The New Indian Express Chennai - February 19, 2025

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February 19, 2025

DMK & allies on NEP: Don't push us to wage another language war

DEPUTY Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin warned the union government that TN may have to wage another 'mozhi por' (language war) if the centre is adamant in thrusting three-language policy on the state. \"Thousands of us are ready to die to stop Hindi imposition,\" he said.

2 mins

TN makes cop check must for edu staff hiring

THE Tamil Nadu government has made police verification mandatory for candidates to be recruited for teaching and non-teaching positions, including temporary and permanent ones, in all educational institutions.

1 min

After Modi, Amir talks, Qatar ties in strategic zone

Aim to double bilateral trade from $14 bn in five years, enhance energy, trade partnership

1 min

No transparency in recruitment for 2,642 govt posts: Doctors

A section of 2018 batch of doctors (MBBS) has alleged lack of transparency in the ongoing recruitment process for 2,642 assistant surgeon posts through the Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB).

1 min

Over 200 Samsung workers continue stir after being denied entry into unit

AS many as 200 Samsung India workers, who were denied entry into the premises of the manufacturing plant, continued their protest on day two at an open ground in Vellagate in Kancheepuram on Tuesday.

1 min

No leniency, says HC, orders demolition of 7 floors of city building

THE Madras High Court ordered the demolition of seven floors of a building in T Nagar, Chennai, stating that no leniency can be shown to violators.

1 min

Return ₹240 cr assets attached in PMLA case to bank: Spl court

A special court in Chennai on Monday ordered restitution of properties worth ₹235 crore attached by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering probe against Saravana Stores (Gold Palace) back to the Indian Bank.

1 min

GCC to Maintain Roads and Parks at TNUHDB Projects

DEPUTY Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has directed the Greater Chennai Corporation to handle the maintenance of roads, streetlights, parks, and solid waste management at the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB) residential tenements.

1 min

US IT firm-TN officials ₹12cr bribery case: DVAC fails to make headway after 2 years

TWO years after the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) registered an FIR into alleged bribes paid by honchos of American IT major, Cognizant, to unknown state government officials, the agency is yet to get any major breakthrough in the case.

1 min

Nagai fishers join Karaikal brethren's stir

FISHING activities came to a halt at the Nagapattinam harbour on Tuesday as fishers observed a strike in solidarity with their Karaikal counterparts, who have been protesting for the repatriation of fishermen injured in Sri Lankan naval firing on January 27.

1 min

Foundation Laid for Madurai, Tiruchy Tidel Parks

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin via videoconference on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for two Tidel Parks—one each at Tiruchy and Madurai—that will be set up at a combined cost of ₹717 crore.

1 min

CM orders ₹498 crore for Bengal-hit farmers

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday directed the immediate disbursal of financial relief to farmers whose crops were damaged by Cyclone Bengal.

1 min

TN to increase its electronics output to $100 bn: Rajaa

THE 14th edition of Source India Electronics Supply Chain 2025 kicked off on Tuesday at the Chennai Trade Centre, bringing together over 150 exhibitors, industry leaders, and about 4,000 delegates and visitors.

1 min

Crop damage: SC/ST Act invoked, probe starts

AN inquiry team led by Cheyyar sub collector Pallavi Varma started an investigation into the complaint of destruction of crop cultivated by SC/ST community members on panchami land, allegedly by caste Hindus, using drones.

1 min

Court boycott as minister's two PSOs attack advocate

A special sub-inspector, two personnel security officers (PSO) of a minister and a DMK councillor were booked for assaulting an advocate inside the DMK head office in Dindigul on Monday.

1 min

3 directors, 2 guards arrested over KIIT suicide

Action comes after Nepal ambassador and foreign minister hold talks with representatives of Odisha university

1 min

Return of Luddite Fears in AI Era

N 1811, armed with hammers and desperation, a band of English textile workers stormed factories to smash the mechanised looms that threatened their livelihoods.

3 mins

Underwater explorations at Dwarka after 20 yrs

AFTER two decades, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has resumed underwater explorations off the coast of Dwarka in Gujarat.

1 min

SC raps states on domestic violence status

The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up several states and union territories for their failure to submit status reports regarding the implementation of the 2005 Domestic Violence (DV) Act and slapped a fine of ₹5,000 each on them.

1 min

Fadnavis warns of action on Maha leaks

MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has issued a warning to his cabinet colleagues against the unauthorized leaking of cabinet meeting agendas to the media.

1 min

Guv Addresses Joint Session of Both UP Houses

MENTIONING Mahakumbh and describing it as an event that embodies the spirit of \"Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat,\" UP Governor Anandiben Patel, while addressing the joint session of state legislature marking the commencement of the budget session, said that the event had set new benchmarks in ensuring cleanliness, security, and management.

1 min

Juvenile Tried as Adult, Gets 20-Year Jail in Rape Case

A special POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act) court, on Monday, sentenced a juvenile to 20 years of imprisonment in connection with his involvement in the rape of the three-year-old girl.

1 min

Court to UCC petitioner: ‘You are brazenly living together without marriage’

THE Nainital High Court has questioned a petition challenging the mandatory registration of live-in relationships under the newly implemented Uniform Civil Code (UCC) asking how does this requirement invade privacy when “you are brazenly living together without marriage”.

1 min

Registration of 19 foreign VC investors nixed

MARKET regulator Sebi has cancelled registration of as many as 19 foreign venture capital investors, all of them defunct in their respective jurisdictions, for not meeting the regulatory requirements here including not even once filing the quarterly reports.

1 min

Unemployment rate flat at 6.4% in Oct-Dec

THE unemployment rate in urban areas remained unchanged at 6.4% in the third quarter (October-December) of this fiscal year compared to the previous quarter.

1 min

Cos gear up for early summer onset, expect robust demand

WITH temperatures already soaring in February, especially in Northern India, companies manufacturing and selling air conditioners, refrigerators and ice cream are anticipating another summer of robust demand.

2 mins

Elon Musk-led Tesla starts hiring in India

Policy changes viewed as signal for Tesla's entry

1 min

WTT Star Contender to be held from March 25

STUPA Sports Analytics and Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) is set to bring to Chennai the WTT Star Contender, which will take place from March 25 to 30 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in the city.

1 min

Kerala in command vs Gujarat

Mohammed Azharudeen's dogged 149 not out, his first hundred in red ball cricket in seven years, took Kerala to a commanding 418 for seven at stumps on day two of their Ranji Trophy semifinal against Gujarat here on Tuesday.

2 mins

Scrolls of Financial Lessons

Financial influencers on social media have taken on the responsibility to keep young India informed about money matters. Here's how they do it

5 mins

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