The New Indian Express Chennai - January 25, 2025

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January 25, 2025

Oppn MPs suspended from Waqf panel

THE meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill witnessed unruly scenes on Friday after 10 opposition members were suspended for a day amid accusations against Chairman Jagdambika Pal of steamrolling through the proceedings.

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Mystery ends, faeces mixed in water due to personal feud

ENDING months of mystery shrouding the abominable act of mixing of faecal matter in potable water in an overhead tank that supplied drinking water to Dalit households at Vengaivayal in Pudukkottai district in December 2022, the CB-CID said three persons had committed the offence due to personal motive.

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Trump begins mass deportation drive

THE new US administration under Donald Trump has started deporting undocumented immigrants, the White House said on Friday.

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8 killed, 7 injured in blast at Maha ordnance factory

Effects of explosion felt in nearby areas; 2nd blast in an ordnance factory in recent months

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'Centre to hold Tirukkural conference in Delhi soon'

UNION Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Dr L Murugan, announced that a Global Tirukkural Conference will be held in New Delhi soon.

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'Attacked' kabaddi team is safe, moved to Delhi from Punjab: Udhaya

A few hours after several video clippings went viral on social media about an alleged attack on kabaddi players from Tamil Nadu during an inter-university competition in the Bathinda district of Punjab, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Friday said that the kabaddi players are safe and they have already been moved to New Delhi.

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TRB issues notification to recruit 132 faculty for govt law colleges in TN

Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) on Friday issued notification for recruitment of 132 faculty members in government law colleges.

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Insurer told to pay ₹82L to kin of man killed in road accident

A woman widowed following a road accident, her two children and her mother-in-law were awarded a compensation of 81.9 lakh by the Tiruvallur Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal on Thursday.

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Turtle toll crosses 900, state to cut fuel subsidy to boats, cancel licence

Fisheries dept proposes curbs after 50 carcasses found between Besant Nagar Neelankarai

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Stella Maris to hold seminar on tourism trends on Tues

Chennai: Department of History at the Stella Maris College will be organising a nationallevel seminar on the topic 'Technology and Trends Transforming Tourism' on January 28 as part of the National Tourism day observed annually.

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Man arrested for strangling lover to death

A 28-year-old man was arrested by the Mamallapuram police on Wednesday for allegedly strangling his lover, a married woman, at a lodge and trying to stage it as death by suicide.

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325 free robotic surgeries held at Omandurar hospital since March '22, says MaSu

SINCE the inauguration of the advanced Robotic Surgery Centre in the government sector by the Chief Minister at the Government Multi Super Speciality Hospital in Omandurar in March 2022, 325 robotic surgeries have been performed at the hospital, Health Minister Ma Subramanian said on Friday.

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Have today's T20 match ticket? Travel to Chepauk for free

THE Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) on Friday announced that ticket holders for the India-England T20 cricket match scheduled at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk for Saturday (January 25) can travel free of charge in MTC buses (excluding AC services) for three hours before the match and three hours after it.

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'Convert Red Fort into med museum'

THE 1965 batch of Madras Medical College alumni has requested that the state government convert the 128-year-old red-brick heritage structure known as 'Red Fort' into a medical museum.

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Power demand in summer may touch 22K MW

ELECTRICITY demand in Tamil Nadu is expected to touch 22,000 MW during summer and steps are being taken to ensure uninterrupted supply, Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji said on Friday.

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HC cites 'Iron Age', asks TN to rid graft with iron hand

REFERRING to the announcement of the findings of archaeological excavations by Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday, which revealed the usage of iron in Tamil Nadu 5,300 years ago, the Madras High Court has said that the state shall also use 'an iron hand' to root out corruption in government departments.

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DMK allies and oppn flay report of CB-CID, seek CBI inquiry

THE two key allies of the DMK -the CPM and the VCK - on Friday flayed the status report and joined the opposition par ties in demanding a CBI investigation into the case.

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'Deleted pics, voice conversations in phones of accused proved the crime'

CB-CID'S submission on Friday was made by AAG J Ravindran before the first bench of Chief Justice KR Shriram and Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy when the petitions regarding the issue came up for hearing.

