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SC hints that it may decide on repugnancy of TN bills

The Supreme Court on Friday once again questioned Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi for withholding assent to bills and said if he felt the bills are repugnant to the central laws, then why has he not told the state government about it immediately?

Chennai Tops PM SVANidhi Loan Scheme Table: Min

CHENNAI has emerged the top district in the state in availing loans under the PM SVANidhi scheme for street vendors with over 1 lakh beneficiaries, while Perambalur recorded the lowest with only 966 receiving financial assistance.

‘Dunki route’ & treacherous trek through Panama tough terrain

THE “Dunki Route” has existed for some time but gained significant attention after several Indians who used it to arrive in the US were deported.

Oppn slams govt over safety of women, girls

LEADERS of various political parties, including AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and BJP state president K Annamalai, on Friday condemned the instances of sexual assault on a pregnant woman inside a moving train in Vellore and a class 4 girl in Manapparai, Tiruchy district.

Record-Breaking Jan Transfer Window in Men's Football

Fuelled by England and Saudi Arabia, clubs spent a record $2.35 billion on international transfer deals in a booming January trading period for men's soccer, FIFA said on Friday.

Manufacturing & Agri Allocations Low: Opposition

The Opposition parties on Friday slammed the government for low allocations for the manufacturing and agriculture sectors in the Union Budget and said it has failed to address key issues like inflation and unemployment.

Nuke, tech & defence ties on agenda of Modi-Trump meet

NUCLEAR cooperation, trade, mobility issues, defence and critical technology will be the top priorities during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US starting February 12.

AI to Deepfake, 50 Private Members' Bills Tabled in RS

The Rajya Sabha on Friday saw the introduction of nearly 50 private members' bills, with a focus on emerging technologies and workplace rights, as well as efforts to enhance parliamentary productivity.

RBI tango with FM gives 1st rate relief in five yrs

Interest rate cut by 25 bps; guv says RBI will support growth while keeping inflation down

SC rejects plea for fresh NEET-PG counselling

THE Supreme Court on Friday rejected a plea seeking directions to cancel the All India quota (AIQ) round 3 of NEET-PG 2024 counselling and to conduct it afresh.

Most DeportEES Entered U.S. In Jan

ALMOST all of the 104 Indians deported by the US entered it in January via Mexico, and while most of them were helped by travel agents based in Dubai, some went through agents in Delhi and the UK.

Market shrugs off repo rate cut, closes lower

DOMESTIC equity market benchmarks, the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50, closed in the red on Friday as the lack of immediate liquidity-enhancing measures and the status quo stance maintained by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) disappointed the markets.

18 Tents Gutted as Another Fire Breaks Out in Kumbh, But No Casualty Reported

Another fire broke out on the Maha Kumbh Mela premises on Friday, gutting nearly 18 tents of an ISKCON camp in Sector 18.

44 Women to Operate Drones in 28 Districts for Crop Protection

TN government has trained 44 women, affiliated with SHGs across 28 districts, to operate drones for crop protection activities such as applying fertiliser.

KERALA PROMISES A WAY OUT OF FISCAL DISTRESS

KERALA is ready for a take-off, claimed state finance minister K N Balagopal while presenting the budget for 202526.

Nod to new South Coast Railway zone

To include portion of 'colonial' Waltair division, which will be renamed Visakhapatnam division

With starry dreams in eyes, they return shattered, petrified

IT was heart-rending for Devendra Singh and Rakshit Balyan of Muzaffarnagar and Gurpreet Singh of Pilibhit as they narrated their ordeal.

Gang breaks into house, kills DMK functionary's wife

A 40-year-old woman, who was married to the vice president of the Panchayat Council in Tirupathur district, was allegedly hacked to death by a group of unidentified assailants on Thursday night.

Collective Efforts Needed in the Battle Against Plastic

Global population, now at 8.1 billion, has intensified human activities, significantly contributing to pollution across land, air, and water.

The Beatles Reinvent Music Again, This Time With AI

Speaking words of wisdom: Let it be.

It's back to square one for the homeless

Proposal to move inmates from facility in Koyambedu to Teynampet 10 km away may affect their job prospects

Centre indifferent to TN fishermen's plight, says Stalin

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Friday charged that the union government remained indifferent to the plight of Tamil Nadu fishermen in the hands of Sri Lankan Navy.

Lanka to get bailout fund soon from IMF

SRI Lanka's fourth tranche of nearly $3 billion bailout facility by IMF will be materialized in the coming months, a top official of the world body said.

Central Authority readies ₹3.5K-crore plan to recharge groundwater in TN

THE Union government's Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) has prepared a master plan for creating groundwater recharging structures in Tamil Nadu which envisages an expenditure of ₹3,500 crore.

US Justice Department disbands task force aimed at seizing assets of Russians

The Trump administration's Justice Department has disbanded a Biden-era program aimed at seizing the assets of Russian oligarchs as a means to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.

Will cancel degrees of teachers in sexual assault cases: Anbil

FOLLOWING incidents of sexual harassment of government school students by teachers, School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on Friday said that besides dismissal and legal punishment, the academic degrees of the convicted teachers would be cancelled.

3-Day Renewable Energy Expo From Feb 13

EXHIBITION Catalyst Pvt Ltd (A Water Today Group Company) is organising a Renewable Energy Expo 2025 from February 13 to 15 at Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, to foster industry collaboration and showcase the latest advancements.

Ranji Trophy: Tamil Nadu take on unbeaten Vidarbha in quarterfinals

ACE top order batter B Sai Sudharsan's presence is a big boost for Tamil Nadu as they take on Vidarbha in the quarterfinals of the Ranji Trophy to begin at Nagpur on Saturday.

EC Says Will Respond 'With Full Facts', Values Views of Political Parties

HOURS after Rahul Gandhi, along with his MVA allies, raised allegations of irregularities against the Election Commission (EC) on Maharashtra assembly elections, the poll body responded by saying that it will \"reply with full facts\".

30 Trawlers Impounded Over Olive Ridley Deaths, TN Govt Tells NGT

The state has impounded 30 trawler boats and filed chargesheets against 172 more for violating the Tamil Nadu Marine Fishing Regulation Act, according to an affidavit submitted by the state fisheries department before the southern bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT).