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Lathi-charge on students seeking exam cancellation

THE Jharkhand police resorted to lathi-charge on Monday to disperse students, who were protesting near Jharkhand Staff Service Commission (JSSC) against alleged irregularities in the JSSC-CGL recruitment examination held in September.

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December 17, 2024
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Persons with political and religious prejudices mustn't be made judges

In the wake of uproar over Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav's recent comments on Uniform Civil Code and that India will be run by the majority at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) function, retired Supreme Court judge Justice A K Pattnaik tells Suchitra Kalyan Mohanty that a judge shouldn't express views on political matters at a public forum.

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December 17, 2024
PMML Society seeks Nehru letters from Rahul
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PMML Society seeks Nehru letters from Rahul

Historian says records on first PM, including his letters to Lady Mountbatten, withdrawn on orders of Sonia Gandhi

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December 17, 2024
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21 fake univs in country, 8 in Delhi; Centre says will protect students

Stringent action

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December 17, 2024
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₹1,000 crore credit guarantee scheme for farmers launched

THE Centre on Monday unveiled a credit guarantee scheme (CGS) to help small farmers who engage in distress selling.

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December 17, 2024
Priyanka asks govt to take steps for safety of minorities in Bangladesh
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Priyanka asks govt to take steps for safety of minorities in Bangladesh

CONGRESS MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday claimed in the Lok Sabha that a photograph of Pakistan surrendering before the Indian Army in Dhaka, had been removed from the Army headquarters.

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December 17, 2024
UPHEAVAL IN LEVANT RAISES UNCERTAINTY AROUND THE WORLD
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UPHEAVAL IN LEVANT RAISES UNCERTAINTY AROUND THE WORLD

The governance of Syria can well fall into the hands of fundamentalist groups. Global powers must work towards dousing such a fire rather than reigniting it

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December 17, 2024
Artistes need to critically examine sampradaya
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Artistes need to critically examine sampradaya

Carnatic singer TM Krishna was presented with the Sangita Kalanidhi MS Subbulakshmi Award at The Music Academy's 98th Annual Conference and Concerts inauguration in Chennai on Sunday.

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December 17, 2024
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5 students bitten by rodents at girls hostel in Telangana

FIVE girl students were administered treatment on Monday after allegedly being bitten by rodents at the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Girls' Hostel in Keesara mandal of Telangana's Medchal-Malkajgiri district, prompting stinging criticism from the Opposition.

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December 17, 2024
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Man dies of suspected dengue, mass cleaning drive intensified

THE health department has started an inquiry after a 28-year-old man died in a private hospital on Sunday, allegedly due to dengue.

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December 17, 2024
Poacher held in Chilika with 29 bird carcasses
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Poacher held in Chilika with 29 bird carcasses

IN a major crackdown, wildlife officials arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly poaching over two dozen migratory and resident birds near Chilika lake.

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December 17, 2024
Will finish Polavaram project by 2026: Naidu
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Will finish Polavaram project by 2026: Naidu

Andhra CM outlines broad milestones for mega irrigation project and says will set up key performance indicators

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December 17, 2024
Sadiq's link to textbook corpn: BJP prez asks min to explain
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Sadiq's link to textbook corpn: BJP prez asks min to explain

BJP state president K Annamalai on Monday demanded an explanation from state school education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on the alleged link between drug kingpin Jaffer Sadiq and a contractor of Tamil Nadu Textbook Corporation.

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December 17, 2024
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Reserve bank's announcement on loan ceiling deceptive: CPI

THE farmers' wing of the Communist Party of India (CPI) said the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) announcement that farmers can avail loans of up to ₹2 lakh without collateral is deceptive.

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December 17, 2024
Basha, Coimbatore serial blast mastermind, dies
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Basha, Coimbatore serial blast mastermind, dies

S A Basha (84), the founder of banned militant outfit Al-Umma, who was sentenced to life imprisonment in the 1998 Coimbatore bomb blast case, passed away due to age-related illnesses at PSG Hospitals in Coimbatore on Monday evening.

