The New Indian Express Chennai - February 06, 2025

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February 06, 2025

3 Teachers Held for Raping Child at Govt School Near Bargur

SIX months after students were sexually assaulted at fake NCC camps in Krishnagiri district, three teachers of a government school near Bargur were arrested on Wednesday for the rape of a 13-year-old student.

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80 Killed in Human-Wildlife Conflicts This FY in TN, Highest in 5 Years

Tamil Nadu is witnessing a sharp increase in human-wildlife conflict, with the current fiscal year recording 80 human deaths, the highest in five years.

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18 Non-Hindu TTD Staff Face Stern Action

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has barred 18 employees practicing non-Hindu rituals from all religious programmes and functions of the temple body until further orders.

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Pollsters see BJP 'Capital gain'

WITH the high-stakes assembly election in Delhi coming to a close on Wednesday, several pollsters predicted the return of the BJP to power after 27 years, with a clear majority.

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19 Women Among 104 Deportess in First Batch From the US Arrive

A US air force aircraft carrying 104 Indian immigrants from different states landed in Amritsar on Wednesday, the first such batch of Indians deported by the Donald Trump dispensation as part of the crackdown against illegal immigration in that country.

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India Is 2nd Largest AI Market: Altman

TWO years after dismissing India's AI potential as 'hopeless', OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Wednesday acknowledged that India has grown to become the second biggest market for his firm's flagship product, the ChatGPT, after the US.

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Call for action plan to beat the 'hell-like' heat in state

V Thiruppugazh, retired IAS official and chairman of the advisory panel on flood risk mitigation in Chennai, on Wednesday, warned that without a proper heat action plan, temperatures could rise by 1.9°C by 2040, and by 2090 it could become a \"hell-like\" situation.

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Woman's Legs Severed in Freak Accident at Flour Mill

A 37-year-old woman lost her pair of legs to a freak accident at a private flour mill near Nagapattinam on Tuesday evening, the police said.

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Upon wives' plaint, 2 men get 20-yrs jail for rape of minor sons

A special Pocso court in Vellore sentenced two men to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and a ₹1.5 lakh fine each for penetrative sexual assault of their minor sons.

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Chezhiaan Slams UGC Draft at B'luru Conclave

EXPRESSING strong concerns about the draft guidelines released by the University Grants Commission (UGC) recently regarding the appointment of vice-chancellors and governance of higher education institutions, state higher education minister Govi Chezhiaan on Wednesday said that the proposed rules can erode the state autonomy in the coming years.

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Samsung workers strike against suspension of 3 union leaders

Allege action without valid reasons; company says disciplinary committee to probe matter

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HC Acquits Pocso Convict for Lack of Corroborative Evidence

The Madras High Court acquitted a man who was sentenced to 20 years of imprisonment in a Pocso case for sexual assault of a minor girl.

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Come Summer, Chennai Beach-Tambaram Train Ride to Get Cooler

AC train trial runs in second week of Feb; to be introduced in March, no. of trips being finalised

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Kilambakkam sexual assault: 3 men detained

IN the case where an 18-year-old woman was kidnapped from the Kilambakkam bus terminus and sexually assaulted in a moving auto, the Tambaram City Police have detained three men on Wednesday.

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₹1.7K cr lost to cyber crimes in TN last yr

TAMIL Nadu's residents lost ₹1,673.85 crore in 2024, of which ₹771.98 crore (46%) was frozen and around ₹83.84 crore (5%) was returned to the victims, official statistics released by the state cyber crime wing on Wednesday said.

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CM will deal with Hindutva forces: Minister

HR&CE minister PK Sekarbabu on Wednesday accused the BJP and Hindutva forces of attempting to create unrest by raising an unnecessary issue regarding the Tirupparankundram temple \"with the intent of destabilising the DMK government\".

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Steps to stop elements from disturbing peace being taken

Residents of Thiruparankundram, who hail from different religious backgrounds, are living in harmony, said Collector MS Sangeetha.

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Scindia woos TN bizmen to invest in 'Ashtalakshmis'

UNION Minister for the Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday wooed investors in Chennai to invest in the eight eastern states which he termed as 'Ashtalakshmis'.

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Die is cast in Erode East, poll percentage dips to 67.97%

Figure is 6.87% less than the percentage in previous bypoll in the constituency in 2023

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Cong: TN govt lenient towards Hindutva forces

TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai on Wednesday criticised the state government for being lenient towards Hindutva forces, which, according to him, led to the protests by Hindu Munnani and other forces at Tirupparankundram \"in an attempt to disturb communal harmony\".

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TN Priority Sectors' Credit Potential Projected at ₹9L Cr

FINANCE Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Wednesday released the State Focus paper prepared by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) that predicts a total credit potential of ₹9.37 lakh crore for priority sectors in the state for the year 2025-26.

