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January 19, 2025

Stalin: BJP Wants to Bring One-Party Rule via ONOE

CHIEF Minister M K Stalin on Saturday flayed the BJP government at the centre on the 'one nation, one election' (ONOE) proposal, and said the plan could lead to erosion of federalism and consolidation of power in the hands of one individual.

Stalin: BJP Wants to Bring One-Party Rule via ONOE

2 mins

At 5,445, number of irrigation tanks that are full up two-fold compared to last year

IN the last four months, the number of tanks that have reached their full capacity in Tamil Nadu has gone up from 450 to 5,455, thanks to the copious rainfall during the northeast monsoon season.

1 min

Rape-murder accused in RG Kar case guilty: court

Quantum of sentence on Monday; victim's family seek further probe

Rape-murder accused in RG Kar case guilty: court

1 min

SHUTTLER COMPLAINS OF SMOG, BIRD-DROPPINGS

POLLUTION and lack of hygiene—two most infamous reared their heads during India Open badminton here on Saturday.

1 min

Centre Offers Talks, Dallewal on Drips After Accepting Aid

The ongoing protest by farmers on the Punjab border took a new turn with the Centre proposing talks and Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast unto death, accepting their request to at least take medical aid.

Centre Offers Talks, Dallewal on Drips After Accepting Aid

1 min

Sixty hours on, Saif attack suspect held in C'garh rly station

IN a breakthrough that came after more than two days, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) detained a suspect in connection with the knife attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan.

1 min

When A Worker Leads To Unshackle Chains

When 56-year-old S Selvam, a daily wage laborer belonging to the Irular community, asked his employer for permission to visit his newly-born grandson, he was met with a resounding ‘No.’

When A Worker Leads To Unshackle Chains

2 mins

A Crusade to Dignify Lives

The 57-year-old former stenographer has been an avid proponent of the empowerment of persons with disabilities over the last two decades

A Crusade to Dignify Lives

3 mins

Write' path to rid kids of English fear

The walls of a small, once-unused classroom of a government school in D Kothanur now stand adorned in vibrant yellow and green.

Write' path to rid kids of English fear

3 mins

After sun sets, abandoned buildings in Mathur MMDA turn hub of anti-socials

Residents say these sites being used to consume alcohol and for dumping garbage

After sun sets, abandoned buildings in Mathur MMDA turn hub of anti-socials

2 mins

10 chain-snatching incidents in Tambaram in a day

AT least 10 incidents of chain snatchings were reported under the Tambaram police limits on Friday.

1 min

1,125 agreements inked at int'l fair; Stalin releases 30 translated books

Let us hope our writers will not just aim for Jnanpith award but also Nobel prize, says CM

1,125 agreements inked at int'l fair; Stalin releases 30 translated books

1 min

Mandatory financial course for undergrad engg students in TN likely soon

WITH an aim to improve financial literacy among engineering students, Anna University is likely to offer a mandatory financial education course for its undergraduate students.

1 min

Cops Stop Bid to Slaughter Goats Near Hill Temple

THE police on Saturday prevented Muslims from taking goats and chicken for slaughter and organising a feast at the Hazrat Sultan Sikkandar Badusha Dargah, near Tiruparankundram Hill.

1 min

Vijay to meet protesters in Parandur

The Kancheepuram police have permitted actor and TVK founder Vijay to visit the protestors at Parandur between 11 am and 1 pm on Monday, subject to a set of conditions.

Vijay to meet protesters in Parandur

1 min

AIADMK can't be destroyed or divided by anyone: EPS

AIADMK is a party which was established by a vibrant and divine force; it cannot be destroyed, obstructed or divided by anyone, party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami said on Saturday.

AIADMK can't be destroyed or divided by anyone: EPS

1 min

Traffic diversions in place in Chennai to tackle vehicles returning after Pongal

IN anticipation of a huge flow of traffic from southern districts to Chennai after Pongal holidays, Tambaram police commissionerate announced diversion of vehicles from 2 pm on Saturday.

Traffic diversions in place in Chennai to tackle vehicles returning after Pongal

1 min

55 Bypoll Nominations Accepted

AFTER the scrutiny of nominations filed for the Erode East by-election on Saturday, the papers of 55 candidates, including those of DMK and NTK, were accepted.

55 Bypoll Nominations Accepted

1 min

PMK blames VCK for petrol-bomb attack on three, cops deny charge

A petrol bomb attack on January 16 that left three men, claimed to be PMK cadre, with severe burns injuries, took a casteist and political turn on Saturday, with PMK president Dr Ramadoss and his son Anbumani Ramadoss linking the attackers to Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK).

