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March 18, 2023

No need for madrasas, will shut them all in Assam: Himanta

Inaugurating an exhibition in Belagavi, Sarma also launched a scathing attack on the Mughal rulers, saying they destroyed the country earlier, and now the Congress was following in their footsteps.

1 min

TN to revive 21 water tanks in Chennai for ₹2,017 crore

Consider forming tank mgmt committees: Expert

2 mins

Oppn forms G-8, calls Cong for LS poll talks

Wants freeze on the leadership issue till the 2024 elections are over

2 mins

BJP-Congress fight gets shriller

The war of words between the BJP and the Congress got shriller on Friday with their respective party heads sparring in the context of Rahul Gandhi's 'democracy under siege' statement in London recently.

1 min

ICC ARREST WARRANT AGAINST PUTIN

In a rare move, the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague on Friday issued an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin, holding him responsible for the alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

1 min

NGT permits Thadagam Valley kilns to restart sale of bricks

Tribunal allows owners to remove manufactured bricks as per status report of geology and mining commissioner in four weeks, draws flak from green activists

2 mins

Chennai, Madurai wake up to unexpected showers, thunderstorms likely till Monday

S Balachandran, Additional Director General of Meteorology said Mugalivakkam and Perungudi recorded a rainfall of 6 cm while Alandur and Meenambakkam recorded 5 cm.

1 min

Tambaram-Chengalpattu 4th rail line: TN to prepare DPR

CUMTA is likely to float a tender soon to appoint a consultant to prepare the detailed project report.

2 mins

State's power demand crosses 18K MW for the first time in history

For the first time in history, the state’s power demand has crossed 18,000 MW mark on Thursday, touching 18,053 MW.

1 min

Udhaya's stint may give sports a leg-up in budget

WILL 2023 turn out to be the year for sports and sportspersons in Tamil Nadu?

2 mins

Guv Ravi urges students to become entrepreneurs

Urging the youth to contribute towards the growth of the country, Governor RN Ravi on Friday said the country is developing not because of the governments but because of people.

1 min

Injured jumbo tranquilised & captured in Kovai

The female elephant, aged between 15 to 20 years, appeared weak and dehydrated as it was unable to swallow food and was surviving on water over the last three weeks.

1 min

Not a practice to seek RAW reports on judges' appointment, says Rijiju

Feedback from R&AW is sought only in extraordinary circumstances that involve issues related to national security.

2 mins

Water stress to hit India's food production by 2050, says report

However, the report placed China at the top, where food supply would be reduced by 22.4%, followed by South America 19.4%.

1 min

In a 1st, 20 African armed forces chiefs to visit India

Indian participants will include senior officials of MOD, MEA & Army

2 mins

Diaspora tapped to fund Khalistan movement

As the motive and operations of pro-Khalistan operatives, who are active in select pockets of Punjab, are now exposed, the government is focusing on blocking the funds that are being pumped in by overseas terrorists and disruptors.

1 min

Himachal Budget focuses on green energy, health

Fulfilling the election promise, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu govt says over 2.3 lakh women will get a monthly pension ₹1,500 in first phase

3 mins

In poll year, Gehlot govt creates 19 new districts & 3 divisional HQ in Raj

This way, Jaipur district has been divided into four parts. Gehlot made this announcement in the assembly.

1 min

UP govt to rank all 75 districts on good governance

Sources claimed that the report was expected to be released jointly by the Centre and the state government as the initiative was conceptualised by the Centre and asked to be executed by UP.

1 min

Liquor & drugs worth ₹6K cr seized in 'dry' Guj

Of the seized contraband, Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) was worth ₹197.56 crore, country-made liquor ₹3.99 crore and beer bottles worth ₹10.51 crore.

2 mins

Russia, China to step up strategic relations

Xi will be in Russia from Monday to Wednesday, Beijing and Moscow announced, for talks with his strategic ally just over a year into Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine.

1 min

ICC WARRANT AGAINST PUTIN JUST THE START, SAYS KYIV

Kremlin calls it meaningless, says Russia not party to International Criminal Court

1 min

Belarus court jails two senior journalists for 12 yrs

The verdicts are the latest in a crackdown targeting journalists, opposition figures and activists who challenged Lukashenko’s claim that he won a sixth presidential term in 2020.

1 min

No change in strategy: New TCS CEO

Experts say given Krithi's long tenure at TCS, he will maintain operational performance intact

2 mins

NCLT approves merger of HDFC with HDFC Bank

The HDFC-HDFC Bank merger is expected to be completed by the second or third quarter of FY24.

1 min

Tata Consumer drops plan to acquire water brand Bisleri

Tata Consumer, which owns the “Himalayan” mineral water brand, said it was interested in acquiring a stake in Bisleri International as a part of its expansion in September 2022.

1 min

SVB crisis: IT industry may see fewer BFSI deals

The Indian IT industry, which has been facing macroeconomic challenges, might witness further slowdown in BFSI (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance) deals due to the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).

1 min

GAYATRI AND TREESA MAKING NET GAINS

Only two Indians have even won at the prestigious tournament: Prakash Padukone in 1980, and Gayatri's father, Pullela Gopichand, in 2001.

2 mins

Shashi looking to thrive in new weight category

IN 2017, as many as five Indian women boxers had dazzled to claim the top prize in the Youth Women’s World Championships in Guwahati.

2 mins

Starc contrast for Rahul

After being dropped in the Test series, batter stands tall to take hosts home by five wickets

3 mins

Tamil Nadu chief minister inaugurates TNCA pavilion stand

The stand that hosts the pavilion and three-tier terrace have been named after former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.

2 mins

Man surfs for 40 hours, sets new record

Blake Johnston from Australia has smashed South African Josh Enslin's previous record of 30 hours and 11 minutes.

1 min

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