In this issue

January 24, 2023

80,000 Indians In US Face Layoff Heat

Have to find a new job within two months or leave the country; share plight on social media platforms; Spotify to cut its staff base by 6%

1 min

Judges don't face poll, but people are watching: Rijiju

UNION law minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday threw another barb at the judiciary, saying though judges don't face public scrutiny or polling like politicians, people are definitely watching and forming opinions based on their performance.

1 min

HC Lawyer collected kickbacks to 'buy' verdicts

IS there a price tag to get favourable verdicts? That is what a leading lawyer practising in the Kerala High Court had his clients believe when he collected lakhs of rupees from them. The money, he told them, was meant as kickbacks for HC judges.

1 min

'NOTIFICATION TOO LATE, RULES TOO LITTLE'

Transpersons urge govt to implement rights-based policies, seek 1% reservation in state-run edu institutions

1 min

Guest worker's death leaves rail users on the edge

THE death of a 24-year-old guest worker after being hit by a mobilephone snatcher between Korukkupet and Basin Bridge on Saturday has come as a reminder on how train passengers are becoming a soft target at the hands of anti-social elements.

1 min

Drunk Driving: Pay Fine Or Your Property Will Be Seized

THE Greater Chennai Traffic Police (GCTP) on Monday announced that offenders in drunk driving cases will have moveable assets seized if they fail to the fines.

1 min

Missing boy found dead in septic tank

Incident takes place at panchayat office in Chengalpattu; secy, pump operator suspended

1 min

OPS supporters boycott meet called by poll officer

SUPPORTERS of O Panneerselvam stayed away from the all-party meeting convened by the Election Commission on Monday in connection with the Erode East by-election.

1 min

Elangovan calls on Stalin, Thirumavalavan & other allies, seeks support for candidature

Congress candidate for Erode East bypoll EVKS Elangovan on Monday met leaders of various political parties, including DMK president and Chief Minister MK Stalin, seeking their support for his candidature. He expressed hope that he would emerge victorious with a large margin.

1 min

Demand drop: Textile industry seeks credit support, export aid

Fall in orders from western markets due to global economic headwinds and Ukraine conflict has dealt heavy blows to export-driven Tiruppur knitwear industry

2 mins

Death toll in temple fest climbs to four, cops say crane toppled due to bad road

One more person died on Monday in the crane mishap that took place during a temple festival near Nemili on Sunday night. The death toll has increased to four, while five among the six injured were discharged. Police arrested the crane operator on Monday.

1 min

KL Guv criticises Centre for 'curtailing' borrowing limits

KERALA Governor Arif Mohammed Khan criticised the Centre for 'curtailing' the states' borrowing limit and 'incursions' into their legislative powers in his policy address in the assembly on Monday.

1 min

'BBC maliciously tries to pin down our PM on mať

ALL India Bar Association chairman and senior advocate Dr Adish C Aggarwala has written to Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting him to order a 360-degree probe into an international conspiracy in BBC's recent documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

1 min

SC to consider 3-judge bench for K'taka hijab ban

THE Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider setting up a three-judge bench for hearing pleas challenging the Karnataka High Court's ruling of upholding the prohibition on wearing hijab in educational institutions of the state following a split verdict.

1 min

In a 1st, women to be part of BSF camel contingent at R-Day parade

FOR the first time, 12 women camel riders will be participating as part of the famed Camel Contingent of the Border Security Force (BSF) during the Republic Day parade in Delhi on January 26.

1 min

Pocso for Assam men marrying girls under 14

THE Assam government will book men marrying minor girls under the POCSO Act and the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday. A decision towards this effect was taken at a meeting of the state cabinet.

1 min

Cong distances from Digvijaya's Pulwama jibe

Jairam Ramesh says MP Cong leader's views on surgical strikes are his own & don't reflect Cong position

1 min

In poll yr, changes in MP school textbooks, highway action plans

\"As the CM of the state, I'm announcing that the saar (essence) of Bhagavad Gita, Ramcharitmanas, Ramayana and Mahabharata will be taught in all government schools of the state,\" Shivraj Singh Chouhan said at the RSS's Vidya Bharti's Sughosh Karyakram, to mark Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's 126th birth anniversary, in Bhopal on Monday.

1 min

Rishi Sunak orders investigation into ally's tax dealings

BRITISH Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday ordered an investigation into a wealthy ally's murky tax dealings as he again vowed \"integrity\" in his government after Boris Johnson's scandal-plagued tenure.

1 min

Ukraine set to receive German Leopard tanks

European nations to spend another $540 million to arm Kyiv

1 min

Vistara turns profitable ahead of merger with AI

BEFORE its merger with Air India Group, Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, on Monday for the first time since inception, clocked quarterly net profit (excluding unrealised foreign currency loss and non-operating income) for the quarter ending December 2022.

1 min

Apple Eyeing 25% Output From India, Says Goyal

Currently, India accounts for 5-7% of Apple's total production

1 min

Wipro Layoff: Employee Union Writes To Govt Seeking Action

FOLLOWING IT company Wipro's move to let go of 452 freshers stating they performed poorly in assessments, employee union Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) has written to the labour ministry seeking necessary actions regarding layoff.

1 min

Mahanadi Coalfield to set up 12,000 cr power plant in Odisha

MAHANADI Coalfield Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Coal India, is diversifying its businesses by venturing into power generation and aluminum business.

1 min

With series in pocket, India search for perfect combo

THE series might have been won, but for India, the third and final ODI against New Zealand is as important as the other two games they have played so far. Their head coach Rahul Dravid said as much on the eve of the match in Indore on Monday.

1 min

Jadeja seeks match-fitness in Ranji Trophy

ALL-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has been on the sidelines for the last five months due to an injury, will be making a comeback to competitive cricket, leading Saurashtra in their last Ranji Trophy league match against Tamil Nadu at the MA Chidambaram Stadium from Tuesday.

1 min

Ruthless Djokovic cruises into quarterfinals

NOVAK Djokovic surged into the Australian Open quarterfinals in ominous fashion on Monday while Aryna Sabalenka was an equally ruthless winner.

1 min

Probe into cancer cases at US nuke missile bases

9 officers who worked at missile silos were diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma

1 min

Factory exploits Ukrainian labourers

A raid on an illegal tobacco factory in northern Spain found 10 Ukrainian labourers who were being forced to work long hours at very low salaries and without valid employment contracts, a Spanish Civil Guard officer said on Monday.

1 min

Dravid bats for equal attention to sports and education

FORMER player, captain of the Indian cricket team, and currently its head coach, Rahul Dravid once spoke about the bamboo principle.

2 mins

Read all stories from The New Indian Express Chennai

The New Indian Express Chennai Newspaper Description:

The New Indian Express Chennai is an English-language daily newspaper published in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the most popular English newspapers in Tamil Nadu, covering a wide range of topics, including:

* Local news: The New Indian Express Chennai covers all aspects of local news in Chennai, from politics and crime to business and entertainment.
* State news: The newspaper also covers news from across Tamil Nadu, including government policies, development projects, and social issues.
* National news: The New Indian Express Chennai also covers national news and events, including politics, business, and economy.
* International news: The newspaper also covers international news and events, with a focus on South Asia and the Indian diaspora.
* Culture and entertainment: The New Indian Express Chennai also features articles on culture, entertainment, and lifestyle.

The New Indian Express Chennai is known for its in-depth reporting, investigative journalism, and editorial independence. It is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to stay informed about the latest news and developments in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and India.