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In this issue
February 17, 2025
Unsettling calm at ground zero hours after deadly rush
SUNDAY morning brought an unsettling calm to New Delhi railway station, where just hours earlier a chaotic stampede had claimed 18 lives and left countless others shaken.
1 min
US Cancels $21 Million Grant to Promote Voter Turnout in India
The newly-created US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by billionaire Elon Musk, said it has cancelled the previous administration's $21 million funding to support efforts to increase voter turnout in India.
1 min
Collectorate worker booked for attacking dog
COLLECTOR M Pradeep Kumar on Saturday ordered the termination of a cleaning worker at the collectorate for animal cruelty.
1 min
Work commences for on-site museum at Keeladi
FOLLOWING Chief Minister MK Stalin laying foundation stones for the on-site museum in Keeladi, Ministers Thangam Thenarasu and KR Periakaruppan commissioned the works for the construction on Sunday.
1 min
Worried over obesity, siblings attempt suicide, sister dead
A 33-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide while her elder brother, who also attempted to end his life, is battling for life at the Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital (CMCH).
1 min
Valparai hornbill point in for facelift
WITH an eye on attracting more tourists, the Tourism Department, in association with the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, is mulling over giving a facelift to Hornbill view point at the Attakatti check-post near the 16th hairpin bend on the Pollachi-Valparai hill road.
1 min
82-Year-Old Who Spent 20 Years in Jail Seeks Premature Release, HC Says It's Govt's Call
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has reaffirmed that the power to grant premature release lies at the discretion of the government, the Governor, and the President under Section 432 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and Articles 161 and 72 of the Constitution, and directed authorities to reconsider a fresh representation from a life convict seeking early release.
1 min
Master plan ready for TN Knowledge City, project size down almost 50%
TIDCO to start work after state govt's nod, city to be developed on 870 acres, not 1,424 acres
1 min
Mobile phone seized from central prison
OFFICIALS at the Vellore Central Prison have seized a small mobile phone, concealed near the outer wall of the facility's Block 6, said authorities on Friday.
1 min
Scuffle erupts between journalists and ex-minister at AIADMK event
A group of journalists faced unexpected resistance while attempting to enter the historic Vellore Fort to report on an AIADMK event on Sunday.
1 min
Man dies of electrocution while clearing DMK flagpole
A 48-year-old daily wage labourer was electrocuted to death on Sunday morning while removing banners and flagpoles installed for a wedding ceremony a day before in Panavaram near Sholingur.
1 min
2 Youth Held for Hurling Crude Bomb at Restaurant
TWO youngsters were arrested on Sunday for allegedly hurling a crude bomb at a restaurant in Thirubhuvanai.
1 min
Worker killed in explosion at biogas plant in Manali
One more injured; GCC constitutes team to identify cause of blast
2 mins
Double Murder: 4 More Detained
A day after three men were arrested for stabbing two youngsters to death near Muttam, at least four more suspects were detained on Sunday.
1 min
DMK stages protest in Rameswaram
HUNDREDS of fisherfolk rallied through Karaikal town on Sunday demanding the repatriation of three fishermen injured in Sri Lankan naval firing on January 27.
1 min
We did not join DMK due to lack of opportunities: KKSSR
REVENUE Minister KKSSR Ramachandran refuted BJP state president K Annamalai's claim that DMK ministers joined the party from AIADMK due to a lack of opportunities (panjam) here on Sunday.
1 min
'Appa' Stalin unable to hear cries of women being sexually assaulted: EPS
CHIEF Minister MK Stalin, who says he feels happy when youth call him 'appa' (father), is turning a deaf ear to the cries of women whose safety is threatened in the state, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami said on Sunday.
1 min
3-fold jump in seizure of prescription medicines used for narcotic purpose
Ganja seizures down despite rise in NDPS cases, cops attribute it to 'substitution effect'
2 mins
50 tonnes of Tirumala food waste to turn into 1,500 kg of biogas daily
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is set to begin compressed biogas (CBG) production in Tirumala in July, using food waste generated by the Mathrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Nithya Anna Prasadam Complex and other TTD-run establishments.
2 mins
Cong MLAs fume as T'gana Cabinet expansion in limbo
Question why high command sitting on forming full-fledged PCC
1 min
Kerala Plans Anti-Ragging Cells in All Schools
The general education department has decided to form anti-ragging cells in every school in the state following reports of ragging emerging from some of the schools.
1 min
Tharoor stands firm on his views on LDF govt
WHILE remaining firm on his remarks praising the LDF government's new industrial policy in an article in 'The New Indian Express', Congress MP Shashi Tharoor attempted a balancing act on Sunday by acknowledging the contributions of the previous Congress-led governments in the state's industrial sector.
1 min
The United States Of Inequality
India's south is richer and better developed than its north. But incomes are unevenly spread in either half. Urban decay and misogyny are just as common in both
4 mins
Countering Modern Critiques of Classics
My thoughts have been very much with our epics this week and I would like to share my understanding of a few epic incidents that I feel have been wrongly critiqued in modern India.
3 mins
Rail Bhavan Gets Into Huddle
UNDER pressure from various quarters, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday held a series of meetings at the Rail Bhavan to take stock of the safety measures during heavy passenger rush.
2 mins
Oppn trains guns at Vaishnaw, holds him 'accountable'
THE Opposition demanded the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, holding him \"accountable\" for the horrific stampede.
1 min
‘We have no one to turn to. Ram bharose’: Kin of missing
AFTER the stampede, the ordeal of the family members of the missing is far over. They expressed their helplessness, saying they had no other choice but to rely on ‘Lord Ram’ to locate their loved ones. They moved from one hospital to another, holding photographs of their missing relatives.
1 min
High Feb temp likely to hamper wheat yields
WITH above normal rising temperature in February, the fate of wheat crops in Northwest India looks uncertain. The rising temperature may shrivel wheat pods, impacting the quality and quantity of wheat production.
1 min
NMC distances from non-payment of stipend for undergrads by pvt colleges
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has washed off its hands on the issue of non-payment of stipends by 198 medical colleges and institutions to its undergraduate interns, postgraduate residents, and senior residents.
1 min
Nainital HC to hear 5 cases against UCC
IN a legal battle, five petitions have been filed against the recently implemented Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which came into effect on January 27.
1 min
2 Deportees Arrested for Murder in Patiala
TWO youths among the 117 Indian illegal immigrants deported from the US have been arrested by Punjab Police for their involvement in a murder case.
1 min
Meanwhile, India to Hand Over List of 10 Gangsters Hiding in US
Amid two rounds of deportations of Indians living illegally in the US by the Trump administration, Indian agencies are readying to hand over a list of 10 gangsters to the US security establishment.
1 min
ATS flags B'desh terrorists entering J'khand for training
In a shocking input received by Jharkhand Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), some terrorists entered the state from Bangladesh and returned after providing training to some people in Pakur as part of a conspiracy.
1 min
U'khand mulls revised land bill with strict norms ahead of Budget session
WITH the Uttarakhand Assembly's budget session set to begin on February 18, preparations are underway to present the revised land law bill on the floor of the house, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami personally overseeing the developments.
1 min
Manipur tribals look up to Centre for lasting peace
The Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF), the apex organisation of various Christian denominations in the state, will spearhead the protest.
1 min
Red alert sounded as poachers on prowl in MP
AN organised gang of tiger poachers, which also includes women and children, could have poached 10-11 tigers in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh over the last three months.
2 mins
Pope Francis skips Sunday noon blessing
POPE Francis read the newspapers and had breakfast on Sunday after a second night sleeping well at the hospital where the 88-year-old pope is being treated for a respiratory tract infection, the Vatican said.
