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Match-makers in TN seek ban on single-use plastic lighters

WELCOMING the central government's restrictions on the import of parts of cigarette lighters, matchstick manufacturers in Tamil Nadu sought a complete ban on single-use plastic lighters to prevent the industry from phasing out.

Probe drug use in Mollywood film sets, HC tells SIT

‘Probe panel must ensure confidentiality of survivors by masking their names in FIRs’

Thinaboomi owner dies in road accident

THINABOOMI newspaper owner died in a road accident near Kovilpatti on Monday.

Udhaya hands over CM's Trophy prizes

DEPUTY Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurated the Judo competitions for college girls, organised as part of the Chief Minister's Trophy, at Nehru Stadium on Monday.

Vijay appoints 3 coordination teams for TVK's first conference

EXPECTING a large turnout for TVK's inaugural state conference scheduled for October 27 near Vikravandi, party founder and actor Vijay has appointed coordinators for all 234 Assembly constituencies. Participants have been advised to stay in contact with the coordinators for conference preparations.

Ill-treated by BU guides, PhD scholar tells guv

A Prakash, a PhD research scholar from Virudhunagar, submitted a petition to Governor RN Ravi while receiving his degree at the 39th convocation of Bharathiar University on Monday, alleging that some guides in the university are demanding money from research scholars and make them do household chores.

Check with airlines & plan journey, passengers told

CHENNAI airport on Monday advised passengers to plan their journey after checking with their airlines on October 15, 16 and 17 owing to the metrology department alert.

Chennai braces for rain; schools, colleges closed in 4 dists today

Stalin tells officials to keep prices of essentials under control, relief camps ready and move people living in flood-prone areas to these centres early

People rush to park vehicles on bridges & stock up essentials

WITH heavy to extremely heavy rainfall predicted in Chennai and surrounding areas from Tuesday till Thursday, the public stocked up provisions as a precaution, leading to many shops running out of essentials by Monday late evening.

Flood-prone areas left with unresolved woes from last year

Illegal sewer connections, incomplete canal work, dug-up roads and encroachments are just a few of the problems that could exacerbate the monsoon havoc

HC no to interim stay on demolition of illegal resorts in elephant corridor

THE Madras HC on Monday refused to grant interim stay on the orders of Nilgiris district administration to demolish the illegal resorts in the elephant corridor.

'Usurer' bites SC woman, slaps her with slipper for more money

AN SC woman, a cattle rearer, and her husband were assaulted and the woman bitten by a man belonging to a dominant community demanding more interest for the money they had borrowed.

HR & CE reply sought as official says can't fill jobs due to SC order

THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday, sought response from the HR and CE commissioner on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition seeking direction to fill staff vacancies in the Ramanathaswamy temple in Rameswaram.

DSP probing custodial torture, encounters gets transferred from SHRC

DEPUTY Superintendent of Police (DSP) M Sundaresan, who was on deputation to the Tamil Nadu State Human Rights Commission (SHRC), was transferred and posted as DSP, Prohibition Enforcement Wing (PEW), Mayiladuthurai, in the existing vacancy.

Ministers meet Samsung protesters as stir resumes after three-day break

DMDK chief expresses solidarity with protesters; staff want FIRs against 10 workers dropped

Board exam schedule out for classes 10, 11, 12

SCHOOL Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi released the board examination schedule for classes 10, 11 and 12 for the academic year 2024-25 in Coimbatore on Monday.

Kerala resolution flays Centre for not releasing aid for Wayanad

THE Kerala Assembly on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution against the Centre's unreasonable delay in extending aid to the landslide-hit Wayanad.

FOOD PRICEY: Retail inflation at nine-month high of 5.49%

RETAIL inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), reached a nine-month high of 5.49% in September on account of rising food prices, data released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation on Monday showed.

India expels six top Canadian diplomats, withdraws envoy

Indian high commissioner 'person of interest' in Nijjar case: Canada

First meet of Kuki, Meitei, Naga MLAs since Manipur erupted

LEGISLATORS from Manipur's Meitei, Kuki and Naga communities will sit down on Tuesday in Delhi for their first joint meeting since the eruption of ethnic violence in the state last year. The meeting, organised by the Centre, will be held on Tuesday.

RG Kar: Doctor On Hunger Stir Taken To ICU; March To Raj Bhavan Today

ONE of the participants in the 'fast-unto-death' protest of junior doctors of West Bengal to press for their demands following the RG Kar rape-murder incident was taken ill on Sunday and carted to the NRS ICU here. The protesting doctors have given a call for a march to Raj Bhavan on Monday against the "dissatisfactory" CBI probe into the RG Kar incident.

Growing sports fandom in Australia, one tee at a time

IN a video posted by Cricket Australia a few months ago, a few young fans got the chance to interact with the vice-captain Tahlia McGrath. One of the young fans was wearing a t-shirt that said 'Caught Healy, Bowled Perry, Forever.' \"Oh, that's a nice one,\" McGrath complimented the young fan. \"I got it for Christmas,\" the young fan replied, beaming ear to ear.

Ronaldo scores again for Portugal in Nations League

CRISTIANO Ronaldo scored his record-extending 133rd international goal to keep Portugal perfect in the Nations League with a 3-1 win over Poland on Saturday, and Spain struck late to edge Denmark 1-0.

Bowlers put TN in command on a rain-hit day

CHETESHWAR Pujara endured a six-ball duck as Saurashtra were left reeling at 35/5, trailing by 129 runs in the second innings with Tamil Nadu taking complete command of their Ranji Trophy Group D clash in Coimbatore.

HIL auctions: Harmanpreet most expensive player on Day 1

DOUBLE Olympic bronze medallist, Harmanpreet Singh, was bagged by Soorma Hockey Club for ₹78 lakh on Day One of the Hockey India League auction here on Sunday.

CAUGHT SHORT IN DESERT

India lose to Oz by 9 runs in Sharjah, rely on result of NZ vs Pak to qualify for semifinals

How estate planning plays crucial role in preserving wealth

Experts say it is essential to have a backup mechanism in the form of estate planning to protect and transfer wealth to beneficiaries, thereby preventing disputes

IT firm Wipro to consider issuing bonus shares

IT services firm Wipro has said that its Board of Directors will be considering a proposal for issue of bonus shares. The company will be announcing its second quarter FY25 results on October 17.

RIGHT NOW, GEO-POLITICAL RISK IS THE KEY FACTOR

Some years ago, I had commenced with a column titled 'Right Now', which was the title of a popular rock song released three decades ago by the music group, Van Halen. The lyrics of this song proposed living for the moment and not being afraid of making a change. So, in this fortnight's column, I propose to take you, my valued readers, once again on a 'Right Now' journey across our financial markets.

WHAT DOES TATA'S LEGACY MEAN TO YOUR MONEY

THIS column is not an obituary on Ratan Tata. The purpose of reading this column is to understand the connections between major events and your money. Tata's demise is certainly a significant business event. You must understand the impact he had on your money. The values he leaves behind will continue to influence your behaviour regarding money.