The New Indian Express Chennai - February 11, 2025

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February 11, 2025

Bonanza for TN people residing in poramboke land, 86K to get pattas

A total of 86,271 people residing in \"unobjectionable\" poramboke land in Chennai and surrounding districts, municipal corporations, municipalities and district headquarters across the state will be issued pattas, ensuring their ownership of the land, within six months, the Tamil Nadu government said on Monday.

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SC reserves verdict on TN's plea against Guv Ravi for withholding assent to bills

The Supreme Court on Monday, while reserving its verdict on the petitions filed by Tamil Nadu against Governor R N Ravi, questioned the governor on referring the bills \"re-passed\" by the Assembly to the President.

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South trumps rest of India in GDP growth: CEA

WITH 6.3% GDP growth rate compared to 5% in the rest of India, South India leads in economic progress and far outperforms other regions of India, Dr V Anantha Nageswaran, chief economic advisor (CEA) to the union government, said on Monday.

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Joint Joyride Of IAF, Army Chiefs Shows Camaraderie, Trust In LCA

IN the face of questions being raised on delays and safety of the light combat aircraft Tejas, the eve of Aero India 2025 saw Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh taking to the skies from Air Force Station Yelahanka in the two-seater multi-role fighter.

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Hectic parleys in Manipur as BJP scouts for Biren successor

A day after Biren Singh resigned as Manipur Chief Minister, BJP's Northeast in-charge Sambit Patra on Monday held a series of closed-door meetings in Imphal in an effort to identify a successor.

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Sonia's push for population census

In her first intervention in the Rajya Sabha during the Budget session on Monday, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi strongly emphasised the need for a population census at the earliest.

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12-yr-old dies after fainting in school

A 12-year-old girl student died after fainting at the Government Higher Secondary School at Pallathur.

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'Honour killing': HC allows 2nd autopsy of Dalit

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday allowed re-postmortem of the body of a Dalit youth, who was found dead in a waterbody on January 15, after his parents filed a plea alleging that their son was a victim of 'honour killing'.

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Varagaliyar in tears as Ramu bids final adieu to home of 47 yrs

A 55-year-old captive elephant, Ramu, died at Varagaliyar camp in Ulanthy forest range in Pollachi forest division of Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) on Monday.

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As vigil ups in bigger airports, animal smuggling gangs jump to Andamans

In a first, Customs at Port Blair airport seizes eight exotic monkeys from 2 men of Tamil origin

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CORPN REVIVES SUSPENSION BRIDGE ON ESTUARY, FISHERS' LIFE HANGS IN BALANCE

Residents of Srinivasapuram, Urur Kuppam & Olcott Kuppam say plan will affect fragile ecosystem, fear displacement and disruption

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Plan on to upgrade city canals at a cost of ₹94 cr

THE Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has announced plans to renovate and upgrade various canals across the city at a cost of ₹94.34 crore.

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Sengottaiyan stays off EPS meet over missing pics, triggers rumours

D Jayakumar says Athikadavu project ceremony not organised by party

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From 3K MW this month, TN power deficit may touch 4.7K MW in April

THE state's electricity demand during evening peak hours stands at 18,600 MW in February, while the available supply is only 15,646 MW, a deficit of 2,954 MW, as per the Central Electricity report.

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PMK Lawyers' Forum Plans Protest for Caste Census

PMK-affiliated Advocates Forum for Social Justice, along with various caste-based organisations, has announced a massive protest in Chennai, urging the state government to conduct a caste census.

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Despite Erode loss, Seeman says Periyar fight just a start

NTK chief coordinator Seeman has once again targeted Dravidian ideologue Periyar EV Ramasamy.

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VCK seeks independent inquiry commission to probe Vengaivayal

VIDUTHALAI Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) has urged Chief Minister MK Stalin to constitute an independent one-member inquiry commission, led by a retired Supreme Court or High Court judge, to probe into the Vengaivayal issue.

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Political strategist Prashant Kishor meets Vijay; no official statement from either side

WITH just one more year to go for the Assembly election, political strategist Prashant Kishor met Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay at the party's headquarters in Panaiyur on Monday.

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Inaction of Modi, Shah worsened Manipur situation: Kani

DMK Deputy General Secretary Kanimozhi Karunanidhi criticised the BJP-led Manipur state government and the BJP's central leadership for the ongoing riots in the northeast, saying not just former Manipur CM Biren Singh, PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah should also take the responsibility for the Manipur violence and the death of hundreds of people.

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Scores of devotees witness Perur temple consecration

After a gap of 14 years, consecration of the 2,000-year-old Patteswara Swamy temple was performed at Perur in Coimbatore on Monday | S SENBAGAPANDIYAN

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4 minors held for placing stone slabs on rly tracks

FOUR minors were held for placing stone slabs on the railway tracks, on the Tirunelveli-Tiruchendur stretch, at Veerapandiyapattinam near Tiruchendur last Friday.

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HR&CE Notice on Collection of Offerings Irks Hindu Outfits

Hindu outfits objected to the HR&CE department's (Madurai) notice that offerings made by devotees on the priest's plate should be collected and handed over to the department in Madurai.

