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Stalin's statement hints at DMK contesting in Erode East bypoll

CM's assertion that talks will be held with Cong has raised hopes DMK leaders and cadre

All eyes on guv's address as Assembly session set to begin on January 6

THE first session of the state Assembly in 2025 will begin on January 6 with the customary address of Governor RN Ravi.

₹10L given to thermal plant accident victims

TOURISM minister R Rajendran on Friday handed over solatium of ₹10 lakh to each of the two workers who died and ₹2 lakh each to the five injured after a coal bunker in the Mettur thermal power plant collapsed, trapping a group of contract workers under the debris on Thursday evening.

Indigo commences flight ops from Pondy to B'luru and Hyd

PUDUCHERRY has found its way back in the aviation map on Friday with InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) commencing its flights from Puducherry to Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

1.11 lakh food packets given to families affected by Fengal

OVER 1.11 lakh food packets and additional meals through community kitchens were distributed to the affected families of Cyclone Fengal, stated an official release from Villupuram collector on Friday.

VIT celebrates Nat'l Farmers' Day

VELLORE Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, celebrated National Farmers' Day on Friday.

Suburban train services hit in north Chennai

HUNDREDS of commuters, including college students and office-goers, faced huge inconvenience after the suburban train service was disrupted for nearly 90 minutes in the Chennai Central-Gummidipundi section on Friday morning.

Two surrender in connection with BJP functionary's death in Vellore

Police say further probe will determine whether it was a politically-motivated murder

'Deploy armed cops at all courts in TN'

HC tells govt to provide security at entrance of courts; asks police why it failed to stop murder

It's time laws to protect waterbodies are enforced with an iron hand

When I was a child, the rainy season in the city was completely different from how it is now.

TN to create 'white list' on gambling apps

TAMIL Nadu could become one of the first states to have a 'white list' on online gambling sites and apps after it brings out a framework to regulate pay-to-play gaming in the state.

V-C search panel row: Guv says edu min distorting facts

THE office of Governor RN Ravi on Friday has alleged that the statement issued by Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhiaan on Thursday was misleading and a distortion of facts.

11 killed, 40 injured as LPG tanker hits truck and explodes

AT least 11 people were killed and 40 others seriously injured when an LPG tanker exploded after colliding with a truck near Bhankrota on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway on Friday morning.

MEA ticks off Yunus aide for silly remarks

The government on Friday informed the Lok Sabha that 2,200 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities were reported from Bangladesh this year up to December 8.

Your cuppa is healthy, says US regulator

WITH the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognising tea from the Camellia sinensis plant is a healthy beverage, the North Eastern Tea Association (NETA) raised a toast to it.

Session ends, discord doesn't

B R Ambedkar issue set to resonate in the forthcoming Delhi and Bihar assembly elections

'Chip designing skills, ecosystem give India edge in semiconductor manufacturing'

India has set an ambitious target of becoming a semiconductor manufacturing hub. What are the main challenges India faces in achieving this target?

'AI is a tool that enhances productivity; it doesn't replace jobs'

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a tool that enhances productivity rather than replacing jobs, said Shelton Rego, vice-president of sales, Freshworks India.

94% of Indian desk workers feel the urgency to master AI'

Indian workers want to skill up on Artificial Intelligence (AI) as 94% feel an urgency to become AI expert.

Dubai may host India matches in 2025 Champions Trophy

EXPECTEDLY, the International Cricket Council on Thursday announced that India will play their 2025 Champions Trophy matches at a neutral venue.

AFTER ASHWIN, WHO? THE LAST OF OGS IN FINAL STRETCH

Post offie's retirement, focus is on senior players like Rohit, Kohli and India's transition phase

Ashwin gets hero's welcome at home from family and friends

RAVICHANDRAN Ashwin, who took the cricketing world by surprise with his sudden retirement from international cricket, arrived in Chennai early morning on Thursday.

Liverpool & Arsenal reach semifinals

LIVERPOOL moved into the League Cup semifinals as the holders won 2-1 against managerless Southampton, while Gabriel Jesus ended his goal drought with a hat-trick in Arsenal's 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

Start-up funding up 6% YoY at $11.3 bn in 2024

IN 2024, the start-up ecosystem saw a marginal 6% increase in funding at $11.3 billion compared to $10.7 billion in 2023.

Day of records for Richa & India as hosts win series 2-1

RICHA Ghosh (54) equalled the world record for the fastest fifty in women's T20Is (18 balls) after Smriti Mandhana's (77) fireworks as India registered 217 for 4 in the series-deciding third and final match against the West Indies here on Thursday.

INR hits all-time low, breaches 85 mark against USD

Indian currency falls as US Federal Reserve scaled back rate cut projections for 2025

Accenture posts $17.7 bn revenue, beats Street view

IT service provider Accenture has beat Street estimates and posted $17.7 billion revenues in the first quarter ended November 2024.

Mkt falls as Fed indicates lower rate cut in 2025

DOMESTIC equity market declined sharply on Thursday following a cautious Federal Reserve commentary and weak global cues.

Bharti Airtel prepays ₹3,626 crore spectrum purchase dues to govt

TELECOM service provider Bharti Airtel has made a pre-payment of ₹3,626 crore to the government for the spectrum it purchased in 2016.

Kia sees 20% sales growth vs industry's 5-10%

KOREAN carmaker Kia aims to achieve a 20% growth in sales volume in India next year, targeting sales of nearly 3 lakh passenger vehicles (PVs).