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Constable alleges cop-smuggler nexus, writes to DGP

A constable attached to Sivagiri police station petitioned DGP Shankar Jiwal, alleging that seized vehicles used for smuggling minerals were forcefully released by smugglers with the involvement of higher officials.

Police seek five-day custody of rape accused, may trace more survivors

GREATER Chennai Police have sought five-day custody of Gnanasekaran (37), the suspect arrested for raping the student.

Edappadi questions contradictions in statements of police chief, Chezhiaan

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday questioned the contradictions in the statements of Chennai City Police Commissioner A Arun and Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhiaan regarding the sexual assault of a student of Anna University.

Panel of retired judges to help TN fight priest appointment case: Min

HR&CE Minister PK Sekarbabu here on Friday said that a committee comprising retired judges will be formed to secure a favourable verdict from the Supreme Court towards appointment of priests from all castes in temples across the state.

Govt, NGOs coming together can really make a difference in difficult situations

KANNIYAKUMARI was one of the worst affected districts struck by Tsunami. At the time, bureaucrat Sunil Paliwal was transferred from Theni and posted as collector of Kanyakumari with his task cut out for rebuilding infrastructure and nurture hope among local population.

25 De-addiction Centres Set to Be Opened in Govt Med Colleges Soon

The health department is set to officially inaugurate 25 de-addiction centres in government medical college hospitals to provide institutional counselling, treatment and rehabilitation services to persons affected by substance abuse.

H Raja's Jail-Term Suspended Until Court Decides on Appeals

THE Madras HC on Friday ordered suspension of the sentence of six months imprisonment to senior BJP leader H Raja in the cases relating to making inflammatory and derogatory statements against DMK MP Kanimozhi and Periyar EV Ramasamy until the appeals filed against the trial court verdict are decided.

Rural, urban consumption gap narrows

The gap between urban and rural consumption narrowed as the average monthly per capita consumption expenditure grew 9% in nominal terms in rural areas and 8% in urban areas in 2023-24, the latest household consumption data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation showed.

Cremation today amid party's push for separate resting place

Funeral at 11.45 am at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat crematorium, says home ministry

Mumbai attack plotter Abdul Makki dies of heart attack

PAKISTAN-based terrorist Abdul Rehman Makki, a key figure in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that killed 174 people and injured over 300, on Friday died of a heart attack in Lahore, Pakistan.

Technology Trends That Stood Out in 2024

THOUGH many emerging technologies took centre stage in 2024, the year was more about driving transformation and integrating technology across various industries.

2024 A challenging year for foldable smartphones

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Best-selling devices of 2024: A look at the global smartphone market

As 2024 comes to a close, let's take a look at the most sellable devices in India and around the world.

Wrestling continues to grapple for survival

ARLIER this month, a Greco-Roman wrestler from Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), who was representing Rajasthan in the senior national championships in Bengaluru, got a few calls after he won the first bout.

Shahrukh, Mohamed help TN down UP

SHAHRUKH Khan's 85-ball 132 not out and Mohamed Ali's 76 not out (75 balls, eight fours, one six) powered Tamil Nadu to a massive 114-run win over Uttar Pradesh at Visakhapatnam in a Group D match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Teen Konstas takes bowlers to cleaners on his Test debut

JASPRIT Bumrah had just welcomed Sam Konstas to Test cricket.

Top Gun 4: Oz batters foil India's plans

In front of record number of fans at MCG on Day 1, Australia top-four help

City pay penalty, Chelsea stunned

ERLING HAALAND had a second-half penalty saved as Manchester City's astonishing slump continued with a 1-1 draw against Everton at the Etihad Stadium.

₹21,367 cr lost in banking frauds in H1, up 8-times

THE number of bank frauds has seen a significant increase during the first half of the current financial year to 18,461 cases, according to the RBI report released on Thursday.

HC bars websites from copying RummyCircle

THE Delhi High Court has passed an order of interim injunction restraining defendants-impugned websites-from using the RummyCircle trademark or any other similar trademark in their domain name and social media posts.

Govt Could Reduce Income Tax Rates in Budget

AMID outcry over the growing tax burden on the middle class, the government might reduce income tax rates for individuals earning up to ₹15 lakh a year, according to a report by Reuters.

Bank balance sheets robust as NPAs decline

RBI report says continuing focus on cleaning up books has led to gross bad loan ratios dropping to 13-year lows

Rupee declines for 3rd straight session, hits low of 85.26

THE rupee continued to bleed for the third consecutive day on Thursday, pressured by a firm dollar and importers' month-end dollar demand.

Indian Companies May Raise ₹2 Lakh Cr From Market Via Public Issues in 2025

DESPITE a sharp correction in the equity market in recent months, the initial public offering (IPO) market has remained robust.

Quick commerce growth in 2024: From gold, groceries to gadget delivery in 10 min

THE quick commerce sector in 2024 not only witnessed significant venture funding and growth, but also saw the entry of major players and extraordinary growth in terms of users.

India Sees Higher Oil Demand Growth Than China

THE year 2024 is going to end with a higher oil demand growth rate as compared to China's.

Reserve Bank sets up expert panel to craft ethical AI framework for fin sector

THE Reserve Bank has constituted a high-level expert panel to develop a framework for responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence in the financial sector.

Russia blames Ukraine for wave of attacks on banks

RUSSIA on Thursday accused the Ukrainian security services of instigating a spate of 55 arson and bomb attacks on banks, post offices and police cars across the country.

Flights delayed as Japan Air systems malfunction

JAPAN Airlines said its systems were up and running again after a cyberattack on Thursday caused delays to domestic and international flights.

Pak military court jails 60 civilians up to 10 years

PAKISTAN's military court has convicted and sentenced another 60 civilians to prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for their involvement in attacks on army installations during violence on May 9 last year, the army said on Thursday.