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March 16, 2024

SBI must disclose unique codes of e-bonds: SC

THE Supreme Court on Friday asked the State Bank of India to reveal the unique alphanumberic codes of electoral bonds, which could be used to identify each donation and trace it to the political party it went to.

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CM announces creation of 4 new corporations in TN, total goes up to 25

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Friday announced that Pudukkottai, Tiruvannamalai, Namakkal, and Karaikudi municipalities will be upgraded into corporations by merging village panchayats and other local bodies with them.

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ED arrests BRS' Kavitha after daylong Hyd raid

Taken to Delhi for questioning in an excise policy scam case

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US State Dept concern over CAA unwarranted, says MEA

INDIA on Friday dismissed the US State Department's concerns over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), whose rules have just been notified.

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Kejriwal's bid to get out of ED case fails

A day before he is due to personally appear before a local court in connection with the Enforcement Directorate's complaint against him for skipping summons in an excise policy scam, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal got no relief from a sessions court on Friday

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Find place for Indian med univ in Western Ghats: HC

Judges laud state govt for initiating Siddha Medical University Act

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Teachers education univ says circular on voter ID details issued erroneously

A day after issuing a circular asking principals of its affiliat ed colleges to collect details of voter ID of the students and later withdrawing it, the Tamil Nadu Teachers' Education University (TNTEU), in a fresh circular, clarified the circular was issued \"erroneously\".

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'Property not acquired in 5 yrs can't be treated as one reserved for public use'

EVERY private property, which is not acquired within five years of preparing the master plan, cannot be treated as one reserved for public purpose, according to the Madras High Court.

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UGC nominee must in V-C selection panel: Chairman

THE panel selecting vice chancellor of universities should have a nominee of the University Grants Commission (UGC).

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Youth killed in wild elephant attack in Nilgiris

A 24-year-old youth was killed in a wild elephant attack in Gudalur Range in the Nilgiris.

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19-year-old Ennore boy gets caught in slush, drowns

A 19-year-old boy drowned in a slush at Ennore on Thursday.

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One-way stretch of Elephant Gate ROB reopened for regular traffic

Partially-built bridge will cut travel time by 15-20 minutes during peak hours, say residents

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Kalaignar park to boast 105-ft supertree tower, glass houses & rope car

AGRICULTURE Minister MRK Panneerselvam on Friday said the Kalaignar Centenary Park being established on Dr Radhakrishnan Road at ₹25 crore will boast several world-class facilities, including a 105-ft tall 'wind tower super tree', glass houses, rope car, open camping places for families to spend time, musical fountain, Rangoon creeper flora mines, steel pergola, fountains, restaurants, and rainwater harvesting facilities.

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Front-of-pack labelling on less healthy food & beverages is need of the hour

WORLD Consumer Rights Day is observed on March 15 to draw attention to the rights of consumers, respect their needs and protect them.

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Lankan navy arrests 12 Pondy fishers, three from TN for 'poaching

IN a second such incident in a week, a total of 15 fishermen from Puducherry and Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan navy on Thursday night for allegedly trespassing the International Maritime Boundary Line and fishing in the island nation's waters.

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Aavin staff urge CM to release funds for 4% DA hike

MPLOYEES of the Aavin association have appealed to Chief Minister MK Stalin for financial assistance to enable the implementation of 4% dearness allowance hike which has been delayed for over eight months.

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DMK encashed electoral bonds worth ₹639 crore, AIADMK ₹6.05 crore

Fishermen had to bear the brunt of mistakes committed by DMK Congress, claims PM

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4 history sheeters among 20 held; CoP says won't tolerate rowdyism

TWO days after police arrested 17 men, including three history sheeters, from a hotel in Thirumangalam, Chennai City Police Commissioner Sandeep Rai Rathore met reporters on Friday and said his department has zero tolerance towards rowdyism and use of weapons.

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Finance scheme for 8K gramin dak sevaks unveiled

AROUND 8,000 'gramin dak sevaks' from Tamil Nadu will benefit from the financial upgrade scheme which was unveiled by Union Minister of Communications, Railways and Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw through video conference on Friday.

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Woman says child sexually harassed by Yediyurappa

Four-time Karnataka CM booked in Pocso case; state govt refers investigation to CID

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After Coimbatore police deny nod, HC allows PM's roadshow

THE Madras High Court on Friday granted permission to the BJP to organise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow in Coimbatore on March 18, 2024.

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Navy rescues Bangladeshi ship in Gulf of Aden

IN a swift response, Indian Navy warships answered a distress call from Bangladesh's merchant vessel 'MV Abdulla' in the Gulf of Aden.

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Control room, helpline numbers set up to evacuate Indians stranded in Haiti

INDIA is considering evacuating up to 90 of its nationals from Haiti due to the worsening law and order situation, sparked by numerous criminal gangs orchestrating attacks on key installations, including airports, prisons, and police stations, in an effort to compel Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign.

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Schedule for LS, assembly polls to be declared today

THE Election Commission will announce the schedule for the Lok Sabha and assembly elections in four states at 3 pm on Saturday.

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Can't stay CEC Act dropping CJI from panel: SC

Apex court also refuses to stay the appointment of two election commissioners, will hear the matter on March 19

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'Oppn spreading falsehood on electoral bonds'

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on the Opposition regarding the electoral bond controversy at a media conclave on Friday.

