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PMK Hays centre for granting nod for Melur project

PMK has condemned the union government for granting permission to Hindustan Zinc Limited to establish a tungsten mine in Melur block, Madurai.

English goes missing on LIC site, CM slams firm for 'propagating Hindi'

Website was not shuffling language page due to technical glitch, issue resolved, says firm

Door-less Valparai PDS stocks goods during day, turns empty at night

RESIDENTS of the picturesque Kadalapparai in Valparai municipality have raised concerns over the dilapidated condition of the ration shop in their area.

Treasurer says parties want ₹100 cr, 20 seats for alliance with AIADMK

TO ally with the AIADMK, political parties are demanding 20 seats and ₹50 crore to even ₹100 crore, making it seem like a business deal, said AIADMK Treasurer Dindigul Srinivasan on Tuesday.

Woman gets life term for murder of former union min's son-in-law

THE Madurai district court on Tuesday sentenced G Sri Kalpana to life imprisonment for killing DP Kamaraj, a lawyer and son-in-law of former union minister Dalit Ezhilmalai, at Chennai in 2014.

Ekanapuram panchayat vice prez dies by suicide

A 32-year-old who was the vice-president of the Ekanapuram village panchayat allegedly died by suicide at her house on Monday night.

Bangladeshi illegally living in India for 15 years caught while leaving country

A Bangladeshi living in India for the past 15 years with forged documents was arrested by immigration authorities at the Chennai international airport on Monday, official sources said.

Carpenter kills self, kin allege distress over eviction drive at Thiruverkadu

AMID the ongoing protest at Thiruverkadu against the eviction of encroachments in Koladi lake in Thiruverkadu, being carried out by the Water Resources Department (WRD), a 48-year-old man died by suicide at his house.

Minister hands over tourism award to 38 stakeholders

Tourism department handed over Tamil Nadu Tourism awards to various stakeholders in 17 categories including best inbound tour operator, best domestic tour operator and best airline partner.

MINUTES BEFORE CREMATION, 'DEAD' WOMAN WAKES UP

A 60-year-old woman who was presumed dead woke up at the cremation ground on Monday just moments before her last rites were to be performed.

Biometric system to curb univ staff skipping work

Higher edu dept circular asks varsities to implement e-0ffice systems

Villagers want bridge to keep monsoon blues at bay

WITH no bridge on the Palar river connecting the main land, the villagers of Kuttaiyur are a worried lot.

Day before poll, Tawde in cash row

A day before polling in Maharashtra, a purported video of BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde at a five-star hotel went viral on Tuesday amid allegations by the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) that he was distributing 5 crore in cash among his party leaders and workers at Nalasopara (Virar) to buy votes.

India: Set new finance goal on climate justice

With COP29 negotiations reaching a critical stage, India on Tuesday demanded clear answers from developed countries on the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) for climate finance.

India, China look to resume direct flights, dialogue

visa relaxation, resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra on the cards

Rahman, Banu separate after 29 years of marriage

ACADEMY Award-winning music composer A R Rahman and his wife Saira Banu announced their separation to the media on Tuesday. They have been married for 29 years.

Loan app case: ED arrests 2 Chinese men in TN

THE Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday stated that they have arrested two Chinese nationals - Xiao Ya Mao and Wu Yuanlun - on November 13 from Tiruchy, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), in a case booked against digital loan apps operated by Chinese nationals that indulge in disbursing short-term, high-interest instant loans through various mobile applications. The Sessions Court in Chennai remanded them to judicial custody till November 29, the central agency said.

Three days and counting: Air India flight leaves flyers stranded in Phuket

OVER 100 Delhi-bound Air India passengers faced a harrowing three-day ordeal in Phuket after the flight, originally scheduled to depart on November 16, was cancelled due to operational and technical setbacks.

PC post gives Biren ammo to rap Cong

A social media post by Congress leader P Chidambaram on Tuesday gave embattled Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh some ammunition to blame the grand old party for the ongoing crisis in the state.

HC BARS CONFERMENT OF 'MS AWARD' ON SINGER KRISHNA

HOLDING that the institution of the Sangita Kalanidhi MS Subbulakshmi Award is against the singer's wish and mandate as reflected by her will, the Madras High Court has restrained conferment of the award on popular Carnatic musician T M Krishna.

Day before poll, Tawde in cash row

A day before polling in Maharashtra, a purported video of BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde at a five-star hotel Went viral on Tuesday amid allegations by the Bahuj an Vikas Aghadi (BVA) that he Was distributing ₹5 crore in cash among his party leaders and Workers at Nalasopara (Virar) to buy votes.

Building homes, health, and dignity

WHAT if the key to creating an inclusive society lies in addressing mental health, disability, and homelessness together?

It's lovely to have written for all generations

HIGH in the foothills of the Himalayas, surrounded by lush greenery and the cool embrace of winter mist, Ruskin Bond leads a quiet, unhurried life with his family.

INDIA SEEKING ORDER IN MIDDLE & LOWER

Contributions from No 7-9 will be crucial for India's success as has been the case during past tours in Australia

Malaysia hold India in friendly

THE Indian men's football team will end the year without a win as it was held to a 1-1 draw by visiting Malaysia in an international friendly here on Monday, extending head coach Manolo Marquez's wait for his first victory with the Blue Tigers.

Promotion for England, France win

ENGLAND blew away 10-man Republic of Ireland 5-0 to wrap up promotion to the Nations League top flight as four players netted their first international goals on Sunday, while Adrien Rabiot scored twice as France beat Italy.

Still awaiting ICC's response, says PCB chief

PAKISTAN Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi on Monday said he is yet to get a response from the ICC over BCCI's refusal to play the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

Nadal mum on playing as end of an era nears

RAFAEL Nadal felt a hand on his left shoulder as he walked out of a conference room at a resort on Spain's southern coast Monday following his first question-and-answer session with reporters since announcing this week's Davis Cup Final 8 Will be his last event before retirement. Nadal turned to see Carlos Alcaraz, his Spanish teammate and heir apparent, who wanted to whisper something.

Rider Johann scores a hat-trick of wins

COLLEGIAN Johann Emmanuel from Chennai scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win all three races in the 300 SSP category of the Qatar Superbike and Superstock Championship over the Nov 1617 weekend at the iconic Lusail International Circuit in Doha, Qatar His elder brother ZOyear-old Geoffrey Emmanuel, supported by Ceat Tyres, Sidvin, and the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT), brought more cheer to the family by finishing on the podium in all three races in the 600cc category.

Unemployment rate falls to 6.4% in second qtr

THE urban unemployment rate has come down to 6.4% in the July-September 2024 quarter compared to 6.6% in the previous quarter, according to the government.