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No allocation of portfolios amid Maha knot over home

Fadnavis launches dept site indicating he wants to keep the ministry

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Robust framework in place to counter drug trafficking: Govt

THE Centre on Wednesday informed the Rajya Sabha that it has been taking measures jointly with state governments to strengthen the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and other enforcement agencies to ensure effective implementation of the anti-drug law to curb trafficking of the banned substances across India's borders with other countries.

Priyanka in 31-member JPC on 'One Poll'

The government on Wednesday set up a 31-member parliamentary panel that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls.

Some retired HC judges drawing 'pitiable' pension of ₹10-15K per month: SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it was \"pitiable\" that some retired high court judges were getting pensions ranging between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000.

NIA conducts raids in 17 places across 4 states in Muzaffarpur arms haul case

THE anti-terror federal probe agency NIA on Wednesday conducted raids at 17 locations, including 12 in Bihar, in connection with its investigation into a case linked to the recovery of AK-47 assault rifle and ammunition in Muzaffarpur in May this year, officials said.

THE NEED FOR A JUDICIAL CODE OF CONDUCT

The latest case of a judge crossing lines of propriety is part of an alarming trend. With its 1997 code on judicial values breached, the Supreme Court needs to frame new rules

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THE PETROV DILEMMA & AI

N 1983, the Soviet Union's Oko early-warning system issued a critical alert, signaling an imminent nuclear strike from the US.

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'Savukku' sent to judicial custody till December 20

THE Principal Special Court for Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act Cases on Wednesday remanded YouTuber 'Savukku' Shankar till December 20.

Moderate rain likely in Karaikal

REGIONAL Meteorological Centre has revised the heavy rainfall alert for Chennai and its surrounding districts for Thursday.

Tiruppur traders down shutters over 18% GST on rent, property tax hike

BUSINESS came to a standstill as traders, shop owners and industrial units in Tiruppur downed shutters from 6 am to 6 pm on Wednesday condemning the union government for imposing 18% GST on rent for commercial buildings and the state government for increasing property tax.

Kerala govt promotes ADGP amid row over RSS links

IN a significant decision, the state cabinet on Wednesday accepted the recommendation of the high-level screening committee to bestow DGP rank to ADGP MR Ajith Kumar, who is now heading the armed battalions.

Tirunelveli man shot dead by thieves in Jamaica, two others severely injured

A 31-year-old man was allegedly shot dead by robbers at a supermarket where he was working, on an island in Jamaica on Wednesday.

Resource adequacy plan works afoot for steady power supply

Activists say lack of public outcry, opaque functioning reasons for under-reporting of rampant corruption in prisons in the state

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Activist alleges pressure to drop MUDA case, files plaint

Was approached by man who claimed to be CM wife's aide: Krishna

More Kerala medical waste found in Nellai, probe on

AFTER waste from Kerala was found at Kodaganallur and Palavoor villages, a huge volume of biomedical, plastic and other waste from Kerala was found at a secluded location in Kondanagaram village near Tirunelveli on Wednesday.

Shah draws flak from politicos for his remark on Ambedkar

CM MK Stalin and leaders of political parties condemned Union Minister Amit Shah for his remarks on BR Ambedkar, which belittled the late leader, according to opposition parties.

CORRUPTION BEHIND BARS: ONLY 3 CASES AGAINST TN PRISON EMPLOYEES IN 8 YRS

Activists say lack of public outcry, opaque functioning reasons for under-reporting of rampant corruption in prisons in the state

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Firm on not aligning with BJP, says AIADMK

THE AIADMK on Wednesday said the party is firm in its conviction on not aligning with the BJP forever and that AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has already categorically declared this position.

₹290 cr sanctioned for MK library in Tiruchy

THE state government has sanctioned ₹290 crore for constructing a \"world-class\" library and intellectual centre in Tiruchy, which will be named after DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi.

Firm on not aligning with BJP, says AIADMK

'Cooperative Pongal' grocery kits launched

THE state cooperation department has launched the sale of grocery kits named 'Cooperative Pongal' ahead of the Pongal festival, offering consumers grocery items at a price 20% lower than market rate.

DMK govt will stand as shield for minorities, promises Stalin

EXPRESSING concern over the prevailing situation in the country, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday urged minorities to stand united to address the challenges.

NCB appeals against freeing three in export of anti-anxiety drug case

THE Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has moved the Madras High Court challenging a recent acquittal of three persons by a Chennai trial court in a 2004 case of export of anti-anxiety drugs to the US.

Paddy on 26,508 acres damaged in rains

SINCE the onset of the northeast monsoon, paddy cultivated on 26,508 acres in the district has suffered damage beyond 33% in the heavy rains, a survey by the agriculture and farmers' welfare department in coordination with the revenue department has revealed.

Paddy farmers seek opening of DPCs early next month

WITH timely commencement of samba cultivation in the district this year, farmers, expecting harvesting to kick off early in January next year, want the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC) to plan and open direct paddy purchase centres (DPCs) accordingly.

70% jump in 2 weeks, 2.43 lakh acres of samba insured in dist

THE extension of the cut-off date for insuring crop coupled with the heavy rain forecast a week ahead of the revised deadline pushed the extent of samba and thaladi paddy cultivation insured in the district by as much as 70% in two weeks to put the final figure for this year at 2.43 lakh acres.

Three get four-year jail for torching hut, cart of vegetable vendor

THREE people from the district were sentenced to four years of imprisonment on Wednesday for torching the hut of a vegetable vendor over trade rivalry.

TN HOME TO 1,031 NILGIRI TAHRS

THE first-ever synchronised survey of the Nilgiri Tahr, conducted from April 29 to May 1 this year, has revealed a total population of 1,031 tahrs in Tamil Nadu, with 552 living in fragmented habitats across 128 blocks and 479 in large contiguous landscapes spanning 12 blocks.

Full-scale emergency drill at Tiruchy airport

An extensive emergency drill was conducted at Tiruchy international airport on Wednesday to evaluate the real-time response capabilities of various stakeholders, including the bomb disposal squad and CISF.