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Debt net: Mom poisons 3 kids, tries to kill self

A four-year-old boy died and two of his siblings were hospitalised after their mother allegedly poisoned them ahead of attempting to end her life here on Thursday, as she was unable to repay a loan of ₹3 lakh.

Non-Brahmin archakas doing menial work: PMK

PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss voiced concern on Thursday over the mistreatment of government-appointed all-caste archakas (priests) by hereditary priests in temples.

TN Cong body empowers prez to rejig party units

THE Tamil Nadu Congress Committee's executive committee on Thursday empowered its president K Selvaperunthagai to change the office-bearers of the party at the state and district level, with the approval of the All India Congress Committee in accordance with the Udaipur Declaration of the Congress.

Ex-JC of Tiruchendur temple booked for graft

THE Thoothukudi wing of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption registered an FIR against former joint commissioner (in-charge) of the Tiruchendur Murugan temple for demanding bribes from the headmaster of a Tiruchendur Archakar Payirchi Palli (priest training school) for rectifying pay fixation.

'One nation, one poll'idea is impractical, says Stalin

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Thursday strongly opposed the idea of a \"One nation, one election\" and described it as an impractical proposition that ignored the complexities of India's diverse electoral system and undermined federalism.

Tangedco drops conveyor belt plan on Kosasthalaiyar

THE Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) on Thursday submitted before the southern bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT), that it had decided to drop the proposal to build coal conveyor belt over the Kosasthalaiyar river and proceed with the original route for which environmental clearance was granted.

Biryani outlet shut after 40 down with food poisoning

Food Safety department officials on Thursday shut down a popular biryani outlet at Kodungaiyur in north Chennai, after around 40 people complained of vomiting and diarrhoea on eating biryani from the outlet on Monday.

NGT tells NHAI to remove debris in Cooum in 10 days

WRD directed to inspect site on October 1, file status report on Oct 3

Corpn rushes to repair roads dug up for civic work

THE city corporation is rushing to complete another set of road works ahead of the monsoon, especially in Perungudi zone where the civic body drew flak during the last monsoon.

NMC rapped over gender curriculum

The Madras High Court has rapped the National Medical Commission (NMC) for failing to come up with a comprehensive medical curriculum on gender and sexuality while seeking a report on the issue.

Teen's death: Lab report finds no toxic substance in Korean noodles

THE samples of the noodles of a Korean brand, lifted for testing following suspicions that its consumption led to the death of a teenage girl in Tiruchy early this month, contained no trace of toxic substances, officials from the food safety and drugs administration department said.

Will summon chief secy if orders not followed: Court

THE Madras High Court has warned of summoning the Chief Secretary if the court's orders on improving the infrastructure and livelihood of the tribal community dwelling in Kalvarayan hills are not complied with.

Pay ₹5L to 2 girls assaulted at fake NCC camp: HC to TN

Govt says steps on to take over management of K'giri private school

Passenger capacity of five pairs of MEMU trains to be hiked by 50%

THE capacity of five pairs of MEMU express trains operating on the Chennai Beach-Tiruvannamalai, Salem-Mayiladuthurai and three other routes will increase by 50%.

Govt students welcome DMK man with flowers, probe on

THE school education department has ordered an inquiry against the headmaster and teachers of government girls higher secondary at Periyamanali near Tiruchengode in Namakkal district after videos of students welcoming DMK's Namakkal West unit SM Madura Senthil by showering petals on him went viral on social media.

3 men gangrape TN woman after attacking friend

THREE men, who were part of a five-member gang, raped a woman who was talking to her male friend at a secluded place after thrashing and chasing away the friend near Manamadurai in Sivaganga district on Tuesday.

Protesting docs relent, agree to join emergency duty from Sat

JUNIOR doctors in West Bengal, who were protesting for the past 40 days over the brutal rape-murder of a resident doctor at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, have decided to resume emergency services from Saturday.

Taken over 160-acre MRC land: TN to HC

CONTRARY to the statement made by the Advocate General PS Raman before a division bench recently regarding the taking over of possession of the land leased out to Madras Race Club, the Tamil Nadu government on Thursday informed the Madras High Court that the entire land measuring about 160 acres has already been taken into possession.

Addressing Lankan democracy deficit, graft as important as economy

Sri Lanka's economic crisis is directly linked to its governance crisis, and unless accountability issues, including corruption and democracy deficit, are addressed, the island may not be in a position to overcome its current challenges, subject experts say.

FATF red-flags India's low conviction rate

PARIS-based Financial Action Task Force has asked India to reduce the number of pending trials in money laundering cases.

India rubbishes Pannun lawsuit as unwarranted

PM's meeting with Trump not firmed up yet, says foreign secretary

ENGG GRAD KILLS WOMAN, STUFFS BODY IN SUITCASE

A 23-YEAR-OLD man allegedly beat to death a 35-year-old suspected sex worker with a hammer in a tiff over money and stuffed her body inside a trolley suitcase in Thoraipakkam on Wednesday.

Walkie-Talkie Explosions In Second Wave Of Attacks

14 people killed, 450 other Hezbollah militants wounded in Wednesday’s blasts in Lebanon

Best style is the style that wins: Head coach Gambhir

ROHIT Sharma is batting in the nets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.

REAL TEST BEGINS FOR INDIA

On the eve of opening tie in Chennai, coach expects his wards to rise to the occasion

Bagan play out draw vs FC Ravshan

MOHUN Bagan started their AFC Champions League Two campaign on a frustrating note, playing out a goalless draw against Tajikistan's FC Ravshan at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Wednesday.

Gukesh, Vantika, Vaishali heroics as India top

D Gukesh removed his gloves, picked up a knife and prepared an ambush.

Zee refutes Star's ₹8,000 cr damage claims

IN the ongoing feud between two media houses, Zee Entertainment on Wednesday refuted all claims by Star India Private Limited, including the $940 million, or nearly ₹8,000 crore sought in damages.

SpiceJet QIP gets huge response, overbooked

SPICEJET'S 3,000 crore qualified institutions placement (QIP) has received an overwhelming response and attracted investment from family offices of Madhu Kela, Akash Bhanshali, Sanjay Dangi, and Rohit Kothari.

CAs call for work-life balance on EY employee's death

CHARTERED Accountants have called for work-life balance in Big 4s after a mother claimed her 26-year-old daughter, Anna Sebastian Perayil, died of excessive work pressure.