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Act against corrupt govt officials, ensure flood-hit receive aid: MLA

CHIEF Minister M K Stalin must take stern action against officials involved in administrative irregularities and corruption, Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi president and Panruti MLA T Velmurugan demanded on Saturday, warning of massive protests if the government fails to act.

Chennai city expects next round of rains from Dec 18

WITH the city's reservoirs at around 86% of their full capacity as per data available until Friday, Chennai finds itself bracing for yet another round of rains, not long after cyclone Fengal and another low pressure area brought heavy downpour last week.

Transport troubles put education on slow lane

Fewer buses to Vellore distress commute of Nayakaneri students

Girl drowns in canal; another missing

A 17-year-old girl drowned while bathing in a canal near Kiliyanur on Sunday, and another 16-year-old girl remains missing after being washed away by strong currents.

Ration shop employees weighed down by harsh penalty norms

RATION shop employees across the state have expressed concern over the imposition of a penalty up to three times for any decrease in the quantity of stock in ration shops.

FSG to ensure schemes get implemented at tribal schools

THE tribal welfare department, which manages 320 schools in tribal areas, will soon establish a functional support group (FSG) in order to oversee the implementation of government schemes in the schools and to identify the need for specific changes so as to cater to its students.

Detailed form for UDISE+ portal burden TN teachers

A section of teachers complain that the detailed questionnaire to update data in the centre's Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) portal, is eating up their teaching time.

ED links Sadiq firm to contractor for TN schools

ONE of the 21 businesses of Jaffer Sadiq, in which the alleged proceeds of the international drug trafficking operations were infused, supplied geometry boxes and school bags to a contractor of the Tamil Nadu Text Book Corporation, the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) probe has found.

Thousands pay tributes to Elangovan

THOUSANDS, including the public, Congress leaders and cadres, paid tribute to late Congress leader and Erode (East) MLA EVKS Elangovan, who was laid to rest with state honours at the electric crematorium in Mugalivakkam on Sunday.

Rajya Sabha to hold debate on Constitution from today

Rajya Sabha is expected to witness fiery debates between the government and the opposition on Monday as it begins a two-day debate on the Constitution to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding document's adoption.

Techie suicide: Wife and family members arrested

A week after 34-year-old software engineer Atul Subhash ended his life by hanging at his residence in Bengaluru's Marathahalli, his estranged wife Nikita Singhania, mother-in-law Nisha Singhania, and brother-in-law Anurag Singhania have been arrested on charges of abetment of suicide.

Fadnavis expands Maharashtra cabinet with 39 new ministers

Focus on young, new faces; 19 berths go to BJP, Shiv Sena gets 11, and NCP 9 ministers

Dharavi to crorepati, Simran's dream rise

SIMRAN SHAIKH was bought for her base price of ₹10 lakh by UP Warriorz at the inaugural Women's Premier League auction.

The Time to Love is Now

Cherish and love those around you while they are still here, as regret often strikes when it's too late

Coffee, Coorg and Avocado

A quaint hillstation in the Western Ghats is witnessing an avocado revolution

Brew a Cup of Beauty

This hot cup of flavoured tea promises clearer skin and a radiant glow

'I am Truth Wing, I am Bharat Wing'

Anand Neelakantan talks to Vikram Sampath about the dichotomy in the narrative regarding Tipu Sultan, and allegations that the author is part of the 'right-wing' historians group

Between Consent and Control

During a scene in the play Urmila, the audience spontaneously leans forward and starts clapping spontaneously.

RENAISSANCE IN CRICKET

With the presence of ex-Oz players in the team, Italy Cricket Federation has shown ambitions to cultivate the sport; their immediate aim will be to qualify for the T20 World Cup in 2026

Jota rescues 10-man Liverpool, Arsenal frustrated

DIOGO Jota rescued Liverpool as the Premier League leaders recovered from Andy Robertson's early red card to snatch a 2-2 draw with Fulham, while Arsenal's title challenge was dented by a goalless stalemate against Everton on Saturday.

CEO KILLER IN US IS NEW ANTI-HERO

S thought leaders are struggling to deal with the fallout of the killing of Brian Thompson, CEO of the insurer United Healthcare.

ISL: BFC fight back to earn a point

BENGALURU FC were in danger of suffering their third defeat of the ongoing Indian Super League season, in Bengaluru on Saturday.

ED hands over BPSL's assets worth ₹4k cr to JSW

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) handed over Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd (BPSL's) assets worth ₹4,025 crore to JSW, which successfully bid for BPSL under the insolvency resolution process.

Can't let big biz into banking yet

Reserve Bank needs to take extra care when it comes to digital lenders, says KV Kamath

Credit card delinquencies increase by 110 bps to 7.6%

INDICATING the rising indebtedness of individuals and households, delinquency rates among credit card issuers or the portfolio at risk in the banking parlance, have risen by as much as 110 basis points to 7.6% as of June 2024 from 6.5% in June 2023.

US court denies TikTok request to stop ban

A federal appeals court has left in place a mid-January deadline in a federal law requiring TikTok to be sold or face a ban in the United States, rejecting a request made by the company to halt enforcement until the Supreme Court reviews its challenge of the statute.

Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's prez in blow to its EU aspirations

FORMER soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday, as the ruling party tightened its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country's EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia.

Trump hosts Apple CEO at his Florida resort

DONALD Trump hosted Apple CEO Tim Cook for a Friday evening dinner at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago resort, according to a person familiar with the matter.

US, Turkey, Arab diplomats discuss Syria transition

TOP diplomats from the United States, the Arab League and Turkey are meeting in Jordan to discuss how to assist Syria's transition after the fall of Bashar Assad's government a week ago.

S Korea president impeached over martial law bid

Ruling party lawmakers back motion to impeach Yoon as public protests intensify