In this issue

June 05, 2023

All 127 TN passengers safe, AC preference a factor

The news sparked the question on how TN passengers escaped largely unharmed from one of the worst train accidents in the country’s history.

1 min

Centre sets up 3-member inquiry panel to probe Manipur violence

The Centre has set up a three-member Commission of Inquiry under the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952, to conduct a probe into the incidents of violence in Manipur since the first week of May, which has reportedly killed at least 100 people and left thousands homeless.

1 min

'CHANGE IN E-INTERLOCKING SYSTEM CAUSED CRASH'

RLY RECOMMENDS CBI PROBE; MAINLINE JUNCTION HAD DEVELOPED A SNAG BEFORE THE MISHAP; PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT IDENTIFIED

3 mins

Tribals turned first responders, saved 200

PHULAMANI Hembrum was cooking in her courtyard when she heard a big bang on Friday evening.

1 min

Oppn unity meet in Patna on June 12 postponed?

The reason for pushing the date of the meeting has not been disclosed by any leader.

1 min

India committed to Paris Agreement

THE Earth’s rapidly increasing temperature is leading to unliveable conditions – from heatwaves to droughts to crop failures.

1 min

Plastic Waste Biggest Threat To Environment

Around 23 million tonne ends up in lakes, rivers and seas annually

2 mins

Metro sells 74 lakh QR code-based paper tickets, dip in sale of tokens

MORE than 74 lakh QR code-based paper tickets have been sold to commuters following their launch in early May and the sale of tokens has dipped by over 30 per cent since then, officials said.

1 min

Meitei rally condemns divisive politics, calls for peace in Manipur

MEMBERS of Manipuri civil society and students’ organisations on Sunday held a ‘peace rally’ at Jantar Mantar and demanded that the government check the influx of “illegal migrants” into the state from Myanmar.

1 min

IAS vs IAS: Ex-DJB CEO says 'harassed' by vigilance official

However, Rajasekhar, also an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, has claimed that the probe was based on “documentary evidence” and everything was on record.

1 min

Ruling on Sisodia's interim bail plea in ED case today

AAP leader sought temporary release to take care of ailing wife

2 mins

Monsoon fails to keep date with Kerala

THE arrival of the southwest monsoon to the Indian mainland has been delayed further, signalling a weak start for the rainy season.

1 min

Cong may deploy 'K'taka Model' in future elections

In Lok Sabha polls due next year, party aims to win 21 out of 28 seats

1 min

Cong to scrap govt programmes for disadvantaged people: KCR

Addressing a public meeting at Nirmal on Sunday after inaugurating the Integrated Collectorate Complex, the CM asked whether the people wanted to scrap the State government’s integrated land records management system.

1 min

Centre bans 14 combination drugs due to potential risks for patients

The Centre has prohibited manufacturing, sale and distribution of 14 fixed dose combination (FDC) drugs due to lack of therapeutic justification and for potential risks to humans.

2 mins

Only Coromandel Exp was hit: Railway Board

Cites prima facie problem in signalling system as a possible reason behind Friday's horrific train tragedy

2 mins

LS Speaker exits from Mali mahapanchayat meeting

Attempt to stir up caste cauldron in poll-bound Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh as parties organise caste rallies in different parts

1 min

Chouhan raises pitch for Brahmins at OBC event

A distance of 800 meters separated two caste-specific mega gatherings in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal on Sunday

1 min

Punjab cotton sowing area lowest in 10 yrs

This year, cotton crop was sown on only 1.75 lakh hectares in Punjab against the target of 3 lakh hectares set by the state government. This is the lowest area under cotton crop in the state in last 10 years.

1 min

After 3 yrs of legal battle, Mehbooba gets her passport back for 10 yrs

AFTER three years of legal battle, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has been issued a passport for 10 years. Mehbooba, who is very critical of Article 370 abrogation, was issued a passport on June 1. The passport is valid for 10 years and will expire on May 31, 2033.

1 min

China warns NATO-like alliances could lead to conflict in Asia-Pacific

CHINA’S defence minister Li Shangfu warned on Sunday against establishing NATO-like military alliances in the Asia-Pacific, saying they would plunge the region into a “whirlpool” of conflict.

1 min

Imran to be tried in military court: Defence Min

Imran could stand trial in a military court if evidence of his involvement in the May 9 violence surfaced in the coming days, Asif was quoted as saying by The Express Tribune newspaper.

2 mins

Russian strike kills toddler in Ukraine's Dnipro

After the attack, Zelenskyy says at least 500 children have been killed since the invasion

1 min

Polish oppn stages major anti-govt demonstration

HALF a million protesters packed the streets of central Warsaw on Sunday, Poland’s opposition organisers said claiming one of the biggest anti-government demonstrations in the 30 years since the end of communism.

1 min

Go First impact: Airfares at record high, spot fares 10x on some routes

A search on various portals showed that a single flight ticket on economy class from Delhi to Kolkata for the same day travel was priced between ₹17,000 and ₹29,000.

1 min

Domestic drivers of demand in place: CII president

R Dinesh, the newly-elected president of the industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and Managing director of TVS Supply Chain Solutions, spoke to TNIE on issues related to economy, manufacturing, private investment and consumption. Here’s an excerpt:

2 mins

Investing in mutual funds set to get cheaper for investors

Sebi's new proposal can make equity, debt and hybrid schemes of mutual funds cheaper and investors can fetch better returns in the long term

4 mins

Going offline helps Rezoana clinch 400m gold in Asian U-20 C'ship

That the 16-year-old won gold came as no surprise to him to the extent that he was focussing more on her timings.

2 mins

TWEAK IN THE TALE

With spinners' record at Oval, India will hope to get combination right

3 mins

Wrestlers meet Home Minister, decide to hold mahapanchayat soon

INDIA’S top wrestlers, who are protesting against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the sidelined chief of the Wrestling Federation of India, met Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday night.

2 mins

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