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Bihar on boil as protests against paper leak hit road & rail traffic

PROTESTS intensified in Bihar's capital, Patna, on Friday, a day ahead of the Bihar Public Service Commission holding a re-test of the 70th Integrated Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination (CCE), 2024, for select candidates.

My apology was to Manipur victims, not to others: CM

MANIPUR Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Friday said his recent apology was directed specifically to the victims of the ethnic conflict and not to anybody else.

Shah, Omar agree to disagree on restoration of normalcy in J&K

JAMMU and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said normalcy has not been fully restored in J&K.

Maha tops in FDI, gets 31% of total investment

MAHARASHTRA has emerged as the top destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in India during the first half of the 2024-25 fiscal year, attracting ₹1.13 lakh crore, according to data shared by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Immolation bids amid stir over waste disposal

Protests in Pithampur over Union Carbide, MP CM calls for caution

Once fierce & held captive, now age catches up with Vikram, his release

IN a heart-rending development at the Corbett Tiger Reserve, the release of Vikram, a tiger imprisoned for five years following allegations of killing three beat watchers in the Dhikala zone, has been hindered by his age.

SC: CBI Doesn't Need State Consent to Register FIR Against Centre's Officials

The Supreme Court has said the CBI does not require the permission of state governments to register an FIR against Centre's officials posted in the different states' jurisdictions.

One Island, One Resort' policy to boost tourism

Sustainable development

Medical seats cannot remain vacant': SC directs govt to fix it

THE Supreme Court on Friday said that seats in medical courses cannot remain vacant and asked the Centre to hold a meeting with all the stakeholders, including the states, and consider the recommendations of a committee appointed over the issue.

Mobility of skilled professionals key to India-US ties

IN the wake of growing debate in the US over immigration centering around the special category visa, H-1B, for skilled workers, India stressed on the role these professionals play in fostering the economic and technological partnership between the two countries.

India, Maldives firm up trade on local currencies

INDIA and Maldives have finalised a framework to promote the use of local currencies for cross border trade as External Affairs minister S Jaishankar held discussions with his counterpart from the island nation Abdulla Khaleel to improve bilateral relationships.

Fate of Nimisha Priya hangs in balance

Uncertainty over Kerala nurse as efforts to contact family of Yemeni national to offer blood money yet to succeed

One Island, One Resort policy to boost tourism

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asserted that development of infrastructure and increasing tourism in the Union Territories of Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) Islands and Lakshadweep has been a priority of the central government led by Prime Minister Modi.

Govt transparency move to production, import of GM crops triggers row

THE government has issued a draft notification to bring greater transparency to the decision-making process regarding production and import of genetically modified (GM) crops.

New NCC units raised in Kupwara and Kargil; 20 lakh cadet strength

FOUR new National Cadet Corps (NCC) units have been raised in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh said on Friday.

Gazans' Trauma Will Endure, But Violence Must Stop Now

HIS is no longer a conflict. For over 14 months, the people of Gaza have endured unimaginable suffering, ensnared in what can only be described as a death trap.

MANIPUR'S REDEMPTION SONG FOR 2025

A good way to begin reconciliation in the strife-torn state would be to let the displaced return home to reclaim their properties and bring up their children in peace

Applications Invited for CM's Waterbody Conservator Award

APPLICATIONS are invited for the Chief Minister's Waterbody Conservator Award.

Man throws chilli powder at woman, steals gold chain

An unidentified man stole a gold chain from a 46-year-old woman at a dress shop in Rajapalayam on Thursday.

Hyd stampede: Allu Arjun gets bail with riders

The Metropolitan Sessions Court, Nampally on Friday granted regular bail to actor Allu Arjun in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case on a personal bond of ₹50,000 with two sureties, with the condition that he appears before the Chikkadpally SHO between 10 am and 1 pm every Sunday for two months or till the filing of the chargesheet in the case, whichever is earlier.

KLN Group Celebrates Founder's 107th Birth Anniversary

The 107th birth anniversary celebration of Founder President of KLN Group of Institutions KLN Krishnan was held at KLN College of Engineering.

Have you implemented undeclared emergency, CPM TN secy asks CM

Taking a jibe at DMK for controlling protests using police, CPM state secretary K Balakrishnan said, \"We are in alliance with the DMK to defeat the BJP that is attempting to dismantle the Constitution of India. As far as Tamil Nadu is concerned, all we demand to DMK is to deliver welfare for the people. But even for a small protest or street meeting, the police file charges against us. I ask CM M K Stalin, have you implemented an undeclared emergency in Tamil Nadu?\"

Daylight heist: Robbers walk away with 30kg gold in Odisha

They also scooted with ₹4 lakh in cash from finance firm in Sambalpur

Madurai prison fraud: DVAC raids 11 places across six districts

The DVAC sleuths conducted raids at 11 places across six districts, including Madurai and Chennai, in connection with a case booked against 11 persons over alleged prison fraud, on Friday.

Hard disc turned key to 'open' Chennai link to HK bank accounts

DISC WAS SEIZED FROM A HOUSE IN MANNADY IN 2021; IT HAD DETAILS OF THE PIN AND PASSWORD OF BANK ACCOUNTS OF HONG KONG-BASED COMPANIES THAT RECEIVED THE PROCEEDS OF CRIME

Cong Will Field Candidate in Erode East: TN Party Chief

TAMIL Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president K Selvaperunthagai on Friday said the Congress would undoubtedly contest the upcoming Erode (East) Assembly by-election.

RISE summit: Tamil bizmen from 40 countries to take part

TAMIL entrepreneurs and professionals from 40 countries will take part in The RISE 14th Global Summit, scheduled from January 9 to 11.

BJP Justice Rally: Khushbu Among Cadre Detained

BJP leader Khushbu Sundar and other members of the party's women wing were detained by the Madurai city police at Simakkal here on Friday, for attempting to hold a justice rally from Madurai to Chennai over the Anna University sexual assault case.

Agri biz dept allots shops to boost farmer producers orgs

IN a first for the state, the agriculture business department allotted shops for promoting farmer producers organisations (FPOs) in two Uzhavar Santhai in Madurai on Friday.

HC: ₹50k cost for filing multiple PILs on same issue

THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently imposed ₹50,000 cost on an association which sought the removal of encroachments on temple and government lands near Thirumangalam taluk in Madurai district.