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February 09, 2023

NATION'S BIGGEST EDU CONCLAVE STARTS TODAY

THE 12th edition of ThinkEdu, a two-day conclave on education, is poised to bring together some of India’s most notable figures for a feast of insightful content.

2 mins

2004-2014 a lost decade: PM Modi

Says the UPA era was mired in corruption and scandals, deflects Rahul's questions on Adani

1 min

CRZ violation: NGT stops tourism project in Tazhuthali Kuppam estuary

CITING alleged violation of coastal regulation zone CRZ) rules and other environmental concerns, the southern bench of the National Green Tribunal on Wednesday directed the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation Limited TTDC) to stop work on the tourism project at Tazhuthali Kuppam estuary in Chengalpattu district. The TTDC was building huts, toilets and other infrastructure for tourists visiting the estuary.

1 min

POSH Act: Guidelines for filing annual reports out

Quarterly meetings of IC can’t be considered training programmes

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Centuries-old Tamil Brahmi inscription found in Madurai

HISTORIANS discovered a 2,200-year-old Tamil Brahmi inscription in Thiruparankundram hillock cave in Madurai on Wednesday.

1 min

Enrolment of girls in colleges up by 27%: CM

Stalin unveils second phase of Pudhumai Penn; says the scheme, launched in Sept last, benefitted 1.56 lakh girls so far

1 min

Minister promises projects worth ₹758 cr

DEVELOPMENT projects worth ₹758 crore will be started after the by-election, and Erode’s long-standing issues would be resolved once they are inaugurated, Housing and Urban Development Minister S Muthusamy said on Wednesday.

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Central team assessing crop damage inspects DPCs in coastal delta dists

A three-member team deputed by the Union government to assess crop damage in the delta region following unseasonal rain earlier this month inspected harvested paddy at direct purchase centres DPCs) in Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts on Wednesday.

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Kerala budget: Fin min says fuel, liquor cess to stay

FINANCE Minister K N Balagopal on Wednesday ruled out withdrawal of the cess on petrol, diesel and liquor that he had announced in the state budget on February 3.

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Shivamogga airport to be named after Yediyurappa

THE Cabinet has decided to name the Shivamogga airport after former chief minister and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa.

1 min

Uproar over PM's jacket, Kharge's scarf

AMID disruptions and heated debates, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge remained at the centre of attractions of MPs for a non-political reason during the Budget session on Wednesday.

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CELEBRATING DEVIS OF EXCELLENCE

GIVE A WOMAN AN INTERNET, SHE CREATES AN ENTERPRISE, SAYS FORMER PUDUCHERRY L-G KIRAN BEDI AT THE 23RD EDITION OF TNIE'S DEVI AWARDS

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Parts of Rahul's speech expunged, Adani row continues to rock House

AS Lok Sabha witnessed uproarious scenes on Wednesday over the Hindenburg short-seller report, some portions of the speech made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi were expunged from the records of the Lower House because it was not substantiated with proof.

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NDMA asks experts to re-submit survey reports on Joshimath

THE National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in a meeting has asked all the experts engaged in rehabilitation and treatment after the sinking of land in Joshimath to resubmit their reports after several contradictions were found.

1 min

Districts show the way in investment

Over ₹11L crore investment proposals in UP, with Gautam Buddha Nagar topping the list

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Rename Lucknow as Lakshman Pur, demands BJP in UP

THE politics around renaming of districts, including state capital Lucknow has picked up yet again when both the deputy Chief Ministers of UP Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak on Wednesday backed the demand of BJP MP from Pratapgarh, Sangam Lal Gupta seeking the authorities to rename Lucknow as Lakshmanpur. Even senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has also extended support to the demand of the BJP MP.

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Love igloos? Gulmarg is the next destination

THE Gulmarg tourist resort, which is known for its fascinating snow-covered slopes and skiing, has added the attraction of glass igloo and snow igloo cafes for the visitors this year, and a large number of tourists are visiting the tourist destination to cherish the unique and lifetime experience.

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Chouhan announces ₹100cr for Sant Ravidas Temple in MP poll year

A grand temple dedicated to Bhakti Movement saint and Dalit icon Sant Ravidas will be built in Badtuma village of Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district, the state's CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on Wednesday.

1 min

SL police quiz Gota over cash stashes found at residence

Sri Lanka’s former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been questioned by police over the discovery of a large amount of cash in his office-cum-residence when he fled the country for safety as thousands of protesters stormed the place in July last year.

1 min

THOUSANDS LIKELY STILL BENEATH RUBBLE

Toll from world's deadliest quake in over a decade passes 11,200; hopes of finding survivors fade as rescue works enter fourth day

1 min

No lending to Adani Group on share value: RBI Guv

RESERVE BANK OF INDIA Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Wednesday the crash in share prices of crisis-ridden Adani Group companies will not impact as banks and NBFCs don’t give loans on the basis of market captialisation. They lend to companies on the basis of cash flow, project analysis and other relevant factors.

1 min

EMIs set to rise as RBI increases rate

As cost of funds goes up for banks, they will pass on higher cost to borrowers

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Setting up GST tribunal to be main agenda of next meet of Council

THE government is all set to expedite the process of setting up of GST Appellate Tribunals or GSTAT in view of increasing dispute cases, a senior official said, adding that the next GST Council will take up this issue.

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Flipkart gets interim stay from HC against ₹1,100 crore tax demand

Ecommerce company Flipkart on Wednesday received an interim stay from the Karnataka high court on a tax demand of over ₹1,100 crore.

1 min

TotalEnergies puts on hold hydrogen project with Adani

FRENCH energy major TotalEnergies has put on hold its participation in Adani Group’s 50 billion hydrogen project.

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Mayank slams ton to lift Karnataka

SKIPPER Mayank Agarwal scored an unbeaten century as he rescued Karnataka from a poor start to guide the hosts to 229 for five against Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy semi-final in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

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India & Australia look to spring surprise

INDIA are known to keep their cards close to their chest when it comes to announcing their playing XI. So it doesn’t raise eyebrows when India captain Rohit Sharma, while replying to a query on team combinations for the first Test, merely said tomorrow 9 O clock’ on Wednesday afternoon.

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Constant hunger to improve behind Renuka's journey to top

WHEN Pawan Sen came across Renuka Singh Thakur at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Academy more than a decade ago, she was among a group of 20 or so teenagers at the first-of-its-kind residential place. He told them that one day some of them would go on and play for India. The reaction, he recalls, from the players was laughter.

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James breaks all-time points-scoring record

LEBRON JAMES finally eclipsed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the most prolific scorer in NBA history on Tuesday, breaking a 39-year record that many throughout basketball believed would never be beaten.

1 min

TEST OF STRENGTH

Even as experts & former Aussie cricketers flay surface, captains prefer to focus on challenges that lie ahead

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