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Why Nehru Brought The First Amendment

The debate in parliament on the 75 years of the glorious journey of the Constitution did not live up to its billing. It soon became a slanging match and lost its gravity.

After Alipore Zoo detour, Zeenat to be relocated to Similipal Tiger Reserve

A day after the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) chided the West Bengal forest department for moving Zeenat to Kolkata's Alipore Zoo after its capture in Bankura, the process to transport the three-year-old big cat to Odisha resumed on Tuesday.

309 Houses & One Apartment Complex in B'luru Set for Demolition

As many as 309 houses and an apartment complex, which have been constructed illegally at Dr. Shivaram Karanth Layout in North Bengaluru, are set for demolition.

4 leaders contend for AP BJP president post as Purandeswari eyes union cabinet

WITH BJP Mandal and District president elections underway, leaders are vying for the State president post.

HC protects KTR from arrest in Formula E case

Former minister alleged to have approved ₹55 crore to private company prior to signing agreements with the race organisers

Pinarayi Vijayan sparks row over Narayana Guru's stance on Sanatan Dharma

CHIEF Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, on Tuesday, sparked controversy by challenging the Sangh Parivar's narrative on Sanatan Dharma, asserting that Sree Narayana Guru was neither its spokesperson nor a follower.

Over 10K job aspirants hired in 2024: TNPSC

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) in the year 2024 recruited over 10,000 candidates for various posts by conducting several pending examinations.

Haryana Man Held for Threatening, Harassing 11-Year-Old from Kodaikanal

A 25-year-old man from Haryana was arrested under the Pocso Act for threatening and harassing a minor girl in Kodaikanal of Dindigul district.

Crackers being used again to scare off 'Chillikomban' into tiger reserve

Tusker was inside tribal settlement and they used crackers out of desperation: ATR dy director

Mettur dam level reaches full capacity

WATER level at Mettur dam reached the Full Reservoir Level of 120 feet on Tuesday night due to steady inflow of over 2000 cusecs in the last few days.

Kurinjakulam Dalits Issued Rules for Organising Children's New Year Games

Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) J Kavitha has issued 18 guidelines to the Scheduled Caste (SC) residents of Kurinjakulam for organising New Year games for children on government poramboke land on January 1, 2025.

One plate of humble pie please

Though DMK alliance is moving steadily ahead, Stalin's target looks ambitious

Remarkable Research Efficiency: SIMATS - A Beacon of Excellence for India

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) has once again proven its mettle on the national stage, building on its record-breaking publication spree and unparalleled research metrics.

Arundhati Nagar's exposed power cables kill pets, livestock; residents decry govt inaction

WALKING the streets of Arundhati Nagar in Thiru Vi Ka Nagar, Chennai has turned a scary undertaking for residents owing to several drooping, exposed electrical cables spreading out from the junction boxes.

CMDA seals railway land leased out to private firm for 45 years

THE Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) has sealed property belonging to the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) near Padi junction, which was leased to a private company and where a high-rise building is under construction, for delay in the gifting of street alignment and Open Space Reservation (OSR) portions.

Illegal constructions cause floods in city: HC

THE Madras High Court has stated that unauthorised constructions in Chennai are leading to floods during the monsoon, while commenting that such constructions are mushrooming because of the failure of officials in taking action during the initial stages.

Body of 22-year-old with slit throat found near Tambaram

The body of a 22-year-old man with a slit throat and cut injuries on his face was found off the Mappedu-Alapakkam Road on Tuesday morning.

AU Rape: BJP to Hold Madurai-Chennai March

BJP state president K Annamalai on Tuesday announced the party's women's wing led by its president Umarathi Rajan will take out a Neethi Perani (procession for justice) from Madurai to Chennai, condemning the ruling DMK government for allegedly trying to cover up the truth about the sexual assault in Anna University.

EPS Takes Credit for Glass Bridge; Velu Says Only G.O. Was Issued

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami claimed credit for realising the glass bridge connecting the statues of Swami Vivekananda and Tiruvalluvar in Kanniyakumari, inaugurated by Chief Minister MK Stalin.

Monsoon to leave TN only after celebrating Pongal; moderate rain expected

THE northeast monsoon is expected to withdraw after Pongal, and the state is expected to receive moderate rain till then, especially after January 7.

PUNJAB TWIST: FARMER ON FAST SEEKS TALKS WITH CENTRE, SC GRANTS TIME

THE Supreme Court on Tuesday granted three more days to the Punjab government to comply with its December 20 order to provide medical aid to 70-year-old farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death strike since November 26, and shift him to hospital.

Dec end will be celebrated as Kural week: CM

TIRUKKURAL is the cultural identity and Tiruvalluvar is the universal identity of Tamil people, and we should be celebrating it, said Chief Minister MK Stalin, while laying the ground stone for the construction of the Ayyan Tiruvalluvar statue silver jubilee arch in Kanniyakumari on Tuesday.

Price variation: TN cancels smart meter tender won by Adani

TNPDCL may float fresh tenders soon, as deadline for project is set for March 2025

Defence chiefs to get aides from other services

TAKING a crucial step in the process to integrate Armed Forces personnel, the personal staff officers of the service chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force will be appointed from other services with effect from January 1, 2025.

TN rejects half of ration card applications, claims more than one from many households

OUT of nearly 2.65 lakh new family ration card applications pending with the Tamil Nadu government since July 2023, 1.36 lakh have been rejected.

Biggest meth haul of Chennai in 2024: 16 kg seized, 10 held

IN their biggest drug haul in 2024, the Greater Chennai Police (GCP) seized 16 kg of methamphetamine from a house in Vadakarai in Red Hills on Monday and busted an international syndicate.

MISSED CHANCES AND MASTERPIECES

As the dust settles on 2024 that began with uncertainty and ended with a flourish, here's a look at the hits, misses, and the lessons that could shape the future of our cinema

A growing health concern

Rising heart attacks among young women: A growing health concern

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COMMON BOWEL PROBLEMS

I enjoyed it a lot: Slot after Liverpool win

LIVERPOOL moved a step closer to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title as a 5-0 thrashing of West Ham opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League.