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FPI inflows surge to ₹57K cr in Sept, half of CY24's total

BUOYED by the expectation and clarity of US Federal Reserves' rate cut decision, foreign portfolio investors (FPI) bought shares (net purchase) of ₹57,359 crore so far in September.

‘India to set up tel gear mfg zones'

Scindia says country wants to become the global telecommunication manufacturing hub

Swiggy public issue: Plans to expand dark stores, invest in technology, cloud infra

FOOD delivery platform Swiggy, which will raise 3,750 crore via a fresh issue of shares, plans to use over ₹559 crore of the net proceeds out of ₹982 crore towards investing in its material subsidiary, Scootsy.

ISRAEL STRIKES HEZBOLLAH'S HO

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah 'safe' though reports said he was the target

'Will continue Lebanon attacks till objective met'

ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed at the UN Friday to press his country's offensive against Lebanon's Hezbollah, dashing hopes for a 21-day truce proposed by France and the United States this week.

High-stake battle in last phase of Assembly polls

THE third and final phase of the polls for 40 Assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir on October 1 holds great significance for the main contenders, NC, Congress, BJP, and AIP of Er Rashid, who won the LS polls from Baramulla seat despite being incarcerated in Tihar jail.

Shah questions Rahul's knowledge on farm sector

COMING down heavily on Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asked if he knew the full form of MSP while underlining that the BJP government in Haryana was procuring 24 crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP).

Abhishek office lodges extortion plaint against Kolkata Mayor's top aide

A police complaint was lodged by Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee's office against Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim's Officer on Special Duty Kalicharan Banerjee, accusing him of misusing the MP's name to extort money from contractors.

With ₹2.1K, BJP doubles Soren ₹1K monthly sop for women

TO counter the Mukhyamantri Maiyan Samman Yojana recently launched by the Hemant Soren government under which ₹1,000 is being given monthly to the women between the agegroup of 18 and 50, the BJP on Friday promised ₹2,100 every month to them.

Has Jakhar quit as BJP Punjab chief? "Totally baseless,' says saffron party

HAS Sunil Jakhar resigned as the BJP's Punjab president? Hours after the media reports suggested the possible resignation of Jakhar, the BJP on Friday issued a statement, stating that Jakhar is leading the party in the state and dismissing as \"totally baseless\" the speculation that he had resigned from his post.

Army packs artillery power at China border

AS the Artillery regiment prepares to celebrate its 198th anniversary on September 28, the Army is working towards modernising its artillery.

Oppn sharpens attack on Nitish as portion of bridge collapses in Bihar

IN yet another incident of bridge collapse in Bihar, a portion of a bridge on Friday collapsed due to flood water in Bhagalpur district, inviting sharp criticism from the Opposition.

AICC chides HP minister over eatery nameplate remark

THE Congress brass issued a stern warning to Himachal Pradesh minister Vikramaditya Singh on Friday over his announcement that eateries should display owners' names, asserting that no such move would be implemented in the state.

1L visitors to get visa fee exemption: Shekhawat

UNION Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday said a comprehensive master list of tourism destinations will be compiled in a move to boost infrastructure and promote regional attractions.

NIA raids 7 locations in J&K to probe Reasi terror attack, seizes documents

THE National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday conducted raids at seven locations in two districts of Jammu and Kashmir as part of its probe into a case linked to the terror strike on a bus carrying pilgrims in Reasi district on June 9 this year.

BrahMos earmarks Agniveers quota 15% in technical, 50% admin & security

IN a major initiative, the BrahMos Aerospace has emerged as the first entity across private companies, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), and Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) to reserve employment for Agniveers under the Agnipath Scheme.

TEMPERING LEADERS FOR THE FUTURE

A network for mentoring students that started in India has now spread to 35 countries. It can be an invaluable bridge between young people and accomplished leaders

MUDA case: Cops file FIR against CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka CM named accused number 1, wife Parvathi A2, her brother Mallikarjuna Swamy A3

HC's order to shut channel unwarranted: SC

THE Supreme Court on Friday termed as 'unwarranted and extraneous' the Madras High Court's direction to YouTuber Felix Jerald to close down his channel as one of the bail conditions.

India's 1st Cisco facility opened in Chennai

THE first manufacturing facility of US-based network gear maker CISCO was inaugurated in India by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in Chennai on Friday.

HC directs district judge to probe plunder of gravel in Coimbatore

SLAMMING officials of the departments concerned for their \"serious inaction\" against plundering of gravel from hills and water bodies in reserved forest and illegal operation of brick kilns in Coimbatore, the Madras High Court directed a district judge to conduct on-the-spot inquiry and file a report to the court in a week.

VITAL NEED FOR A PROFESSIONAL CIVIL ENGINEERING COUNCIL IN TN

CIVIL engineering, often described as the \"Mother of all engineering,\" is one of the oldest engineering disciplines that laid the groundwork for other engineering branches, such as mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering.

'Encounter deaths show cops' lack of faith in rule of law'

ENCOUNTER deaths and instances of accused sustaining injuries during their escape attempt must be taken note of seriously and investigated thoroughly, as it tends to show a lack of faith by the law enforcement agency in the Rule of Law, Constitutional Rights and Protection and the Criminal Justice System, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court said on Friday.

KR Shriram sworn in 34th CJ of Madras HC

JUSTICE KR Shriram was sworn in Chief Justice of Madras High Court on Friday.

Phase-II metro rail may be delayed by a year, says Stalin

'Unfavourable debt to equity ratio will render CMRL unsustainable as a going concern'

Reluctant to sign up for PM-SHRI due to 3-language formula: CM

PUTTING forth a strong plea for the union government to release the pending funds under Samagra Shiksha scheme quickly to Tamil Nadu considering the future of 43.94 lakh students, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday made it clear that the three-language formula factored in the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) remained the primary bone of contention for the state in signing the MoU to adopt the PM-SHRI scheme for schools.

Corpn to issue licences for private burial grounds

THE Greater Chennai Corporation Council on Friday passed a resolution permitting the civic body to issue licences for operating private burial grounds and crematoriums that can be run by organisations registered with the government.

PROPERTY TAX TO BE HIKED 6% ANNUALLY

THE city corporation has passed a resolution to increase property tax rates by 6% on an annual basis as per the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Rules, 2023.

'Self-certification scheme for plots being misused'

CORPORATION Zone 15 ward committee chairman VE Mathiyalagan has alleged that the state's scheme for quick building plan approval was being misused with applicants downloading self-certifications for plots in Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) areas that are excluded from the process.

Coconut price goes north, but fails to cheer up farmers

Cost doubled in a month; low yield, hike in import duty on palmolein, soyabean and refined sunflower oil reasons for price hike