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Scheme to help farmers shift from water-intensive crops

THE Alternative Crop Cultivation Scheme was announced to reduce the impact of climate change on crops, improve soil fertility and encourage the cultivation of millets, pulses and oilseeds—crops that require less water than paddy.

BJP Slams Cong on 4% Quota for K'taka Muslim Contractors

THE BJP on Saturday sharply criticised Congress for granting 4% reservation to Muslim contractors in government projects in Karnataka.

StanChart's social bonds: India to be major beneficiary

INDIA could be the biggest beneficiary of the proceeds of Standard Chartered's first ever social bonds issued to raise Euro 1 billion, or $1.09 billion.

High-level CEC meet on linking Aadhaar, voter ID

It's at variance with EC's line in SC in 2023

467 IAS officers to undergo training at Mussoorie, 150 set to join on May 5

MORE than 460 officers from state civil services, who have been promoted to the Indian Administrative Service, qualify for an induction training programme (ITP) from May 5 to June 13 at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie.

Gold smuggling: I'm innocent, have been falsely implicated, says actor Ranya Rao

KANNADA actor Ranya Rao, 33, who was arrested at KIA after she was found carrying 14.8 kg of gold bars on March 3, has claimed that she is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the case.

Draft framework to develop 50 tourist destinations fast-tracked

THE Ministry of Tourism has started working on a 'zero draft', a framework to hold consultations with industry and stakeholders, to execute one of the major budget announcements to shape up 50 tourist destinations.

Will continue to play as long as I have fun and enjoy it, says Virat Kohli

DURING Virat Kohli's fireside chat with Isa Guha, the former India captain raised his index and middle-fingers to form a 'V' sign — the universal peace symbol — before sporting a wide grin. \"I'm pretty happy where I'm right now,\" he said during an RCB event.

7.7K Anganwadi Posts to Be Filled Via Direct Hiring

The social welfare department has issued an order to fill 7,783 out of more than 21,000 vacancies in anganwadi centres across the state through direct recruitment.

What is the controversy over Green Credit Rules all about

ON March 4, the Supreme Court issued notice to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change regarding alleged inadequacies in the Green Credit Rules (GCR) of 2023.

Clean and Green Energy in India A Sustainable Future

A Sustainable Future

Pakistan epicentre of terror, says India, raps it over 'baseless remark'

Response follows Pakistan foreign office's accusation of India \"sponsoring terrorism\"

Pawan Kalyan slams TN leaders for opposing Hindi

JANA Sena Party (JSP) chief and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Friday criticised TN leaders for their strong opposition to the three-language formula under the NEP.

Spins and strides of a sportsman

T is not easy for a player from the north to come down to Chennai and play league cricket when you are no longer playing first-class cricket.

NHAI Proposes Cattle Shelters Every 50 Km Along Highways

WITH stray cattle being a significant cause of accidents on national highways, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has proposed setting up animal shelters at regular intervals of 50 kilometers along highways.

Mark Carney Takes Over as PM of Canada

FORMER central banker Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's new prime minister on Friday, and will now try to steer his country through a trade war brought by US President Donald Trump, a threat of annexation and an expected federal election.

Three Prison Officials Suspended

Three prison officials have been placed under suspension by the TN Home Department following the recommendations of the TN Prison Department Director and Additional Director-General of Police, Maheshwar Dayal.

Forgone Care: The Blindspot of Our Health System

Care forgone in the early stages of diseases inflicts high health and financial burdens later on. Primary healthcare services must be strengthened for early detection and efficient referrals

Shoddy Writing Waters Down a Promising Premise

ARUNAN opens by contrasting humanity's historical reverence for the five essential elements with the modern-day exploitation of these resources, particularly water.

Tight Security Ensures Calm Holi, Ramzan Prayers

HOLI, the festival of colours, was celebrated with great enthusiasm across North and Central India on Friday.

IndusInd Bank's derivative fiasco: What went wrong?

RECENTLY, IndusInd Bank revealed discrepancies in its derivatives portfolio, leading to an estimated adverse impact of 2.35% on the bank's net worth as of December 2024.

₹225 Cr to Upskill, Empower Women

AIMING to increase the participation of women in Tamil Nadu's economic development, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu announced an upskilling and guidance programme to elevate one lakh women as entrepreneurs in the next five years.

Infosys Settles Case Against US Unit for $17.5 Million

INFOSYS said on Friday that it has reached an agreement in principle to pay $17.5 million for settling six class-action lawsuits against its US subsidiary McCamish Systems over a cyber security incident in 2023.

AIADMK, BJP walk out over 'liquor scam'

THE principal opposition party AIADMK, along with the BJP and former chief minister O Panneerselvam, staged a walkout from the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Friday, expressing their dissatisfaction with the ruling DMK government.

70% More Funds for Industries Department

In its bid to make Tamil Nadu a global hub for high-tech industries, ₹3,915 crore has been allocated to the department of industries, investment promotion, and commerce.

Dehradun woman cop alleges repeated rape, blackmail by colleague

IN A shocking incident, a woman SI in Dehradun has accused a constable of her own department of repeatedly raping and blackmailing her.

Parl panel: Guidelines 1st, announcement after that

HIGHLIGHTING the delay in finalising schemes and approvals for implementation, the Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs has recommended that the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs ministry complete paperwork and guidelines in consultation with stakeholders before announcing the schemes during the budget presentation.

TN to vaccinate girls aged 14 against HPV

TAMIL Nadu government has allocated ₹36 crore in the budget 2025-2026 to provide the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to all girls aged 14 years in order to prevent cervical cancer.

₹100-cr science centre with world-class facilities soon

IN a bid to promote scientific thinking among students, the state will set up a state-of-the-art Chennai Science Centre in collaboration with the Singapore Science Centre.

Trans persons to be part of Home Guard

Inclusion