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Thiruparankundram residents long for return to normalcy

Will suppress the evil forces

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Man posts video of 'illicit liquor sale' at Tasmac outlet to settle scores, held

SALEM rural police arrested a man for allegedly circulating a video purportedly showing the sale of illicit liquor at a Tasmac outlet near Attur in Salem district.

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CM Names Flyover After CN Naidu

Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday announced that a railway flyover in Coimbatore district will be named after renowned farmer leader C Narayanasamy Naidu to mark his birth centenary.

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TANSA Slams State Govt's Move to Review Pension Scheme Viability

The Tamil Nadu Secretariat Association (TANSA), an association of employees at the Secretariat, has strongly condemned the state government's decision to form a new committee to review various pension schemes instead of reverting back to the old Pension Scheme (OPS).

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19 Indian Fishermen Released by SL

16 Indian fishermen arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly breaching the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) were released, and a fine of 50,000 LKR was imposed on each fisher by a Sri Lankan court on Wednesday.

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BU syndicate removes V-C committee member

THE syndicate of Bharathiar University, during an emergency meeting held on January 31, removed professor and head of social work department FX Lovelina Little Flower from the posts of member of syndicate sub-committee and V-C committee.

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Doc accused of giving false report in road accident case

Victim refutes doctor's claim of intoxication, flag bid to protect accused

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New UGC Regulations Contradict NEP: Parameshwara

(NEP) 2020, which aimed to strengthen regional languages and cultures, have now been contradicted by the new UGC draft regulations, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara said.

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Salem Trust Cheats Depositors of Crores; 4 Held

Ponzi scheme suspected

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Five killed after motorcycle rams Karnataka govt bus

FIVE people were killed after a KKRTC bus hit a motorcycle on which they were travelling near Tinthani village of Shorapur taluk (Yadgir district) on Wednesday afternoon.

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Can Myanmar's Many Parts Make It Whole Again?

British policies accentuated divisions among the country's communities. Allegiances have shifted since then, but the schisms haven't healed. The junta is taking advantage now

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CRPF: Stretching Thin To Protect & Serve

The induction of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) into more and more VVIP/VIP security duties has created skepticism in the minds of at least some concerned internal security experts.

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5 recommended as permanent judges in HCs

THE National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday sought an action taken report from the Maharashtra DGP on the casting couch incidents in the Hindi film industry.

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Need for reformed multilateralism, Jaishankar tells UNGA president

EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Philemon Yang, the President of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), on Wednesday in New Delhi.

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Adventure sports safety aspect key: House panel

REFERRING to the rise in accidents related to adventure sports in the country, a parliamentary committee has recommended that the ministry of tourism introduces a centralised licensing framework for adventure tour operators.

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Kharge's 'tera baap...' jibe at ex-PM's son stokes uproar

THE Rajya Sabha on Tuesday witnessed an unusual exchange when Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge lashed out at BJP MP Neeraj Shekhar - the son of former prime minister Chandra Shekhar - for interrupting his speech.

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Step up anti-terror ops, says Shah

Home minister reviews J&K security, reaffirms govt commitment to achieve 'zero infiltration'

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4 HD versions of DD channels added to mandatory list for cable operators

THE local cable operators (LCO) will have to carry four new channels of Doordarshan (DD) as the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has modified the list of mandatory channels.

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More cheetah cubs released in wild at Kuno

IN a first, three cheetah cubs were set free into the free-range forests of Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park (KNP) after more than seven decades on Wednesday.

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In a 1st after UCC, live-in couple gets legal stamp

IN a groundbreaking development, Uttarakhand has officially recognised one of three applications for registration of live-in relationships under the newly implemented Uniform Civil Code.

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Flutter after vulture with camera spotted in Maoist-affected Kanker

A vulture fitted with an electronic device containing a camera and transmitter was sighted in a Maoist-affected area of Chhattisgarh's Kanker district, raising concerns and curiosity among locals and security forces.

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Deported Indians had entered US via Mexican border

THE 104 Indian nationals deported on Wednesday aboard a US military flight were those who had entered the US through the Mexican border into Texas, sources said.

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On caste survey, Rahul tries to sell Telangana model in Bihar

THE leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his alleged silence on the caste census issue while replying to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in the Lok Sabha.

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Huge loans, land loss in pursuit of American dream a nightmare now

THE families of illegal Indian immigrants deported back on Wednesday had taken loans and sold their lands or homes to send their wards to the United States, and they are now worried about how to repay the vast amounts.

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Over 65% voting recorded in Milkipur by-election, surpasses 2022 turnout

THE bypoll to Milkipur assembly constituency under Faizabad parliamentary segment broke all previous records since independence with 65.25 per cent voters exercising their franchise till 5 pm on Wednesday.

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US pulls out of UNHRC, to review ties with UNESCO

PRESIDENT Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the US from the UN Human Rights Council, prohibiting any future funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.