PMK blames VCK for petrol-bomb attack on three, cops deny charge

1 min

Patients paid ₹511 cr for CT, MRI scans in TN GHs in 5 yrs: RTI data

OVER ₹511.21 crore were generated through CT and MRI scans in government hospitals across Tamil Nadu in the last five years.

1 min

Stop Illegal Sand Mining in Kosasthalaiyar, Orders HC

Illegal mining carried out in connivance with TN officials, says petitioner

1 min

SC orders status quo over Red Hills catchment area

THE Supreme Court has ordered status quo in the case regarding classification of 13,720 hectares of land in 27 villages on the outskirts of Chennai as catchment areas of Red Hills reservoir.

SC orders status quo over Red Hills catchment area

1 min

Collector Gave Up Chair at Jallikattu to Save Her Seat

MADURAI District Collector gave up her seat to Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's son Inbanidhi during the jallikattu event in Alanganallur on Thursday to maintain and reserve her position as the collector, said Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Saturday.

1 min

India Emerging as a Major Pole for Global Economy, Says S'pore Prez

PRESIDENT of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Saturday said India is emerging as a major pole for the global economy and poised to move up the ladder due to its demographics, development process and significant potential as an export economy.

India Emerging as a Major Pole for Global Economy, Says S'pore Prez

1 min

Raft from Myanmar washes ashore in beach near Nagai

A RAFT, suspected to have been let to float in sea from Myanmar as part of a Buddhist ritual, washed ashore some 2500 km away near Nagapattinam on Friday evening.

Raft from Myanmar washes ashore in beach near Nagai

1 min

It's 'showtime' as DMK hires consultant to win 2026 poll

AHEAD of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the ruling DMK has signed a pact with Robin Sharma, a prominent political strategist and director of Showtime Consultancy, to enhance its campaign strategies.

It's 'showtime' as DMK hires consultant to win 2026 poll

1 min

All eyes on Lokayukta report after ED action under PMLA

AFTER the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) attached 142 immovable properties worth ₹ 300 crore on Friday under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with the MUDA case against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others, all eyes are now on the Lokayukta report on the alleged MUDA site allotment scam.

All eyes on Lokayukta report after ED action under PMLA

1 min

Coastal erosion: Kanimozhi inspects Tiruchendur beach, assures action

INSPECTING the eroded areas of the Tiruchendur Murugan temple beach on Saturday, Thoothukudi MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi said the issue will be brought to the attention of Chief Minister MK Stalin and appropriate steps will be taken to protect the shore from erosion.

Coastal erosion: Kanimozhi inspects Tiruchendur beach, assures action

1 min

A CULTURAL MAP DRAWN WITH RICE

INDIA observes Sankranti as a mid-winter harvest festival, symbolising new beginnings.

A CULTURAL MAP DRAWN WITH RICE

3 mins

Trump's MAGA Meets Modi's Vishwaguru

HE hemispheres of global politics are divided by a guild of alliances that are a salmagundi of nationalist interests.

Trump's MAGA Meets Modi's Vishwaguru

4 mins

From Vigyan To Gyan

He speaks in staccato. Sounds silly and sublime at the same time. And breaks into an impromptu jig. The first week of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, already visited by over 70 million, saw this unlikely head-turner, Abhey Singh, 34, now a media star as the 'IITian Baba'.

From Vigyan To Gyan

2 mins

Panel to look into agri price crashes, hike in farm income

Amid farmers' protests, the Centre is planning to appoint an experts' committee that will examine traders' manipulations behind agriculture produce price crashes.

1 min

Cong to reclaim 7, Jantar Mantar Road bungalow

THE Congress may soon initiate 'systematic' and 'serious' efforts to take over properties belonging to the party before its split in 1969, including the erstwhile head office at bungalow number 7 on Jantar Mantar Road.

Cong to reclaim 7, Jantar Mantar Road bungalow

1 min

Only 3% of doctors who applied for NMR enrolment got registered: RTI

ONLY 3 per cent of MBBS doctors who had applied for registration in the National Medical Register (NMR), launched by Union Health Minister JP Nadda with much fanfare five months ago, have been enrolled so far, as per a RTI reply.

1 min

Property Rights Will Help End Rural Poverty: Modi

PM distributes over 65 lakh property cards under SVAMITVA scheme

Property Rights Will Help End Rural Poverty: Modi

1 min

Jaishankar: Trump in power may have major impact on global order

TWO days before representing India at President Donald Trump's inauguration, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said it is \"an event that is expected to have profound consequences for the global order.\"

Jaishankar: Trump in power may have major impact on global order

1 min

Was 25 mins away from jaws of death last August, says Hasina in audio clip

A voice note from former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, detailing how she and her sister Rehana narrowly escaped death when they fled the country last August, has been shared online by her party, Awami League.

