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More women vote, but fewer elected in battle for Maha

THE Mahayuti government's Ladki Bahin scheme may have helped increase women voters' turnout in the Maharashtra assembly polls, but only 21 women got elected this time against 24 in the previous election.

'CHINA A WORLD FACTORY, BUT THAT'S A RISK'

In the latest edition of Delhi Dialogues, Dammu Ravi, secretary (economic relations), Ministry of External Affairs, discusses the emerging international challenges for India in the face of increasing tensions involving global powers.

‘Maa Kaali’ to be premiered at IFFI

\"Maa Kaali\" - The Erased History of Bengal, is set for its world premiere at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.

Ahead of session, govt tells parties panels to decide agenda in Houses

The stage appeared to be set for a stormy winter session of Parliament beginning Monday, with the Congress-led Opposition demanding discussions on the alleged bribery case in the US against Adani Group Company, the Manipur violence, pollution in north India and train accidents.

BALANCING THE INTERESTS OF STATE & JUSTICE SEEKERS

In some contexts, the court under CJI Chandrachud's leadership fell short of expectations. There is no point in creating physical spaces and amenities without upholding the essence of justice

THE GORY TALE OF A VARANASI PRINCE

had occasion to revisit the Jatakas recently and was much struck by the ferocity of the Maha Sutasoma Jataka, which is Number 537 in the Pali canon.

BJP, JDS leaders helped Congress win in Channapatna, says DK Shivakumar

A day after the Congress swept the three bypolls in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who is also the KPCC president, said that BJP and JDS leaders extended tactical support to Congress candidate CP Yogeshwara, ensuring his victory against NDA's Nikhil Kumaraswamy.

Kin urge govt to expedite steps to trace missing fisher

WITH three days passing since a Kanniyakumari-based fisherman went missing in the sea after a fishing boat allegedly collided with a Navy submarine off the Goa coast, the fisher's family members urged the authorities concerned to expedite efforts to trace him.

NDA govt working to take Odisha to new heights: PM

'Will turn it into one of country's most powerful, prosperous states by 2036'

Candidate selection blamed for BJP's fiasco

THE setback in Palakkad has triggered sharp criticism against the state leadership of the BJP, with senior leaders blaming the unilateral selection of the candidate as the reason for the fiasco.

Probe on after Pudukai man dies in police custody

The death of a 36-year-old man who was detained by police over drug links is under scrutiny by the judicial magistrate.

Close shave for 40 as bus tyres go up in flames

FORTY tourists from Kerala who were returning from Ooty had a lucky escape when the rear tyres of their bus caught fire due to overheating of brake drums at Aruvankadu near Coonoor on Saturday night.

Thiruma turns down invite to share Ambedkar book launch dais with Vijay

VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan has turned down the invite for the release of a book containing essays on BR Ambedkar which is expected to have TVK founder Vijay also on the stage, VCK sources confirmed.

Rajini hails Janaki for making Jaya party chief

ACTOR Rajinikanth on Sunday said former chief minister Janaki Ramachandran took a significant decision to give up her rights over the party to J Jayalalithaa, realising the fact that the latter was more suitable for politics and for leading the AIADMK.

Victory & defeat normal, we will win in '26: EPS

Palaniswami says AIADMK could win only 2 LS seats in 1980 when MGR was party chief

After 223 years, an evidence-rich history of Veerapandiya Kattabomman's war against British

AROUND 223 years after he was hanged for carrying out a valiant war against the British, an evidence-rich history of the Panchalankurichi wars led by Veerapandiya Kattabomman and his brothers has been documented using the British's own records.

TN, Pondy cops spar over raid at licensed arrack shop

CONFLICT of jurisdiction led to a confrontation between Cuddalore and Puducherry police teams on Saturday after the former raided a licensed arrack shop in Madukarai in Puducherry.

Oppn envies DMK's schemes, wants our alliance to split, says Udhayanidhi

OPPOSITION leader Edappadi Palaniswami is waiting for the DMK alliance to split, but the DMK will again form a winning alliance for the next assembly election, said Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin while addressing a public gathering in Nagapattinam on Sunday.

Tamil has successfully tackled attack of foreign languages, says Stalin

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Sunday said language and art have the power to win over any kind of dominance and as such, we have to preserve both like our eyes.

BENEATH GREEN CANOPY ROT GARBAGE PILES

JUST before getting onto the Thiru Vi Ka Bridge, a narrow road leads into Malligai Poo Kuppam, a settlement on the Adyar river bank.

Woman fakes dad's death cert to sell land, held

BASED on a complaint from a 76-year-old man, Singanallur police arrested his daughter and son-in-law for selling his land after producing a fake death certificate to the registration department.

28-year-old man killed in clash with old rivals

THE Ennore police have arrested four men for allegedly hacking a 28-year-old man to death.

Class 2 boy falls into pit at HR&CE construction site in Triplicane, dies

AN eight-year-old boy died after he slipped and fell into a water pit at an HR&CE department construction site in Triplicane on Saturday.

Valparai man-animal conflict: Frequent movement of workers poses a challenge

WITH migrant workers frequently shifting their residence in Valparai, which is one of the areas most prone to human-animal conflicts in the state, the forest department is facing challenges in sensitising them to wild animal movement and protect them.

Specialist vacancies in GHs unfilled since '13

Doctors say serious shortage of gynaecologists affecting patient care

Docs allege ill-treatment by collectors, to go on stir

THE Tamil Nadu Government Doctors Association (TNGDA) has announced a boycott protest on Monday to draw the chief minister's attention towards the alleged mistreatment of doctors by certain district collectors, directors, and other officials of the health department.

Govt tells all schools to observe awareness week on child abuse

THE School Education Department has directed schools across the state to observe awareness week against child abuse from November 25 to 29.

Climate talks end with mere $300 bn pledge

THE United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku concluded on Sunday amid high drama with the adoption of a controversial agreement to triple climate finance for developing countries to $300 billion annually by 2035 as against the $1.3 trillion sought by developing countries per year until 2030.

Soren stakes claim to form govt, oath-taking on Nov 28

THE new Jharkhand government will be sworn in on Thursday, Chief Minister Hemant Soren said on Sunday after meeting Governor and staking claim to form the next government.

Decision on Maharashtra CM choice today, swearing-in likely tomorrow

Sources say Fadnavis tipped to lead next Mahayuti govt; Home portfolio may go to Shinde camp