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KCR ordered phone-tapping, says former Task Force OSD

\"PEDDAYANA\" (BRS supremo K Chandrasekhar Rao) and his nephew, former minister T Harish Rao, gave instructions to police officers on tapping phones, according to the confessional statements of former Task Force OSD N Radhakishan Rao and former additional SP N Bhujanga Rao.

Prajwal releases video clip, says will meet SIT on Friday

HASSAN MP Prajwal Revanna, who is wanted by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the sexual abuse cases against him, posted a 2.57-minute video on Monday stating that he will appear before the SIT at 10 am on Friday (May 31).

Saffron represents divisiveness, guv has insulted Tiruvalluvar, says DMK

GOVERNOR RN Ravi showered flowers on a portrait of poet Tiruvalluvar that was 'stained' by saffron, the DMK party organ Murasoli said in an editorial.

V-Cs must find solution to social issues: UGC chairman

V-Cs should come together and find solutions to social issues, UGC chairman M Jagadesh Kumar said on Monday.

History-sheeter's kin accept body, hundreds join funeral in Nellai

RELATIVES of history-sheeter Deepak Raja, who was killed by a six-member gang on May 20, received his body from the Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital (TvMCH) here on Monday, after seven days of protest.

BJP chief reiterates Jaya's Hindutva 'credentials', challenges AIADMK

Annamalai says current AIADMK leaders have changed their stance after ex-CM's demise

'Aavin needs autonomy to be competitive

A AVIN should be given autonomy in fixing price and other functions to compete with other dairy giants like Amul and Nandhini, said Meenesh Shah, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board.

Men use abandoned building to flash girls at dental college women's hostel

WOMEN students of Government Dental College who are staying in the ladies hostel of the college in Broadway have alleged repeated harassment by men who flash them from an abandoned nearby building which belongs to a private trust.

Capital city sizzles at 40°C, next few days to get hotter

THE regional meteorological centre on Monday said the maximum temperature in the state, especially north coastal districts including Chennai, is likely to rise by 2-3°C during the next four days.

Disproportionate assets case against commercial taxes, survey officers

THE Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) has registered disproportionate assets cases against an additional commissioner of commercial taxes and a deputy inspector of survey at the Avadi taluk office recently.

Forest min's MTR vacation sparks row

FOREST minister M Mathiventhan has drawn sharp criticism from wildlife activists for staying in a resort that allegedly is located in a notified elephant corridor in Sigur in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR).

MTR's wild dogs slowly recovering from mange

SEVERAL wild dogs in Masinagudi and Singara forest ranges in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) that were affected by mange (skin disease caused by mites) in the second week of April, are slowly recovering.

TN residents could soon avail govt's chopper services to fly across state

Plan would enable helicopter operators to utilise around 80 unused helipads, says TIDCO MD

50 TN officers booked in PM housing scam

THE Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) has booked cases against 50 officials of the rural development and panchayati raj department on the charge of misappropriating funds in the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY-G), a central housing scheme for rural poor, in Tamil Nadu between 2016 and 2020.

Doctor dies of electrocution while charging laptop in room

A 32-year-old woman doctor who was undergoing training at the Institute of Mental Health in Chennai is suspected to have died of electrocution at her hostel room in Ayanavaram on Sunday night due to a faulty cable while charging her laptop.

Lost faith in state machinery: Guj HC

Roasts Rajkot civic body for not enforcing fire safety rules

Below normal monsoon in east, northeast

IN its updated long-range forecast for the upcoming Southwest monsoon season, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted above-normal rainfall over central and south peninsular India and normal rains over northwest India.

Jadavpur joust is on a razor's edge

THE Jadavpur parliamentary constituency is known for its cerebral power as it often sends luminaries to the Lok Sabha.

Simulating Market Impact Of Election Results

I do not claim to be a political soothsayer or expert by any yardstick, and my area of limited domain expertise remains the financial markets.

PM: Attempt To Tinker With Quota For SC/STS

Modi Tocuses on eastern UP constituencies that vote on June Centre didn't help during Himachal floods: Cong | PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the INDIA bloc parties are conniving to snatch the reservation of SCS, STs and OBCs guaranteed by the Constitution of India, by altering the provisions and making it religion-based to appease their vote bank.

Hamas Ups The Ante By Firing Eight Rockets Into Israel

IDF says a number of projectiles, which came from Rafah, were intercepted. No immediate reports of casualties or damage in what appeared to be a long-range attack since January

J&K's Record Voting Of Over 58% Signals People's Trust In System

IN the first major electoral exercise after Article 370 abrogation and bifurcation of erstwhile J&K state into two Union Territories, Jammu and Kashmir has recorded the combined poll percentage of 58.11% for the five parliamentary seats in the Union Territory, which is the record highest voter turnout in last 35 years.

Emmanuel Macron In Germany Is First State Visit By A French Prez In 24 Years

PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron on Sunday started the first state visit to Germany by a French head of state in 24 years, a three-day trip meant to underline the strong ties between the European Union's traditional leading powers.

All You Want To Know About KYC Rule Relaxation For MF Investors

Now, investors can continue to put in their hard-earned money into mutual funds without presenting additional documents to the fund house or unit registrar BENN KOCHUVEEDAN @Mumbai AS part of its efforts to increase "ease of investing", the capital markets watchdog Sebi early this month did away with two cumbersome KYC requirements, both for the mutual funds sector.

Bengal Braces For Heavy Rains As Cyclone Remal Makes Landfall

CYCLONE Remal intensified into a 'severe cyclonic storm' and made landfall between West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts on Sunday night with wind speeds ranging from 110120 km per hour and gusts reaching up to 135 kmph, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

First look out for Karthi's Vaa Vaathiyaar

WE had earlier reported that Karthi has joined hands with director Nalan Kumarasamy for his 26th film.

A GIANT LEAP FOR INDIAN CINEMA

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Breaking stigma, building hope

VANSHIKA JAIN You are not alone\".

CONQUERING ALTITUDES, CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENTS

Fredrick, a professional mountaineer, celebrated his 50th expedition to The Himalayas by taking along with him a nine-year-old and a trans woman and setting records. The members share their experiences in the mountains and the adventures they encountered on the way