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CM Lauds Ex-PM Vajpayee on His Secular Credentials

GOVERNOR RN Ravi and Chief Minister MK Stalin paid heartfelt tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his centenary birth anniversary on Wednesday, acknowledging his remarkable contributions to the nation.

PIL Seeks Gender Affirmative Care Procedure Protocol

The Madras HC has ordered notice to the union and the state governments on a petition praying for directions to the authorities to formulate and implement protocols for gender affirmative care procedures to ensure ethical practices are adopted by doctors dealing with trans persons.

Uphold Periyar's ideals, CPM tells Dravidian parties on Venmani anniv

THE CPM on Wednesday demanded that Dravidian parties implement Periyarist principles in governance, alleging a rise in atrocities despite the latter's history of a 50-year rule in the state.

After Mettur bunker collapse, experts want safety review of thermal plants

IN the wake of the recent bunker collapse at Mettur Thermal Power Station (MTPS), which claimed the lives of two workers, experts have urged the Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Limited (TNPGCL) to conduct a thorough review of all thermal power plants in the state.

Glass beads, bangles unearthed, 2,500 artefacts found in Vembakottai so far

GLASS beads and shell bangles were unearthed by archaeologists during the third phase of the Vembakottai excavation.

Man detained at airport over GPS device

A 36-year-old Singapore national was detained at the Tiruchy international airport on Tuesday night for allegedly being in possession of a GPS device while preparing to board a flight to Singapore.

Froth in Palar river continues despite stir over release of tannery effluents

'White foam is visible from 4 am to 7 am as tanneries release effluents only after midnight'

HC cites ₹60,000 income, bins mourning dad's plea for aid in snakebite case

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently dismissed a plea by a man seeking compensation for the death of his minor daughter who was bit by a snake in 2016 when she was 14 years old, after finding that the petitioner earned more than ₹60,000 per annum.

Paradise Lost Forever

Watershed moment

Paradise lost forever

ITH rundown buildings straight out of an Edgar Allan Poe novella and dense thickets, this ghost island tucked away in the Pichavaram backwaters hides within a glorious past. As the legend goes, M G Ramachandran was shooting for the blockbuster 'Idhayakkani' at the backwaters in the early 1970s, when a nearby island bustling with life caught his eye.

Students and faculty blame security lapses, lack of V-C for crime

THE alleged rape of a student inside Anna University has left staff and students questioning the security measures on the campus.

Taliban vows to hit back after Pakistani strikes kill 46 in Af

AFGHAN Taliban on Wednesday said 46 people were killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Barmal in eastern Afghanistan and vowed to retaliate.

Canadian Colleges Under ED Scanner

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is probing the alleged role of some Canadian colleges as well as Indian entities in a money laundering case linked to the trafficking of Indians into the US through the Canada border, officials said.

BOXING DAY TEST: EYE ON REDEFINITION

Rohit and Co would hope to save series with dominant performance against hosts

Deol's ton helps India seal series

HARLEEN DEOL'S maiden hundred set the foundation and India sealed the ODI series with a 115-run win over the West Indies.

Cranbrook to MCG, the rise and rise of teenager Konstas

NO MELBOURNE IDENTITY

Shooting mental sport, award snub can affect Manu anytime: Coach Jaspal

DOUBLE Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker finally broke her silence on her exclusion from the Khel Ratna list.

Excited with pack of pacers in SA20

WITH the third edition of the SA20 coming soon, the Ambassador of the franchise league and former South African fast bowler Allan Donald believes the new crop of pace bowlers coming from his home country are the ones to watch out for.

Timely lift for Haryana shuttler

DEVIKA SIHAG is stoked at the moment. She had a valid reason to be.

PM Modi meets economists ahead of Budget

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with a group of economists and thought leaders in preparation for the Union Budget at NITI Aayog.

Air traffic record high, IndiGo leads the pack

INDIAN airlines carried a record 1.42 crore passengers on domestic routes in November 2024, marking the highest-ever monthly traffic.

Recharge plans for voice calls, messages to benefit customer, not telcos

THE Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) recent directive to have recharge plans exclusively for voice calls and messages without any compulsion to buy internet data will benefit customers not much to telecom service providers, say industry experts.

Year-ender 2024: Telecom sector sees tariff hikes, user losses, Vi fundraising

INDIAN telecom sector had a mixed bag in 2024, marked by tariff hikes, subscriber losses, and fundraising by loss-making telecom service provider Vodafone Idea.

No GST on sale of used car at loss

As per sources, GST is payable only on the value representing the margin of the seller

Dabur to launch toothpaste for kids' category

FMCG segment leader Dabur approached the Delhi High Court on Tuesday, alleging that Patanjali Ayurved has been running advertisements that disparage its Chyawanprash products.

Freshers hiring sees rise: No. of job applications surge 27% to 2 cr in 2024

THE country's fresher job market has bounced back in 2024 as the year saw significant fresher hiring across sectors.

RBI bulletin says economy on recovery path

IN a bid to support a falling rupee, which lost as much as 125 paise between October 10 and December 24 when it closed at 85.207, the Reserve Bank on Tuesday said it has net sold $9.28 billion on the spot foreign exchange market in October. The net outstanding forward sale stood at $49.18 billion in October as compared to the net sale of $14.58 billion in September.

Expect Haniyeh rerun on Houthis, says Israeli minister

ISRAEL's defence minister has confirmed that Israel assassinated Hamas' top leader last summer and is threatening to take similar action against the leadership of the Houthi rebel group in Yemen.

11 killed, 7 hurt in blast at Turkey explosives plant

A powerful blast ripped through an explosives plant in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday, killing 11 people and injuring seven others, officials said.

Biden signs bill into law to boost military spending

PRESIDENT Joe Biden on Monday signed into law a defence bill that authorises significant pay raises for junior enlisted service members, aims to counter China's growing power and boosts overall military spending to $895 billion.