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March 26, 2024

Baalu, Tamilisai, Murugan, OPS file papers for LS election

A large number of candidates belonging to major political parties, including DMK's TR Baalu and BJP's L Murugan and Tamilisai Soundararajan, filed their nominations on Monday for the Lok Sabha election.

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AAP keeps up pressure, now on social media

Requests citizens to change their display picture; plan to gherao PM's house today

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IPL first-price: RCB ticket at ₹55,055

ROYAL Challengers Bengaluru's dynamic pricing of Indian Premier League (IPL) ticketsalmost akin to what Indian Railways does with respect to premium tatkal - has created a record of sorts.

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3 devotees died in 2 days, 5 in 2 months

AT least three devotees died while climbing up the Velliangiri Mountains, a group of seven hills, in Coimbatore district over the last two days.

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Kuki-Zos urged not to enter Manipur Lok Sabha poll fray

IN a significant development, the Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum (ITLF) in strife-torn Manipur on Monday urged the Kuki-Zo tribals to refrain from contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in the state.

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Vocalist sisters say 'inclusive change' must start from top

VOCALIST duo Ranjani and Gayatri, on Monday, turned advocates for inclusivity within the Music Academy administration and suggested changes in its 'entrenched Executive Committee consisting of only Brahmins and royalty.

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HC judge recuses from Ilayaraaja copyright case

MADRAS High Court judge Justice R Subramanian on Monday recused from hearing an appeal suit filed by Echo Recording Private Limited seeking to set aside an order of the court regarding a copyright dispute over the musical works of composer Ilayaraaja.

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Tourists to Nilgiris in trouble as EC flying squads seize cash from them

CASH carried by two groups of tourists from Kolkata and Punjab, who were on their way to Ooty, was seized by flying squads in Coimbatore and Nilgiris respectively on Monday morning on the grounds that they did not have supporting documents as mandated by the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).

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3 youth riding triple on bike die in road accident

Bike rammed by unidentified vehicle, cops looking at CCTV footage to identify culprit

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Caste Hindus thrash Dalit who wished to be part of school fete

A 19-year-old Dalit youth was beaten up allegedly by a group of caste Hindus for attempting to participate in the annual day celebrations at his former school at Amaravathipalayam near Tiruppur city.

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Class 10 board exams begin today; CM wishes students

A total 9,10,024 students, including 4,52,498 girls, 4,57,525 boys and one transperson, are expected to write the class 10 examinations set to begin with the language paper on Tuesday.

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AIADMK, DMK clash over filing papers in Chennai seat

THE returning officer for North Chennai was in for a rough day on Monday, as little did he expect candidates to argue who would get to file nomination first.

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Tamilisai-Thamizhachi hug, a breath of fresh air amid fierce campaigning

FORMER Telangana Governor and BJP's contender for Chennai South, Tamilisai Soundararajan, and Thamizhachi Thangapandian, the incumbent MP from DMK, put on a display of camaraderie at the office of the returning officer where they filed their nominations on Monday.

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Dreams of Muslim, SC families go down the ‘drain' as homes demolished

AROUND 42 families in Gummidipoondi, predominantly belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Muslim community, have been left in the lurch as their houses were recently demolished by the highways department for stormwater drain work.

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'Two leaves' symbol: HC gives no relief to OPS

A division bench of Madras High Court on Monday refused to provide interim relief to former chief minister O Panneerselvam from the injunction imposed by a single judge barring him from using AIADMK's \"Two leaves' symbol.

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Bucket, jackfruit or grapes? Panneer shortlists 3 options for LS poll fight

FORMER chief minister O Panneerselvam, who filed his nomination papers on Monday, said he preferred to compete with either a bucket, jackfruit or grapes symbol.

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TN may move SC for flood relief from Centre

Introducing Cong candidates in Nanguneri, Stalin says voting for BJP is like voting against state

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Murugan files papers amid tension among cadres, cops use mild force

BJP candidate in Nilgiris L Murugan on Monday filed his nomination to returning officer M Aruna at the collectorate amid high tension between his supporters and AIADMK cadre.

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Sowmiya Anbumani files papers for D'puri, declares ₹60-cr assets

PMK's Dharmapuri candidate Sowmiya Anbumani filed her nomination at the collectorate with much fanfare on Monday.

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Nellai Cong candidate named, Mayiladuthurai is still waiting

AFTER prolonged delay, the Congress party announced its candidate for Tirunelveli Lok Sabha constituency and the Vilavancode Assembly constituency that is facing a by-election.

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Cops bust trucks from Nellore, save 43 cattle

Chengalpattu SP sent team to intercept inter-state cattle trafficking gang; drivers said load was plantain leaves

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HC shocked over inhuman treatment of inmates

THE Madras High Court has expressed shock over the lack of basic amenities and inhuman treatment of the inmates at Corner Stone, a de-addiction centre functioning in Thirumullaivayal in Chennai.

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NCLT admits insolvency plea against Vivimed for not paying ₹1.37 cr to firm

THE National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has allowed the insolvency petition filed by the Chennai-based Wiz Logtec India Private Limited against Vivimed Life Sciences, a subsidiary of Strides Pharma Science Limited, for failing to pay a debt of ₹1.37 crore.

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WTO Hobbling When The World Needs It

THE 13th Ministerial Conference of the WTO (MC13) ended with a whimper recently in Abu Dhabi, with trade ministers of the 166-member organisation barely stitching up a declaration to show for their efforts.

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INTERSTATE ALLIANCE TO TRACK ANIMALS LAUDABLE

IN a first, three southern states-Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala have come together to chalk out plans for ensuring a harmonised coexistence with wildlife.