1 min
Police Arrest Pravind, Ex-PM of Mauritius, for Laundering
POLICE in Mauritius on Sunday arrested the island's former prime minister Pravind Jugnauth in a money-laundering probe and seized stacks of cash in raids on fellow suspects' homes, officials said.
1 min
Republican Vivek to Start His Governor Race on Feb 24
REPUBLICAN Vivek Ramaswamy is preparing to launch his 2026 bid for Ohio governor on Feb 24 in his native Cincinnati, with ensuing announcements held over two days in the Columbus, Toledo and Cleveland areas.
1 min
ISIS Lone Wolf Attacker Kills One to Death, Hurts Five Others in Austria
A 23-year-old man stabbed six passersby in southern Austria on Saturday in what police said was a random attack that left a 14-year-old dead and five others injured.
1 min
Landslide at gold mine in Mali kills 42 persons
A gold mine collapsed in eastern Mali, killing dozens of people and injuring many more, according to Malian television and officials in the Kéniéba district where the accident occurred.
1 min
Rain in U.S. Kills Four
Torrential rains caused intense flooding in Kentucky and Tennessee, resulting in at least four deaths.
1 min
Kyiv Calls US Minerals Deal Colonial, Refuses to Sign Deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he directed his ministers not to sign off on a proposed agreement to give the United States access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals because the document was too focused on US interests.
1 min
Rubio in Israel says Hamas must be eradicated, complicating shaky truce
US Secy of State begins his first tour of the Arab world where he is likely to face pushback
2 mins
India is becoming integral part of global supply chain
ELSPUN Living is India's leading manufacturer and exporter of home textile.
1 min
Repco Home Finance Q3 net profit up 7%
REPCO Home Finance has posted a 7% increase in its net profit for the December quarter at ₹107 crore compared to ₹99 crore in the year-ago period.
1 min
Equity Markets May Rebound This Week
Experts say that uncertainty surrounding Trump's economic policies, high valuations may impact the market in short-term
2 mins
How To Make Sense Of Value When Prices Fall
Whenever share prices fall, there is a feeling of despondency.
2 mins
DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH HEALTH INSURANCE?
Recently, I met someone who said he ended up paying ₹12 lakh out of pocket in spite of having Health (Mediclaim) Cover of ₹15 lakh.
2 mins
Hyderabad-based Pennar Industries eyes 6 key verticals for future growth
SIX key verticals -- hydraulics, pre-engineered buildings, body-in-white components, tubes, engineering services, and process equipment -- will drive growth of Pennar Industries for the next few years, says Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Aditya Rao.
1 min
IBC recovery hovers at 31% as more cases get liquidated
LENDERS continue to take deeper haircuts/losses from the insolvency and bankruptcy process which has from day-one been plagued by ordinate delays.
1 min
Basilico finishes on top
FRANCESCO Di Basilico from Italy (55.45 m) and Martina Ayu Pratiwi from Indonesia (64.25 m) won the men's and women's titles respectively at the SDAT Asia Triathlon Cup 2025, held at the INS Adyar on Sunday.
1 min
Spinner Priya sizzles as Giants crush Warriorz
YOUNG spinner Priya Mishra starred with three key wickets as Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by six wickets in the Women's Premier League match here on Sunday.
1 min
Waiting Game Continues for Wrestlers Off the Mat
With participation at Ranking Series uncertain, selected grapplers yet to get appointment to meet sports minister to resolve matter
2 mins
FIH Pro League: Men's hockey team wins while women lose close match
The Indian men's hockey team made a brilliant comeback to down Spain 2-0 in a return leg match of the FIH Pro League here on Sunday.
1 min
Shami works on lengths with Morkel
A FOCUSSED Mohammed Shami spent considerable time with bowling coach Morne Morkel as a full-strength Indian team started its training in earnest ahead of its Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh at the picturesque ICC Academy practice ground here on Sunday.
2 mins
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