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Social media sensation Monalisa all set to make silver screen debut

MONALISA, the 16-year-old girl selling garlands and religious beads at the Maha Kumbh, who became a social media sensation owing to her deep hazel eyes, is set to make her silver screen debut.

Red meat intake increases dementia risk and cognitive decline, says study

PEOPLE who eat processed red meat have a greater risk of developing cognitive decline and dementia than those who eat very little red meat, according to a new study.

DEEPSEEK'S DISRUPTION SHOULD OPEN GATE FOR INDIAN AI INITIATIVES

A new Chinese artificial intelligence model has rattled American tech giants.

Didi orders probe after univ teacher in Bengal marries student in class

The West Bengal education department on Thursday ordered an inquiry after a professor at Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University (MAKAUT) at Haringhata in Nadia allegedly married a first-year student inside the classroom, a video of which has gone viral.

Do Ola and Uber charge iPhone users more?

In the past two months, many iPhone users have shared screenshots on social media alleging that they were charged more on commercial platforms like cab-hailing apps Ola and Uber, or quick-commerce apps such as Zepto.

WhatsApp-based governance platform launched in Andhra

The Andhra Pradesh government launched 'Mana Mitra', a WhatsApp-based governance platform, offering 161 citizen services, including temple bookings, APSRTC tickets, and birth certificates.

Immigration among 16 bills on govt agenda

IN a well-calculated move, the NDA government may introduce the Immigration and Foreigners Bill during the Budget session of parliament, which will be held from Friday to April 4, with a recess.

Ravi: Govt mocking Gandhi; Min: Charges factually wrong

Governor RN Ravi has blamed the DMK government for \"mocking\" Mahatma Gandhi by observing his death anniversary in \"a corner of a city (Egmore) museum\" instead of Gandhi Mandapam in Guindy.

Why Musk's Mars Mission Is Troubled Before Take-Off

Extraplanetary spacefaring has a hoary history in science fiction. Elon Musk, our so-touted Mars visionary, is an avid sci-fi reader. A book he acknowledges as foundational to his outlook is Robert Heinlein's Hugo Award-winner, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress (1967), about an insurrection of the moon's penal colony against the Earth-based Lunar Authority.

Baby dies at govt hosp, kin cite 'lack of facilities'

A 45-day-old infant, son of an ex-serviceman, allegedly died at Kandiyaperi Government Peripheral Hospital, which is attached to the Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital (TvMCH), on Thursday.

Adani Enterprises' PAT Falls 97% to ₹58 Crore

Adani Group's flagship company - Adani Enterprises Ltd - barely managed to remain in profit in the recently concluded December quarter (Q3FY25) as its profit after tax (PAT) slipped 97% year-on-year to ₹58 crore.

New Lanka Govt's Honeymoon Over, Tough Calls Await

The Dissanayake regime's move on corruption is laudable. But with the poverty rate doubling, the govt needs to focus on economic recovery while balancing India and China's concerns.

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Union with 50% support can be sole negotiator in talks with company: HC

THE Madras High Court has ruled that the trade union which has mustered the support of more than 50% of the workers can be the sole negotiator and can prevent the other unions from participating in the talks with the management of an establishment regarding wage revision and other welfare matters.

Arittapatti, nearby areas must be declared as 'protected spl agri zone': Annamalai to govt

The state government must declare the entire zone around Arittapatti as a 'protected special agriculture zone,' said Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Monday.

City, PSG stay alive as Arsenal reach last 16

MANCHESTER City came from behind against Club Brugge to reach the Champions League knockout phase, where they were safely joined by Paris Saint-Germain as Arsenal qualified directly for the last 16 on Wednesday in the final round of league-phase matches.

Iraqi man who burned Quran shot dead in Sweden, 5 held

AN Iraqi man who carried out several Quran burnings in Sweden has been killed in a shooting near Stockholm, authorities said on Thursday.

Irdai puts 10% cap on hike in premiums for senior citizens

Stormy Parliament session to begin today

Visually impaired octogenarian gets reprieve as HC orders release on bail

THE Madras High Court has ordered release of a visually impaired elderly prisoner on bail from the Puzhal Central Prison.

No idea where to search for my mom'

After Maha Kumbh stampede, many missing persons untraceable; devotees continue to take holy dip

Rape-accused Cong MP from Sitapur arrested during press conference

A chase of nearly two weeks ended when police arrested Congress MP Rakesh Rathore on rape charge in his constituency Sitapur while he was addressing a press conference on Thursday.

Elephant damages crops in Thondamuthur, close shave for 3 villagers

A single-tusked wild elephant roaming in Thondamuthur for the past few days damaged crops in Kembanur village on Thursday morning.

Irdai puts 10% cap on hike in premiums for senior citizens

IN a bid to protect senior citizens—the most vulnerable age group with limited income sources—from steep hikes in health insurance premiums, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) on Thursday capped the annual increase on such premiums at 10%.

Owners can leave cattle at sheds for ₹10 per day

THE GCC has passed a resolution to establish a cattle pound in Zone 5 and outlined the standard operating procedures (SOP) for such facilities.

Mayor says civic body will not outsource breakfast scheme

GCC Mayor R Priya on Thursday announced that the preparation and distribution of meals under the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme will not be outsourced and will be continued by the city corporation.

FASTER PROBES CAN DETER MORE THAN STRICT LAWS

THE conviction rate for rape cases in India was at a dismal 2.56 percent in 2022.

Demand for hybrid cars will remain strong in 2025

JAPANESE auto major Toyota is confident that demand for hybrid vehicles will remain strong in India going forward owing to its practicality and consumer acceptance.

Guv faults govt for G.O. on MKU, marking Gandhi anniv in museum

Minister urges Ravi to nurture communal harmony instead of politicising death anniversary

Opposition Likely To Take Up Kumbh Stampede

The stage appears set for a stormy Budget session starting Friday, with the Opposition planning to corner the government on a range of issues, but chiefly the proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, the Maha Kumbh stampede and the downward trend in economy.

Councillors concerned over corporation officials skipping panel meetings

DURING the corporation council meeting held on Thursday, councillors, especially standing committee members, raised concern over the absence of corporation officials at every committee meeting in the recent months which are usually held before council session.