanth

TERMING it as a \"social movement 3.0\" undertaken by the ruling Congress, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday said that caste census was required to ensure implementation of \"jitni abadi utna haq\", (rights proportional to the share in population).

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RETHINKING OUR CONSTITUTION FOR THE ANTHROPOCENE

This geological epoch, when man is the main destroyer of nature, sets new limits on human rights. So we must celebrate the Constitution by envisioning it afresh

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Study says 'women bias' in command, seeks review of Army induction policy

In a comprehensive study of the women Commanding Officers (COs) in the Indian Army's important 17 Corps, some positive inputs were noted, but the majority called for adjustments at the training levels.

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India condemns Bangla arrest of ISKCON leader

INDIA has come down heavily on the arrest and denial of bail to ISKCON's Chinmoy Krishna Das for allegedly disrespecting Bangladesh national flag.

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Govt hands over Jiribam violence probe to NIA

AFTER getting a nod from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has re-registered the three FIRs relating to the recent incidents of violence and launched its probe to bring the culprits to book expeditiously, officials said on Tuesday.

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Keen to collaborate with India to ensure free, open Indo-Pacific: UK minister

UK's Indo-Pacific minister Catherine West has emphasised that the Indo-Pacific region is a \"generational mission\" for the current government, underlining its long-term strategic importance rather than a short-term shift for the sake of headlines.

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'Nation first' will keep Constitution alive: PM

Recalls words of first President Rajendra Prasad in his concluding address to Constituent Assembly on Nov 26, 1949

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COOPERATIVES: A NEW MOVEMENT FOR VIKSIT BHARAT

IN inclusive development strategy for enhancing shared economic prosperity—‘Sahakar se samriddhi’—has yielded impressive outcomes for India so far.

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EC announces poll for 6 RS seats in 4 states on Dec 20

THE Election Commission on Tuesday announced that elections to the Rajya Sabha to fill six vacancies from four states will be held on December 20 and the results will be declared the same day.

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Caste politics threatens independence: Dhankhar

INVOKING Dr BR Ambedkar, the chairman of the Constitution's drafting committee, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday said that India's Independence \"will be put in jeopardy a second time\" if parties placed creed above collective wellbeing the country.

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Himalayan state grapples with rising air pollution

THE toxic air plaguing Delhi has now begun to affect the Himalayan states, leading to an alarming increase in particulate matter.

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Row in House as Tejashwi asks Nitish to form panel for raising quota to 85%

Leader of Opposition in the Bihar assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Tuesday asked the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government to enact laws to provide 85% reservation to the deprived castes and economically weaker sections.

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Kin say custodial torture after death of 27-year-old in 'dry' Gujarat liquor case

Police initiate probe after family raises doubts

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BENGAL Didi launches TMC protest against Waqf Bill

TRINAMOOL Congress's minority cell will hold a rally at Rani Rashmoni Road on November 30, opposing the Centre's proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024.

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J&K officials warned against sharing key info on internet

AMID the threat of cyber attacks and hackers, the Jammu and Kashmir government has warned its officers against using WhatsApp, Gmail and other similar third-party platforms on the internet for sharing sensitive, secret and top-secret documents, saying the practice of sharing information using third-party tools by employees has been posing significant risks to integrity and security of the information being communicated.

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Soren asked to appear in court in land scam case

THE MP-MLA court in Ranchi on Tuesday rejected Hemant Soren's plea seeking exemption from personal appearance in a case related to disobeying the ED summons in a money laundering case linked to land scam.

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Soren asked to appear in court in land scam case

Most of the new faces are from BJP with 7 MLAs, followed by JMM with 5 and Cong 3

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3 injured in clashes as Udaipur royal feud escalates over City Palace entry

THE ongoing property and succession feud within the former royal family of Mewar has escalated.

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Climate change poses threat to water sources

CHANGING weather patterns, climate change, and increasing human activities in the mountainous regions of Uttarakhand are pushing the state's 206 perennial rivers and streams to the brink of drying up.

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Protesters reach Islamabad, six killed

JAILED former prime minister Imran Khan's supporters, demanding his release from prison, reached the heart of Pakistan's capital on Tuesday after battling police in clashes that killed six security personnel and injured dozens.

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Will respond to Kyiv's 2 more longer range missile attacks, says Moscow

MOSCOW on Tuesday vowed to retaliate after announcing Ukraine had struck Russian military installations with US-supplied weapons, after President Vladimir Putin had warned Kyiv and the West against the missile attacks.

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Netanyahu supports US truce plan with Hezbollah

Prime Minister to present ceasefire to Cabinet, terms not shared

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Trump to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, China

PRESIDENT-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China as soon as he takes office as part of his effort to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.

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Hong Kong court rules in favour of equal inheritance for LGBTQ

HONG Kong's LGBTQ community won a major victory on Tuesday as the city's top court affirmed the housing and inheritance rights of same-sex couples, ruling against the government.

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Rebels seize key Myanmar town along China border

A powerful rebel group has seized a key trading town in northeastern Myanmar on the Chinese border, taking control of a lucrative rare earth mining hub in another setback for the military-led government, according to witnesses.

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HC stays order barring Reliance Power from bid

THE Delhi High Court on Tuesday stayed the Solar Energy Corporation of India's (SECI) decision barring Reliance Power Ltd, part of the Anil Ambani group, from participating in auctions for three years.

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Mahindra launches new electric vehicle lineup at starting price of ₹18.90 lakh

HOMEGROWN auto major Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday launched its flagship electric origin SUVs - the BE 6e at a starting price of ₹18.90 lakh and XEV 9e at a starting price of ₹21.90 lakh.

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7 Adani group cos face rating downgrades

Negative outlook stems from risks to the group's funding access and potential operational challenges, says Moody's

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Zomato CEO to forgo ₹3.5 crore salary till FY26

FOOD delivery platform Zomato's CEO Deepinder Goyal will forgo his annual salary of ₹3.5 crore until FY26.

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PAN 2.0 project of Income Tax Dept: All you need to know

THE Union Cabinet has approved the PAN 2.0 Project of the Income Tax Department.

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Essar group co-founder Shashikant Ruia dies at 81

SHASHIKANT Ruia, the patriarch of the once-thriving Essar Group, passed away after a prolonged illness in the wee hours of Monday.

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Big relief for VIL as govt approves waiver of bank guarantees for telcos

In a move that could provide significant relief to Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the government has approved the waiver of bank guarantees for telecom service providers on spectrum purchased before 2022.

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Coach says youngest IPL star Vaibhav preparing for top-level grinds since he was 7

VAIBHAV Suryavanshi, 13, created history on Monday as he became the youngest player to earn an IPL deal worth ₹1.10 crore.

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Kohli turns back clock at right time

As Virat Kohli walked back, arms aloft, wearing the widest grin he had since that evening at Barbados on June 29, acknowledging the fans, his wife and teammates who had willed him on at the Perth Stadium on Saturday, he had reached a milestone that was long overdue—his 30th Test hundred and 81st international ton.

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NADA slaps 4-year ban on Bajrang for refusing to provide dope sample

THE Doping Agency (NADA) has banned Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia for four years after the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel found him guilty of violating its Rule 2.3 (\"Evading, Refusing or Failing to Submit to Sample Collection...\").

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Ahead of ICC board meeting on CT, SL-A series in Pak postponed midway

THE timing could not have gone worse for the Pakistan Cricket Board. Only a few days before an important ICC board virtual meeting slated on November 29 to finalise the schedule of the Champions Trophy, the decision of the Sri Lanka A team to fly back home midway of the series due to political protests in Islamabad can further jeopardise Pakistan's chance of hosting the tournament.

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HALF A POINT FOR GUKESH

The Indian Grandmaster plays out a draw against Liren on second day of the championship

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FRAMES OF STRENGTH AND SISTERHOOD

A closeup shot of a girl reflecting in front of a mirror, a time-freezing shot of girls jumping in a circle joining hands, another zoomed-in picture of a girl in a kitchen, a medium shot of one in the living room posing with her parents, a portrait of a girl wearing a dark-coloured T-shirt, hair braided, a silver chain, and a beaming smile.

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BRATMAN BRINGS THE LAUGHS!

The Little Theatre is gearing up for this year's Christmas Pantomime, and they are bringing Batman, Robin, Joker, and Gotham city to the stage with Bratman

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Unpacking a shifting identity

A push towards rigidity

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Spilling the tea on a beloved BEVERAGE

Chamomile, recognised as safe by the USFDA, offers antimicrobial and anti-allergenic benefits through its essential oils and extracts. Its analgesic properties and wound-healing abilities make it a staple in modern wellness.

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WHERE DAUGHTERS BREAK AND MOTHERS BLOOM

Two Tamil films screened at the 55th International Film Festival of India—Sivantha Mann and Amma's Pride—explored themes of marginalisation and resilience, weaving stories of daughters in struggle and mothers in unwavering love

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'The ocean unites us

Directors Dana Ledoux Miller and David G Jerrick Jr, along with producer Yvett Merino, get candid about their upcoming animated film Moana 2, its humanistic themes, and more

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Charlize Theron joins Christopher Nolan's next

E had earlier reported that director Christopher Nolan is all set to release a new film in 2026. The latest update from the makers is that actor Charlize Theron has joined the ensemble cast of the film.

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IT'S A WRAP FOR PEACEMAKER SEASON 2

PEACEMAKER creator James Gunn recently revealed that he has completed production on the second season of the series.

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Of human bondage

Maw Naing's MA-Cry of Silence might be set in contemporary Myanmar, but it took me back to several Hindi films—right from the 50s to the 80s—that, like it, have dealt with the exploitation of the working class and the workers' fight for their basic rights, fair wages, and adequate working conditions.

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