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GM Vaishali qualifies for World Blitz quarterfinals

INDIAN Grandmaster R Vaishali surprised herself with a stellar performance to enter the quarterfinals of the World Blitz Championship here, even as recently-crowned rapid champion Koneru Humpy made an early exit.

BSNL Employees Union opposes 2nd phase of VRS

THE BSNL Employees Union (BSNLEU) has opposed the proposed second phase of the voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) introduced by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) management.

Fiscal deficit at 52.5% of target by Nov-end

THE Centre's fiscal deficit at the end of the eighth month of financial year 2024-25 was at 52.5% of the full-year target, according to the government data released on Tuesday.

Fresh missile-drone swarm hits Ukraine capital

RUSSIA launched an aerial attack on Ukraine on Tuesday, striking the capital and other regions with multiple missiles and drones.

9/11 Plea Deals Back on Table

Military court says defense secy Austin had no right to reject a decision already okayed by the Guantanamo court's top authority

Share full data on Covid-19 origin, WHO asks China

THE World Health Organization urged China to share data on the origins of the Covid pandemic, five years on from its start in the city of Wuhan, BBC News reported.

US attacks Houthi targets in Yemen

THE US military said on Tuesday its forces had hit Houthi targets in Yemen's capital that the Iran-backed rebels used to attack American warships and commercial vessels.

81% of groundwater safe for irrigation

WHAT THE DATA REVEALS

Eco zone in 196 villages of 3 Gujarat dists triggers row

PROTESTS over an eco-sensitive zone in 196 villages across Gujarat's Junagadh, Gir Somnath and Amreli districts have sparked a political slugfest.

After doctors, Indore mayor opposes Union Carbide plant waste disposal

OPPOSITION to the government's planned disposal of Bhopal's closed Union Carbide/Dow Chemical plant's toxic waste in the Pithampur Industrial Area in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district is growing daily.

Beed murder mastermind surrenders after 22 days

AFTER 22 days, Walmik Karad, a close aide of Maharashtra NCP minister Dhananjay Munde, on Tuesday surrendered before the Pune police in connection with an extortion case linked to the murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in Beed district.

Buy Maha Kumbh tickets through scanner jacket of Prayagraj rly staff

IN a first, people attending Maha Kumbh can book train tickets through scanners fitted on the jackets of railway workers on duty at Prayagraj station, officials said.

Old Challenges in the New Year

Immediate hurdle is selecting a new party chief through organisational polls slated by Feb, getting stronger footholds in poll-bound Bihar & Delhi

NITI AAYOG: LESSONS FROM DECADES PAST

India is a rare Asian nation without a ministry for planning today. When Latin American and sub-Saharan nations did the same in the 1980s and 90s, their economies stagnated

Why Nehru Brought The First Amendment

The debate in parliament on the 75 years of the glorious journey of the Constitution did not live up to its billing. It started on a serious note with Rajnath Singh, the senior-most minister in the government, initiating it, but it soon became a slanging match and lost its gravity.

Heavy rain in Manjolai; Oothu records 14 cm

HEAVY rain lashed Manjolai hills, with Oothu and Naalumukku receiving 14 cm and 12.8 cm of rainfall, respectively.

Councillor covers eyes during anthem

AN AIADMK Councillor allegedly covered her eyes with a black ribbon during the National Anthem at the Palani City Council meeting on Tuesday afternoon.

HC Protects KTR From Arrest in Formula E Case

Former minister allegedly approved ₹55 crore to private company prior to agreements signed with the race organisers

One plate of humble pie please

Though DMK alliance is moving steadily ahead, Stalin's target looks ambitious

Keep friends close, foes closer

DMK can rely on Congress to a higher degree because of the \"brotherhood\" Stalin and Rahul now share EPS understands that getting the coalition arithmetic right is crucial for winning elections

Govt striving to make TN the global R&D capital: Rajaa

The Tamil Nadu government is working towards making the state the world's capital of research and development (R&D), Industries Minister T R B Rajaa said here on Tuesday.

Guidelines Issued for Kids' New Year Games

Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) J Kavitha has issued 18 guidelines to the Scheduled Caste (SC) residents of Kurinjakulam for organising New Year games for children on government poramboke land on January 1.

Thoothukudi collectorate inundated 5 times in 10 yrs

Flooding due to surplus water from Korampallam tank & Uppar odai

EPS Takes Credit for Glass Bridge; Velu Says Only G.O. Was Issued

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami claimed credit for realising the glass bridge connecting the statues of Swami Vivekananda and Tiruvalluvar in Kanniyakumari, inaugurated by Chief Minister MK Stalin.

Monsoon to leave TN only after celebrating Pongal; moderate rain expected

The northeast monsoon is expected to withdraw after Pongal, and the state is expected to receive moderate rain till then, especially after January 7.

AU rape: BJP to march from Madurai to Chennai

BJP state president K Annamalai on Tuesday announced the party's women's wing led by its president Umarathi Rajan will take out a Neethi Perani (procession for justice) from Madurai to Chennai, condemning the ruling DMK government for allegedly trying to cover up the truth about the sexual assault in Anna University.

Dec end will be celebrated as Kural week: CM

TIRUKKURAL is the cultural identity and Tiruvalluvar is the universal identity of Tamil people, and we should be celebrating it, said Chief Minister MK Stalin, while laying the ground stone for the construction of the Ayyan Tiruvalluvar statue silver jubilee arch in Kanniyakumari on Tuesday.

Price variation: TN cancels smart meter tender won by Adani

TNPDCL may float fresh tenders soon, as deadline for project is set for March 2025

Winning moves & historic returns on 64 squares

Chess wizards from the country had a momentous 2024, rewriting history on multiple occasions. From D Gukesh's world title to Koneru Humpy's recent success at US, Indian chess just kept on giving, writes Swaroop Swaminathan

NorthEast sink Mumbai City FC 3-0 in ISL

NORTHEAST UNITED FC defeated Mumbai City FC by 3-0 at the Mumbai Football Arena in the Indian Super League (ISL) here on Monday.