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L&T chairman announces one-day menstrual leave

LARSEN & TOUBRO (L&T) chairman SN Subrahmanyan on Thursday announced that women employees will now be eligible for one day of menstrual leave.

TDP differs with Stalin formula of 1971 Census as base for delimitation

As Tamil Nadu bats for the 1971 census as the base for any delimitation for the next 30 years, NDA government's key ally, the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Andhra Pradesh differs with the proposition, arguing that it will put the state at a disadvantage.

REDEMPTION ARC COMPLETE FOR VARUN

The 33-year-old spinner, despite coming late to the party, has become the star performer

Madurai bench dismisses plea against flagpole removal order

AN appeal against a single judge order, directing the removal of all permanent flagpoles in public places and government lands across the state, was dismissed by the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday.

Sanatana row: SC bars booking of new cases against Udhaya

The Supreme Court on Thursday barred the registration of any new FIRs against Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over his remarks on Sanatana Dharma, without its prior permission.

TNCC Flays Annamalai's Claims on UPA Govt Allocation

TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai has accused BJP state president K Annamalai of making baseless claims regarding the allocation of funds for Sanskrit and Tamil languages during the UPA regime.

Release all hostages or it's over for you: Trump's last warning to Hamas

White House confirms Don dispatched envoy for unprecedented talks with militant group

Double-murder accused shot at 'in self-defence' near Ettayapuram, held

THE prime suspect in the Mela Nambipuram double-murder case was shot at by the Thoothukudi police, near Ettayapuram, early on Thursday.

All-women team to man PM's security in Gujarat during his March 8 visit

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Gujarat on March 8, International Women's Day, the state is setting a precedent in women-led security.

Liverpool stun PSG, Kane double powers Bayern

LIVERPOOL snatched a late winner to beat Paris Saint-Germain away 1-0 in the first leg of their heavyweight Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday, while Bayern Munich took charge with a 3-0 win over German rivals Bayer Leverkusen.

Puducherry aims for 100% literacy by 2027 with ULLAS initiative

In a bid to achieve 100% literacy in Puducherry by 2027, the State Centre for Literacy, under the Directorate of School Education, has launched an awareness campaign as part of the ULLAS adult education programme.

BKI terrorist held, K-module busted in pre-dawn UP ops

IN a joint operation by the UP Special Task Force (STF) and Punjab police, an activist of the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), who was planning to trigger a blast in the recently concluded Maha Kumbh, was arrested in Kaushambi, a district adjacent to Prayagraj, early on Thursday.

Cuddalore Collector Sibi inspects primary school for visually impaired

District Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar inspected the Government Primary School for the Visually Impaired in Semmandalam, Cuddalore, on Thursday, interacting with students to understand their needs.

US Tariffs May Hit Domestic Pharma, Textile, Auto Cos

The tariff war launched by the US, to be effective from April 2 at 25% on domestic companies, is likely to disrupt global supply chains and impact exporters of textiles, pharma, and auto components from India, as per a report.

Normal monsoon likely as neutral El Niño forecast

INDIA is likely to receive normal monsoon rains this year, experts said, as the World Meteorological Department (WMO) forecast a higher possibility of neutral El Niño conditions during the upcoming season.

Retail borrowing by women rises 18% in 2024

WITH more and more women availing formal credit, leveraging various loan products to meet their personal and professional aspirations, their outstanding borrowings reached ₹36.5 lakh crore as of December 2024, up 18% from ₹30.9 lakh crore in the trailing 12 months, when overall retail credit grew to ₹142.3 lakh crore, up 16.7% from ₹121.9 lakh crore.

Khalistani Bid to Heckle Jaishankar in London Rapped

Govt assails misuse of democratic freedom; UK claims its police acted swiftly, none held

Women's Nationals in UP from March 21-27

TWO days after announcing the all-important election dates, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) confirmed that the women's national boxing championship will be conducted in Uttar Pradesh from March 21-27.

Faulty road construction reports under 'FIR'

UNION minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday recommended registration of a police case against those responsible for faulty detailed project reports (DPRs) for road construction that result in deaths in road accidents.

NLCIL Observes 54th National Safety Day, Distributes Assistive Devices to 71 People

NEYVELI Lignite Corporation India Limited (NLCIL) marked the 54th National Safety Day with the launch of a Safety Mobile App, ARAN, by Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Prasanna Kumar Motupalli at Synergy Hall, Corporate Office.

Meghalaya Govt Says Will Clear Way For Rly Project

THE Meghalaya government will hold consultations with all stakeholders, including political parties, seeking to push the Tetelia-Byrnihat-Shillong railway project.

Crude oil imports from Russia fall slightly in Feb; further drop expected

INDIA's crude oil imports from Russia declined marginally to 1.41 million barrels per day (mbd) in February 2025, down from 1.49 mbd in January 2024, according to cargo tracking agency Vortexa.

PM bats for tourism to boost eco

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for a transformation in Uttarakhand's tourism sector, urging the state to eliminate the concept of an \"off-season\" and promote tourism throughout the year.

India, Australia advance ties on shared priorities & interoperability, says CDS

The military top-brass of India and Australia met on Thursday and discussed enhancing interoperability of forces and security cooperation.

Christians in Arunachal warn of 'referendum rally'

THOUSANDS of Christians held a peaceful demonstration on Thursday against the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978.

Infant care group seeks action against healthcare firm for violating IMS Act

A leading infant care advocacy group has written to the Union health secretary to initiate urgent action against a global healthcare company for violating the Infant Milk Substitutes (IMS) Act, which prohibits baby food manufacturers from sponsoring doctors' meetings.

26/11 Accused Rana Seeks US SC Stay on Extradition

WEEKS after US President Donald Trump announced Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India, the convict made a last-ditch plea before the US Supreme Court seeking an emergency stay on the decision.

Signs of recovery: Nifty, Sensex gain 2% in 2 sessions

DOMESTIC equity market is showing signs of recovery after facing severe selling pressure over the last one month and recording continuous declines since late September 2024.

1% Market Fee on Maize Trade Waived: Govt

The government on Thursday announced that following representations from farmers, traders, and the general public, the 1% market fee on maize trade has been waived.

Ramadoss Calls To Raise Sugarcane Procurement Price

PMK founder criticises TN government for setting sugarcane price lower than production cost, opposes smart meters