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Gold demand up 5% to 803 tonnes in 2024 amid trade war

DESPITE the yellow metal rallying by over 22%, the country consumed an additional 802.8 tonne of gold in 2024, up 5% over the previous year.

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GCC sector to generate 1 million jobs in India by 2030

GCCs generating $64.6 billion in revenue

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Swiggy loss up at ₹799 cr; co's revenue surges 31%

FOOD delivery platform Swiggy on Wednesday reported a net loss of ₹799 crore in the third quarter ending December 2024, compared to ₹575 crore loss it had reported in the year-ago period.

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Ananya Birla to enter beauty, personal care mkt

ENTREPRENEUR Ananya Birla on Wednesday announced that she is entering the fast-growing beauty and personal care (BPC) market.

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Korean carmaker Kia under govt lens in tax evasion case

AFTER Volkswagen, South Korean automaker Kia has come under Indian authority's lens for evading taxes.

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Carlyle-backed Hexaware to Launch ₹9,500 Cr IPO Next Week

AMERICAN private equity major Carlyle-promoted Hexaware Technologies is launching the country's largest-ever IPO in the IT services & enterprise technology space next week.

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Analysts See 25 bps Policy Rate Reduction by RBI Panel

Tight fiscal stance, lower inflation hope to open path for rate cuts

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Rupee declines 39 paise to 87.50 on rate cut bets

The rupee on Wednesday declined nearly 39 paise to 87.50 against the dollar as traders are expecting the first repo rate cut in nearly five years on Friday.

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Good day at the office for Indian doubles pairs

IT was a fruitful day for the Indian doubles pairs as Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth and the duo of Ramkumar Ramanathan and Saketh Myneni, the defending champions, advanced to the quarterfinals of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger played at the SDAT Tennis Stadium, Nungambakkam here on Wednesday.

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England looking to begin series with same aggressive approach

JUST as head coach Brendon McCullum dispersed the England team huddle at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur on a hot Wednesday afternoon, an already padded-up Harry Brook walked straight to the batting nets outside.

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'Different' Rohit hopes to hit form

In the spotlight for his recent struggles, India captain says he is intent on doing well in ODIs

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Referee Srinath, umpire Menon opt to skip CT

NOT only ICC Elite Panel umpire Nitin Menon, match referee Javagal Srinath is also set to skip the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy scheduled to be held in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 to March 9.

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Markram's industry powers SEC

DEATH, taxes and Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) finding a way. Or something like that.

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National Games: Suruchi strikes gold as Haryana dominate 10m air pistol event

HARYANA'S Suruchi won the gold medal in the women's 10m air pistol shooting competition with a remarkable score of 245.7 at the National Games here on Wednesday.

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WALKING WITH THE WILD

Unlike traditional safari lodges where guests observe animals from a distance, a select few hotels around the world offer rare and close-up interactions with wildlife in environments that prioritize both guest experience and animal welfare.

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Rhythm in Rebellion

Set in a fictional world, city-based band SKRAT brings its new EP Circus Act. CE speaks to Sriram TT, guitarist and vocalist to know more

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A Leap Onto The Global Stage

His story, as the adage goes, isn't just about the destination, but more about the journey.

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Aman Poddar's Art Of The Slow

Ahead of his solo exhibition in Delhi, a showcase of handcrafted jewellery collection and watercolour paintings, a conversation with the artist on why slowness is integral to his creative process

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Going beyond conservative morals

VEN as we keep our alertness trained on discrimination and encroachments on our rights and liberties—and no one with an empathetic conscience ever rests easy in today's world—occasions on which something positive occurs that upholds our fundamental freedoms should also be noted.

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THE PERFECT PAIRING

OME things in life are inseparable—rain and a cup of chai, Indian roads and excavations for repairs, art, and wine… Take a glimpse at all the photographs of art show openings floating around on social media.

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Sikandar Kher joins Sriram Raghavan's Ikkis

CTOR Sikandar Kher has joined the cast of director Sriram Raghavan's upcoming army-drama Ikkis.

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James Franco, Tiffany Haddish to star in Toad

It was earlier reported that Adam Rifkin is directing a comedy film titled Toad, starring Katt Williams, Craig Robinson, Oliver Wyman, and James Paxton.

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Molly Gordon to direct and star in Peaked

Molly Gordon is all set to write, helm, and headline an upcoming comedy from A24, titled Peaked.

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Women In Ajith Sir's Films Always Have A Strong Presence

Regina Cassandra talks about her character in Vidaamuyarchi, landing a star film after two decades in the industry, working with Ajith Kumar, dealing with the media, and more

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Bull, bike, and a fun ride

DINESH, who is still basking in the success of Lubber Pandhu, is teaming up with first-time director Murali Krish for an upcoming film titled Karuppu Pulsar. Dinesh will be seen playing a dual role for the first time in this comedy-action film.

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