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Truce deal almost through, final draft exchanged

MULTIPLE reports on Monday indicated that talks in Qatar for a ceasefire-hostage deal in Gaza had achieved a significant breakthrough overnight, with Israeli officials speaking to several Hebrew media outlets saying an agreement could be close, The Times of Israel reported.

Get ₹1L for 4 kids, Brahmin couples assured

MP Parshuram Welfare Board chief Vishnu Rajoria has urged Brahmin couples to have four children to save their community and Sanatan Dharma, for which he promised a reward of ₹1 lakh each.

Laurene Jobs performs rituals in Niranjani Akhara at Sangam

AMONG the thousands of foreigners at the Mahakumbh that began on Monday at Prayagraj, one stood out. She was Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.

Guv assures action on Bihar question paper leak

BIHAR Governor Arif Mohammed Khan finally stepped into the Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor's fast-unto-death, which entered its 12th day on Monday.

After poll drubbing, Chavan may replace Patole in Maha Cong rejig

THE Congress central leadership has decided to replace party's Maharashtra president Nana Patole as part of an exercise to revive the party, which suffered a severe drubbing in the assembly elections, sources said.

53 Years After Statehood, Meghalaya Gets 1st Univ

MEGHALAYA got its first state-owned university on Monday, 53 years after attaining statehood.

'Open to feedback for improving edu system'

2025 draft regulations widen credentials for selecting vice-chancellors, says UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar

Mom Electrocutes Man for Molesting Minor Daughter

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Vaishnaw fact-checks Zuckerberg over India Lok Sabha poll remark

UNION Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday called out Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg, stating that his claim about the ruling party losing the 2024 polls in India post-Covid was \"factually incorrect\".

No reduction in LAC troop deployment: Chief

Integrated Battle Groups likely this year

5 mn Indians now hold US visa, says Garcetti

THE outgoing United States ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, said on Monday that over 5 million Indians currently hold American visas, with visa issuances spiking by more than 60% since his appointment as his country's envoy here.

Centre set to map land along national highways to pave way for projects

THE ministry of road transport and highways will begin a comprehensive exercise to identify unutilised land parcels within and outside the right of way (RoW) along the national highways, officials said.

Indo-B'desh diplomatic row escalates over border tussle

Bone of contention

Budget Blueprint: Making MSMEs a Growth Engine

The transformation of India's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) represents perhaps the most significant opportunity for achieving inclusive growth in this decade.

Track 2 Can Make Way Where Track 1 Can't

Some analysts are saying Pakistan has re-entered Bangladesh for instigating action against India. The truth is they never fully left. India's quiet diplomacy is also not without action

Karnataka govt attempting to protect real culprits: BJP

OPPOSITION BJP leaders have accused the state government of trying to protect the real perpetrators of violence against cows in the Cottonpet area of Bengaluru, by arresting a mentally-unstable person as an accused.

Kerala LoP accepts former MLA's apology on graft charges

In a significant political development, Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan has accepted former Nilambur MLA P V Anvar's apology over the corruption allegations he had raised against the former in the assembly.

Chinna Mottur locals petition against construction of tar plant

AROUND 30 residents of Chinna Mottur village on Monday petitioned the district environmental engineer at the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) in Vaniyambadi opposing the construction of a tar plant in their area.

HC dismisses Jayalalithaa's kin's petition claiming right over valuables, properties

THE Karnataka High Court on Monday dismissed an appeal filed by legal heirs of former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa — J Deepak and J Deepa — claiming right over the confiscated valuables and properties seized in connection with the disproportionate assets case against her.

Anvar resigns as MLA, not fighting Nilambur bypoll

The two-time independent MLA represented the assembly segment for last 8 and half yrs

Surjewala hints at cabinet reshuffle in K'taka

IN an apparent attempt to mitigate the leadership crisis in the ruling Congress, AICC general secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Monday warned ministers of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's 'camp' who had criticised the party high command.

TTD chief condemns rumours on social media of rift between board & officials

TIRUMALA Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Board Chairman BR Naidu condemned the rumors circulating on social media about a supposed rift between him and Executive Officer (EO) J Syamala Rao.

Youth, teachers lend hands to vendors for Pongal biz

AS Pongal festival sales remained at its height on Monday, small-scale vendors of Vadasery market in Nagercoil were seen receiving large-scale support from their family members, relatives and friends, who generously offered a hand in the one-day business.

3,000 Cops, Fire Personnel Selected for Pongal Medals

OVER 3,000 police personnel (men and women) have been selected for the Chief Minister's Constabulary Medals and 120 Fire and Rescue Services Personnel will receive the CM's medals.

People Talking About Social Justice Should Follow Vallalar: Guv

Says violence against Dalits has increased and caste-related atrocities continue in TN

Advise ministry to release ₹1K cr MGNREGS dues: CM to PM

CM MK Stalin on Monday urged PM Narendra Modi to advise the Union Ministry of Rural Development (UMRD) to immediately release outstanding dues amounting to ₹1,056 crore so that the pending wages under MGNREGS could be disbursed.

Traditional Artforms Get A Rebirth As Chennai Sangamam Kicks Off

Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday inaugurated the annual Chennai Sangamam Namma Ooru Thiruvizha in Chennai.

Stalin Flags Off Test Drive of Electric SUVs

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin, on Monday, flagged off Mahindra XEV 9E and BE 6 electric vehicles as part of their test drive launch, according to Industries Minister TRB Rajaa.

Cop Among 4 Killed as Cars Collide on Nat'l Highway

FOUR persons, including a head constable of police, were killed and three others sustained injuries after two cars collided head-on near the Puducherry-Villupuram border near an overhead bridge in Madagadipet late on Sunday night.

Sahitya Akademi winners given house-allotment orders

Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday handed over orders for allotment of houses in the multistorey apartments of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board to 10 winners of the Sahitya Akademi award for translation.