Was 25 mins away from jaws of death last August, says Hasina in audio clip

1 min

Ghora mandi: David on sale, asking price ₹21 cr

IT was a jaw-dropping moment for equestrian enthusiasts and breeders when they witnessed 42-month-old David, one of the tallest horses and a direct descendant of Raj Hans stallion, at the recently concluded \"Ghora-Mandi,\" part of the Maghi Mela in Muktsar.

Ghora mandi: David on sale, asking price ₹21 cr

2 mins

Lalu Passes RJD Baton to Tejashwi Ahead of Election

RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Saturday gave power to party leader Tejashwi Yadav, equivalent to what he possessed as his son is vying for the post of chief minister.

1 min

J&K Mysterious Deaths: Shah Orders Probe

As the health and medical experts have failed to ascertain the cause of 16 mysterious deaths in Budhal village of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district in 45 days, Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday ordered the constitution of an inter-ministerial team led by MHA to visit the affected village to ascertain the causes of deaths.

1 min

Action against officials for Maiyan Samman Yojana irregularities in Jharkhand

IN a crackdown on irregularities in Maiyan Samman Yojana, the Hemant Soren government's flagship scheme for women, IDs of three computer operators in Jharkhand's Garhwa have been cancelled.

Action against officials for Maiyan Samman Yojana irregularities in Jharkhand

1 min

Cong Committed To Caste Census Across India: Rahul

Says ready to suffer political loss, calls Bihar caste survey 'fake'

Cong Committed To Caste Census Across India: Rahul

1 min

CBI court convicts IG, 7 other cops in custodial death case in Himachal

A special CBI court here on Saturday convicted the Himachal Pradesh inspector general of police and seven other policemen in the custodial death of an accused in the gang rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl in Himachal Pradesh's Kotkhai in 2017.

1 min

Flood worry in Tripura over B'desh's river embankment

THE construction of a permanent river embankment by Bangladesh at zero point along its border with India has set the alarm bells ringing in Tripura.

Flood worry in Tripura over B'desh's river embankment

1 min

Women Power in Maha Kumbh, 1K to Get Diksha on Jan 29 Amrit Snan

In addition to meeting the rare celestial alignment leading to 'Pushya Nakshtra' after a period of 144 years, the Maha Kumbh is poised to be historical in more than one way.

Women Power in Maha Kumbh, 1K to Get Diksha on Jan 29 Amrit Snan

1 min

Deal to take effect at 6.30 GMT today

THE ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect in less than 24 hours, Qatar's foreign ministry said on Saturday.

Deal to take effect at 6.30 GMT today

1 min

2 Hardline Judges Shot Dead in Iran

A man fatally shot two prominent hard-line judges in Iran's capital Tehran on Saturday, officials said, both of whom allegedly took part in the mass execution of dissidents in the late 1980s.

1 min

TikTok to 'go dark' in US today as SC upholds bans

TIKTOK said it will have to 'go dark' this weekend unless the outgoing Biden administration assures the company it won't enforce a shutdown of the popular app after the Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld the federal law banning the app unless it's sold by its China-based parent company.

1 min

Gaza Truce Deal Was Uncertain Till Last Minute

The breakthrough ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas was stitched together just minutes before the press conference announcing it, sources told BBC.

Gaza Truce Deal Was Uncertain Till Last Minute

2 mins

TikTok to 'go dark' in US today as SC upholds bans

TIKTOK said it will have to 'go dark' this weekend unless the outgoing Biden administration assures the company it won't enforce a shutdown of the popular app after the Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld the federal law banning the app unless it's sold by its China-based parent company.

TikTok to 'go dark' in US today as SC upholds bans

1 min

Capitol riot defendants to return to DC for Trump's inauguration

THOUSANDS of Donald Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol after he lost the 2020 presidential election.

Capitol riot defendants to return to DC for Trump's inauguration

1 min

VinFast Enters India With Three e-SUVs, BYD To Expand Presence

VINFAST on Saturday announced its first electric vehicles (EVs) for the Indian market at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025.

1 min

What's The Perfect Work-Wife Balance?

If nothing else, the chairman of L&T's inappropriate, 90-hour-work-week comments have been a huge relief from corporate boredom.

What's The Perfect Work-Wife Balance?

4 mins

Kotak Bank profit up 10% at ₹4,701 cr

KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK on Saturday reported a 10.22% increase in consolidated net profit to ₹4,701 crore for the third quarter of FY25.

