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DECADE OF ACT EAST & THE NEED FOR CLOSER TIES

Though the Act East policy has brought us closer, India and ASEAN countries still view each other as glasses half empty. There is need and scope for improvement in the ties

Fund manager Naren's take on SIP sparks debate in MF industry

\"Momentum in small, mid-cap starting to fade\"

Bengaluru flying high as Aero India takes off

Rajnath calls it 'Maha Kumbh of collaboration', makes pitch for greater cooperation among friendly nations for peace

Exams are not everything: PM's tip to schoolkids at Pariksha Pe Charcha

FROM nutrition to mastering pressure, leadership lessons to going beyond marks, PM Narendra Modi on Monday shared some crucial tips with schoolchildren about how to succeed in life and not just exams during the eighth edition of his annual 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' broadcast.

What The Budget Can't Do For Enterprising Women

The Union budget for 2025-26 promises rural prosperity and resilience through greater participation of women in the workforce and a boost for their entrepreneurial opportunities.

40-km-long traffic jams Kumbh entry

DESPITE the completion of three Amrit Snans on Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amavasya, and Basant Panchami—when millions took a holy dip at the Sangam—the continuous influx of devotees is causing significant disruptions in Prayagraj and other destinations, including Ayodhya and Kashi, resulting in long hours of traffic jams.

Forced to sell Pongal hamper goods, PDS staff livid

EMPLOYEES of ration shops have expressed dissatisfaction over the cooperative society officials' instruction that the items in the Pongal grocery package, which were not sold, should be sold separately to PDS card holders.

Ghee row: SIT to issue notice to ex-TTD chief

IN a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the use of adulterated ingredients in the making of the Tirumala Laddu Prasadam, the Special Investigation Team (SIT), constituted by the Supreme Court, is reportedly planning to issue notices to YSRCP Rajya Sabha MP and former TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams) Chairman YV Subba Reddy and then Executive Officer AV Dharma Reddy, the sources informed.

4 minors held for placing stone slabs on rly tracks

FOUR minors were held for placing stone slabs on the railway tracks, on the Tirunelveli-Tiruchendur stretch, at Veerapandiyapattinam near Tiruchendur last Friday.

CORPN REVIVES SUSPENSION BRIDGE ON ESTUARY, FISHERS' LIFE HANGS IN BALANCE

Residents of Srinivasapuram, Urur Kuppam & Olcott Kuppam say plan will affect fragile ecosystem, fear displacement and disruption

Political strategist Prashant Kishor meets Vijay; no official statement from either side

WITH just one more year to go for the Assembly election, political strategist Prashant Kishor met Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay at the party's headquarters in Panaiyur on Monday.

AP's East Godavari Dist. on High Alert After Bird Flu Hits Poultry Farm

A bird flu alert has been issued in East Godavari district after lab reports of several dead chickens at a poultry farm in Peravali mandal confirmed the presence of the avian influenza virus.

Stricter law to regulate online gaming, gambling

Harsher Regulations Needed

HR&CE Notice on Collection of Offerings Irks Hindu Outfits

Hindu outfits objected to the HR&CE department's (Madurai) notice that offerings made by devotees on the priest's plate should be collected and handed over to the department in Madurai.

Sonia's push for population census

In her first intervention in the Rajya Sabha during the Budget session on Monday, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi strongly emphasised the need for a population census at the earliest.

'Honour killing': HC allows 2nd autopsy of Dalit

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday allowed re-postmortem of the body of a Dalit youth, who was found dead in a waterbody on January 15, after his parents filed a plea alleging that their son was a victim of 'honour killing'.

Kosovo PM hunts for allies after failing to win majority in Parliament

KOSOVO Prime Minister Albin Kurti's leftwing party won most seats in the weekend parliamentary election but was left without a majority in the house, forcing it to look for an ally to form the next government, according to preliminary results released Monday.

Veerappan nephew seeks ₹20 lakh aid for 'custodial death', court rejects plea

THE Madras High Court has dismissed a petition filed by sandalwood smuggler Veerappan's nephew, seeking a ₹20 lakh compensation for the alleged custodial death of his father G Arjunan, a close aide of the forest brigand.

Don Hints At New Tariffs Ahead Of Modi's US Visit

Trump likely to announce additional 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum

Joint Joyride Of IAF, Army Chiefs Shows Camaraderie, Trust In LCA

IN the face of questions being raised on delays and safety of the light combat aircraft Tejas, the eve of Aero India 2025 saw Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh taking to the skies from Air Force Station Yelahanka in the two-seater multi-role fighter.

Mutt moves HC, demands Jain site status for Thiruparankundram hill

SWASTHI Shri Laxmisena Bhattarak Bhattacharya Maha Swamigal of Sri Jina Kanchi Jain Mutt in Villupuram filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, seeking direction to declare the Thiruparankundram Hill in Madurai as 'Samanar Kundru' and forbear any activity in the hill that are against Jain principles.

Outrage over YouTuber's 'perverted' remarks, crass jokes; complaint lodged

The Mumbai police on Monday filed a complaint against YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, known for his BeerBiceps brand, over an objectionable comment on the 'India's Got Latent' show, which forced him to issue a public apology.

Scores of devotees witness Perur temple consecration

After a gap of 14 years, consecration of the 2,000-year-old Patteswara Swamy temple was performed at Perur in Coimbatore on Monday | S SENBAGAPANDIYAN

Varagaliyar in tears as Ramu bids final adieu to home of 47 yrs

A 55-year-old captive elephant, Ramu, died at Varagaliyar camp in Ulanthy forest range in Pollachi forest division of Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) on Monday.

CUMTA survey on to identify mini bus routes

TRANSPORT Commissioner Shunchongam Jatak Chiru told TNIE that the ratio of unserved to served areas has been adjusted from 70:30 to 65:35 to cover more regions.

Follow finfluencers' tips at your own risk

As SEBI tightens its grip on unregistered finfluencers, it serves as a stark reminder for investors to exercise caution

Natalie Portman to star in Good Sex

WHILE she recently wrapped up filming for The Gallerist, Natalie Portman has already signed on to play the lead role in Good Sex. According to reports, the upcoming film is a romantic comedy from writer-director Lena Dunham.

Train horror: Security boosted at stns

Facial Recognition Systems to monitor offenders at key railway stations

Meet more often to promote tourism, ministry told

THE officials of Indian Missions and Ministry of Tourism (MoT) have met only on five occasions to discuss plans to promote Indian tourism destinations, festivals and exhibitions since the appointment of 'tourism officers' in 20 embassies and high commissions abroad.

KTR blasts T'gana govt on caste census, seeks resurvey, calls it 'blunder of mistakes'

BRS working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Sunday criticised the state government's caste census, calling it a blunder of mistakes and demanded a resurvey.