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Min felicitates Pongal competition winners

Minister for Tamil Development, Information and Publicity MP Saminathan on Monday felicitated the winners of competitions organised by the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) as part of Pongal celebrations.

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Forced to sell Pongal hamper goods, PDS staff livid

EMPLOYEES of ration shops have expressed dissatisfaction over the cooperative society officials' instruction that the items in the Pongal grocery package, which were not sold, should be sold separately to PDS card holders.

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AP's East Godavari Dist. on High Alert After Bird Flu Hits Poultry Farm

A bird flu alert has been issued in East Godavari district after lab reports of several dead chickens at a poultry farm in Peravali mandal confirmed the presence of the avian influenza virus.

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Ghee row: SIT to issue notice to ex-TTD chief

IN a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the use of adulterated ingredients in the making of the Tirumala Laddu Prasadam, the Special Investigation Team (SIT), constituted by the Supreme Court, is reportedly planning to issue notices to YSRCP Rajya Sabha MP and former TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams) Chairman YV Subba Reddy and then Executive Officer AV Dharma Reddy, the sources informed.

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Man attacks security guard, enters ladies hostel in Kovai

Screen garb of a CCTV footage of a migrant worker stalking 2 women before entering their hostel by attacking the security guard at Saravanampatti in Coimbatore | EXPRESS

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Bengaluru flying high as Aero India takes off

Rajnath calls it 'Maha Kumbh of collaboration', makes pitch for greater cooperation among friendly nations for peace

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What The Budget Can't Do For Enterprising Women

The Union budget for 2025-26 promises rural prosperity and resilience through greater participation of women in the workforce and a boost for their entrepreneurial opportunities.

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DECADE OF ACT EAST & THE NEED FOR CLOSER TIES

Though the Act East policy has brought us closer, India and ASEAN countries still view each other as glasses half empty. There is need and scope for improvement in the ties

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India, US likely to step up consular ties

In light of the challenges posed by illegal migration and delays in the US visa process, India and the US are set to step up their consular cooperation during PM Narendra Modi’s visit to the U.S., sources familiar with the matter told this newspaper.

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'Look forward to meeting my friend Trump'

\"I look forward to meeting my friend, President Trump,\" said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing his upcoming visit to Washington as an opportunity to strengthen and expand the partnership, particularly in technology, trade, defense, energy, and supply chain resilience.

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'Process of AAP disintegration in Punjab has already started'

SENIOR Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa claims that disintegration process of AAP has begun and it will soon be history.

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Amid fissures in INDIA bloc unity, Cong netas speak in different voices

THE demoralising defeat of the INDIA bloc parties - AAP and Congress - in the Delhi assembly elections has brought out the internal contradictions in the grand old party, with leaders appearing to be not on the same page on its alliance strategies.

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Plea on passive euthanasia for rabies patients deferred

THE Supreme Court would hear after two weeks the plea filed by the NGO, All Creatures Great and Small (ACGAS), seeking the right to passive euthanasia for rabies patients.

1 min

Concerned over declining participation of MPs: Birla

LOK Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday flagged the declining participation of members in legislative proceedings and resulting political logjam.

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India, US likely to step up consular ties

In light of the challenges posed by illegal migration and delays in the US visa process, India and the US are set to step up their consular cooperation during PM Narendra Modi's visit to the U.S., sources familiar with the matter told this newspaper.

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Exams are not everything: PM's tip to schoolkids at Pariksha Pe Charcha

FROM nutrition to mastering pressure, leadership lessons to going beyond marks, PM Narendra Modi on Monday shared some crucial tips with schoolchildren about how to succeed in life and not just exams during the eighth edition of his annual 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' broadcast.

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Stricter law to regulate online gaming, gambling

Harsher Regulations Needed

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Patole Meets Rahul, Cong All Set to Go for Maha Rejig

MAHARASHTRA Congress president Nana Patole met with Lok Sabha MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday, sparking speculation about a major overhaul in the state Congress unit.

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Shah to firm up strategy for J&K Budget session

HOME Minister Amit Shah would meet all 28 BJP legislators to formulate the party's aggressive strategy ahead of the budget session of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly scheduled from March 3 in Jammu.

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Outrage over YouTuber's 'perverted' remarks, crass jokes; complaint lodged

The Mumbai police on Monday filed a complaint against YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, known for his BeerBiceps brand, over an objectionable comment on the 'India's Got Latent' show, which forced him to issue a public apology.

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Diversity: In a first, scientific assessment of animal species at PTR in Jharkhand

IN a first, Rapid Faunal Survey is being conducted in Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) to identify the micro and small animals.

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40-km-long traffic jams Kumbh entry

DESPITE the completion of three Amrit Snans on Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amavasya, and Basant Panchami—when millions took a holy dip at the Sangam—the continuous influx of devotees is causing significant disruptions in Prayagraj and other destinations, including Ayodhya and Kashi, resulting in long hours of traffic jams.

