In this issue

March 11, 2023

TN fixes deadline to get nod for solar fence

'All departments should work together to bring awareness'

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ED searches Tejashwi's Delhi house, other locations linked to Lalu family

The action followed the questioning by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) of Lalu’s wife Rabri Devi in Patna on Monday, and the former Union minister Lalu in Delhi on Tuesday in relation with the same case.

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PM flags temple vandalism in Aus by Khalistanis

Holds talks with his Australian counterpart on enhancing security and economic ties

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Speaker asks if Guv Ravi returned online gaming bill under pressure

Bill not in violation of the Constitution, says Murasoli

1 min

Sisodia sent to ED custody till March 17

Manish Sisodia sent to Enforcement Directorate custody till March 17

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FIRST CASES OF H3N2 FATALITIES IN INDIA

The Union Health Ministry said cases are expected to decline by March-end. It also said it is tracking and keeping a close watch on infections and deaths.

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H3N2 case surge: 1,000 fever camps held across TN

The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) had issued instructions last week that action should be taken to prevent the spread of this virus.

1 min

File report on trenches in forests, HC tells TN

PIL seeks to protect villagers from wild animal attacks

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Man who cheated SBI of ₹82 lakh in loan scam arrested after five years

Bank officials forwarded the loan application to another team. Jeyachandran and Rameshkumar Natarajan of the team approved the loan.

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CMRL Madhavaram depot to be ready next year

THE Chennai Metro Rail's Madhavaram depot, being built at a cost of ₹284.51 crore, is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.

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About 90% work at Kilambakkam bus terminus over

CMDA minister says work on front elevation, flooring, and storm water drain still pending

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CM questions guv over bills being held 'hostage' by Raj Bhavan

Stalin says Ravi returned the bill seeking exemption for NEET for TN after putting it on hold for a long time, says bill related to varsity V-Cs is also pending

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Nadda says it won't be long before lotus blooms in the state

For too long dynastic and divisive politics have been rampant in the country and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has challenged this political system, BJP president JP Nadda said on Friday.

1 min

Commercial Taxes department revamp gets nod

The state government has given its approval to restructure commercial taxes department by upgrading 1,000 posts of assistants to deputy commercial tax officers (840) and commercial tax officers (160).

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One exam for whole of first year, law students worried

Sources said the university had taken the decision to hold odd and even semester simultaneously because admission started late in this academic year.

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Kavitha to appear before ED today; CM dad not worried

Brother KT Rama Rao rushes to Delhi, BRS cadres in Telangana get ready to hit road

1 min

ITBP rescues seven people from a gorge in Mussoorie

The rescued included two women and a child, along with four males. The car fell into a 300-metre-deep gorge after it rolled many times over.

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RSS Pratinidhi Sabha to prepare roadmap

A policy to control population is expected to be on the cards, apart from a roadmap for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections

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BJP to focus on 160 LS seats it lost in 2019

Run-up to '24: BJP leadership chalks out plans; RSS top decision-making body meets in Haryana

1 min

Fake news: Govt, YouTube in talks

According to senior officials, the Government is looking for a way out based on artificial intelligence mechanisms to curb the menace.

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Japanese PM to discuss bilateral, regional issues with Modi on India visit

He will hold talks with Modi during his visit and both sides will discuss bilateral and regional issues. They will also discuss their priorities for their respective presidencies of the G7 and G20, the MEA announced on Friday. The visit comes close on the heels of Australian PM's India trip. Australia will host the Quad Summit in May.

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33% quota for women in Naga civic polls

In its first cabinet meet, Neiphiu Rio govt decides to hold elections after nearly two decades

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Guj govt spends ₹20 cr on maintenance of aircraft it bought for ₹198 cr in 2019

The swanky Bombardier Challenger 650 was purchased for use by the chief minister and other dignitaries.

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Farooq convenes all-party meet on Mar 11 to discuss imposition of property tax

A meeting of the opposition party leaders is scheduled to be held on Saturday at 3pm at the Jammu residence of Farooq Abdullah to discuss prevailing situation in the region, said chief spokesperson of the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration and CPI (M) leader MY Tarigami.

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China's rubber-stamp Parliament endorses Xi's leadership for rare 3rd five-year term

The vote for Xi was 2,952 to 0 by the NPC, members of which are appointed by ruling party.

1 min

Iran, Saudi to restore ties after China-brokered talks

Big win for Beijing at a time of diminished US credibility in West Asia

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Economic mess, terror, floods: Pak in perfect storm of crises, says Bilawal

Pakistan's foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari pointed to a host of problems on the diplomatic front, including bilateral issues with India, the Afghan conflict, and sanctions against Iran.

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Prince Edward gets Duke of Edinburgh title

Buckingham Palace says ‘title will be held by Prince Edward for His Royal Highness’s lifetime’.

1 min

'India can be key electronics supplier'

US commerce secretary says country is not looking for technology decoupling from China

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Rohit Jawa new HUL CEO as Sanjiv Mehta retires in June

Jawa, who will join the company as CEO-designate and whole-time director from 1 April, will also take over as president, Unilever South Asia.

1 min

'Adani may sell stake in Ambuja Cement for $450 mn to reduce debt'

Adani on Thursday made a formal request to international lenders to sell 4 per cent to 5 per cent in Ambuja Cements, his cement business, the report said.

1 min

Digital India Bill: Smartwatches, other wearable devices to be under regulation

DIGITAL India Bill proposes to bring smartwatches, spy camera glasses or any other wearable devices under stringent regulation.

1 min

WIZARD OF ASH CONJURES MAGIC

On a good batting track, off-spinner brings all of his old tricks to pick up six wickets, giving hosts a fighting chance

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Green coming of age for Oz with golden runs

CAMERON Green, as the kids would say, is legit. On Thursday, he took down the second new ball to shade the day in Australia’s favour after the visitors won the toss on the best batting track of the series.

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