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Living In An Era Of Physical Trust Vs Digital Distrust

Digital apps have two avatars-one functional & convenience- oriented, the other cosmetic & social. Attitudes towards these influence the larger tussle between the physical and the virtual

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INDIA NEEDS TO BRING ENVIRONMENT ISSUES TO POLITICAL MAINSTREAM

INDIA is facing an alarming rise in air, water and soil pollution.

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Ex-employee of Niti Aayog pursuing PhD in UK hit by truck, dies

A 33-year-old former NITI Aayog employee pursuing her PhD at the prestigious London School of Economics and Political Science died in a tragic road accident as she was hit by a refuse truck while cycling back home from the university here in London.

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Ministry seeks support to identify top tourist destinations

THE Union Ministry of Tourism has written to other ministries and departments to participate in its 'Dekho Apna Desh People's Choice Tourist Destination Poll'.

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SEVERAL SITTING BJP MPs OPT OUT

SEVERAL sitting members of Parliament (MPs) of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have in recent days expressed their 'unwillingness' to contest in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and requested the party's national president JP Nadda to relieve them of their electoral duties or not consider their names for candidature.

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Outreach to ASEAN: Coast Guard ship in Philippines

AS part of India's efforts to strengthen relations with ASEAN nations, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship Samudra Paheredar, a specialised Pollution Control Vessel, reached Manila Bay, Philippines on Monday on a three-day visit.

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No Change In China's Pitch On Arunachal

CHINA on Monday continued to claim that Arunachal Pradesh has "always been" its territory, notwithstanding India dismissing Beijing's claim as "absurd" and "ludicrous".

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Kangana Attacks Congress Leader Over Instagram Post

A day after she joined the electoral fray on a BJP ticket, Bollywood actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut went hammer and tongs against journalist-turned-politician and Congress leader Supriya Shrinate over an objectionable Instagram post.

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Ministry officers tasked with purging encroachment on national highways

THE Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) directed officers and implementing agencies tasked with monitoring the construction and maintenance of national highways projects to get rid of encroachments on roads under their jurisdiction.

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14 injured in fire at Mahakal Temple in Ujjain

AT least 14 priests, sevaks and other employees suffered burns and smoke-related problems in a fire that broke out during the treasured Bhasma Aarti inside the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the world-famous Mahakal Temple in Ujjain of Madhya Pradesh at around 5.30 am on Monday.

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ND Tiwari's nephew bids adieu to Cong

IN a series of setbacks for the Congress in Uttarakhand, another prominent leader, Deepak Balutia, who is the nephew of former Chief Minister late Narain Dutt Tiwari, has decided to part ways with the party.

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BJP drops five sitting MPs in Jharkhand, fields Soren kin

DROPPING five sitting MPs in Jharkhand, the BJP has fielded Sita Soren from Dumka, Dhulu Mahto from Dhanbad and Kalicharan Singh from Chatra Lok Sabha seats.

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Once BSP's arch enemies, these ex-BJP men now star campaigners

THE proverbial saying 'politics makes strange bedfellows' is turning out to be true in Madhya Pradesh this Lok Sabha poll season.

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Parties To Stitch 3rd Front In J&K To Take On I.N.D.I.A

THE decision on formation of a 'third front' in Jammu and Kashmir by three parties, who are critical to I.N.D.I.A bloc, is likely to be taken this week.

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ASSAM CONGRESS MLA QUITS AFTER WIFE DENIED TICKET

AN Assam Congress MLA resigned from the party on Monday after his wife was denied ticket to contest the Lok Sabha elections.

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Moscow attack: Four accused show signs of beatings at court

FOUR men accused of staging the Russia concert hall attack that killed more than 130 people appeared before a Moscow court Sunday on terrorism charges showing signs of severe beatings.

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Simon Harris set to become youngest Irish premier

SIMON Harris, who is set to become Ireland's youngest ever prime minister after being appointed party leader on Sunday, will be hoping his social media skills and fresh face can save his party's flagging fortunes as elections loom.

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UN Resolution On Gaza Ceasefire Passed, US Abstains From Voting

14 nations vote in favour of ceasefire during Ramadan; Israel miffed by the US' abstention

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Trump Wins Lifeline After Court Slashes Bond Demand

DONALD Trump was thrown a huge lifeline Monday when an appeals court slashed what could have been a crippling demand for a nearly half-billion-dollar bond payment and also gave him 10 more days to pay.

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Sluggish FDI growth is new headache for govt

THE Indian economy is facing a new challenge slowdown in foreign direct investment (FDI).

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LNG imports increase 37.5% in February 2024

INDIA'S imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are up 37.5% in February 2023 over the corresponding period of the previous year, according to a monthly report by the Petroleum Planning Analysis and Cell (PPAC).

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High attrition rate is still a major concern in banking sector, says Ujjivan SFB CEO

AFTER the pandemic, the banking sector has been seeing high attrition levels that it has never witnessed before.

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'Illegal offshore gaming firms operating in India

DESPITE the government's mandate for offshore gaming companies to register in India and pay taxes, not many firms seem to have complied as of December 5, 2023, experts say.

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EU Launches Probe Into Apple, Google, Meta

Anti-trust regulators to investigate the big tech firms under the newly enacted Digital Markets Act tech legislation

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Export Hurdles: Assessing the limitations of duty drawbacks

EXPORTS AND economic growth go hand in hand.

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Chennai to host IPL 2024 final on May 26

THE final of the 2024 Indian Premier League will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on May 26 as the BCCI announced the schedule for the remainder of the tournament on Monday.

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GAIKWAD V. GILL A BIG SUBPLOT IN CSK-GT TIE

THE Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans final in the last edition of the IPL is still clear in everone's memory.

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