The New Indian Express Chennai - February 12, 2025

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February 12, 2025

Salem Boy Dies After Scuffle in Pvt School Van

In a shocking incident, a 14-year-old student of a private school near Edappadi in Salem district collapsed on Monday evening during a scuffle with a classmate and died at a private hospital the next day without responding to treatment.

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Govt schools bear full brunt as TN, centre tussle over funds

AS the state and central governments spar over the release of Samagra Shiksha (SS) scheme funds, it is the government schools in Tamil Nadu that continue to bear the brunt.

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Couple, son-in-law die of injuries from cylinder blast at Nungambakkam

THREE members of a family, who sustained severe burns in a fire that broke out following an LPG leak in their house, died at Kilpauk Medical College on Sunday and Monday.

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Central rule buzz as no consensus yet on new CM

THE leadership vacuum in Manipur deepened as the BJP failed to find a consensus candidate to succeed caretaker Chief Minister N Biren Singh, sparking speculations that the state may be placed under President's rule.

1 min

Let's build global AI framework to enhance trust: PM

Says the new tech is writing code for humanity

1 min

New, simplified tax Bill to be tabled in LS tomorrow

THE New Income Tax Bill, which will be tabled in Parliament on Thursday, is longer than the existing one with 23 chapters, 536 sections and 16 schedules.

1 min

7 banks cut lending rates to give you quick relief

SEVEN banks have cut their repo-linked lending rates (EBLR) in response to the Reserve Bank of India's 25 basis-point rate cut announced on Friday.

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Space-grade semiconductor chip developed by IIT-M, Isro

GIVING a major boost to the semiconductor manufacturing industry in India, IIT Madras and Indian Space Research Organization (Isro) have jointly developed an aerospace-grade chip.

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Trial against Kalakshetra ex-staff to begin soon

THE Tamil Nadu government has informed the Madras High Court that the people who were affected by the 2018 Gaja cyclone in the Delta districts, but have not availed financial assistance, can submit an application for aid and it will be considered on merits.

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3 Customs Officers Held for Green Peas Import via TN

₹60L cash, gold seized in DRI raids; peas import allowed only via Kolkata port

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Girl comes to school wearing thaali, five booked under Child Marriage Act

FIVE people, including a 25-year-old man, his parents and in-laws, were booked under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act on Monday after teachers of a government school in Krishnagiri noticed a 14-year-old girl wearing thaali to school and informed social welfare department officers.

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Jumbo falls to death in Manombolly forest, dies

A seven-year-old female elephant died after falling from a slope at Dhonimudi estate in Manombolly forest range of Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR).

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Blue Cross says dog deaths due to tick fever; activists cry foul

The increased number of deaths of stray dogs brought for Animal Birth Control (ABC) surgeries at the Blue Cross of India's (BCI) facility in Guindy has raised concerns among animal rights activists.

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SC/ST Panel Wants Patta Given to OPS Cancelled

The Tamil Nadu State Commission for SC/ST has ordered the authorities to cancel the patta obtained by former chief minister O Panneerselvam for the surplus land originally assigned to an SC man at Allinagaram in Theni district and take action to prevent the recurring issue of transferring rights of land owned by SC/ST men to others.

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TIDCO to unite with German univ to set up knowledge city

TIDCO is considering collaborations with RWTH Aachen University, Germany, for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Knowledge City, being developed in 870 acres of land in Tiruvallur that will include research centres, universities and knowledge-based industries, according to Industries Minister TRB Rajaa.

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Give patta for objectionable poramboke land too, says Left

WELCOMING the state government's decision to provide pattas to over 86,000 people who have been living in unobjectionable poramboke lands for a long time, the state units of CPM and CPI on Tuesday urged the government to ensure issuance of pattas to those who have been residing in objectionable poramboke lands also.

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Med negligence death: Lower court told to finish trial in 6 months

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court directed a trial court in Kanniyakumari to complete the trial in a case pertaining to the death of a woman due to medical negligence in 2012 within six months.

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Thai Poosam at Thiruparankundram Peaceful

Festival witnesses a sea of devotees; 500 police personnel deployed to prevent untoward incidents

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Tasmac staff protest for job security, over 1K arrested

HUNDREDS of employees of Tasmac staged a wait-in protest in Chennai on Tuesday, demanding job security, time-scale salary, permanent jobs and other benefits.

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Kin protesting girl's death at school receive body, CM gives ₹5L solatium

THE family members of a 12-year-old girl student protesting over her death at the government higher secondary school at Pallathur in the district on Monday received her body on Tuesday after officials held talks with them.

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Annamalai's dhoti allegations baseless: Handlooms minister

DENYING BJP state president K Annamalai's allegation that there were irregularities in the implementation of the scheme for providing free dhotis and sarees to the poor for the Pongal festival, Handlooms Minister R Gandhi on Tuesday charged that Annamalai had made baseless charges to gain political mileage and malign the good governance of the DMK government.

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SL navy firing on fishers: Thousands strike in Karaikal seeking repatriation of injured

PROTESTING against the recent firing by the Sri Lankan navy on Indian fishermen, thousands of fisherfolk in Karaikal launched an indefinite strike on Tuesday, demanding the immediate repatriation of the injured for better medical treatment.

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CB-CID ordered to probe police torture plaint

Petitioner says Thoothukudi cops assaulted her husband and brother-in-law during inquiry in a murder case

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Kamaraj's stone plaque damaged

After miscreants damaged a stone plaque with the photo of former Chief Minister K Kamaraj at the Mathoor hanging bridge, the police have launched an investigation.