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'Some eye CM job within days of launching party'

Stalin takes veiled jibe at Seeman and Vijay during a function organised to induct over 1,000 cadres of NTK, other parties into DMK

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TN will see sunrise only after DMK's sun sets in Erode East, says Seeman

NAAM Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator Seeman on Friday said the NTK is the only party that has the confidence to contest against the DMK in the Erode East bypoll as the party relies only on the people.

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India takes up 'Emergency' with UK

Says freedom of expression can’t be selective following reports of movie screening disruption

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Jumbo 'Bullet' shifted to Kalakkad tiger reserve

'BULLET', the jumbo which was captured in the Nilgiris, was translocated to Uppar Kodayar in Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR) here in Tirunelveli early on Friday.

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Woman discharged from hosp dies, mentally ill son carries body on cycle

A mentally ill man was found carrying his mother's body on his bicycle for about 20 km, from Tirunelveli to Moondradaippu, on Thursday.

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'Stick to cap on vehicles for temple fest in tiger reserve'

THE first bench of the Madras High Court has directed authorities to continue enforcing the regulations laid out for Arulmigu Aadhi Karuvannarayar Temple festival in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve.

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Lawver murder case transferred to CB-CID

Thanjavur court passed order on petition from wife of slain advocate Rajkumar of Tiruvarur based on SC ruling

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Tiger mauls tribal woman to death in Wayanad estate

ENRAGED local residents held protests after a tribal woman was killed in a tiger attack near Priyadarshani Estate in Pancharakolli, Mananthavady, on Friday.

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Trump's tariff war can swell India's kitty by $25 billion, says export federation

AFTER US President Donald Trump proposed tariff hikes on foreign goods, a Federation of Indian Exports Organisation (FIEO) study has stated that India can get additional exports of around $25 billion due to tariff wars in sectors such as electronics and electricals, automotive parts and components, organic chemicals, apparel and textiles, footwear, furniture and home decor and toys. Israr Ahmed, vicepresident of FIEO, told TNIE that

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Appointment of Munambam panel 'an eyewash': HC

What can a commission do in issue that has already been decided by the HC, asks judge

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4K illegal houses in Kovai to be razed

THE Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) plans to raze at least 4,000 houses that have been built by encroaching the 11 km Sanganoor stream, which runs in the middle of the city.

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TN woman drone pilot, farmer to attend Prez party

PUDUKKOTTAI district's \"first woman drone pilot\" and a local farmer heading an association that has won national accolades will be among those attending the President's 'At Home' reception during Republic Day celebrations in Delhi..

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TECH US TO THE FUTURE

PONGAL in Tamil Nadu is the time during which people in several other parts of India serenade the late winter winds by flying kites and celebrate the Sun's movement northwards.

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REFORM TAX LAWS IN BUDGET TO REDUCE COST OF COMPLIANCE

THE Union Budget is just round the corner and expectations are peaking over cuts in the personal income tax rates. While presenting her seventh budget last July, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had offered limited tax relief, which failed to improve individuals' purchasing power.

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THE FOUNDING MOTHERS OF OUR CONSTITUTION

Though they were vastly outnumbered by men and often faced derision, the women in the Constituent Assembly fought hard to ensure some of our most cherished rights

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PLOT SKILLS MAP BEFORE REFORMING HIGHER EDU

INDIAN students studying abroad are getting increasingly caught in geopolitical crossfires.

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'Economic ties between India & US very special'

AMID US President Donald Trump's tariff threats, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that India and the US share a strong, multifaceted relationship and that the economic ties are 'very special'.

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Jailed wife of slain bike racer moves SC for bail

IN a dramatic development in the high-profile murder case of international motorbike racer Asbak Mon Tharoth, who was killed in 2018, his accused wife, Sumera Parvez, has moved the Supreme Court seeking bail.

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Army unveils new battlefield surveillance system 'Sanjay'

DEFENCE Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday flagged off 'Sanjay', a battlefield surveillance system (BSS) which will be inducted into the Indian Army by October this year.

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Election management bodies of 13 countries adopt Delhi declaration

THE chiefs and delegates of election management bodies from 13 countries on Friday adopted 'Delhi Declaration' at an international event hosted by the Election Commission of India (EC).

