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On caste survey, Rahul tries to sell Telangana model in Bihar

THE leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his alleged silence on the caste census issue while replying to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in the Lok Sabha.

Gold demand up 5% to 803 tonnes in 2024 amid trade war

DESPITE the yellow metal rallying by over 22%, the country consumed an additional 802.8 tonne of gold in 2024, up 5% over the previous year.

19 Indian Fishermen Released by SL

16 Indian fishermen arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly breaching the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) were released, and a fine of 50,000 LKR was imposed on each fisher by a Sri Lankan court on Wednesday.

'Different' Rohit hopes to hit form

In the spotlight for his recent struggles, India captain says he is intent on doing well in ODIs

Korean carmaker Kia under govt lens in tax evasion case

AFTER Volkswagen, South Korean automaker Kia has come under Indian authority's lens for evading taxes.

Come Summer, Chennai Beach-Tambaram Train Ride to Get Cooler

AC train trial runs in second week of Feb; to be introduced in March, no. of trips being finalised

CM Names Flyover After CN Naidu

Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday announced that a railway flyover in Coimbatore district will be named after renowned farmer leader C Narayanasamy Naidu to mark his birth centenary.

New UGC Regulations Contradict NEP: Parameshwara

(NEP) 2020, which aimed to strengthen regional languages and cultures, have now been contradicted by the new UGC draft regulations, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara said.

James Franco, Tiffany Haddish to star in Toad

It was earlier reported that Adam Rifkin is directing a comedy film titled Toad, starring Katt Williams, Craig Robinson, Oliver Wyman, and James Paxton.

Swiggy loss up at ₹799 cr; co's revenue surges 31%

FOOD delivery platform Swiggy on Wednesday reported a net loss of ₹799 crore in the third quarter ending December 2024, compared to ₹575 crore loss it had reported in the year-ago period.

Upon wives' plaint, 2 men get 20-yrs jail for rape of minor sons

A special Pocso court in Vellore sentenced two men to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and a ₹1.5 lakh fine each for penetrative sexual assault of their minor sons.

₹1.7K cr lost to cyber crimes in TN last yr

TAMIL Nadu's residents lost ₹1,673.85 crore in 2024, of which ₹771.98 crore (46%) was frozen and around ₹83.84 crore (5%) was returned to the victims, official statistics released by the state cyber crime wing on Wednesday said.

Huge loans, land loss in pursuit of American dream a nightmare now

THE families of illegal Indian immigrants deported back on Wednesday had taken loans and sold their lands or homes to send their wards to the United States, and they are now worried about how to repay the vast amounts.

More cheetah cubs released in wild at Kuno

IN a first, three cheetah cubs were set free into the free-range forests of Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park (KNP) after more than seven decades on Wednesday.

TN Priority Sectors' Credit Potential Projected at ₹9L Cr

FINANCE Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Wednesday released the State Focus paper prepared by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) that predicts a total credit potential of ₹9.37 lakh crore for priority sectors in the state for the year 2025-26.

THE PERFECT PAIRING

OME things in life are inseparable—rain and a cup of chai, Indian roads and excavations for repairs, art, and wine… Take a glimpse at all the photographs of art show openings floating around on social media.

Deported Indians had entered US via Mexican border

THE 104 Indian nationals deported on Wednesday aboard a US military flight were those who had entered the US through the Mexican border into Texas, sources said.

Women In Ajith Sir's Films Always Have A Strong Presence

Regina Cassandra talks about her character in Vidaamuyarchi, landing a star film after two decades in the industry, working with Ajith Kumar, dealing with the media, and more

Rhythm in Rebellion

Set in a fictional world, city-based band SKRAT brings its new EP Circus Act. CE speaks to Sriram TT, guitarist and vocalist to know more

GCC sector to generate 1 million jobs in India by 2030

GCCs generating $64.6 billion in revenue

Need for reformed multilateralism, Jaishankar tells UNGA president

EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Philemon Yang, the President of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), on Wednesday in New Delhi.

CRPF: Stretching Thin To Protect & Serve

The induction of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) into more and more VVIP/VIP security duties has created skepticism in the minds of at least some concerned internal security experts.

Cong: TN govt lenient towards Hindutva forces

TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai on Wednesday criticised the state government for being lenient towards Hindutva forces, which, according to him, led to the protests by Hindu Munnani and other forces at Tirupparankundram \"in an attempt to disturb communal harmony\".

Steps to stop elements from disturbing peace being taken

Residents of Thiruparankundram, who hail from different religious backgrounds, are living in harmony, said Collector MS Sangeetha.

Sikandar Kher joins Sriram Raghavan's Ikkis

CTOR Sikandar Kher has joined the cast of director Sriram Raghavan's upcoming army-drama Ikkis.

Rupee declines 39 paise to 87.50 on rate cut bets

The rupee on Wednesday declined nearly 39 paise to 87.50 against the dollar as traders are expecting the first repo rate cut in nearly five years on Friday.

A Leap Onto The Global Stage

His story, as the adage goes, isn't just about the destination, but more about the journey.

Markram's industry powers SEC

DEATH, taxes and Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) finding a way. Or something like that.

Molly Gordon to direct and star in Peaked

Molly Gordon is all set to write, helm, and headline an upcoming comedy from A24, titled Peaked.

US pulls out of UNHRC, to review ties with UNESCO

PRESIDENT Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the US from the UN Human Rights Council, prohibiting any future funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.