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Committed to buying, owning Gaza, says Don

Without American trade, the neighbour is not a viable country: Prez

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All nations fail to submit new targets to slash emissions

NEARLY all nations missed a UN deadline on Monday to submit new targets for slashing carbon emissions, including major economies under pressure to show leadership following the US retreat on climate change.

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Indian hotels in UK hire many illegals: Home Office

INDIAN restaurants, nail bars, convenience stores, and car washes were among the targets of what the Home Office on Monday described as a ‘UK-wide blitz’ on illegal working in the country.

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Kosovo PM hunts for allies after failing to win majority in Parliament

KOSOVO Prime Minister Albin Kurti's leftwing party won most seats in the weekend parliamentary election but was left without a majority in the house, forcing it to look for an ally to form the next government, according to preliminary results released Monday.

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HIV infections to soar after US stops funding: UN

The head of the UNAIDS agency said on Monday the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if American support of the biggest AIDS programme is dropped, warning that millions of people could die and more resistant strains of the disease could emerge.

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Hamas Postpones Next Swap of Hostage-Prisoner, Blames Israel

A Hamas spokesman on Monday accused Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement with the group, including targeting Palestinians in Gaza with airstrikes, and said that next Saturday's hostage release would be delayed till further notice.

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Valuation. US tariff concerns weigh on mkt

Bigger pain felt in smallcap, midcap segments with these indices falling 11% and 8%, respectively, in 2025; investors

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Fund manager Naren's take on SIP sparks debate in MF industry

\"Momentum in small, mid-cap starting to fade\"

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Gold hits $2,930/ounce; crosses ₹88k mark in Delhi

THE gold spot price shot past the $2930 mark earlier in the day on Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange as the demand for the yellow metal soared after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports into the US.

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Trainees struggle to clear IT firms' assessment tests

AS IT companies have adopted stringent assessment processes, a large number of trainees are failing to clear the test, thereby losing their jobs.

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Eicher Appoints Lal as Chairman; Vinod Aggarwal, B Govindarajan Take Key Roles

AUTO major Eicher Motors Limited (EML) on Monday announced the appointment of Siddhartha Lal as the executive Chairman of the Board, following the retirement of Chairman S Sandilya.

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IHCL to invest ₹2,500 crore to develop Taj Bandstand hotel

INDIAN Hotels Company (IHCL), which owns and operates the Taj brand of luxury hotels and a few other luxury hotels, on Monday announced a ₹2,500 crore investment to develop a new 330-key hotel, the Taj Bandstand, in the megapolis, making it the fifth Taj branded hotel in the city, including the iconic Taj Mahal Palace at the Gateway.

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Indian oil, gas cos in talks with US for sourcing LNG

INDIAN companies such as GAIL, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), and Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) are in active discussions with US companies for sourcing liquefied natural gas (LNG).

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Vidarbha's lead swell to 297 against Tamil Nadu

RIDING on Aditya Thakare's penetrative bowling (5/34), Vidarbha bagged a handsome first innings lead of 128 runs over Tamil Nadu on the third day of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals being played at Nagpur on Monday.

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Meena shatters pole vault national record

MADHYA Pradesh's Dev Kumar Meena smashed the national record in men's pole vault event while winning the gold medal with an effort of 5.32m on the third day of athletics competition at the National Games here Monday.

1 min

Vintage Jadeja back to the fore

Veteran spinner doing what he does best and that's a massive boost for India ahead of CT

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Barcelona thrash Sevilla in La Liga

BARCELONA cut the gap on La Liga's top two with an entertaining 4-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday, despite playing out the final half-hour with 10 men after Fermin Lopez's red card.

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Barcelona Thrash Sevilla in La Liga

BARCELONA cut the gap on La Liga's top two with an entertaining 4-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday, despite playing out the final half-hour with 10 men after Fermin Lopez's red card.

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More sixes & fours: India footprint in global cricketing event

OVER the past week or so, several Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners have expanded their global footprint.

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Can Root be the answer to England's ODI struggles?

WHEN Joe Root was trapped on the pads trying to play Ravindra Jadeja off the back-foot in Nagpur, it seemed like he had joined an already struggling England batting line-up who hadn't been able to take on the Indian spinners.

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Don't take your bones for granted

DID you know that our bones constantly renew themselves, with old bones being remodelled as new ones every 10 years? This highlights just how important it is to give our bones the care they need.

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THYROID DISORDERS ON RISE IN INDIA

PRIYA Kapoor (name changed), a working professional from Delhi, was pregnant for the first time at 33. As if the stress of being pregnant was not enough, she was diagnosed with hypothyroidism - a condition where the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough hormones, and one feels tired or gains weight unexpectedly.

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HIGH HOPES AND SOARING SCORES

THERE is something about the Chennai Open ATP Challenger tournament.

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Vikram Prabhu's next goes on floors

VIKRAM Prabhu plays a police officer in an upcoming film from producer SS Lalit Kumar of SS Screen Studios, the banner behind Vijay's Master and Leo.

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