1 min

CB-CID Ordered to Probe Police Torture Complaint

Petitioner says Thoothukudi cops assaulted her husband and brother-in-law during inquiry in a murder case

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SL navy firing on fishers: Thousands strike in Karaikal seeking repatriation of injured

PROTESTING against the recent firing by the Sri Lankan navy on Indian fishermen, thousands of fisherfolk in Karaikal launched an indefinite strike on Tuesday, demanding the immediate repatriation of the injured for better medical treatment.

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Kerala on its toes as wild elephants kill 3 in 24 hours

Urgent meeting convened to explore ways to curb rising human-wild animal conflict

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Rise above politics for the sake of nation's progress: Rajnath

DEFENCE Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said Karnataka is the best investment destination for entrepreneurs and the Centre will extend all cooperation to the state.

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Maran raises Sanskrit interpretations of House proceedings, Birla counters

THE Lok Sabha on Tuesday saw heated arguments after DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran flagged Sanskrit interpretations of Lok Sabha proceedings, terming it \"RSS ideology\".

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Shah reviews J&K security, directs CRPF to ensure 'area domination'

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review prevailing security scenario in Jammu & Kashmir and directed the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to ensure there \"are no gaps in area domination\" with a special focus on the hills in the Jammu region.

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With RBI help, MHA plans to deploy AI to shut mule accounts

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the government has worked out a plan to apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to identify and close 'mule accounts' where cyber fraudsters park the swindled funds.

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India seeks inclusive AI for Global South

PM says governance is about ensuring access to all; Foreign secy says aim to ensure greatest good for greatest number

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Trouble for Youtuber over crass jokes, NCW issues summons; report sought

AMID raging controversy over YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's crass comments during the 'India's Got Latent' show, the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Tuesday issued summons to the podcaster, comedian Samay Raina and others.

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Muftis responsible for abrogation of Art 370, says Omar

THE National Conference has blamed PDP's Mehbooba Mufti and her late father Mufti Mohammad Sayeed for Article 370 abrogation and downgrading of erstwhile J&K state into two Union Territories.

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Captain and jawan killed, another injured in IED explosion in J&K

TWO Army personnel, including a Captain, were killed and another injured when suspected terrorists set off an improvised explosive device (IED) near the Line of Control in the Akhnoor sector on Tuesday

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Modi to visit poll-bound Bihar on Feb 24, preps on

Event expected to set development narrative before Oct-Nov election

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N Korea gave Russia 200 artillery: Seoul

NORTH Korea has given Russia 200 long-range artillery pieces, a South Korean defence ministry official said on Tuesday, as Moscow and Pyongyang deepen their military ties.

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B'desh EC ready for general elections in Dec

Election BANGLADESH's Commission (EC) on Tuesday said preparations were underway to stage general elections by December as nationwide vandalisms over the past week prompted the interim government chief Muhammad Yunus to agree to the proposal.

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Canada, Europe vow firm response to US steel tariffs

Canada and the EU vowed on Tuesday to stand firm against US President donald Trump’s move to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, pushing Washington further towards a trade war with key global partners.

1 min

Hamas brushes off Trump's latest deadline

Isareli PM Netanyahu orders army to beef up troops around Gaza

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No reduction in funds for asset creation effective capex to increase by 18%: FM

THE government has not reduced the allocation to capital expenditure, but instead has increased the effective capital expenditure by about 18% from ₹13.18 lakh in the current fiscal to ₹15.48 lakh crore in FY26, which is 4.3% of GDP, finance minister Nirmal Sitharaman said in parliament on Tuesday.

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Vi narrows loss to ₹6,609 cr; ARPU rises to ₹173 in Dec

VODAFONE IDEA (Vi), India's third-largest telecom service provider, has narrowed its loss to ₹6,609 crore in the third quarter of FY25.

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Govt launches bids for oil blocks to boost output

PETROLEUM minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday launched the tenth round of the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP), offering the largest area yet for oil and gas exploration in India.

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Trump raises tariff on steel; local industry fears dumping

US president Donald Trump on Monday raised the tariff on steel and aluminium to 25% as was hinted at by him to the media a day before.

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Market crashes for fifth session

Benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 plunged by nearly 1.3% each

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Musiala key figure in Bayern's home Champions League dream

BAYERN Munich face Celtic in Glasgow in the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Wednesday knowing midfielder Jamal Musiala has added another string to his impressive bow - consistency.

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Bumrah ruled out of CT, Rana named replacement

THE most anticipated news, and perhaps even an expected one at some level, was confirmed by the BCCI on Tuesday night as Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the upcoming Champions Trophy that is set to be played in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 till March 9

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FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL

IN THEIR LAST GAME BEFORE CHAMPIONS TROPHY, INDIA WILL LOOK TO FIND SOME ANSWERS TO FIGURE THEIR BEST POSSIBLE COMBINATIONS IN AHMEDABAD

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GopiSudhakar film titled Oh God Beautiful

PARITHABANGAL YouTube channel fame Gopi and Sudhakar's upcoming feature film, under their Parithabangal Productions banner, has been titled Oh God Beautiful.

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'I came into cinema expecting the unexpected'

Actor Arav talks about his foray into the film industry, working with Magizh Thirumeni again in Vidaamuyarchi, his reverence for Ajith's commitment, and more

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