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‘Spiritual talk in Chennai schools: CEO transferred after probe report

THE School Education Department has transferred Chennai's Chief Educational Officer S Mars and posted him as the administrative officer of Saraswathi Mahal Library in Thanjavur.

Gold carriers feign illness to distract Customs, aid accomplices to escape

A few such incidents were recorded in Lucknow, Tiruchy, T'Puram & Chennai in last one year

Two coaches of Sethu Express get detached mid-journey, none hurt

A few coaches of the Rameswaram-Chennai Sethu Superfast Express that left Tiruchy railway junction during the wee hours on Wednesday got disconnected mid-journey.

NTK leader assaults man over inter-caste marriage, arrested

THE Valanadu police in Tiruchy district on Wednesday arrested Naam Tamilar Katchi's (NTK) state propaganda secretary Arunagiri and three others under six sections for allegedly attacking a man on his private parts and hurling casteist slurs at him over his relationship with one of their relatives.

Bias on non-Brahmin priests: Report sought|

THE Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR and CE) Department has sought detailed reports from all regions in the state about the alleged discrimination being meted out to non-Brahmin archakas appointed by the state government in 2021 in various temples.

Record 59% turnout in J&K Phase 1 polls

VOTERS made a beeline outside polling stations in seven districts of Jammu and Kashmir that voted in the first phase of Assembly elections, the first in 10 years, on Wednesday.

Not much wriggle room on external debt

Sri Lanka's two presidential frontrunners have pledged to renegotiate the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), increase social security and ease people's financial burdens, but experts say major deviations may not be feasible though it is possible to chip away at the edges.

History-sheeter shot dead by cops in 'self-defence' in Chennai

A 45-year-old history-sheeter, Kakka Thope Balaji, was shot dead by police at a dilapidated BSNL quarters at Vyasarpadi in Chennai in the early hours of Wednesday.

CABINET STAMP ON 'ONE POLL' SCHEME

Implementation group to be formed to take it forward

Chasing his red-ball dream, keeper-batter Jaker lands in India

POSTED as a Naik with Bangladesh Army, Showkat Ali of Habiganj district in Sylhet division, Bangladesh was not fond of cricket.

Rahul or Sarfaraz: Middle-order conundrum

Captain Rohit hints at senior batter’s return in the first Test against Bangladesh starting in Chennai on Thursday

Asiad medallist fails dope test, Bajrang's name goes missing

Hangzhou Asian Games bronze medallist Kiran Baliyan figures among some of the top athletes who have tested positive for banned substances and have been provisionally suspended. this has been updated on the website of the National Anti-Doping Agency provisional suspension list as on 11.09.2024.

Olympiad: Indian men meet China; women face Georgia

ON a roll after six consecutive victories, the Indian men's and women's teams will take on China and Georgia respectively in the seventh round of the 45th Chess Olympiad here on Wednesday, aiming to consolidate their lead and inch closer to maiden gold medals at the prestigious event.

India win fifth ACT hockey title

A DETERMINED india claimed their fifth hero Asian Champions trophy title with a fighting 1-0 victory over hosts China here on tuesday, completing a display of absolute dominance in the tournament in which they won all their matches. Defender Jugraj Singh scored a rare field goal as the defending champions toiled hard before getting the better of their opponents.

100 days of commerce min under Modi 3.0

KEY initiatives launched by commerce ministry over the past 100 days include launch of Trade Connect e-Platform, which connects over 600,000 Import Export Code (IEC) holders with experts, banks, and export promotion councils.

'Hindalco Ind ramping up copper output'

ADITYA Birla Group flagship company Hindalco Industries, India's largest copper producer, has said that it is ramping up capacities, building new capabilities and innovative products as copper becomes a critical manufacturing component in India's transition towards a developed economy and net zero emissions.

Lenovo launches Infra R&D Lab in Bengaluru

LENOVO on Tuesday launched a new infrastructure R&D lab in Bengaluru, which will be one of its four critical labs globally after Morrisville, Beijing, and Taipei.

'B'deshi crisis doesn't have much impact on India trade'

THE recent developments in Bangladesh that have led to the creation of new junta-led government haven't had any significant impact on India's trade so far and going forward, the effect will vary based on industry/ sector-specific nuances and exposure, according to India Inc.

Semicon mission launch in next six months: Minister

THE government will launch the next phase of India Semiconductor Mission in the next six months, said Electronics and Information Technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday.

August goods exports fall by 9.3% to $34.71 bn

Merchandise trade deficit rises to a high of $30 billion during the month as compared to $23 billion in July

AI launches refit scheme for 67 aircraft revamp

AIR INDIA has commenced its $400 million refit programme for a phased revamp of 67 legacy aircraft in its fleet.

SpiceJet has not paid statutory dues, to use QIP proceeds to clear liabilities

SPICEJET has not paid statutory dues of 427 crore between March 2020 and August 2024, according to the airline's preliminary placement document which was submitted to the BSE on Monday to raise funds.

Credit offtake falls 600 bps in July on personal loans

THE Reserve Bank clamp down on unsecured loans in November last year have finally began to show result as credit growth of banks' have fallen by nearly 600 bps to 13.7% in July from 19.5% in the same month last year tempered down by their personal and agriculture portfolios.

EU chief has more women in her team than before

EUROPEAN Union chief Ursula von der Leyen put women in many of the top roles on her new team for her next five-year tenure at the head of the bloc on Tuesday, despite the reluctance of many EU member states to give in to her demand for gender parity.

Teen accounts to be launched by Instagram

INSTAGRAM is introducing separate teen accounts for those under 18 as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid a growing backlash against how social media affects young people's lives.

Exploding pagers kill 9, at least 200 others critical

Iranian ambassador in Lebanon, Hezbollah members among injured

Meta bans RT for US election interference

META said it's banning Russia state media organisation from its social media platforms, alleging that the outlets used deceptive tactics to amplify Moscow's propaganda.

Murdochs in court over future of media empire

RUPERT Murdoch and four of his children on Monday went before a Nevada probate commissioner behind closed doors to an evidentiary hearing that could decide who controls Murdoch's media empire after his death.

Trump attacker lay in wait for nearly 12 hours

BEACH THE man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt targeting Donald Trump camped outside a Florida golf course with food and a rifle for nearly 12 hours, lying in wait for the former president before a Secret Service agent thwarted the potential attack and opened fire, according to court documents filed Monday.

Typhoon Yagi toll in Southeast Asia crosses 500

FLOODS and landslides in Myanmar triggered by last week's Typhoon Yagi and seasonal monsoon rains have claimed at least 226 lives, with 77 people missing, state-run media reported Tuesday.