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With new medicines, mental illnesses can now be treated just like diabetes'

MENTAL illness, including schizophrenia, can now be treated just like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases as there are medicines available in the country, said Dr Koushik Sinha Deb, Additional Professor (Psychiatry) at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi.

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Agreement on 9 seats eludes, MVA struggles to iron out differences

The negotiations for seat-sharing within the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition are nearing completion, although agreement is still pending on nine Lok Sabha constituencies.

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Cracks in Vadodara BJP come out wide open

AFTER the announcement of Lok Sabha candidates for Gujarat, protests erupted in the state unit.

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Sr Punjab Cong leader quits party to join AAP

IN a setback to the Punjab Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Chabbewal MLA Dr Raj Kumar Kumar Chabbewal on Friday resigned from the party and joined the ruling AAP.

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SP releases 2nd list of 6 candidates for UP, gives one seat to TMC

Samajwadi Party (SP), on Friday, released list of half a dozen candidates for the Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh, while ☐ also giving one seat to its INDIA bloc ally Trinamool Congress (TMC), who will contest the Bhadohi Lok Sabha constituency.

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NDA alliance on sticky wicket over Hajipur seat

THE tussle between 'Chacha' and 'Bhatija' continues even though National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners claimed that all is well within the ruling alliance in Bihar and seat-sharing arrangement will be done smoothly.

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Shah hails Modi's hard China stand

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that the firm stand of Prime Minister Narendra Modi forced China to step back when it tried to transgress into Indian territory at Doklam.

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Barpeta MP quits Cong, Ajmal to contest 3 seats

DENIED a ticket, Assam's Barpeta MP Abdul Khaleque resigned from the primary membership of Congress on Friday, ending a 25-year relationship with the party.

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UP paper scam main accused surrenders

IN connection with UP Police Constable Recruitment paper leak case, the roots of which are being traced to Gujarat, Haryana, Delhi and Bihar besides UP, one of the prime suspects Arun Kumar Singh surrendered before the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) in Kaushambi on Friday.

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Doc makes U-turn, says Didi wasn't 'pushed from behind'

HOURS after stating that West Bengal chief minister fell at her Kalighat residence \"due to some push from behind\" resulting in injuries on her forehead and nose, director of state-run SSKM Hospital, where the TMC supremo was treated last evening, Manimoy Bandyopadhyay clarified on Friday that all he meant was that the chief minister may have felt a \"sensation of push from behind.

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Ship carrying 200 tonnes of aid approaches Gaza

A SHIP carrying 200 tonnes of aid approached the coast of Gaza on Friday in a mission to inaugurate a sea route from Cyprus that was intended to bring more assistance to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the enclave five months into the war between Israel and Hamas.

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HAMAS PROPOSES NEW SIX-WEEK CEASEFIRE IN GAZA

Gaza militants would release 42 hostages New plan demands release of 20-50 Palestinian prisoners in exchange

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CCI probe against Google Play Store billing policy

THE Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered an investigation into Google's Play Store billing policy over alleged misuse of market dominance.

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Trade deficit widens to $18.71 billion in Feb as both imports, exports rise

INDIA'S trade deficit increased to $18.71 billion in February from $17.49 billion in January, with imports exceeding exports, amid red sea crisis, as per recent official data.

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US court bars transfer of $533 mn in Byju's arm

A US Bankruptcy Court has prohibited transfer or use of $533 million, which is in a 100% non-US subsidiary of Byju's.

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Small-cap funds liquidation may take up to 60 days

INDIA'S top asset management companies (AMCs) will take up to 60 days to liquidate 50% of their holding in small-cap schemes in case of a sudden redemption, according to results from stress tests conducted by fund houses.

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Govt cuts duty on EV import to 15%

Currently, EVs priced over $40K attract 100% duty, those below $40K subject to 70% tax ARSHAD KHAN @ New Delhi IN a bid to attract US-based electric carmaker Tesla and other global automakers to start manufacturing EVs in India, the central government has made big changes in its electric vehicle (EV) policy.

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CSK with new recruits look formidable, says Srikkanth

WHEN it comes to leading a team, it's always a challenge.

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10 sportspersons to be honoured on Sunday

TEN promising young sportspersons will be awarded the India Cements-Tamil Nadu Sports Journalists' Association scholarship at a grand ceremony on Sunday.

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POST INJURY, MIRABAI GEARS UP FOR WC LIFT

Tokyo silver medallist expected to lift weight for first time in Thailand

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Medicott retired, Fouaad on new horse

IF Fouaad Mirza qualifies for the Paris Games, he will be astride a new partner.

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Lakshya fights back to enter semis

EVEN a month ago, Lakshya Sen's place at the Olympics appeared to be in jeopardy.

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FARM FRESH GRADUATES

Students of Sprouts Montessori High School are bestowed with a wholesome experience of engaging with soil and reaping the fruits of labour

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ARC conducts meeting on Ambedkar's last speech to the Constituent Assembly

HE Ambedkar Reading Circle, Chennai chapter conducted its third meeting on March 10 at the Anna Nagar Tower Park.

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