1 min

Indusind Bank CFO Gobind Jain resigns

GOBIND JAIN, chief financial officer of the private sector lender Indusind Bank, has put in his paper \"to pursue other professional opportunities,\" the bank said in an exchange filing on Saturday.

Indusind Bank CFO Gobind Jain resigns

1 min

RBL Bank Q3 net profit declines 86% to ₹32.63 crore

RBL Bank on Saturday reported an 86% year-on-year decline in its net profit to ₹32.63 crore in the third quarter of financial year 2025.

1 min

Hyundai, TVS to make 3W, micro 4W for Indian mkt

Korean co to offer design, engg, tech; Chennai co to do mfg, mktg

Hyundai, TVS to make 3W, micro 4W for Indian mkt

1 min

Rohit's ultimate test as India rely on all-rounders for CT

Focus on Bumrah fitness for the next month as Siraj not picked for the global event; selectors go with four spinners and three seamers template

Rohit's ultimate test as India rely on all-rounders for CT

3 mins

HIL: Hyderabad ends Dragons' winning streak

HYDERABAD Toofans delivered a commanding performance to defeat league leaders Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-0 in the Hockey India League at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi on Saturday.

1 min

Happy Couple Svitolina, Monfils Win

DEFENDING champion Jannik Sinner raced to victory at the Australian Open on Saturday to sweep into the last 16 as Iga Swiatek demolished Emma Raducanu.

Happy Couple Svitolina, Monfils Win

1 min

Local Help To Success

With Indian singles shuttlers struggling, badminton officials are looking inwards for local coaches to spark revival. Anmol Gurung tries to find out BAI's plan...

Local Help To Success

4 mins

Crawford to face Eric in finals

THE second seed Oliver Crawford of Great Britain was in great form once again as he demolished fourth seed Stefanos Sakellaridis of Greece in two straight sets 6-3, 6-2 in the semifinals of the ITF Men's M25 Futures being held at the SDAT Tennis Stadium Chennai.

1 min

India Open: Satwik & Chirag out in semis

IT was quite an anti-climatic finish. A match that promised so much for India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty but ended on a tame note.

1 min

Karnataka win fifth Vijay Hazare title

DHRUV Shorey's third consecutive century and Karun Nair's sensational season ended in a heartbreak as Mayank Agarwal-led Karnataka won their fifth Vijay Hazare Trophy title in Baroda on Saturday.

Karnataka win fifth Vijay Hazare title

1 min

The Untangled Weaver

Rajeshwari Karthik collaborates with weaver clusters to revive traditional textiles

2 mins

Philosopher of Light and Metal

Much of abstract minimalism might appear distinctly industrial, even impersonal. Yet, the spiritual beauty in Rana Begum's art is hard to miss

1 min

Not 15 Hours a Day, Rather a Six-hour Work Day will Help the Nation

Another corporate honcho has come out with a golden advise to build the nation.

Not 15 Hours a Day, Rather a Six-hour Work Day will Help the Nation

3 mins

An Open Letter to Insufferable Indians

Dear Indians, Forget the New Year resolutions you made with impractical, turbo-enthusiasm to excavate the best version of yourselves from beneath the layers of blubber and bullshit.

An Open Letter to Insufferable Indians

2 mins

Who did Parashuram Actually Kill?

Resurrecting Faith

4 mins

Hanging with the Irish by the Sea

Home to Europe's largest stalactite, Doolin Cave on Ireland's west coast was discovered by accident before becoming a tourist magnet

Hanging with the Irish by the Sea

2 mins

Sankara's Farewell to Mother

Guided by love and duty, Adi Sankara returns to Kalady, fulfills his mother's last wishes and begins a timeless legacy

3 mins

A Clarion Call Amidst the Clamour of War

The narrative tells you about the roles played by Iran, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United States of America in this crisis

A Clarion Call Amidst the Clamour of War

1 min

Colour, Comfort, Cashmere

The core of the new collaboration between Pantone and designer Jyotika Jhalani is harmony

Colour, Comfort, Cashmere

2 mins

Colour, Comfort, Cashmere

The core of the new collaboration between Pantone and designer Jyotika Jhalani is harmony

1 min

Surreal Salvador Comes to Town

The interiors of a new restaurant in Bengaluru is an eccentric interpretation of the outlier artist's chaotic genius

Surreal Salvador Comes to Town

3 mins

Action, Gore and Some More

Unni Mukundan's latest hit Marco has grabbed attention for its unfiltered take on violence and has proved to be the Malayalam actor's biggest box-office opening

Action, Gore and Some More

2 mins

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