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Steps being taken for fishers' release: EAM

EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has conveyed to Chief Minister MK Stalin that the union government is taking steps to ensure the release of 14 Indian fishermen, including 7 from Tamil Nadu, detained by Pakistani authorities on January 3.

Vaikom struggle starting point of social justice stirs in India: Stalin

CM inaugurates renovated Thanthai Periyar Memorial and a library in honour of the leader

HC asks lower court to speed up trial of FERA case against Sasikala

THE Madras High Court on Thursday directed the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court for economic offences to fast-track the trial against VK Sasikala, close aide of late CM J Jayalalithaa, in Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA) cases pertaining to payments made for hiring equipment for J Jaya TV Private Limited in the 90s.

3-yr-old injured in wall collapse after downpours in Sivaganga

PERSISTENT light rain continued in Madurai, Sivaganga and Ramanathapuram districts on Thursday, with waterlogged roads troubling vehicle users and pedestrians.

Health officials launch investigation after infant dies during home birth at Aranthangi

A baby which was delivered at home on Wednesday died soon after and was allegedly buried by its parents.

3,000 volunteers, 97 camps set up as red alert issued

AFTER widespread rains lashed the district on Thursday and the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a 'red alert' for Thoothukudi district.

Aavin to launch 'Green Magic Plus' on Dec 18

THE state-owned Aavin is set to launch a new milk variant, Green Magic Plus, fortified with vitamins A and D, starting December 18.

Minister Nehru meets with workers, receives petitions

With rehab efforts on, workers ask if they can return to hold festivals and visit ancestors' graves

Was too tense to follow it live, says champ's mom, flies to Singapore

WHEN D Gukesh won his World Championship match in Singapore, a thousand miles away his mother J Padmakumari had switched off her phone.

Six dead, scores injured in blaze in Dindigul hospital

SIX people died and scores injured in a fire accident suspected to have been triggered by a short circuit at City Ortho Hospital on Tiruchy Road in Dindigul around 9 pm on Thursday.

SC halts surveys of mosques

FREEZE ON 18 SUITS

Cabinet OKs 'one poll' bill, may go to JPC for vetting

THE Union Cabinet on Thursday approved two bills to implement Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plan of holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

Liren's White matches

Game 2: One of the quickest draws so far, just 23 moves. The world champion had a miniscule advantage but didn't push;

GUKESH ATTACKS BUT DING ESCAPES AGAIN

World champion finds ways to defend from challenging positions

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA WC

SAUDI ARABIA has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men's football, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Shami far from best as Bengal lose to Baroda

PACER Mohammed Shami rarely operated at his best and it had a cascading effect on Bengal as they went down by 41 runs against Baroda in the quarterfinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy here on Wednesday.

Mandhana ton in vain as Australia win ODI series 3-0

SMRITI MANDHANA'S record-breaking century and Arundhati Reddy's career-best figures went in vain as India lost the final ODI against Australia at the WACA ground as hosts took the series 3-0 adding six points to their tally in the ICC women's ODI championship.

ISL: CFC down Hyderabad to end 4-match winless run

IRFAN YADWAD'S early goal proved to be the difference-maker as Chennaiyin FC recorded a much-needed victory over Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here, on Wednesday.

Can struggling Sharma step up as captain?

IT was day three of the Pune Test against New Zealand. Having lost the home Test series 3-0, a dejected Rohit Sharma addressed the media.

Salah keeps Liverpool perfect, Real win

MOHAMED SALAH helped maintain Liverpool's perfect record in the Champions League on Tuesday while holders Real Madrid bounced back from their defeat at Anfield to topple in-form Italians Atalanta.

SWITCH Mobility unveils low floor bus for Indian market

SWITCH Mobility Ltd, a subsidiary of commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland and part of the diversified Hinduja Group, on Wednesday unveiled its contemporary electric bus platform SWITCH EiV12 – the low-floor electric city bus for the Indian market.

Mobikwik IPO subscribed fully in less than 90 mins of opening

THE initial public offer (IPO) of fintech firm One Mobikwik Systems saw a strong participation from investors as the issue was fully subscribed in less than 90 minutes of opening on Wednesday.

Shriram Fin concludes sale of housing loan arm

SHRIRAM Finance, the flagship company of the Shriram group, on Wednesday announced the completion of the sale of its entire stake (84.44% of the shareholding on a fully diluted basis) in its housing finance subsidiary Shriram Housing Finance Limited (SHFL/Shriram Housing Finance) to Warburg Pincus, a global growth investor firm for a sale consideration of ₹3,929 crore.

Multiple powertrains to co-exist in mkt: Toyota

TOYOTA KIRLOSKAR MOTOR (TKM) said on Wednesday that multiple powertrains and fuel options will continue to exist in the passenger vehicle (EV) market even as other carmakers in India have taken an aggressive electrification policy.

Jio loses highest no. of users; Airtel, VIL too see fall in customers

THE country's largest telecom service provider Reliance Jio lost the highest number of subscribers among the three private telcos after a tariff hike.

Will ensure policy stability: RBI Guv

Malhotra says decisions will be taken keeping in mind public interest, to preserve trust

Govt, industry must work together to manage debt

FINANCE minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said there is a need for governments and the industry to work together to manage debt at both national and local levels, ensuring that future generations are not burdened with unsustainable debt.

Jubilant Bhartia group picks 40% in Coca-cola bottling arm

JUBILANT BHARTIA GROUP, a conglomerate of diverse businesses spanning from pharma to quick service restaurant (QSR), has announced to acquire 40% stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings, the parent company of the largest Coca-Cola bottler in India, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages.

Ex-Korean def minister in detention tried to kill himself

SOUTH Korea's previous defence minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week's martial law declaration, officials said on Wednesday, as President Yoon Suk Yeol's office resisted a police attempt to search the compound.

New York gunman's manifesto had him railing about US healthcare system

THE man charged with brazenly gunning down a top health insurance CEO in New York, carried a handwritten manifesto of grievances against the industry, police said on Tuesday, giving a possible motive for the first time.