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'NMC yet to act on colleges over unpaid stipend'

RESPONDING to an RTI reply, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has refused to share the action it has taken against 198 medical colleges and institutions that have not paid stipends to undergraduate interns, postgraduate residents, and senior residents.

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Job security for ICC members important: SC

THE Supreme Court on Friday termed the plea for job security for members of Internal Complaints Committees (ICC) in private sector companies dealing with workplace sexual harassment as \"important\" and asked the Solicitor General of India for assistance.

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Field appraisal finds gaps? Negative mark for cities in Swachh Survekshan

With an aim to make a robust mechanism for recognising efforts across states under an mechanism for improving sanitation across states under Swachh Survekshan, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) will penalise authorities if details of progress claimed don't match with field assessment.

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Karpoori a messiah of social justice: Dhankhar

VICE-PRESIDENT (V-P) Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday hailed former Bihar chief minister and veteran socialist leader Karpoori Thakur as a messiah of social justice and said the political stalwart never promoted dynastic politics.

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Over 80K kg drugs destroyed in Ujjain cement factory

IN what could perhaps be the highest of its kind, around 80,000 kg of narcotic drugs seized in seven districts of Ujjain region in Madhya Pradesh in a year, were incinerated in 16 hours at a cement factory in Neemuch district of the state.

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Valley peaceful ahead of R-Day

Despite significant dip in militancy, multi-tier security arrangements put in place in J&K

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Marriages are made in heaven: A Guwahati way

A group of women helped 65-year-old Jayaprabha get ready for the wedding. She looked gorgeous in her wedding outfit, 'mekhela sador'.

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What did Pawar do as agri minister for 10 yrs, asks Shah

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday attacked NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar, saying he failed to do anything for the cooperative sector during his 10-year tenure as the agriculture minister in the UPA government at the Centre.

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Elephant, on hunt for food, dies of suffocation after falling into well

IN a tragic incident, the leader of an elephant herd, who had strayed into a village in Jharkhand's Bokaro while looking for food, died after falling into a well late Thursday.

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Resolution tabled in US House to give Don 3rd term

A Republican lawmaker has introduced a House Joint Resolution to amend the US Constitution to allow a president to be elected for up to three terms, a move aimed at facilitating a third term for US President Donald Trump.

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Trump orders release of all classified files on JFK killing

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to declassify files on the assassinations of President John F Kennedy, Senator Robert F Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

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FROM AFGHANISTAN TO AL-SHAMISTAN

What really happened in Syria? Waiel Awwad paints the last hours of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in startling light, on the war-torn canvas of West Asia

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New fires erupt in California's San Diego

EVACUATION orders were lifted on Thursday for tens of thousands as firefighters with air support slowed the spread of a huge wildfire churning through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles, but new blazes erupted in San Diego County, briefly triggering more evacuations.

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Israel to miss deadline to withdraw from Lebanon

ISRAEL announced on Friday that the withdrawal of its forces from southern Lebanon would continue beyond the 60-day period stipulated in a November ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.

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Venu Lambu LTIMindtree's new chief exec

THE country's sixth largest IT firm LTIMindtree has announced the appointment of former president Venugopal Lambu as CEO designate.

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SWAMIH investment fund completes 50,000 homes

THE Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing (SWAMIH) investment fund has achieved a milestone by completing 50,000 homes and aspires to deliver 20,000 homes every year for next three years.

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Biggest-ever India contingent at WEF meet

WITH Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw, CR Patil, D Kumarswamy, Chirag Paswan, and Jayant Chaudhary leading the central delegation along with the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Telangana and senior ministers from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Bengal and Uttar Pradesh participating in the World Economic Forum meet, the country made the biggest-ever presence at Davos this time.

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Southern states fall behind in fiscal health; Andhra, Kerala at the bottom

MOST South Indian states have been performing poorly in managing their finances, Niti Aayog's Financial Health Index 2025 showed.

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Start-ups expect simplified tax regime

WITH the abolition of angel tax in the previous budget, the country's start-up ecosystem saw a boost in early-stage investments, and now in the upcoming budget, they expect tax reforms, simplification of ESOP (employee stock option plans) taxation and extended tax holidays.