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December 17, 2024
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TN's domestic electricity rates lowest in India

THE state has the lowest average electricity rates for domestic consumers compared to other states, the state government said in an official statement.

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December 17, 2024
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Suspect's plea against charge sheet in girl suicide case binned

THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday dismissed the petition filed by the hostel warden accused of abetting the suicide of a 17-year-old girl student in Michealpatti of Thanjavur in 2022.

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December 17, 2024
Hong Fu footwear unit to start Ranipet ops by January 2026
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Hong Fu footwear unit to start Ranipet ops by January 2026

Chief Minister MK Stalin virtually laid the foundation stone for the ₹1,500 crore non-leather footwear manufacturing facility developed by Taiwan-based Hong Fu Industrial Group at SIPCOT Industrial Park in Panapakkam in Ranipet.

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December 17, 2024
Ennum Ezhuthum, Pudumai Penn a hit: SPC
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Ennum Ezhuthum, Pudumai Penn a hit: SPC

Planning panel's report to CM includes policies for sustainable land use, job, water & community dog management

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December 17, 2024
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Suspect's plea against charge sheet in girl suicide case binned

THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday dismissed the petition filed by the hostel warden accused of abetting the suicide of a 17-year-old girl student in Michealpatti of Thanjavur in 2022.

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December 17, 2024
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NGT tells Aavin to check feasibility of selling milk in reusable plastic bottles

THE southern bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday directed Aavin to explore the feasibility of selling milk in reusable plastic bottles.

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December 17, 2024
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Nearly 100 kids participate in cultural event held at Auroville

THE Margazhi Utsavam commenced at the Unity Pavilion in Auroville with participation from nearly 100 students from Auroville schools.

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December 17, 2024
Delay in affiliation, tech glitch hinder med college expansion
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Delay in affiliation, tech glitch hinder med college expansion

INDIRA Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (IGMCRI) has faced significant hurdles in its efforts to expand postgraduate medical seats and introduce new courses, primarily due to administrative delays and technical issues.

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December 17, 2024
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Bodies of 2 newborns retrieved from river near collectorate in Cuddalore

THE bodies of two newborn girls were recovered from the Thenpennai River near the new Cuddalore collectorate building on Monday.

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December 17, 2024
Return of land will take SL Tamils wounded by conflict closer to peace
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Return of land will take SL Tamils wounded by conflict closer to peace

15 yrs since war ended, dispossessed Tamils pin their hopes on new govt to regain property

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December 17, 2024
Officials promise to allot homes to displaced Aalpettai families in Jan
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Officials promise to allot homes to displaced Aalpettai families in Jan

Move follows a warning from families that they will occupy houses if there is further delay

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December 17, 2024
New farmer's market to be established in Vikravandi
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New farmer's market to be established in Vikravandi

TO boost farmers' welfare and local agriculture, the Chief Minister, at the state Assembly on Monday, announced the establishment of a new farmer's market -- Uzhavar Sandhai -- in Vikravandi taluk.

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December 17, 2024
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Tongue-split tattoo: Minor among 3 held

TWO men and a juvenile were arrested on Sunday night for running a tattoo shop without a license and allegedly putting people's lives in danger by performing tongue-split surgery on their customers.

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December 17, 2024
Free travel pass for police in govt buses: Home dept
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Free travel pass for police in govt buses: Home dept

RESOLVING the spat between police personnel and transport corporation staff over free commute in government buses, the home department announced that personnel ranging from Grade II constables to inspectors will be given a bus pass for free travel.

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December 17, 2024
Ilaiyaraaja temple clip sparks casteist rumour, maestro denies allegations
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Ilaiyaraaja temple clip sparks casteist rumour, maestro denies allegations

RENOWNED music composer Ilaiyaraaja broke his silence on the controversy over a viral video in which the maestro was allegedly denied entry to the Artha Mandapam of Srivilliputhur Aandal temple on Sunday.

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December 17, 2024