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Adanis deny revocation of power purchase deal by SL

Clarification comes amid reports that SL govt revoked power project

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SC stays order in Tiger Global treaty abuse case

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed a Delhi High Court order granting Tiger Global fund relief in a treaty abuse case.

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SC stays order in Tiger Global treaty abuse case

THE Supreme Court on Friday stayed a Delhi High Court order granting Tiger Global fund relief in a treaty 'abuse' case.

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VISITORS AIMING TO BREAK SPIN SHACKLES

Varun Co will challenge England batters at Chepauk on Saturday

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Ajith Ram, Sai Kishore secure first innings lead for TN

ON a day dominated by leftarm spinners, the duo of Ajith Ram (5/34) and R Sai Kishore (3/48) bowled out Chandigarh for 204 to give Tamil Nadu a first innings lead of 97 on day two in the Ranji Trophy league game. At stumps, the lead swelled to 124 as the hosts ended the day's play at 27 for 2.

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Djokovic retires injured mid-match

NOVAK Djokovic retired injured from his Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev on Friday and left the court to boos, with defending champion Jannik Sinner to face the German for the title.

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UWW threatens to suspend WFI due to political interferences

ONCE again the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) might get suspended by the international governing body, United World Wrestling (UWW) throwing the sport into further disarray in the country.

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BAD APPLE TRUMP SET TO REVERSE CLIMATE ACTION

Trump’s policy of ‘Drill, baby, drill’ goes against the global push towards renewable energy.

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TRADITION IN MOTION

If you appreciate the elegance of Bharatanatyam or enjoy watching emerging artistes push the boundaries of tradition, the fourth edition of Jharna, hosted by Bharata Kalanjali, promises to captivate you.

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TUNED TO INDIA

Sitar maestro Hidayat Husain Khan drops a fresh rendition of the national anthem with his composition Jai Hind ahead of Republic Day

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LET'S PLAY WITH BANGLES

PERHAPS the most fascinating aspect of many traditional games is how they are played with things found around us.

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PRIYANKA'S DIVINE CALLING

THE Chilkur Balaji temple, often referred to as the ‘Visa Balaji temple’, was back in news again when actor and producer Priyanka Chopra visited the temple on January 21, seeking blessings ahead of a new chapter in her life.

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BY THE BOOK

IT was the best of times, it was the worst of times'. This line from Charles Dickens' famous novel, A Tale Of Two Cities, perfectly captures the early years after India's independence when the country was struggling to recover from the scars and traumas of the bloodshed that Partition unleashed.

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RANDEEP HOODA JOINS JOHN CENA FOR MATCHBOX

ACTOR Randeep Hooda will soon be collaborating with his Extraction (2020) director Sam Hargrave for another actioner. The film, titled Matchbox, will be headlined by John Cena and will also star Teyonah Parris of The Marvels (2023) fame. It will also feature Jessica Biel and Sam Richardson.

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A FLAWED ROM-COM SUBTLY EXPLORING CONSENT IN LOVE

DIRECTOR Arun Ravichandran's Mr Housekeeping is a flawed yet mostly engaging romantic comedy.

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Wins you over with humour and relatable characters

In Kudumbasthan, right before the climax, naveen (Manikandan) runs full tilt, desperately seeking cover behind a wall to evade pursuing thugs.

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This message in a bottle drowns in didacticism

POWERFUL theme, deeply evocative performances, and earnest devotion to its craft and message. Bottle Radha is built of several charming qualities. This story about an alcoholic self-saboteur and the disintegration of his respect, sense of self, and family, is told through an uncompromising yet empathetic lens. Radha Mani has an indulgent grip on alcohol and in return, the bottle pulls him into a life of pitiable decadence. Alcohol is just the instigator, however, as Radha seems to have no remorse for his actions, and is seen being violent to his wife even while sober. It is a commendable effort to show the dark depths of your protagonist while also maintaining a mature level of empathy for the character. With a perfect confluence of several such elements, Bottle Radha still struggles with one primordial aspect of storytelling: impact.

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